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Things To Do In Los Angeles This Weekend (August 2-4)
Hey LA! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events! This week we’re super excited about seeing the FREE Music Series in several parts of town and the FREE Debbie Allen Dance Event. Never miss a thing in Los Angeles to get a list of events emailed weekly, join us here: bit.ly/sanpedroevents
August 3rd, 2019 - 6PM
2019 Summer of Music Free Concerts On The Pier
121 W Torrance Blvd #103 Redondo Beach, CA
Theme: 1969 Classic Rock
The Redondo Pier Association is pleased to announce the 2019 Summer of Music Free Concerts on The Pier, July 4 - August 31, 2019. The free concert series kicks off on the 4th of July at 6:00 - 8:00 P.M with a performance by South Bay local indie rock band, Big Mess. This year, the first concert will be followed by the annual fireworks display beginning at 9:00 P.M. The fireworks can be viewed for free from Redondo Beach Pier. Parking will be a $20.00 flat rate on July 4th and all other times, parking at the Redondo Beach Pier (north or south structures), is $2.00 per hour. On Saturday, July 6th Redondo Pier is excited to welcome Australian rocker Hamish Anderson.
August 3rd, 2019 - 7PM
Midsummer Scream
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
TICKETS:
Midsummer Scream, the largest Halloween and horror convention, returns August 3-4, 2019 to the Long Beach Convention Center for a weekend of chilling delights. More than 20,000 fans of all things macabre will descend on Southern California from near and far to witness and participate in Midsummer’s biggest production yet, returning for its fourth year to Los Angeles. Midsummer Scream features unparalleled presentations all weekend. The show features exclusive productions by Southern California’s major Halloween destinations including Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest, and Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor - as they unveil what horrific surprises they have in store for the Halloween season!
August 3rd, 2019 - 11AM-7PM
Matamoska at Long Beach Vegan Festival Free Event
The Pine Outlets 95 S Pine Ave Long Beach, CA
Unsound Sunday
Matamoska!
A Bear with A Car on Top
Surfabilly Cats
All Day Event - Starts at 11am
FREE ALL AGES - Delish vegan food will be sold here too!
August 3rd, 2019 - 11AM-7PM
Helen Keller Park - 12521 Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90044
The Music Escape Festival is hosting a Free Taco Bar catered by Taco Mell Catering
Free Tacos First 100 people
Event details
Free Entry
Free Food/Drinks for first 100 people
Free Entertainment
Music
Photo Booth
Face Paint
Giveaways
On Saturday August 3, 2019 from 3:00pm-6:30pm we are hosting our 2nd annual Music Escape Festival in partnership with Los Angeles County Parks After Dark. This is a free, family event that everyone can enjoy!
Music will continue from 6:30pm-10:00pm with a Jazz Concert hosted by Parks After Dark.
August 3rd, 2019 - 7PM-10PM
Marina del Rey's Free Summer Concert Series: Pop Saturdays
Burton Chace Park 136505 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA
Jon Batiste (Jazz) RSVP on Eventbright
Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities on the Los Angeles Westside, and one undoubtable favorite is the Marian del Rey Free Summer Concert Series. Yep - FREE! Grab your family, a picnic dinner, and a blanket or low profile beach chair and make your way to Burton Chace Park for this popular event series. The 10-acre park is surrounded on three sides by the water, so come early for picture taking and to stroll the perimeter walking path. On alternating Saturdays expect a mis of pop music groups, including alt-rock, indie and folk.
August 3rd, 2019 - 11AM-1PM
South Bay Free Tour Day
White Point Park 1801 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA
This class will be shortened as our typical class time is 5hrs (Location is TBD- this class will be located close to the coast on the Palos Verdes Peninsula). Join your child and experience the rhythm of our day, see our philosophy in action, observe how we interact with your child, meet other families interested in enrolling their child this school year, meet the mentors and the program director, and ask any questions you may have.
August 3rd, 2019 - 7PM
KCRW 1660 Stewart St Santa Monica, CA
FREE. ALL AGES. OUTDOORS. KCRW is throwing 3 Summer Nights parties at our HQ! Doors are at 7:00pm KCRW DJ Anne Litt will open the evening with some late-summer soul.
August 3rd, 2019
Debbie Allan Dance Academy - FREE Ages 8+
3791 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008
310.281.9145 - Call for full details
August 4th, 2019 - 5PM-7PM
FREE Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Series
Huntington Beach Central Park 18381 Goldenwest St Huntington Beach CA
Kelly Rae Band - plays a wide range of country music from the most current artists topping country tunes and classic favorites.
August 4th, 2019 - 2PM-4PM
Jazz on the Lawn 1819 Steward St Santa Monica, CA
At this family friendly series, kids dance, run around on the grass, and play in the playground. Rotating food trucks and dessert trucks are featured each week.
Families can bring a picnic, blanket and beach chair and enjoy a sampling of free jazz in Santa Monica's Gandara Park (formerly Stewart Street Park) each Sunday in August from 5-7pm. Family activities start at 4pm and run until 7pm.
Free Parking is available after 3:30pm in the Agensys parking lot located north of the park at 1800 Stewart Street.
Handicap Parking is available in the Gandara Park lot located at 1836 Stewart Street.
Free Bike Valet is available in the Gandara Park lot located at 1836 Stewart Street.
Things To Do In San Pedro This Weekend (July 26-28, 2019)
Hey San Pedro! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events! This week we’re super excited about seeing Old Fire Station Museum and Mary Star Of The Sea Fiesta. Never miss a thing in San Pedro to get a list of events emailed weekly, join us here: bit.ly/sanpedroevents
July 26, 2019
Farmer’s Market
6th Street & Mesa St
9am-2pm
Historic Downtown San Pedro is just steps away from the waterfront and features a collage of architecture, shopping, dining, art, entertainment and browsing. With its small town atmosphere and many family-owned businesses, Historic Downtown San Pedro reminds many of the neighborhood of their youth. A wonderful time to experience Historic Down Town San Pedro is on every Friday of the month when Historic Downtown San Pedro Local Harvest Farmers’ Market is open between 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Every Friday is unique at this event with local musicians performing while you shop for Certified California Grown farm fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. You can also enjoy fresh hot fare from one of our many vendors, gourmet specialty foods and treats along with shopping for that special something from one of the arts & crafts vendors.
July 27, 2019
Pirate Booster Car Show
1001 W 15th St San Pedro, CA 90731
8am-2pm
https://www.sanpedropirateboosters.com
July 26-28, 2019
The Sound Of Music-Warner Grand (310.548.2493)
478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, the Sound of Music has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. Directed by Summer Cacciagioni, with vocal direction by Anna DeMasi.
Friday, July 26, 2019
7:30 PMSaturday, July 27, 2019
2:00 PM
7:30 PMSunday, July 28, 2019
2:00 PM
July 26-28, 2019
The Nerd-Little Fish Theatre (310.831.2928)
777 Centre Street San Pedro, CA 90731
8pm
This side-splitting comedy is about a young architect, Willum, whose life was saved by a stranger during the Vietnam War. When his lifesaver comes to visit, everything that can go wrong does. His hero turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly dumb “nerd”. Upon realizing that Rick will overstay his welcome with a vengeance, Willum puts together an outrageous plan to rid himself of this wacky GI who came to dinner. ”A neatly crafted package that brings the audience to its knees, laughing.” – THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Tickets:
Individuals: $28; Seniors: $26 (60+)
First Look Tickets: $24 (Preview night of each production; no other discounts)
Whale & Ale Dinner/Theatre Tickets: $45
All seats open seating except for season subscribers.
NO LATE SEATING.
Note ticket purchases via sister Shakespeare by the Sea Web Site.
July 19, 2019
Shakespeare by the Sea-Point Fermin Park (310-217-7596)
807 W Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731
The Comedy of Errors: A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity-it’s mischief and mayhem galore! Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. It’s mischief and mayhem galore!
July 27, 2019-FREE
Old Fire Station Museum #38 Open House (323-464-2727)
Harbor Fire Station Museum, 639 S Harbor Blvd San Pedro, CA 90731
10:00am-3:00pm
Vintage Fire Fighting equipment on display at the Old Fire Station in the San Pedro City Municipal Building. Volunteers are happy to answer all your questions. There's a lot of exhibits packed into a small space.
July 27, 2019-FREE
San Castle Building Day-Cabrillo Beach
3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731
10:00am-3:00pm
Relive your favorite memories and create new ones during Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Family Sandcastle Building Day.
All you need to bring is your best sandcastle building tools, a little shovel and bucket, and your castle creativity to this fun beach event. The sand on Cabrillo Beach will be thoroughly wet down to prepare for sand construction; the rest is up to you!
All castle styles are welcome: moats, draw bridges, spires, windows, turrets, let your imagination run wild, but most importantly, have a great time at the beach with family and loved ones. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture Kodak moments and your sandcastle handiwork.
This is a free event open to everyone.
July 28, 2019
David Boswell-Alvas Showroom
1417 W. Eighth Street San Pedro, CA 90732
4:00pm
“A guitar innovator, a brilliant virtuoso, David has long had a musical vision of his own, and he has developed into a significant composer. While the music on Windows can be called modern jazz and at times shows the influence of Pat Metheny (who made a strong impact on Boswell in his early days), the results are quite original and beyond simple classification as anything but creative music. Often cinematic, the playing is lyrical and melodic, and the performances are unpredictable, surprising, and filled with rich melodies and colorful ensembles. His music has often been heard on smooth jazz radio stations, yet it really is beyond description, fusing together his previous musical experiences with his own fresh ideas to form a new type of 21st century jazz.” ~ Scott Yanow – Jazz Historian/Journalist/Author of The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide
“Boswell brings chops, class and style.” Guitar Player Magazine
Currently, David is in the studio recording music for his sixth record which is being co- produced by Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets, Jeff Lorber Fusion) and will feature Scott Kinsey, MB Gordy, Otmaro Ruiz, Gary Novack, Mitchell Forman, and Andy Snitzer with Haslip on bass. It will be released in 2019. Boswell is also recording additional singles for his Singles Project.
*If you have a local event you would like to add please email all details to: Laura@LauraKey.net (it’s FREE)
Things To Do In San Pedro This Weekend (July 19-21, 2019)
Things To Do This Weekend! (July 19-21, 2019)
Hey San Pedro! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events! This week we’re super excited about seeing Old Fire Station Museum and Mary Star Of The Sea Fiesta. Never miss a thing in San Pedro to get a list of events emailed weekly, join us here: bit.ly/sanpedroevents
July 19-21, 2019
Mary Star Of The Sea Fiesta (310.833.3541 x203)
870 W 8th St San Pedro, CA 90731
Friday: 5pm to Midnight
Saturday: Noon to Midnight
Sunday: Noon to 10pm
Bring the entire family for a full weekend of fun, food, bingo and carnival rides! Crowning of the Fiesta Queen will be Saturday 7:30 pm. Three different homemade dinners will be served in the parish auditorium all three nights. Free Parking and Free Admission all three days.
July 19, 2019
Comedy in Old San Pedro-Machine Art Studio (310.831.2928)
446 W 6th St San Pedro, CA 90731
7pm-10:30pm
Hosted by: Mike Muratore The Serial Killer of Comedy Starring The Comedic talents of: Nebeel The Extremist David Burger Adam Richmond Allene Quincy The San Pedro Art Association is proud to provide this fun show to the people of San Pedro and beyond. Adults only 18 and over Tickets
July 19, 2019
The Nerd-Little Fish Theatre (310.831.2928)
777 Centre Street San Pedro, CA 90731
8pm
This side-splitting comedy is about a young architect, Willum, whose life was saved by a stranger during the Vietnam War. When his lifesaver comes to visit, everything that can go wrong does. His hero turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly dumb “nerd”. Upon realizing that Rick will overstay his welcome with a vengeance, Willum puts together an outrageous plan to rid himself of this wacky GI who came to dinner. ”A neatly crafted package that brings the audience to its knees, laughing.” – THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Tickets:
Individuals: $28; Seniors: $26 (60+)
First Look Tickets: $24 (Preview night of each production; no other discounts)
Whale & Ale Dinner/Theatre Tickets: $45
All seats open seating except for season subscribers.
NO LATE SEATING.
Note ticket purchases via sister Shakespeare by the Sea Web Site.
July 19, 2019
Shakespeare by the Sea-Point Fermin Park (310-217-7596)
807 W Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731
The Comedy of Errors: A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity-it’s mischief and mayhem galore! Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. It’s mischief and mayhem galore!
July 20, 2019-FREE
Old Fire Station Museum #38 Open House (323-464-2727)
Harbor Fire Station Museum, 639 S Harbor Blvd San Pedro, CA 90731
10:00am-3:00pm
Vintage Fire Fighting equipment on display at the Old Fire Station in the San Pedro City Municipal Building. Volunteers are happy to answer all your questions. There's a lot of exhibits packed into a small space.
July 20, 2019
Experimental Artists of the South Bay-The Loft (310-245-0517)
The Loft 401 S Mesa St San Pedro, CA 90731
2:00pm-5:00pm
EASB is a group of artists whose primary purpose is to promote the development of innovative and creative art through demonstration and interactive workshops and encourage experimentation with new methods, materials and techniques to enhance and invigorate their work. EASB embraces the values of the arts community: encouraging the creative process, making social statement and personal expression, and contributing to the evolution of the imagination. (Various Participating Artists)
July 20, 2019-FREE
Family Nature Walk-White Pt Nature Preserve
1600 W Paseo del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731
11:00am-5:00pm
Family Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, July 20th, 11 am. Everyone in the family will enjoy a Naturalist guided walk through our Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. Stay to explore the Nature Education Center. Free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities
*If you have a local event you would like to add please email all details to: Laura@LauraKey.net (it’s FREE)