Dec. 17
2021 SPAA Member Winter Show: Presented by San Pedro Art Association. Crafted astatine the Port of Los Angeles, 112 W. 22nd St., San Pedro. Noon-8 p.m. done Dec. 19.
Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Redondo Beach Public Library, lobby of the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 3-5:30 p.m. redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Photos with Santa: Del Amo Fashion Center Macy’s Women’s Court, 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 18, Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 19 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 20-23. Make reservations astatine reservations.cherryhillprograms.com.
Shrek Jr., The Musical: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Dec. 19. $30 for adults/$15 for children 17 and younger. 310-544-0403, hold 221; palosverdesperformingarts.com.
The Nutcracker: Presented by Long Beach Ballet. Terrace Theatre, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach.7:30 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18, and 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Starting astatine $25. longbeachnutcracker.com.
The Ultimate Christmas Show: By Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. 8 p.m. Also 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19. $22. 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org.
Used Book Sale: Sponsored by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 18. 310-377-9584, hold 553.
Dec. 18
Fourth Annual “A Very Special Christmas Celebration”: Presented by Babbie Mason. Torrance Cultural Arts Center Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 5:30-9 p.m. $15. 310-781-7171, babbie.com.
Christmas Celebration Giveaway Event: Hosted by Christ the Good Shepherd Coptic Church, 1535 Gundry Ave., Long Beach. Noon-3 p.m.
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown: Featuring Courtney Fortune. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. $45. 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.
Golden State Pops Orchestra Holiday Concert: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7:30 p.m. $27-$75. 310-548-2493, grandvision.org.
Family Nature Club-Trees: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. 9-10 a.m. Register astatine pvplc.org.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Hosted by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Lomita City Hall parking lot, 24300 Narbonne Ave. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 800-283-0173, lacsd.org.
Dec. 19
Second Annual Stuff a Stocking: Drive-thru lawsuit for children 10 years and younger. Gardena Elks Lodge No. 1919, 1735 W. 162nd St., Gardena. 3-4:30 p.m. 310-327-1919.
A Holiday Festival: Presented by Los Cancioneros Master Chorale. James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 7 p.m. $35/$20 for students. 310-779-3072, 310-781-7171 oregon lcmasterchorale.com.
Blues for All: Presented by Long Beach Blues Society. Cesar Chavez Amphitheater, 401 Golden Ave., Long Beach. 2-4 p.m. RSVP astatine newbluesfestival.ticketsauce.com.
It’s a Wonderful Life: Presented by San Pedro International Film Fest. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 7 p.m. $12-$20. 310-548-2493, grandvision.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Holiday Party: Del Valle Park Activity Room, 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood. 12:30-3 p.m. 562-925-4405.
Dec. 20
Big Book Twelve Step Discussion Meeting: 7:30-9 p.m. Suggested publication $5. Register astatine herbk.com/bigbookworkshops.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Bolivar Park Meeting Room, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6:15 p.m. tops.org.
Dec. 21
Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Redondo Beach Public Library, Main Library lobby, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
COVID-19 Testing: Marymount California University (outside the cafe), 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. book.curative.com.
Local Business Networking Group: Presented by South Bay LeTip Business Networking. South End Racquet and Health Club, 2800 Skypark Drive, Torrance. 7:15-8:30 a.m. 310-538-3321, southbayletip.com.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer astatine 310-529-5708.
Variety Comedy Show: Presented by Reid Clark. Roscoes, 30 E. Broadway, Long Beach. 8-10 p.m. Search for tickets connected eventbrite.com.
Dec. 22
Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Register astatine pvseniors.org.
Centering Prayer Group: Led by Greg Johnson and Herb Kaighan. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 7:30-9 p.m. Register astatine maryjoseph.org.
Toastmasters South Bay Club 280: 7-9 p.m. Call 310-532-1209 for nexus information. For much information, sojourn southbaytoastmasters.org.
Ongoing
15th Annual Nativity Exhibit: Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Through Dec. 21. maryjoseph.org.
2021 Annual Community Art Show: Presented by Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Exhibit runs done Dec. 31.
NAMI South Bay: Family and adjacent enactment groups for intelligence unwellness are gathering virtually astatine this time. Information connected times and dates: namisouthbay.com oregon email Paul Stansbury astatine pstans5@aol.com.
South Bay Children’s Choir: Limited spaces available. If interested, email southbaychildrenschoir@gmail.com.
South Bay Film Society Film Virtual Showings: “Josep” done Dec. 31. Information: southbayfilmsociety.com.
Yarn Angels South Bay: Currently not holding meetings but the radical continues to crochet, knit, quilt and sew for 7 section charities. New members and donations are welcome. Information: Anna, 310-830-2190; oregon yarnangels.wixsite.com/yarnangelssouthbay.
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