South Bay arts calendar June 15 to 21
“June Bloom,” a group art show, has its opening reception Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Artlife Gallery in El Segundo. Through June 30. Pictured, artwork by Melody Brown. (310) 938-2511
Thursday, June 15
The El Segundo Art Walk, now in its third year, goes from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, with over 40 artists in 35 venues throughout downtown and the Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Maps available at venues: 305 Richmond is the headquarters. Food trucks, DJ trucks. More at elsegundoartwalk.com
Put on those comfortable shoes
The El Segundo Art Walk, now in its third year, goes from 5 to 9 p.m. and features over 40 artists in 35 venues throughout downtown and the Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Maps are available at venues (such as 305 Richmond (headquarters), Smoky Hollow Studios, Unita, Copper Willow Studios, ESMoA, Brewport, Masonic Center, Design Twins, Big Door, Create & Express, and El Cuervo. Artists include Shane Heath, Chance Cooper, Holly Socrates, Carrie Dietz Brown, Paul Roustan, Scott McFarlane, Dane Capo, and Dani Brubaker. Food trucks and Sweet Beats LA DK Truck. More at elsegundoartwalk.com.
Careful, she bites!
Shakespeare by the Sea celebrates its 20th anniversary with a production of “The Taming of the Shrew,” at 8 p.m. in Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Also Saturday and Sunday, then June 29, July 1 and 7, before going on the road… which will include stops in Hermosa Beach (July 13), Torrance (July 29), and Manhattan Beach (August 12). More at shakespearebythesea.org.
Friday, June 16
Out in the cornfields
“Oklahoma!” is in town for two weekends and seven shows at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Presented by 3D Theatricals, it’s a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Friday’s the preview, Saturday is opening night (both at 8 p.m.), and then there’s Sunday at 2 p.m., plus four performances the following weekend. Tickets, $25 to $100. Call (714) 589-2770.
“Good People,” a dramedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, closes this weekend at the Westchester Playhouse. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets, $20, less $2 for seniors and students. Pictured, Scot Renfro and Allison Reeves. Photo by Shari Barrett. (310) 645-5156 or go to kentwoodplayers.org
Last chance to be good
“Good People,” a dramedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, closes this weekend at the Westchester Playhouse., 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets, $20, less $2 for seniors and students. (310) 645-5156 or go to kentwoodplayers.org.
There’s one in the house!
“The Good Doctor,” a series of short plays by Neil Simon based on short stories and other works by Anton Chekhov, opens at Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St., San Pedro. It’s playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. (with talkback session). Through July 15. Tickets, opening night is $23; otherwise $27 general and $25 seniors. (310) 512-6030 or go to littlefishtheatre.org.
“The Odd Couple,” written by Neil Simon, is onstage Friday and Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Second Story Theatre, Hermosa Beach. Also next weekend. Tickets, $25. Pictured, Erin Beck-Acain and Lindsey Jacobs as the Pigeon sisters. Photo . (424) 241-8040 or email surfcitytheatre@gmail.com
Saturday, June 17
You were just a tot back then
The 42nd Annual Ragtime Festival takes place on Saturday at 2:30 and 8:15 p.m., plus Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. The performers include Frederick Hodges, Carl “Sonny” Leyland, John Reed-Torres and Vincent Johnson. They’ll be honoring the life and music of Scott Joplin; who passed away 100 years ago in 1917. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
You call that art?
You bet! The 2017 Malaga Cove Lawn Shows take place through September. This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days on Palos Verdes Dr. W. between Via Corta and Via Chico, Palos Verdes Estates.
Mismatched?
“The Odd Couple,” written by Neil Simon and directed by Jeffery Caldwell, is being performed Friday and Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Second Story Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Also next weekend, same days and same times. Tickets, $25. Call (424) 241-8040 or email surfcitytheatre@gmail.com.
Let’s find out more
The Korean American Music Academy presents its 27th annual concert at 6:30 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. For ticket information, call (310) 988-9985.
The Firebird Quintet performs on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. You’ll hear selections from the Ukrainian and Eastern European folk treasury, as well as today’s popular music. Free. (310) 316-5574
They’ll light up the sky
The Firebird Quintet (also known as the Firebird Balalaika Ensemble) performs at 3 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. The group will perform selections from the Ukrainian and Eastern European folk treasury, as well as popular music of today. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 316-5574.
Flowering art
“June Bloom,” an exhibition featuring the work of Dea Reinstead, Eunice Broderick, Matthew Martin, Monica Martin, Melody Brown, Jaz Pooya, Judy Lange, Rob Karleskint, Joanne Mattillo- Chase, Larry Lubow, Santiago Aulet, Joel Luna, and Vanesa Andrade, has its opening reception from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Artlife Gallery, 720 C South Allied Way, Plaza El Segundo, El Segundo. Gallery hours, Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Through June 30. Call (310) 938-2511.
Here now, then gone
“Cross Town Traffic,” a fundraiser art show to benefit the Manhattan Beach Art Center and South Bay Contemporary’s South Los Angeles Gallery, is on view from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Final bids for artwork if you go to southbaycontemporary.org/auctions.
“Frida,” composed by Roberto Xavier Rodriguez, is based on the life and art of Frida Kahlo. Opera performances on Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. (plus June 24 and 25) at MoLAA in Long Beach. June 23 at Grand Performances in Los Angeles. Pictured, Bernardo Bermudez as Diego Rivera and Laura Virella as Frida. Tickets, $49 to $150. Call (562) 470-7464 or go to longbeachopera.org./tickets
Art world darling
“Frida,” an opera composed by Roberto Xavier Rodriguez, is based on the life and art of Frida Kahlo, and performances are taking place Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. (also June 24 and 25) at MoLAA (the Museum of Latin American Art), 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. The 8 p.m. June 23 performance takes place at Grand Performances, downtown L.A. It stars Laura Virella in the title role. Tickets, $49 to $150. For the MoLAA ticket holders have free access to the exhibit “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nikolas Muray.” (562) 470-7464 or go to longbeachopera.org./tickets.
Sunday, June 18
Go around the world
The Adventure Film Festival opens at 5 p.m. with film screening at 6:30 p.m. in the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, $15, and they can be purchased at adventurefilm.org/la/.
Feed the Kitty performed Thursday night at Saint Rocke. The band has a new CD, “Westbound & Down,” and you can learn more about it if you go to feedthekitty.com.
Music on the Meadows
Oceanfront concert at Terranea Resort features Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Blasters, Venice, the Untouchables, Ryan O’Flanagan, and Otikbot (we had earlier incorrectly listed the Bacon Brothers). Please note that there are also room offers and dining specials. From 12 noon to 7 p.m. at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. For tickets visit terranea.com/palos-verdes-events.
Thursday, June 22
Movies and more
The South Bay Film and Music Festival runs through Sunday, June 25,at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, and with events and some screenings in Manhattan Beach. The opening night film is the surf documentary “Under an Arctic Sky,” screening at 8 p.m. Details, lists of films by category, at southbayfest.com. ER