A celestial pathway "Astra Lumina" at the South Coast Botanic Garden is a multisensory, immersive experience for all ages. Colorful lighting, combine with astral energy to transform the garden into a celestial pathway. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. More information: AstraLuminaLosAngeles.com. Tickets and reservation times can be reserved at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/astra-lumina-los-angeles.
Join expert Bob Shanman for a free bird walk. Binoculars provided. 9 a.m. Meet Bob in front of White Point Nature Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. Free. No sign up required.
Through the end of January 2025. An enchanted night walk in a beautiful botanical garden that guides visitors on a journey to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Immerse yourself in the magic of projections, lighting, and music, and the astral energy that transforms the garden into a celestial pathway. A multisensory immersive experience for all ages. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. More information: AstraLuminaLosAngeles.com. Tickets and reservation times can be reserved at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/astra-lumina-los-angeles.
Meet at the Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates for guided stretching followed by walking at your own pace at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Led by physical therapists who will provide fun exercises and a mapped-out walk. After, walkers are invited for coffee at the Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center. 9 - 11 a.m. For more information call Peninsula Seniors at (310) 377-3003.
A free monthly program every first and third Thursday of the month where participants can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, coloring, and conversations. Supplies will be provided. Drop-in. No registrations. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Peninsula Center Library Purcell Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Need info? Call Robert (310) 377-9584 x215.
Have a question about how to download e-books? Can't get your Kindle to work? Drop in and have our knowledgeable team assist with all your techy questions. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PC Community room, Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
Play some of your favorite "old school" video games on classic consoles. Join in friendly competition or play solo on games from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. All ages. 2 - 4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library Community room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy volunteers enjoy a breathtaking, coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. S., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.org.
Pianist Steven VanHauwaert, violinist Andrew McIntosh, and cellist Eva Lymenstull in historically informed selections with fortepiano and gut strings. 3 p.m. 2900 W. Carson Street, Torrance. Free.
Naturalists will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. 10:30 a.m. Meet on the back patio of the Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills Estates. Sign up at pvplc.org. Free.
Every Sunday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh California fruits and veggies, flowers, eggs, prepared foods and more. Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sign up at pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Learn how to grow and harvest your own herbal ingredients and turn them into seasonal infusions and syrups. Guests will also be treated to a modified happy hour with topic-inspired libations to get into the spirit. $40 for members, $44 for non-members. Sign up at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Every Sunday morning Cars and Coffee provides an informal car meet-up. And like the name says you'll find cars and coffee there. But you'll also find people and conversations. Always free. 8 - 10 a.m. Parking lot of All Pets Vet Hospital/Chase/Wells Fargo, 28326 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. To learn more about this event visit idrivesocal.com/events/.
Interested in developing skills that will help you be successful in live theater or in front of a camera? Award-winning actor William August works with a small class to develop your talent. This is one of a series of workshops with friendly, supportive coaching that can lead to casting in productions great and small. Every Tuesday. 6 - 8 p.m. Collage: a Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Information: collageartculture.org or call (424) 450-8239.
Practice gentle yoga in a calming environment. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. No registration is required. 10 - 11 a.m. 29089 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets, this storytime includes fun stories, songs, and even dancing. Recommended for kids 2-4 years old and their caregivers, but all ages can attend. No registration required. 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. 2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. For more information, call the Young Reader's Desk at (310) 377-9584, ext 600.
Taking Time 8-week grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Supervised by a Licensed Mental Health professional & facilitated by a Licensed Mental Health Professional and/or a Certified Bereavement Educator & trained volunteers. Requested donation: $200 per person per 8-week series. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Beach Cities Health District building, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Suite L6, Redondo Beach. To pre-register call (424) 634-1956 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit Takingtime.org.
A monthly evening program for writing enthusiasts. Peer-feedback, sharing, or tackle writing prompts to keep the creativity active. Drop-in. No registration required. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Peninsula Center Library Purcell room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
Every second Thursday musicians & poets are welcome to come down to the Grand Annex from 7 - 9 p.m. 434 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. All ages show, all ages and genres are welcome to perform. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
A tribute to the birthday of Marin Luther King Jr. Soprano Camila Lima hosts a concert with the Fiato String Quartet dedicated to African-Americans' contributions to classical music. 2 p.m. 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Free admission.
Get in the spirit of Lunar New Year as Phoebe Chow of More Than Bread demonstrates popular street food items of Hong Kong as well as share the history of street foods. 11 - 12 p.m. Peninsula Center Library Community room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Samples are not guaranteed for any/all attendees. More info call Robert (310) 377-9584 x215.
Visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve as the sun sets, and day turns to night. Listen to creatures as they begin night activities. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Registration and fee is required. 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. Register by calling the Nature Center: (310) 782-3989.
Walk a rimmed canyon trail with stunning panoramic views, overlooking a 96-acre addition to the nature preserve. Easy hike. 9 a.m. Ocean Terrace Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Students can receive community service hours. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Posey Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Monthly Plant Sales are Back. Come to our nature centers during our sales to learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills Estates.
Second Saturday monthly divorce workshop with speakers Kevin J. Kensik, a Divorce Attorney with over 25 years experience, as well as area therapists and divorce financial professionals to help individuals through the difficult and confusing times of divorce. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Torrance Airport meeting room, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. $25. Registration: secondsaturday.com. Questions? Call (310) 891-2300.
Tour the Point Vicente Interpretive Center museum, and native plant garden. Walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. Easy stroll led by our docent. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Free and all ages are welcome. Bring sun/weather protection and water. Sturdy shoes recommended. 1.5 miles, difficult to easy. Meet at the front patio of Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. The theme of this nature walk is "Whales." Free parking at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center parking lot. For more information, visit losserenosrpv.org or call (310) 544-5260 (PVIC Front Desk).
Fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. White Point Nature Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
Ernesto Sandoval, Director at the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory, has been seeking questions and answers to why plants grow and look the way they do for nearly 40 years. As a photographer who has traveled to the Baja Peninsula over 15 times since 1995, Sandoval hopes his collection of photographs will inspire you to visit what is probably the most lush desert in the world. 1 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free for SCBG and SCCSS members. Non-members general admission tickets at scbgf.org. More information visit southcoastcss.org.
Brought to you by Young Professional, these casual meet ups are perfect to chat with fellow chamber members without the pressures of the traditional business meeting and rigid agenda vibes. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Meet in front of the Interpretive Center, 31501 PV Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9:30 a.m., Contact Ryan for more information [email protected].
Join your neighbors for a friendly game of chess, checkers, scrabble and other board games. No reservation required. 2 - 4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library Purcell room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
Second class on Saturday, January 25. Enjoy a Mimosa before taking a yoga class with live goats. Bring your mat, camera and good humor for an outdoor yoga practice. Held in a fenced-in area with four furry farm companions. Your ticket includes a mimosa (or orange juice, for those under 21), 60-minute yoga session and admission to the Garden all day. No experience required. Space is limited, advanced registration required. 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 12 - 1:30 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Sign up at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes. Questions? Call (424) 452-0920.
All are welcome. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month. 7 - 9 p.m. Collage: a Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Information: collageartculture.org or call (424) 450-8239.
Enjoy riffing on classic rock and blues tunes and doing some free improvisations? Bring your instrument to Collage on the third Thursday of each month for a session conducted by Mark Warnholz. We'll have the keyboard and drums ready, just bring your guitars or basses and get ready to join the fun. 7 - 9 p.m. Collage: a Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Reserve your spot: collageartculture.org or call (424) 450-8239.
Through Saturday, January 18. Lots of books to choose from. Open to the public. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Malaga Cove Library gallery & garden, 2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.
Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. 10:30 a.m. Park in the lot at the dead-end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Reservations not required. Information: pvplc.org, (310) 541-7613.
Join Taeri and Katie of Popoki House every Third Sunday of the month from 2 - 4 p.m. for a revamped Ukulele Jam. Please bring a copy of The Daily Ukulele book and/or a tablet if you have them, a music stand, and your uke. All skill levels are welcome. Collage: a Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Reserve your spot: collageartculture.org or call (424) 450-8239.
New year, new theme at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Bring a mat, water, and wear comfortable clothes. For all ages and all levels. $27 for members, $30 for non-members. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Sign up at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes.
Join Palos Verdes Land Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the White Point Nature Preserve. You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Information visit pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
A monthly coffee and connections for women in business. The purpose in this goal-setting session is to allow connection, conversation and collaboration within the women's business community. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Meet at Lunada Kitchen, 2201 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates. Chamber members are free, non-members $30. Questions? Call Cathy, (310) 377-8111. Register at business.palosverdeschamber.com/events.
Great for the shorter attention span of babies and toddlers. Start with a librarian leading children, parents and caregivers in songs, rhymes, bounces and book sharing. After a 15 minute rhyme time, the children and adults can share some cozy reading time together. Recommended for kids 24 months and younger and their caregivers, but all ages can attend. 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Miraleste Library main floor, 29089 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes. No registration required. For more information, call the Young Reader's Desk at (310) 377-9584, ext 600.
Starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter & George Sanders. Seemingly timid but secretly ruthless Eve Harrington insinuates herself into the lives of aging Broadway star Margo Channing and her circle of theater friends in this Oscar-winning story. Free. 2:30 - 5 p.m. Peninsula Center Library community room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates.
In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to create a red envelope wall charm! Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. 3 - 4:30 p.m. Peninsula Center Library community room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Register at pvld.org.
Step into the extraordinary: Rick Thomas - Mansion of Dreams. Get ready for an unforgettable family outing or the perfect Christmas gift with one of the world's greatest illusionists. A spellbinding journey into a world of magic and wonder. 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets: PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com. Box office: (310) 544-0403.
Come help us to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Ranch Palos Verdes. Sign up at Volunteer Hub at pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Monthly Plant Sales are Back! Come to our nature centers during our sales to learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Questions? Call (310) 541-7613.
Basic tips to socialize our pet. Our instructor will lead your pet through how to say hello on-leash, how to recognize a safe interaction, and give individualized advice to each pet parent on how to best care for their pal! 1 - 2 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Sign up at southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes.