Thursday, July 7
You won’t sit still
Mayaztek plays reggae and cumbia from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the free Concert Series on the Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf Redondo Beach. Come back on Saturday, same time and place, to hear The Local Band play Motown and rhythm ‘n blues. Bring a chair or a blanket. More at redondopier.com.
Friday, July 8
Leap into laughter
The improvisational comedy troupe, Jump Start, improvises funny scenes using audience suggestions, and they’ll be doing just that at 8 p.m. in the Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, $15; if you’re under 12 then it’s $5. Call Julie Martin at (310) 697-3674 or go to JumpStartImprov.com.
In the name of the game
Christopher Austin, author of “The Way: A Hawaiian Story of Growth, Relationships, & Volleyball,” talks about his book at 7 p.m. at {Pages}, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Austin was a two-time NCAA champion and his book chronicles a special group of young volleyball players. RSVPs appreciated. (310) 318-0900 or go to pagesabookstore.com.
Saturday, July 9
How do they do that?
Stars of Magic, hosted at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month by Lady of Magic Sisuepahn Phila, is featuring magician Ron Saylor. The show takes place in the Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, $15 adults; $12 seniors and children 12 and under. $40 VIP package also available. Post show event across the street (“no host” wine tasting BYOB) at the Hermosa Beach Fish Shop. For tickets, email ladyofmagic7@gmail.com, call (310) 971-5335, or go to ladyofmagic.com.
Mesmerizing moves
“An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance” with artistic director Karin Jensen and Mandala Danceworks, takes place at 8 p.m. in Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College, Crenshaw and Redondo Beach boulevards, Torrance. All-star cast includes Helena Vlahos, Princess Farhana, Tamara Henna, Isis Siren Sekhmet, and more. Tickets, $18. Call (310) 329-5345 or go to centerforthearts.org.
Spike it for charity
“Art at the Beach,” in collaboration with the Jayo Invitational Celebrity Pro/Am Volleyball Tournament, takes place from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Dockweiler Beach Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. Silent auction, featuring the works of many local artists like painter Damian Fulton and jewelry designer Lily Lambert. Suggested donation, $25. Go to artatthebeach.org.
And then it all comes together
There’s a reception today from 3 to 7 p.m. for “Artifice Journeys” at The Artists’ Studio Gallery, 550 Deep Valley Drive #159, Rolling Hills Estates. Featured in the show are photographer James Kao, assemblage artists Beverly Holman, and printmaker/sculptor Mary Tarango. Through August 7. Call (310) 265-2592 or go to artists-studio-pvac.com.
Sunday, July 10
Keeping it going
The South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club meets from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach. They present Dixieland and traditional jazz in a live music format each month. The featured group is The Crown City Jazz Band. Admission, $8 members; $12 non-members; free for musicians who come to play additional “sets.” (310) 376-2591.
Passing royalty
The Revolution presents “Erotic City: A Tribute to Prince in the Form of His Song Titles Coming to Life in Mini Stories” at 6 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. “This is an incredibly unique event influenced by the love of Prince and sexy storytelling.” Tickets, $30. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to revolutionshowtime.com.
A touch of Japanese culture
The Bridge USA Summer Festival 2016 takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Food, kimonos, martial arts demonstrations, dancers, live music, and a Mikoshi parade. Tickets, $6 general; $3 children under 12; and free for seniors 65 and older. (310) 532-5921 or go to bridgeusa.com.
Monday, July 11
Young people have the beat
South Bay Music Symposium 2016 takes place from Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15, and the various classes (mostly for grades 7 to 12, take place in the El Segundo High School Performing Arts Center, located on Main Street. (424) 242-3722 or go to southbaymusicsymposium.com.
Girl trouble?
{Pages} is beginning a Parent Book Club, and it’ll begin at 7 p.m. Monday with “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers,” by Nancy Jo Sales. Instagram, Whisper, Yik Yak, Vine, YouTube, Kik, Ask.fm, Tinder. The dominant force in the lives of girls coming of age in America today is social media. What is it doing to an entire generation of young women? Moderated by Howard Barker, Community Liaison at Clear Recovery Center. (310) 318-0900 or email info@pagesabookstore.com.
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