Thursday, June 27
Blackout Poetry
Come pick out the words that have meaning for you with blackout poetry craft. For teens and tweens ages 9 and up. Free. 2 p.m. 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. Library.torranceca.gov.
Marionettes
Be delighted by this engaging, interactive puppet show featuring the marionettes of the Bob Baker Theater! Free and no registration is required. 2 p.m. Henderson Library. 4805 Emerald St., Torrance. (310) 371-2075. Torranceca.gov.
Wellness
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center offers free wellness seminars. Learn about Medication Management with speaker Erin Wong, Pharm. D. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance.
Playful Puppets
Invent your own characters and create stylish wooden spoon puppets. No registration is required. Free. 4 p.m. 3815 242nd St., Torrance. (310) 375-8418. Library.torranceca.gov.
Friday, June 28
Summer festival
Riviera Village Summer Festival has carnival rides, food trucks, beer garden, live music, and over 200 arts & crafts. Free admission. Free shuttles from South High.(Sat. & Sun. only) Fri. 3 – 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Located just one block away from the Pacific Ocean in South Redondo Beach. Exhibits along Catalina Avenue, Avenue I, Avenida del Norte, and Vista del Mar. For more info call the hotline at (310) 531-8939 or visit rvsummerfestival.com.
Summer drive in
The Roadium Open Air Market Summer Friday Drive-in Movies. Films, food trucks & family fun. Matilda starts at 8 p.m. Only one ticket per car is required – no per person tickets necessary. The $20 per car fee includes $5 admission and $15 for parking and a charitable contribution to a local nonprofit. Gates open: 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Roadium, 2500 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance. Get tickets at Eventbrite/Summer Friday Drive-In at the Roadium: Matilda.
Annie
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” became a worldwide phenomenon and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. $46. – $60. 7 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach.
The Aristocrats with Travis Larson Band
The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller and Marco Minnemann) have released critically acclaimed albums and toured the world. 8 p.m. Alvas Showroom. 1417 W 8th St., San Pedro. Alvasshowroom.com.
Animal Magic
A wild adventure with John Abrams Animal Magic Show. Free. 2 p.m. 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. (310) 618-5964. Library.torranceca.gov.
Nelson’s concert
Enjoy live music at Nelson’s cliff-side perch overlooking the deep blue. An evening of delicious food and fabulous music. Running Hot – Rolling Stones Tribute. 6 – 10 p.m. Terranea Resort, Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. For information call (310) 265-2766 or visit terranea.com.
Movie night
A widely fun night at the Peninsula Community Church’s annual summer movie night. Bring your own chairs or mats to sit on and enjoy a free screening of Disney’s “Tarzan.” No ticket is necessary. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 5640 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes. For information call (310) 377-4661 or email hello@pccpv.org.
Saturday, June 29
Show time
Family Movie at North Branch Library, North Library Meeting Room, 2000 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. Come in and relax with a movie. The whole family is welcome. Free. 11 – 1 p.m. For updated information visit redondo.org/library. For questions call (310) 318-0675.
The votes are in
LA County library has won the Gale/Library Journal 2019 Library of the Year award. Help celebrate this prestigious honor and enjoy a fun night of activities for the whole family. Live music and refreshments. 5 p.m. 1320 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. For questions call (310) 545-8595.
Sunday, June 30
Polliwog concert
The 41st Anniversary of the City of Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park. Every sunday 5 – 7 p.m. Bring beach chairs, blankets and a picnic basket. Salute to the Troops Picnic, The Satin Dollz. Free. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For information and concert schedule visit citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/concerts/concerts-in-the-park-bands.
Kit cars
Come out to the Automobile Driving Museum to see the Kit Car and Specialty Vehicle show. Free. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Call (310) 909-0950 or visit TheADM.org.
