South Bay Arts Calender 10/18-10/23

Yes, we rubbed shoulders with the ghouls at the annual Queen Mary’s “Dark Harbor,” a series of mazes so perplexing that even Einstein might not have found his way out. There’s also live entertainment and this week it’s Pixi Kill and DJ Dennis Owens (tonight), Fart Barf and DJ Owens (Friday), 99.1 KGGI Night (Saturday), and Move with that Owens guy again (Sunday). 7 p.m. through midnight on weekends through Nov. 2. Tickets from $20. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. More at queenmary.com/dark-harbor.
Bela Lugosi stars in “Dracula” (1931), directed by Todd Browning, at 8:15 on Friday and Saturday, as well as 2:30 on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general or $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.

Bela Lugosi stars in “Dracula” (1931), directed by Todd Browning, at 8:15 on Friday and Saturday, as well as 2:30 on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general or $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.

Friday, October 18

Big and bright

“Moon Over Buffalo,” presented by the Manhattan Beach Community Church, opens at 8 p.m. in the church theater, 303 S. Peck Ave., MB. The madcap comedy also plays tomorrow (Saturday), as well as next Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., plus this Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. Call Nancye Ellington, (310) 379-3139.

With extra seasoning

Keyboardist and vocalist Joel Gaines plays contemporary jazz at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, with doors opening at 6:30 and dinner available for purchase, in the George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Comparisons might be Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin. Tickets, $33. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to torrancearts.org.

Yes, we rubbed shoulders with the ghouls at the annual Queen Mary’s “Dark Harbor,” a series of mazes so perplexing that even Einstein might not have found his way out. There’s also live entertainment and this week it’s Pixi Kill and DJ Dennis Owens (tonight), Fart Barf and DJ Owens (Friday), 99.1 KGGI Night (Saturday), and Move with that Owens guy again (Sunday). 7 p.m. through midnight on weekends through Nov. 2. Tickets from $20. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. More at queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

Yes, we rubbed shoulders with the ghouls at the annual Queen Mary’s “Dark Harbor,” a series of mazes so perplexing that even Einstein might not have found his way out. There’s also live entertainment and this week it’s Pixi Kill and DJ Dennis Owens (tonight), Fart Barf and DJ Owens (Friday), 99.1 KGGI Night (Saturday), and Move with that Owens guy again (Sunday). 7 p.m. through midnight on weekends through Nov. 2. Tickets from $20. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. More at queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

Loud and clear

The World Taiko Music Explosion, with Hiro Hayashida and special guests, takes place at 8 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. It’s an eclectic blend of world, pop, jazz music, and of course taiko drumming. Tickets, $30, $25, $15. Call (310) 781-7171.

Funny guy

Comedian and actor Evan Sayet performs at 12 noon in the Doubletree Hotel, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. This is in connection with the South Bay Chapter of the Lincoln Clubs, a political action committee for the development and support of Republican candidates. Cost, $35 for non-members and $25 for members. RSVP to srdoug@laclc.org.

Second that emotion

An Evening with Smokey Robinson takes place at 8 p.m. in the Cerritos Center, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Tears of a Clown,” and a whole lot more weepers. Tickets, $95 to $55. Call (562) 467-8818 or go to cerritoscenter.com.

“Light and Color,” featuring the work of Joy Gonzalez (whose painting “Surf” is pictured here), Carol Hungerford, and Karen Pester, has its opening reception on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Artists’ Studio Gallery of Palos Verdes Art Center at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, #159, Rolling Hills Estates. Through Nov. 24. Call (310) 265-2592 or go to artists-studio-pvac.com.

“Light and Color,” featuring the work of Joy Gonzalez (whose painting “Surf” is pictured here), Carol Hungerford, and Karen Pester, has its opening reception on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Artists’ Studio Gallery of Palos Verdes Art Center at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, #159, Rolling Hills Estates. Through Nov. 24. Call (310) 265-2592 or go to artists-studio-pvac.com.

Saturday, October 19

Heavenly

Trio Celéste, with pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks, violinist Iryna Krechkovsky, and cellist Ross Gasworth, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Torrance, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 316-5574.

Locomotion

The Art Attack Foundation presents Diavolo Dance Theatre Education Company’s newest piece, “T.R.U.S.T.,” at 10:30 a.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $12.50. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to artattackfoundation.org.

Bulgarian tomahawks

“Chingachgook the Great Snake” gets a free screening at 7 p.m. in the El Segundo Museum of Art, 208 Main St., El Segundo. Directed by Gojko Mitic, the film was shot in Slovakia and Bulgaria even though it’s a Western, based on a story by James Fennimore Cooper. Bring your blanket and pillow to sit on. No chairs. (310) 277-1020 or go to esmoa.org.

 

“Contemporary Sculpture: Los Angeles” is on view through Oct. 26 at Zask Gallery, in the Promenade on the Mall, 550 Deep Valley Dr. #151, Rolling Hills Estates. Pictured, Nick Agid and his work. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. (310) 429-0973 or go to pszaskgallery.com.

“Contemporary Sculpture: Los Angeles” is on view through Oct. 26 at Zask Gallery, in the Promenade on the Mall, 550 Deep Valley Dr. #151, Rolling Hills Estates. Pictured, Nick Agid and his work. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. (310) 429-0973 or go to pszaskgallery.com.

Sunday, October 20

Shake it all over

“What’s Your Stereotype?” presented by Shyamala Moorty, a contemporary Indian dancer and theater artist, is a group performance taking place at 3 p.m. in Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College, Crenshaw and Redondo Beach Blvds., Torrance. (800) 832-ARTS or go to centerforthearts.org.

The Fall Fine Art Fest, with over 50 local artists showing (and selling) original work, takes place Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro. Free admittance and free parking. Pictured, “Uncharted Water,” by Andrea Schouten

The Fall Fine Art Fest, with over 50 local artists showing (and selling) original work, takes place Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro. Free admittance and free parking. Pictured, “Uncharted Water,” by Andrea Schouten

Birthday boys

2013 is the 200th birthday of both Wagner and Verdi, and Los Cancioneros Master Chorale salutes them with its annual “Just Desserts” concert at 7 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. The mixed chorus of over 70 singers performs opera choruses from “La Traviata,” “Aida,” “Lohengrin,” “Tannhauser,” and others. Vocalist Anzhela Kushnirenka is featured. Joanna Medawar Nachef directs. Tickets, $22.50. Call De Giebler, (310) 779-3072.

Katsuyo Moon’s solo show, “Reaching for ‘Alighment’” is on view through Saturday at Gallery Ls, 362 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. More at artgallery-ls.com or go to katsuyomoon.com.

Katsuyo Moon’s solo show, “Reaching for ‘Alighment’” is on view through Saturday at Gallery Ls, 362 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. Photo by Gloria Plascencia. More at artgallery-ls.com or go to katsuyomoon.com.

Spanning the ‘60s

“Where the Action Is” features Paul Revere & The Raiders (“Kicks,” “Hungry,” “Just Like Me”), The Association (“Never My Love,” “Cherish”), and Mitch Ryder (“Devil With a Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly”), and they’re playing at 3 p.m. in the Cerritos Center, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. Tickets, $70 to $35. Call (562) 467-8818 or go to cerritoscenter.com.

Wednesday, October 23

Breaking out

“Space and Substance: Abstract Paintings by Craig Antrim and Ron Linden” opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall, A-107, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. Through Dec. 5. Call (310) 243-3334 or go to cah.csudh.edu/art_gallery.

Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning musical “Anything Goes” docks for a weekend at the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 plus Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, $25 general; $15 students. Photo by Clix Portrait Studios. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.

Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning musical “Anything Goes” docks for a weekend at the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 plus Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, $25 general; $15 students. Photo by Clix Portrait Studios. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.

“Both Sides of the Lens,” presented by PADA (Photographic and Digital Artists), opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday in the Creative Arts Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., MB. The group show is up through Oct. 31. Pictured, “Cuban Taxi,” by Lawrence Manning. (310) 802-5540

“Both Sides of the Lens,” presented by PADA (Photographic and Digital Artists), opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday in the Creative Arts Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., MB. The group show is up through Oct. 31. Pictured, “Cuban Taxi,” by Lawrence Manning. (310) 802-5540

Save on airfare

The West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” screens at 7 p.m. in the Galleria, in Redondo Beach, and at the Del Amo 18, in Torrance. It’s a chance to get familiar with a classic production without leaving home.

 

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