Friday
In the Heights: Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. April 25 and 1 p.m. April 26. Tickets starting at $35. Information: 5620-856-1999 or musical.org.
Piano con Brio: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. Information: 562-985-7000 or shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Shankar Ehsaan Loy Live in Concert: Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7 p.m. Starting at $77.90. shorturl.at/jed4a.
Saturday
7th Annual Celebration of the Young Child: Presented by Long Beach. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-6420, longbeach.gov/library.
7th Annual Dymally International Jazz and Arts Festival: Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. 1-8 p.m. $76.41. shorturl.at/Cy1Di.
34th Annual Run for Education: Presented by El Segundo Kiwanis and El Segundo Council PTA. Starting at 640 Main St. 6 a.m.-noon. Information and to register: esrun4education.com.
38th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show: Takes place on Main Street and Ocean Avenue in Old Town, Seal Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at/H5TQT.
41st Whale of a Day Festival: Presented by Los Serenos De Point Vicente. Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weather permitting. whaleofaday.com.
AAPI-One Book Club: “Pick a Color” by Souvankham Thammavongsa. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Month. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1038, longbeach.gov/library.
Crafters of a Certain Age: Japanese Kinusaiga. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Month. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 2-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.
Day of Renewal and Healing: With Father Pat Crowley. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $75. 310-377-4867, ext. 250, maryjoseph.org.
Dive into Reading Graduation: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-5644, longbeach.gov/library.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26. $34.95-$44.95. 562-590-3100, ext. 0, aquariumofpacific.org.
Feria de Abril, Los Alamitos: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $30. StisidoreHistoricalPlaza.org.
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.
L.A. Classics and Pops Ensemble: Music performance. Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 2-3 p.m. 310-377-9584, ext. 215, pvld.org.
Making Meaning After Loss (virtual): Workshop on finding purpose and meaning after loss through art, storytelling and shared experiences. Presented by Taking Time: South Bay. Beach Cities Health District Building, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Lower Level, Redondo Beach. 1-3 p.m. Registration required as space is limited. To register: 424-634-1956 or info@takingtime.org.
Native Plant Sales: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Sew It Goes: Hand puppets. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.
St. Anthony High School Hall of Fame Gala: Historic Jack Errion Memorial Gymnasium, 844 E. Sixth St., Long Beach. Reception at 4:30 p.m. Anniversary celebration at 6-10:30 p.m. $200; $350 for couples. longbeachsaints.org.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. John Olguin Auditorium Cabrillo Marine Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. Noon-2 p.m., and 4-6 p.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Word Women (virtual): Poetry heals. Open to anyone who has or has had cancer, the group uses poetry to explore and process the cancer journey as a path toward healing. Each session features a different theme, and no poetry writing experience is necessary. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Sunday
10th Annual Long Beach Touch-A-Truck: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. In the beachfront Granada Avenue parking lot, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. justinrudd.com.
13th Annual South Bay Walk for Water: Presented by the Samburu Project. Hermosa Vista School, 417 25th St., Hermosa Beach. 9 a.m.-noon. Information and to register: shorturl.at/MHVFx.
17th Annual March for Marrow 5K Run: Benefiting the AAMDS International Foundation. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 7-11:30 a.m. Registration costs up to $40. shorturl.at/fSUov.
714 Market: “Sun, Sea and Handmade.” 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. Noon-6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.
Annual Holland Festival: Celebrating Dutch King’s Day. P.O.A. Gemmrig Park, 7390 Carson Blvd., Long Beach. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $10 at door; early bird, $7; free for children under 12. dutchkingsday.com.
API-Latinx Series: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.
Breads of the Hearth: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. 4-7 p.m. $135. shorturl.at/qGpKE.
Drumming Circle: Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
Orchestra Collective of OC: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 3 p.m. $25-$35. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.
The Silence of the Lambs: 35th anniversary. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 4 and 7 p.m. $17. shorturl.at/XSCxT.
Up Close and Classical: Sonata Series — violin (Limor Toren) and cello (Alicja Blanquart). St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Suite B, Long Beach. 4 p.m. upcloseandclassical.com.
Monday
Conversational Spanish: Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 1:45-3 p.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Corner Pocket Vocal Jazz Ensemble: And special guests. Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Shelf Care Book Discussion: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. North Branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 310-318-0677, library.redondo.org.
Tuesday
April Showers Bring May Flowers: Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov/library.
Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
STEAM Explorers: “Growing Our Love for Earth.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Taize Service of Healing and Wholeness: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. 7 p.m. 310-375-4617.
Tanya Class: Class studying the classical mystical work “Tanya,” which compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom and Kabbalah to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays through June 2. shorturl.at/OWBtV.
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: “50’s Pop Art,” featuring Ann and Lee Strong. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003, pvseniors.org.
Choices at End of Life (virtual): The presentation will explain end-of-life options in California, including recent updates to the state’s Medical Aid in Dying law, and offer guidance on communicating care preferences with family members and health care providers. Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 5-6 p.m. To register, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Long Beach Young Professionals Networking Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Encore Gas & Supply, 2900 E. 29th St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members; $35 for non-members. shorturl.at/sLbc3.
Movie and Clothes Swap: Presented by the Peninsula Teen Advisory Council. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, RHE. 4-6 p.m. 310-377-9584, pvld.org.
Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Upcoming
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp: Toyota Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance. 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., Long Beach. 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.
Harvey: By Mary Chase and directed by Bob Fetes. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs through May 2. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
Mean Girls: Presented by the Mira Costa Drama/Tech Department. Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students. Runs through May 2. miracostadramaboosters.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.
Road Trip Adventures: Presented by Disney on Ice. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7 p.m. April 23; 7 p.m. April 24; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. April 25; and 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. April 26. Starting at $36. shorturl.at/S6E5Y.
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 third 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 Bridge Club: For beginners and intermediate players. Located at 21400 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 310-325-7222.
South Bay Film Society Showing: “Silent Friend.” Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 6:45-9:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. 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.
Toastmasters Club 280: Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 310-532-1209.
TOPS (Long Beach): Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 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.
Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7 p.m. every Thursday. thebungalow.com/long-beach.
Warsaw: By Paul Webb and directed by caryn desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. Starting at $44. Runs through May 17. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.org.
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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