Out & About: Things to do in the Long Beach, South Bay areas, March 27- April 2 (original) (raw)
Friday
Abilities Expo Los Angeles: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Halls B and C, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. abilities.com.
Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026: Presented by Torrance Knights of Columbus. Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave. 5-7 p.m. 17,17, 17,12 for seniors and $10 for children under 12. 310-974-2279.
Bunny Bash: Long Beach Night Market, 456 Elm Ave. 5-9 p.m. shorturl.at/OCDP0.
Edith Wharton Book Club: “The Custom of the Country.” Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-5 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
New Works Festival: Presented by Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative. Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m. March 28. 562-494-1014, opt. 1, lbplayhouse.org.
Saxophone Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. 8.75−8.75-8.75−23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Science Cafe: With Aquarium of the Pacific. STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-7 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.
Something Rotten: Presented by Redondo Union High School Theatre Arts. Auditorium, One Sea Hawk Way. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. March 28. 10−10-10−20. ruhsdrama.com.
The Dark Backward: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 5:15, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Also 11:45 a.m. March 28. $15. shorturl.at/Hum4z.
Saturday
4th Annual Chili-palooza: Presented by Kiwanis Club El Segundo. Library Park, 651 Main St. Noon-5 p.m. gundochili.com.
Artist in Focus: Robert Williams and Coulter Jacobs. Presented by Long Beach Museum of Art. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 3:45 p.m. 30;30; 30;25 for members. shorturl.at/bxDcz.
Artist Morning: Presented by Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation. Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 10 a.m. shorturl.at/wyzdQ.
Art Opening Reception: “Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing.” Torrance Art Museum, 3320 Civic Center Drive. 6-9 p.m. torranceartmuseum.com.
Bibliotherapy: Health and wellness. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.
Crafters of a Certain Age: Pressed flower plaques. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 2-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.
Engineering Outreach: STEM and STEAM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1038, longbeach.gov/library.
Guided Garden Tour: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 11-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Ladies of Redondo Beach: Presented by Friends of the Redondo Beach Library in celebration of Women’s History Month. Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. 11 a.m.-noon. 310-318-0675, library.redondo.org.
Lincoln Park Spring Fest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-6579.
Long Beach 5K, 10K and Half Marathon: Presented by Run Through U.S.A. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 8 a.m. Registration starts at $47. To register, visit shorturl.at/1huoO.
Piano Performance: With pianist Marina Grozdanovic. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-3 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Reverend Tall Tree: Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. Starting at $31.54. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Service Academy Day: Hosted by the office of Rep. Ted Lieu. Da Vinci Schools, 201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo. 2-5 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/LQMyn.
Sew It Goes: Patch pockets for clothing. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.
Spring Fest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.
Walking Tour: Ocean Boulevard at the Pike Walking Tour. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Starting at Terrace Theater Plaza, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 9:30 a.m. $12.51. shorturl.at/MENMP.
Wandering Jews Hike: Saturday afternoon hikes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Most hikes are easy or moderately difficult, taking 1-2 hours. Adults, kids, seniors and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com for the meeting time and place.
Sunday
22nd Annual Operation Easter Basket: One-day volunteer effort. Bay Shore Church, 5200 E. The Toledo, Long Beach. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. justinrudd.com.
The Suffragette Musical: By the Pennyroyal Players. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 3 p.m. Starting at $26.35. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Monday
Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Tuesday
Leatherworking: Pocket notebook case. Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m.562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.
STEAM Explorers: Melt and mix. STEAM and STEM. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Yoga Class: With Dayna Lemieux. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10 per class. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Wednesday
Bohannon Lecture Series: “Meet the Mayor,” featuring Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
First Wednesday Bird Walk: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
STEM Mobile Makers: Scribblebot. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 3:30-5 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.
Trivia Games: Presented by Peninsula Teen Advisory Council. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 4-6 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Upcoming
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave. Friday, July 6-10. Register at fcbarcelona.us/locations/los-angeles. Use the code FCBLASOUTH50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration.
Ongoing
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. 562-570-3500.
Blankets of Love: Weekly knitting/crocheting baby blankets for those in need in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.
Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. 562-570-3551.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Peer-based support group for people dealing with mood disorders. Meetings are available on Zoom and in person. Information: Scott, 310-497-8801 or woodscott516@yahoo.com; Peggy, 310-548-3457 or dbsasouthbay.org.
Mindfulness Class for Kids: Offered by Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. Through free play, art, guided visualization and affirmation, kids are taught the power they already have within themselves to create a life they love. 11 a.m.-noon Sundays. Information: 310-540-5080 or office@redondocsl.org.
NAMI South Bay: Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Information on times and dates: namisouthbay.com; or Paul Stansbury, pstans5@aol.com.
Riley’s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it’s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. First St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com/cat.html.
Shoreline Speaker’s Toastmasters: For more than 30 years, Shoreline Speakers Toastmasters has provided a supportive and positive environment for people to become confident public speakers and strong leaders. Visitors are welcome. 7-8 a.m. every first and yhird Wednesday on Zoom. Information and to receive a meeting link: jgrobaty@gmail.com.
Social Skills Classes: For adolescents and young adults. Presented by We Are Team Us. Social weekly sessions, 4-5 p.m. Mondays. PEERS for Adolescents, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.co or weareteamus.co.
South Bay Film Society Showing: “Odd Fish.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7-8:40 p.m. April 8. southbayfilmsociety.com.
Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. sharnafabiano.com/tango.
Team Taiko Drum Class: Winter session. Presented by Grand Vision Foundation. Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 30. 13−13-13−28 per class. 310-833-4813, grandvision.org.
Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.
TOPS (Long Beach): Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.
TOPS (South Bay): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 310-378-2920.
Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. sharnafabiano.com/tango.
Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. every Thursday. thebungalow.com/long-beach.
Welcome Orientation: Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Participants will be given a virtual tour of the community and learn about the many free programs that CSC South Bay offers for cancer patients and their loved ones. To register for this virtual meeting, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. 11 a.m. every Monday and Friday. Information: Norma Gonzalez, cancer support navigator, Norma@CSCSouthbay.org or 310-376-3550.
– Compiled by Robert Doss
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