Beach cities calendar for the week of Nov. 23SATURDAY, Nov. 25 Conservancy plant sale
Learn about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden at Native Plant Sales by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Locations vary. Saturday’s sale takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Point Nature Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
SUNDAY, Nov. 26 Torrance antique fair
Sellers of one-of-kind items transform the streets of downtown Torrance at a monthly Antique Street Faire. The eclectic, open-air market is pet-friendly and includes an appraisal booth for those wanting to make informed purchases. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located around 1317 Sartori Ave.
MONDAY, Nov. 27 Cider Mondays at Pages
Pages bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave.,in Manhattan Beach, offers cider, tea, new releases and plenty of recommendations regularly on ‘Cider Mondays’ during store hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also, 20% off purchases of in-stock inventory; find updates on pagesabookstore.com.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29 Teen art at HB Library
Mosaic art has been practiced for 4,000 years and spans many cultures. Teens aged 13-17 are welcome at the Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave., from 3 to 4 p.m. to learn about this art and make votive holders.
Board games at North library
Bring the family for popular board games from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Redondo Beach North Library, 2000 Artesia Blvd. Limited to 30 participants.
ONGOING Classics at Old Town Music Hall
Classic movies, with music on a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ, and old-fashioned sing-alongs can be enjoyed regularly at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St. in El Segundo. This weekend’s features are “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) starring Judy Garland on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 2:30 and 7 p.m., and “Sons of the Desert” (1933) starring Laurel and Hardy on Sunday, Nov. 26, at 2:30 p.m. Find ticket details online at oldtownmusichall.org.
Homeira Goldstein tribute
Now through Dec. 31, the Manhattan Beach Art Center invites the public to visit “Legacy: Honoring Homeira Goldstein’s History with the Manhattan Beach Art Center.” The center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thomas Dambo’s trolls
The sculpture collection “Trolls: Save the Humans” occurs at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Six larger-than-life troll characters were created by recycle artist Thomas Danbo, and will be on the premises now through Jan. 14. The exhibit is included with general admission, which is $15 for adults and free for members; southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
UPCOMING Behavior Change workshop
Cancer Support Community South Bay offers a free workshop led by a mental health clinician on “The Science of Behavior Change.” Join the group on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., in-person at the center, 2601 Airport Drive, Torrance, or on Zoom starting at 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase motivation, confidence and readiness for change. To register visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar no later than Monday, Nov. 27.
ESMoA reopening
ESMoA, the Experimentally Structured Museum of Art, reopens at its new hub, 14929 Hawthorne Blvd., in Lawndale, with an open house on Saturday, Dec. 2. Visitors can partake in a tour and art-making activities from 3 to 5 p.m., then a Video Art and Film Festival screening from 5 to 6 p.m. A reception follows. Regular gallery hours start are Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except the last two Saturdays in December. From this location, ESMoA’s long-term goal is to curate mobile shows throughout LA County. Follow on esmoa.org.
“Lost Girl” at Redondo High
Students and Redondo Union High School present “Lost Girl,” an exploration of love, loss, identity and magic based on the character Wendy in J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” Show times are Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets available online at ruhsdrama.com; from any cast or crew member; or at the school’s ASB Finance Office for $10 by Dec. 1. Afterward, tickets are $15 at the campus theater on 1 Seahawk Way.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid training teaches how to recognize and support individuals experiencing challenges. Beach Cities Health holds a session covering this topic on Friday, Dec. 1 from 9 to 4 a.m. Learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support, and connect with professional resources when needed. Attendees will have the opportunity to take kits for Narcan, an opioid-reversal medication. The group meets in the large conference room at 1200 Del Amo St., For more information and to register, visit bchd.org/mentalhealth training.
“Screenagers: Under the Influence”
Beach Cities Health District hosts a showing of the documentary “Screenagers: Under the Influence,” on Wednesday, Dec. 6. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hermosa Valley School, 1645 Hermosa Valley Dr. The film delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence, and its effects on substance use. Naloxone kits will be distributed to event participants. For information and to register, visit bchd.org/partnership.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Baleen in the Portofino — 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Baleen Kitchen in the Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, in Redondo Beach. Information: hotelportofino.com/local-experiences.
Brews Hall — The Brews Hall, 73 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, has live music most Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For updates, visit hermosabeach.thebrewshall.com.
The Bull Pen — The Bull Pen, 314 Avenue I, in Redondo Beach, has musicians on most Friday and Saturday nights. Information: thebullpenredondo.com.
Comedy and Magic Club — Top performers appear regularly at the South Bay’s premier venue, the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Information: thecomedyandmagicclub.com.
The Lighthouse — The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, has live shows most days. From 4 to 7 p.m. Information: thelighthousecafe.net.
Saint Rocke — Live performers take the stage regularly at Saint Rocke,142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Upcoming shows are Led Zepagin on Friday, Nov. 24; the Boogie Knights (disco) on Saturday, Nov. 25; Songwriter Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 29; and D.I. (punk) on Thursday, Nov. 30. Complete schedule on saintrocke.com.
Starboard Attitude — Starboard Attitude (New), on the Redondo Beach Pier, has live music Friday to Sunday, as well as weeknight karaoke. Details on the bar’s Facebook page.
Shade hotels — Fridays and Saturdays at Zinc restaurant in the Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Information: shadehotel.com.
Strand House — Music and an ocean view can be enjoyed in the evenings Thursday through Saturday at The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Information: thestrandhousemb.com.
Uncorked — Entertainer BJ Arnold appears from 5 to 7 p.m. weekly at the wine shop Uncorked, 302 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Occasional music also at Manhattan Beach location, 1000 Manhattan Ave. Information: uncorkedwineshops.com.
Vista has sunset vibes — Guests of all ages are welcome for DJ music and “silent disco” dancing on the stages at Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. From 5 to 10 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets and information: sunsetvibesevents.com.
RECURRING MEET-UPS/EVENTS
Blankets of Love — Convenes weekly from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center. Help make blankets for in-need families. Information: blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Bird enthusiasts — The South Bay Bird Society meets once per month in Hermosa Beach and virtually on Zoom. Information: sobaybirdsoc.com.
Book and story groups — Readers of all ages can attend story times, book groups and author talks through the Redondo Beach Public Library (redondo.org/cals/library.asp), and also Pages bookstore in Manhattan Beach (pagesabookstore.com).
Coin Club — The Bay Cities Coin Club welcomes participants of all ages and meets one Thursday per month at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com.
Hiking in the Peninsula — Join the “Wandering Jews” for Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Send an email to [email protected] for the next meeting time and place.
Library book sale/Hermosa — The HB Friends of the Library store operates next to the parking lot of the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: hbfol.org.
Library book sale/Redondo — The Friends of the RB Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, has items for sale Tuesday through Saturday; times vary. Information: redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Library book sale/Manhattan — Used books can be purchased quarterly at live sales, or any time via the honor system in the Friends of the Library section of the library on 1320 Highland Ave.
Photography group — The South Bay Camera Club gathers on 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive; sometimes on Zoom. Information: [email protected]; or sbccphoto.org.
Social connections at BCHD — Those seeking ways to keep busy or seeking other ways to connect with others can join Beach Cities Health District’s social hours and chat sessions. Register and get a Zoom link on bchd.org.
Scottish Dancing — Classes in Scottish Ballroom Dancing take place Friday evenings and Thursday mornings at locations in Torrance and Redondo Beach. For information email Kris at [email protected].
Tango lessons — Dance the Tango at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach on Monday evenings; no partner necessary. Information: send an email to [email protected].
Theater-goers group — Seniors interested in theater meet from 11 a.m. to noon on the second Monday of the month at the Veterans Park Senior Center, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Information: 310-379-7876.
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