November 22
Breakfast with the Chamber Amphitheater presentation. Presented by San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. Crowne Plaza, 601 S. Palos Verdes St. 8-9 a.m. $25-$35. 310-832-7272.
Pride and Prejudice Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Nov. 23 and 3 p.m. Nov. 24. $10-$15.
Thanksgiving Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $14.64.
The Nutcracker Presented by Peninsula School of Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 23, and noon and 4 p.m. Nov. 24. $30-$40. 310-544-0403, ext. 221.
November 23
150th Official Lighting Ceremony Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 5-7 p.m. 310-293-8000.
Christmas Kintsugi Ornaments Creative workshop, hosted by Beverlee Klopfenstein. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. $50. 310-377-4867.
Cozy Crafting DIY candle making. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30. shorturl.at/kdXpK.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 2:30, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. $14.64.
Guided Nature Walk Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613.
Native Plant Sales Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Rain Barrel Program Presented by West Basin Municipal Water District. Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo. 8-11 a.m.
Volunteer Trail Watch Training Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613.
Wandering Jews Hike Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Most hikes are easy or moderate, take 1-2 hours and start at 2:15 p.m. Some are followed by potluck dinners. Adults, kids, seniors and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com.
November 24
16th Annual Turkey Giveaway Hosted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Carson Cultural Arts Foundation and Julia Banks Williams Delta Foundation. South Bay Pavilion Mall, 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson. 1 p.m.
Charles Phoenix Retro Holiday Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 3 p.m. $27-$37. 310-781-7171, torrancearts.org.
Ocean Investigators Mammals. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38 per person; $32 for aquarium members. 562-591-3100.
Torrance Antique Street Faire 200 vendors with antiques, furniture, vintage treasures, home décor and more, all on sale at bargain prices. Antique appraisals, live music from the Alley Oops, great restaurants and more. 1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 310-328-6107.
November 26
Family Movie Event “Boss Baby.” Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. Main Library, 303 N. Paacific Coast Highway. 2-3:30 p.m. 310-318-0675.
Overeaters Anonymous First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Yoga Class Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. $10. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
November 27
Centering Prayer Group Practice Led by Greg Johnson and Herb kaighan. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 7:30-9 p.m.
Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear. Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 2:30 and 7:15 p.m. $14.64.
Toastmasters Club 280 Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. 310-532-1209.
Things To Plan For-
Blankets of Love Weekly knitting/crocheting baby blankets for those in need in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays.
Bridge, Supervised Play Improve your bridge play with helpful mentors. Friendly game where you can ask questions while you play. No partner required. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. $5. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s care manager, Charlotte Barnett, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive. 1:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of the month.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Peer-based support group for people dealing with mood disorders. Meetings are available on Zoom and in person. Information: Scott, 310-497-8801 or woodscott516@yahoo.com; Peggy, 310-548-3457.
NAMI South Bay Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Paul Stansbury, pstans5@aol.com.
Social Skills Classes For adolescents and young adults. Presented by We Are Team Us. Social weekly sessions, 4-5 p.m. Mondays. PEERS for Adolescents, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.co.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 310-378-2920.
Volunteers Help Torrance’s nonprofit facility to decorate Happy Hats for hospitalized children with cancer and other critical illnesses in South Bay Hospitals and Hospice. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals, 923 Van Ness Ave. 310-787-0970.
