Thursday, September 1
Summer’s Almost Gone
An observation, and a Doors title from “Waiting for the Sun.” The band Strange Days plays a tribute to the 1960s classic rockers from 6 to 8 p.m. at the end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Come back on Saturday for the last free concert of the season, same time and place, and listen to Danny Dean and Easter, an evening of rockabilly, ‘60s rock, and post-punk. More at redonopier.com.
Anchors aweigh
Congratulations to Gil Mares for being featured in last Sunday’s L.A. Times Calendar section. His work is on view in “Shipping Out: The Photography of Gil Mares,” and can be seen this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Michael Stearns Studio 347, located at 347 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. An artist reception is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Scavenging for materials
“Post Waste: Sustainable Art,” curated by Tracey Weiss, is a group show going on view this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Bay Contemporary, 401 S. Mesa St., third floor, San Pedro. It’s an exhibition of artwork that is made predominantly, if not solely, from discarded consumer waste. What comes out of these non-traditional materials can be a wonder and a surprise. Reception for the artists on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Call (310) 429-0973 or go to southbaycontemporary.com.
Friday, September 2
Comedy that never gets old
The Marx Brothers star in “At the Circus,” screening Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m., as well as Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
Magic at your table
Lady of Magic Sisuepahn Phila will be at Rock & Brews from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, performing feats that will leave you scratching your head. Where? 6300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. (310) 378-4970.
Saturday, September 3
Uptempo fiddling
Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin, guitar and fiddle players, perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Redondo Union High Auditorium, on the southeast corner of Diamond and N. Pacific Coast Hwy, in Redondo Beach. They’re known for their “irresistible lyrics, transcendent harmonies, and roof-raising instrumentals.” Tickets, $20. You may want to inquire about tickets for the entire six-concert series. Call Paul Bellia at (310) 326-8184 or go to southbayconcerts.org.
Sunday, September 4
Vaudeville on film
A selection of Vitaphone Variety film shorts from the 1920s will be screened at 2:30 p.m., followed by a live musical performance by Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys, at the Old Town Music Hall,140 Richmond St., El Segundo. All seats $20. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
Monday, September 5
Staying home from work?
The Palos Verdes Symphonic Band performs its annual Labor Day concert, “Mariachi on the Meadow,” at 5 p.m. outdoors on the meadow at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The featured group is Mariachi Tesoro. The 60-piece symphonic band, conducted by David Stanton, will accompany them and play additional genre-related selections. Tickets, $10 adults, and free for children 12 years and younger. (310) 792-8286 or go to pvsband.org. ER
