Spotlight: Local musician Gavin Heaney, known as Latch Key Kid, will take the stage at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach on Sunday, July 24 as part of the city’s annual Concerts in the Park series. The series, presented by Chevron, features concerts every Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the Polliwog Park amphitheater through Sept. 4. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics.
Admission is free. The park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Because street parking is limited, guests are also encouraged to carpool, take a taxi or use a ride-share service. For more information, including the series lineup, go to manhattanbeach.gov.
Ongoing:
Sandcastles contest
Time is running out to enter the Roundhouse Aquarium’s second annual summer sand sculpture contest. The deadline to register and upload a photo is Sunday, July 24. Winners will be named on Aug. 17. The rules state that participants may build their sand sculpture on their own time at any location. They don’t even have to be near a beach. They’re welcome to build their sculpture at the nearest park or sandbox. The entry fee is $30, with funds raised going to the Roundhouse Aquarium’s education programs. For more information, go to roundhouseaquarium.org. http://roundhouseaquarium.org
Where’s Waldo in Manhattan Beach
Waldo is hiding in 25 local businesses in downtown Manhattan Beach. Stop by Waldo headquarters at {pages} a bookstore at 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach to get started. When you spot Waldo at any of the participating businesses, go inside to collect a store stamp or signature. Once you’ve collected at least 10 different store stamps/signatures, take them to {pages} to claim a Waldo temporary tattoo, and a $1 off coupon (limited to the first 125 Waldo-spotters). The search for Waldo began July 1 and ends July 29. For more information, call (310) 318-0900.
Summer concerts at Manhattan Village
Summer Concerts have returned to Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. There’s live music 6-8 p.m. every Thursday in The Plaza through Aug. 25. No outside food or beverages permitted. Guests are welcome to bring beach chairs and blankets for seating. For more information, go to shopmanhattanvillage.com.
Summer concerts at The Point
The Point in El Segundo welcomes visitors to the Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly music series that takes place from 6–8 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 28. Every week features a new musician or band with tunes ranging from folk rock to reggae. The Point is located at 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway. For more information, go to thepointsb.com/sounds-of-summer-concert-series.
Thursday, July 21
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call 310-372-1171, ext. 2252.
Happy Hour with History
Join the Hermosa Beach Historical Society at the Hermosa Beach Museum for the July installment of Happy Hour with History. Author Jim Kempton will read from his latest work, “Women on Waves — A Cultural History: from Ancient Goddesses and Hawaiian Queens to Malibu Movie Stars and Millennial Champions.” The event is at 6 p.m. at the museum, 710 Pier Ave. Admission is $5. Ticket registration through eventbrite.com is required. For more information, go to eventbrite.com or hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org.
Friday, July 22
Cancer Support: Housing Rights
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free virtual workshop led by Shelly Rosenfeld, co-director of the Disability Rights Legal Center’s Cancer Legal Resource Center. Participants will learn about housing issues for people living with cancer, including eviction and foreclosure, harassment and housing accommodations and modifications by landlords and homeowner associations. The workshop is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Zoom. To join the workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Sunday, July 24
Torrance Antique Street Faire
The Torrance Antique Street Faire is from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. in downtown Torrance. The open-air antiques flea market features more than 180 sellers. There will also be an antique appraisal booth charging just $3 per item. DJ Vex and Sheldon will be spinning tunes in the park. Free admission and pet friendly. For more information, call 310-328–6107.
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
Pet adoption event
BOBS from Skechers is teaming up with animal welfare organization Petco Love for a pet adoption event at the BOBS from Skechers Manhattan Beach store, 228 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Cats and dogs from Los Angeles Animal Services will be available for adoption from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Senior Comedy Afternoons
Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons will present “Alo-Ha-Ha,” a tropical paradise lunch and show, at 12:30 p.m. at the Los Verdes Golf Course Vista Ballroom, 7000 W. Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. The show features comedians Michael Preminger, Monica Piper, James P. Connolly and Don McMillan. Tickets are $85, which includes a three-course lunch and the show. For tickets, call 714-914-2565 or go to seniorcomedyafternoons.com.
Tuesday, July 26
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. For more information, go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Wednesday, July 27
Lung Cancer: Recent Updates in Treatment
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free virtual workshop led by Dr. Ronald Natale, medical director of the Lung Cancer Clinical Research Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute in Los Angeles. Natale will present recent advances in lung cancer treatment. The workshop is from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. To join the workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Thursday, July 28
Library election workshop
The Palos Verdes Library District will host a workshop for residents interested in running for one of three open positions on the district’s Board of Trustees. The workshop is at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP to Tami Bender at 310-921-7521 or tbender@pvld.org. The election is Nov. 8.
Upcoming
Special Olympics fundraiser
Redondo Beach police officers will be serving diners at Good Stuff in Redondo Beach from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 29. All tips will go to Special Olympics of Southern California. Good Stuff is located at 1617 S. Pacific Coast Highway, #102.
Peninsula Symphony movie music at Redondo High
Conductor Gary Berkson will lead the Peninsula Symphony in an evening of popular movie tunes interspersed with his colorful, engaging talks. The performance is 5 p.m. on July 31 at the Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 631 Vincent St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact the symphony office at 310-544-0320 or music.pensym@verizon.net, or visit pensym.org.
‘The Addams Family’ in Torrance
Torrance Theater Company will open its 24th season at the James R. Armstrong Theatre with “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.” The show runs six performances only, Aug. 6-13. Reserved seating includes Premium section for $45, General section for $25-$35 and Family Four Packs for $100. Tickets are available by phone at 310-781-7171 or online at torrancetheatrecompany.com. ER
