Award-winning pianist Anli Lin Tong will perform a special musical program titled “Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation” at St. John Fisher Church, 5448 Crest Road, in Rancho Palos Verdes, at 2:30 p.m. This live musical performance commemorates the installation of the new bell at Nagasaki Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, in July. The event is free. For more information and to RSVP: shorturl.at/B6Bth.
Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave., presents “Unassisted Living,” featuring Fritz Coleman, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. For more than 40 years, Coleman has regaled Angelenos with his hilarious takes on life and daily weather reports in a city that has no weather. Bring your laughs and smiles to an unforgettable evening of life through the wacky lens of Coleman. All ticket proceeds to MBCC Charities and the L.A. Wildfire Recovery Fund. Tickets cost $35 per person. Information and tickets: shorturl.at/ze0Wh.
Indivisible Arts presents “Flying Colors” at Resin Art Gallery, 618 Cypress Ave., in Hermosa Beach, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Experience immersive art like never before. This awe-inspiring, youth-led sound bath-meets-light show-meets-art installation takes passengers on a kaleidoscopic journey through the senses. As music and visuals converge, you’ll be taken on a multi-sensory journey inward, where digital projection transforms the walls of Resin Lab into windows of undulating cosmic geometry, and an original, genre-bending score blurs the boundaries between sound healing, psychedelic rock and electronic dance music. The exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Tickets are $15.99. Information and tickets: shorturl.at/7Ofwz.
Torrance will host the 62nd International Surf Festival at Torrance Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach at 9 a.m. Friday, 6:45 a.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The three signature events for the festival will be the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim and the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament. Other events will include a surfing contest, bodysurfing contest, beach run, paddleboard races, dory race and youth events. Admission is free. Information: surffestival.org.
Join Beach Cities Health District’s care managers Joy Schmidt and Rudy Diaz, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, for a Dementia Caregiver Support Group in the cafe at 514 N. Prospect Ave., in Redondo Beach, at 2 p.m. every third Monday of the month. Information: bchd.org/support-groups.
Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, in Torrance, offers a free workshop led by instructor Lily Hanna. Designed for adults, participants will be provided a space to learn, exchange ideas and connect. Each month features a different discussion topic geared toward food and mood categories. From 1 to 2 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Advanced registration is required. Visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, [email protected].
The Manhattan Beach Community Church Choir is starting up again, and rehearsals will take place at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sunday services start at 10 a.m. All are welcome, no costs or fees. All voice parts are invited. Music reading is helpful, but optional. Handel, Mozart, Rutter, Mark Hayes and more. Information: [email protected].
The Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave., presents a free play, art, guided visualization and affirmation for children while their parents are attending service. 11 a.m. to noon Sundays. Kids are taught to utilize the power within themselves to create a life they love. Information: 310-540-5080 or e-mail [email protected].
The Hermosa Beach Veterans Memorial Committee is searching for new veterans in the community to carry on the stewardship of the Veterans Memorial site (Pier and PCH) during First-Saturday clean-ups. If you are a post-9/11 veteran, feel free to join. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. to clean the memorial and perform various tasks, such as flag exchanges and minor landscaping. If interested, visit the memorial site the day of clean up or contact Hermosa Beach for more information at 310-318- 0280.
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation seeks volunteer surf instructors to assist with lessons for its ocean therapy sessions serving at-risk youth, first responders, health care workers and veterans from the Los Angeles VA. Multiple sessions a month located at Rosecrans Tower in Manhattan Beach. Information and to sign up: jimmymillerfoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer.
The Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, provides diverse, live entertainment by noteworthy performers. Upcoming attractions include “Riptide Film Festival” at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, and “From China to Appalactia” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Information: torrancearts.org.
Vintage movies, music on a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ and old-fashioned sing-alongs can be enjoyed at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., in El Segundo. This weekend’s features will be “Patsy” (1928) with organ accompaniment at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and “Network” (1978) at 7 p.m. Saturday, and “Dancing Lady” (1933) at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets online at oldtownmusichall.org.
The South Bay Film Society offers art-house features in the AMC Rolling Hills theater, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. Films often sell out ahead of time. In the coming weeks, the schedule includes “Cabaret Total” on Aug. 6, “A Little Prayer” on Aug. 13 and “Dreams” on Aug. 27. Purchase online at southbayfilmsociety.com.
Baleen in the Portofino: 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Baleen Kitchen in the Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, in Redondo Beach. Information: hotelportofino.com/local-experiences.
The Bull Pen: The Bull Pen, 314 Avenue I, in Redondo Beach, has musicians on most Friday and Saturday nights. Information: thebullpenredondo.com.
Comedy and Magic Club: Top performers appear regularly at the South Bay’s premier venue, the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Information: thecomedyandmagicclub.com.
The Lighthouse: The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, has live shows most days. From 4 to 7 p.m. Information: thelighthousecafe.net.
Saint Rocke: Live performers take the stage regularly at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Upcoming shows are Redneck Rodeo with Golden West on Friday, Aug. 1 and Big Mountain with Latch Key Kid on Saturday, Aug. 2. Complete schedule on saintrocke.com.
Starboard Attitude: Starboard Attitude (New), on the Redondo Beach Pier, has live music Friday to Sunday, as well as weeknight karaoke. Details on the bar’s Facebook page.
Shade hotels: Thursdays (5-8 p.m.) and Sundays (noon-3 p.m.) at Zinc restaurant in the Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Information: shadehotel.com.
Smog City West: Live music on Thursdays and Fridays, featuring the Acoustic Warriors every second and fourth Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Smog City West is located at 22755 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Information: smogcitybrewing.com.
Strand House: Music and an ocean view can be enjoyed in the evenings Thursday through Saturday at The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Information: thestrandhousemb.com.
Vista has sunset vibes: Guests of all ages are welcome for DJ music and “silent disco” dancing on the stages at Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. From 5 to 10 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets and information: sunsetvibesevents.com.
Beach Cities Women’s Club: Meet new friends – movies, bunco, monthly lunches, outings and more. For more information, e-mail Jackye at [email protected].
Blankets of Love: Convenes weekly from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center. Help make blankets for in-need families. Information: blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Bird enthusiasts: The South Bay Bird Society meets once per month in Hermosa Beach and virtually on Zoom. Information: sobaybirdsoc.com.
Book and story groups: Readers of all ages can attend story times, book groups and author talks through the Redondo Beach Public Library (redondo.org/cals/library.asp), and also Pages bookstore in Manhattan Beach (pagesabookstore.com).
Coin Club: The Bay Cities Coin Club welcomes participants of all ages and meets one Thursday per month at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com.
Divorce Workshop: The Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik offers divorce workshop for people who need help connecting with legal, financial and emotional professionals who specialize in divorce every second Saturday of the month at Peninsula Center Library from 9 a.m. to noon. Information: 310-891-2300.
Embroidery Group: The El Segundo Blue Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lounge at the El Segundo United Methodist Church, 540 Main Street at 6:30 p.m. New and experienced stitchers welcomed. Information: [email protected].
Hiking in the Peninsula: Join the “Wandering Jews” for Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Send an email to [email protected] for the next meeting time and place.
Library book sale/Hermosa: The HB Friends of the Library store operates next to the parking lot of the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: hbfol.org.
Library book sale/Redondo: The Friends of the RB Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, has items for sale Tuesday through Saturday; times vary. Information: redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Library book sale/Manhattan: Books can be purchased during library hours in the Friends of the Library cove at the top of the ramp near the south entrance. Please visit FriendsofMBL.com for the next large book sale.
PFLAG: Monthly group meetings welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. Meetings are held first Tuesdays in the ground floor café at Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach. More info at pflagmanhattanbeach.org/events.
Photography group: The South Bay Camera Club gathers on 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive; sometimes on Zoom. Information: [email protected]; or sbccphotos.org.
Real Estate Planning for Reinvention and Retirement Series: “Right-Size Your Life: Local Moves That Make Sense.” Presented by Hoffman Murphy Real Estate Team. Redondo Beach Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Thursday, July 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m. hoffmanmurphy.com/events.
Social connections at BCHD: Those seeking ways to keep busy or seeking other ways to connect with others can join Beach Cities Health District’s social hours and chat sessions. Register and get a Zoom link on bchd.org.
Scottish Dancing: Classes in Scottish Ballroom Dancing take place Friday evenings and Thursday mornings at locations in Torrance and Redondo Beach. For information email Kris at [email protected].
Tango lessons: Dance the Tango at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach on Monday evenings; no partner necessary. Information: send an email to [email protected].
Theater Goers Group: Meets on the second Monday of the month at Veterans Park Senior Center, 301 Esplanade in Redondo Beach from 11 a.m. to noon. Information: 310-379-7876.
-Compiled by Robert Doss
