Spotlight:
BeachLife Festival
The popular music festival returns to North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. The lineup includes The Black Keys, Pixies and Modest Mouse on Friday, Gwen Stefani and Sublime with Rome on Saturday and The Black Crowes and John Fogerty performing the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival on Sunday. Many other musicians are on tap, as well. Single day tickets start at $179. For tickets and more information, go to beachlifefestival.com.
Ongoing:
Teen policing program
The Redondo Beach Police Department is accepting applications for its summer Teens in Policing program. The program begins June 15. Participants will learn about K9 policing, SWAT, CSI, detective work and more. To apple, email Kyle.Lofstrom@redondo.org.
New art exhibit
“Michael Davis: Perception” debuts May 5 at the Palos Verdes Art Center and will be on display through July 8. The artwork includes works intended to be viewed with 3D glasses, which the PVAC will provide. The center is located at 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Information: pvartcenter.org
New art exhibit
The Pastel Society of Southern California’s 14th annual gallery exhibition showcasing members’ artworks is on display at the Promenade on the Peninsula through May 21. The exhibition, located in in Suite 117, features 87 artworks, including landscapes, seascapes, still life, florals, animals and portraits. Most are for sale. The Promenade is located at 550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Information: psscwebsite.org
Live theater
“Book of Days,” a play in two acts by Lanford Wilson, opens May 12 at El Camino College. General admission is $15. Dates: May 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and May 14, 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets: elcaminotickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
High school reunion
An all-day Miraleste High School all-class reunion is set for July 29. There will be alumni games, photo booths, live music, campus tours and a homecoming dance at Miraleste Intermediate School, formerly the high school, in Rancho Palos Verdes. Alumni, faculty and staff who attended or worked at Miraleste High School between 1968 and 1991, when it closed, are welcome. For tickets and more information, go to myevent.com/miraleste.
Thursday, May 4
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Square dance lessons
Beginner classes start May 4, 7 p.m., at Riviera Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach. The fee is $8 per class. The first class is free. Information: 424-262-7782
Friday, May 5
Sports luncheon
David Singleton, the former Bishop Montgomery High basketball star who helped lead UCLA into the NCAA tournament, will be the featured speaker at this week’s South Bay Athletic Club luncheon. The SBAC meets at noon every Friday at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The luncheon is open to the public; cost is $30.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Spring Dance Concert
Concert dates are May 5 and May 6 at 8 p.m. and May 7 at 3 p.m., Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College. The concert features the choreographic works of guest artist Hector Rivera, works by ECC faculty members and student work selected from the choreography classes at ECC. Many genres of dance are featured. General admission is $15. Tickets: elcaminotickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
Saturday, May 6
Mindfulness summit
Parras Middle School is partnering with Beach Cities Health District and South Bay Families Connected to host an in-person mindfulness summit for South Bay community members. There will be interactive workshops hosted by health and wellness professionals on a variety of topics that connect mindfulness with positive life outcomes. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Parras Middle School, 200 N. Lucia Ave., Redondo Beach. Register: bchd.org/mindfulness
OLG Fiesta
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Fiesta is back for a 48th year. The fair is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 7. Guests can enjoy games and attractions, food booths, a silent auction, talent show, live music, a beer and wine garden, raffle and a new gaming room. There will be a live mariachi band Saturday afternoon, and a student show and more live music Sunday afternoon. It all takes place at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 440 Massey Ave. in Hermosa Beach. For more information, go to fiestaolg.com.
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk
You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the L.A. Basin. Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 10:30 a.m. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
Live jazz music
The Daniel Bennett Group will perform their ninth album, “New York Nerve,” at 2:30 p.m. at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. Information: 310-781-7599
Driving tour
“The Art of the Road,” a driving tour of artistic and historic sites on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, will be held on May 6. Sponsored by The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center, the tour and finish line party is a fundraiser for the Art Center. Drivers and navigators in both classic and modern cars can participate in the tour and party for $350. Anyone can join the Finish Line Party at 4:30 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $125. For tickets and more information, visit thecirclepvac.org.
Sunday, May 7
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. Information: rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com
Tuesday, May 9
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Virtual book talk
Redondo Beach librarian Erin Schoonover will lead a discussion of “Counterfeit” by Kirsten Chen at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit the online library calendar and open the link to the event at redondo.org/cals/library.asp.
Wednesday, May 10
State of the Peninsula Breakfast
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce “State of the Peninsula Breakfast,” featuring the mayors of all four peninsula cities, will be held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. It begins at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and networking. Breakfast and the program will follow at 8 a.m. Tickets are $75. Information: 310-377-8111, palosverdeschamber.com
Upcoming:
Lunch and Learn
The theme is “Gratitude: A Journey Toward Social and Emotional Wellness.” Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free workshop led by David Hart, a mental health counselor and educator. It will be held May 11, 12:30–2:15 p.m., at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Attendees are asked to register by May 8. To register, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
South Bay Alzheimer’s Community Forum
Join Beach Cities Health District for a hybrid community forum to learn about Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss. The forum will be held on May 11, 2-3:30 p.m., at BCHD, 514 N. Prospect Ave., lower level, Beach Cities Room. Register online or by calling 310-374-3426, option 1. If you would like to join virtually, a Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration. To register online, open the community calendar at bchd.org/beach-cities-community-calendar.
Phenomenal Women
Presented by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, the event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 11 at Kinecta Campus, 2100 Park Place, El Segundo. The keynote speaker is celebrity fitness expert Denise Austin. Hear from successful women in business and enjoy a light brunch with mimosas. Tickets: manhattanbeachchamber.com
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at the Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 West Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey. There will be a show and tell, auctions, a 50/50, a raffle and gifts for kids. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com
School musical
Students at Our Lady of Guadalupe School will perform “Matilda: The Musical, Jr.” at 7 p.m. on May 12 and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m on May 13 at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center, 640 Main St.
Dual enrollment workshop
Interested in getting a head start on a college education? Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, in conjunction with El Camino College, invites K-12 students for a dual enrollment workshop on May 13. The workshop will be held May 13, 2-4 p.m., in the Multipurpose Room on the second floor of the El Camino College Gymnasium. To RSVP, call Muratsuchi’s district office at 310-375-0691.
Letter carriers food drive
May 13 marks the 31st anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive. As always, letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food donations along their routes. Donations go to local food pantries. Residents should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag by their mailbox for their letter carriers to retrieve.
Hermosa Five-O Open House
The Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center will host its annual Open House Anniversary Celebration from 4-6 p.m. on May 18 at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. The city invites anyone who is interested in learning about the center’s programming to stop by for snacks, class and activity demonstrations, live entertainment and instructor meet & greets.
Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration
The 61st annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration in Torrance is set for May 19-21. The schedule of events include a 5K at 8 a.m. on Armed Forces Day, May 20. The parade will also be held on May 20. It begins at 1:30 p.m. at Crenshaw Boulevard and travels west on Torrance Boulevard to Madrona Avenue. The parade will end around 3:30 p.m. Information: discovertorrance.com/events/61st-annual-armed-forces-day-parade-celebration ER
