1 July
Saturday
Summer reading
The Palos Verdes Library District is holding summer reading programs through Aug. 13. There are three separate programs: one for kids in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, another for students in sixth through twelfth grades, and a third for adults, ages 18 and up. Information: pvld.org/pvsummer#kids-tk-5th-grade.
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk
10:30 a.m., with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat. Enjoy amazing views of the L.A. Basin. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
Volunteer opportunity
Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Work alongside field staff around the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. Students can receive community service hours. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
2nd Annual Alma Park Picnic
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Alma Park, located at W. 21st and Meyler streets, San Pedro. Pack your picnic basket, grab a blanket and join your neighbors for a day of fun and entertainment. There will be music, raffles and activities for people of all ages. Information: almaparkneighbors.org.
Sound Series featuring Max 80’s
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Hamlet,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
2 July
Sunday
Sound Series featuring So Rad
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
4 July
Tuesday
5K
The 4th of July 5K and Firecracker Dash in Redondo Beach returns for a 30th year. 8 a.m. start time. All participants will receive an event T-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K run. All kids’ dash finishers receive medals. To register and for more information, go to villagerunner.com/4th-of-july-5.
4th of July on Avenue I
The all-day event in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village features a beer garden, live music and fireworks. Information and tickets: rivieravillagefireworks.com.
4th of July Celebration
Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. New time: 3-9 p.m. Live music, food vendors, beer and wine, inflatables, rides and games. The celebration ends with a patriotic drone light show. Information: Call 310-544-5260 or email [email protected].
6 July
Thursday
Sunset Series
5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in that week’s musical performance. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians will do two 45-minute sets. July’s lineup: July 6 — Disco Night with a live DJ, vocalist and trumpet player; July 13, Tom Petty cover band Runnin’ Down a Dream; July 20 — 80s and 90s hip hop with a live DJ, vocalist and saxophone player; July 27 — swing band Strada Swing. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Twelfth Night,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
7 July
Friday
Beaders club meeting
The Seaside Beaders, a special interest group of the Azure Verde Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, will meet at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. There will be a demonstration of Shrinkies. Visitors welcome.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Hamlet,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org
Sound Series featuring Pulp Vixen
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
Live music
Led Zeppelin tribute band, Stairway to Zeppelin, will be at the Outdoor Pavilion Amphitheatre, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.
8 July
Saturday
Guided Nature Walk at Vicente Bluffs Reserve
9 a.m., with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Follow the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates during the El Segundo blue butterfly flight season in an area with restored coastal sage scrub habitat. Easy. Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at Alta Vicente Reserve. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Native Plant Sale
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at George F Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.
Sound Series featuring The Emperors
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
Shakespeare by the Sea returns to Point Fermin Park with “Twelfth Night” on Thursday, July 6, Saturday July 8, and Friday August 4. It brings “Hamlet” to Point Fermin Park on Thursday and Friday, June 29, and 30; Saturday July 1; Thursday, July 7; and Saturday, August 5. Point Fermin Park is at, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Twelfth Night,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
9 July
Sunday
Summer concert series
The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association series continues with Peninsula Symphonic Winds at 5 p.m. in the courtyard at Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Twelfth Night,” 7 p.m. at Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
13 July
Thursday
Open Mic Night
Every second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro. Tickets: grandvision.org/event/open-mic-night-11/2023-07-13.
Sunset Series
5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in that week’s musical performance. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians will do two 45-minute sets. July’s lineup: July 6 — Disco Night with a live DJ, vocalist and trumpet player; July 13, Tom Petty cover band Runin’ Down a Dream; July 20 — 80s and 90s hip hop with a live DJ, vocalist and saxophone player; July 27 — swing band Strada Swing. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
14 July
Friday
Sound Series featuring Crow Hill Band
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
15 July
Saturday
Volunteer opportunity
Become a Trail Watch Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Are you Interested in educating others on how to safely enjoy the trails and natural areas? Help monitor preserves in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Find out how at a training on Saturday, July 15 and Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m.-noon. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at Abalone Cove Reserve. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore wildlife habitat at a breathtaking coastal reserve. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show
Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art and prints. Malaga Cove Plaza is located at the entrance to the city of Palos Verdes Estates on Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta. Free parking.
Guided Family Nature Walk
10:30 a.m. at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat as you take in amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Reservations not required. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Sound Series featuring Britain’s Finest (Beatles tribute)
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
Movie in the Park
“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” 7-10 p.m. at Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: rpvca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20389/2023-summer-movies-in-the-park.
16 July
Sunday
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Cabaret Jazz Summer Series
The series continues with Maria Schafter and Her Lil’ Big Band, 3:30 p.m. at the Harylne J. Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets: palosverdesperformingarts.com.
20 July
Thursday
Sunset Series
5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in that week’s musical performance. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians will do two 45-minute sets. July’s lineup: July 6 — Disco Night with a live DJ, vocalist and trumpet player; July 13, Tom Petty cover band Runin’ Down a Dream; July 20 — 80s and 90s hip hop with a live DJ, vocalist and saxophone player; July 27 — swing band Strada Swing. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
21 July
Friday
Sound Series featuring Wayward Sons
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
22 July
Saturday
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at Alta Vicente Reserve. Help the the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Sound Series featuring Remix
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
23 July
Sunday
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Docent Guided Nature Walk at George F Canyon Nature Preserve
Wander along a willow-filled canyon stream with native coastal sage scrub habitat. Look down on one of the only areas on the mainland where one can view Catalina schist, the bedrock that underlies most of the Los Angeles area. Visit the Nature Center to learn more about the local habitat and history. The theme for this walk is “Geology and Riparian Habitat.” 1 p.m. Easy. Park in the parking lot next to the trail head off Palos Verdes Drive East. Information: call 310-544-5260 or visit losserenos.org.
Summer concert series
The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association series continues with Eagles tribute band Desperado, 4-6 p.m. at Lunada Bay Plaza Park in Palos Verdes Estates.
25 July
Tuesday
Information meeting
Learn about the Palos Verdes Peninsula Village, an organization dedicated to creating a sense of community for older adults living on the Peninsula. The group’s goal is to create connections, foster friendships and provide volunteer support for members. There will be an information session at 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: call 310-991-3324, visit peninsulavillage.net or email [email protected].
27 July
Thursday
Club meeting
The Azure Verde Chapter of the Embroiderer’ Guild of America will meet at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Member Tammy Kritz will explain how to make an embroidery covered box.
Sunset Series
5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday this summer at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates. Guests can roam the Garden’s 87 acres and hang out at Dottie’s, the new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, and take in that week’s musical performance. There’s also a Kids Zone with obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The musicians will do two 45-minute sets. July’s lineup: July 6 — Disco Night with a live DJ, vocalist and trumpet player; July 13, Tom Petty cover band Runin’ Down a Dream; July 20 — 80s and 90s hip hop with a live DJ, vocalist and saxophone player; July 27 — swing band Strada Swing. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
28 July
Friday
Sound Series featuring Upstream
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
29 July
Saturday
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m.-noon at Abalone Cove Reserve. Help the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy restore wildlife habitat at a breathtaking coastal reserve. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2.
Nature Plant Sale
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar. San Pedro.
Sound Series (music TBD)
Terranea Resort has brought back its outdoor summer concert series, with some changes. There is now an entrance fee and kids are no longer allowed. But guests can still enjoy live music, local craft beers and gourmet food amid beautiful sunsets. 6-10 p.m. at Nelson’s, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. General admission: $15. Cabana: $400 (includes preferred seating for six, exclusive Sound Bites menu selections and dedicated server) Tickets and information: terranea.com/events.
Movie in the Park
“The Goonies,” 7-10 p.m. at Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: rpvca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20389/2023-summer-movies-in-the-park.
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