San Pedro Calendar

Grand Annex Arts Saloon
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Grand Annex
Arts Saloon
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Doors 5:30 PM
Live Music Starts at 6:30 PM
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. December features music duo LuCa.
LuCa is a duo that is based in Southern California, made up of Lupe Montiel and Carlos Rodriguez. Their different backgrounds bring a pop yet indie sound to their music. LuCa has been a band since 2021, and is hoping to share their music and energy with everyone. Lupe is also Grand Vision’s Education Program Coordinator.
No-host bar open. Outside food is welcome.
Free, $10 donation encouraged

First Thursday Art Walk
2025-12-04 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 17:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-06 17:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-06 17:30 - 21:00 | CA
Celebrating 28 years of arts, food and entertainment in Downtown San Pedro.
Enjoy food trucks, music and shops.
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The Nightcaps Holiday Lounge-Grand Annex
2025-12-05 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Nightcaps
Holiday Lounge
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Kick off the holidays with a night of mid-century swing, nostalgic Vince Guaraldi tunes (think A Charlie Brown Christmas), and seasonal favorites. Former Glenn Miller Orchestra frontman Mark Kopitzke seamlessly bridges the velvet of Sinatra with a modern, soulful groove. He tours international music halls, major cruise lines, and is a regular at Disneyland with his Secret Agents band.
The band features: Christine Araoka on keys, Anthony Johnson on drums and Mackenzie Leighton on bass.

The Music of Rush-Grand Annex
2025-12-06 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Fly By Night LA presents
The Music of Rush
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Fly By Night LA performs the music of Rush with a high-energy stage production featuring an immersive laser light show, giant inflatables and special effects. The five-piece band takes Rush’s music to a whole new level, featuring the stunning Maria Schneider on lead vocals (Continuous Signal). Hear these great rock classics in an exciting new way. Not to be missed!

Open Mic Nights
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Musicians & Poets!
Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!
To perform:
Sign up at 6:30pm. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
This is an all ages show, all ages and genres are welcome to perform.
To keep the space welcoming for all ages; please keep your act clean and appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down.
Microphones, D.I. and keyboard available. You can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone if you will be performing with a backing track. The Aux cord is compatible with apple devices that use a lighting connector.
Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.
Venue Phone
(310) 833-4813

A Dolly Christmas-Grand Annex
2025-12-13 19:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Chin Chin Ent. presents
A Dolly Christmas
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
7:00 PM
Doors 6:30 PM
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Get ready for the ultimate Dolly Parton holiday celebration! Join us at The Grand Annex in San Pedro, CA for a magical evening of Dolly’s greatest hits blended with festive Christmas favorites.
Sing along to Dolly classic and timeless holiday songs in a joyful, high-energy tribute starring the Broadway award-winner Kim Eberhardt.
This is the ultimate Dolly Christmas Experience – full of sparkle, music and holiday cheer. Perfect for a festive night out with friends, family or anyone who loves Dolly!
Kim Eberhardt is a show business veteran and a true artist-an Emmy-level vocalist, actress, dancer, and choreographer whose multi-decade career has taken her around the world. Her lifelong connection to Dolly Parton exploded when she was cast in Dolly role in 9 to 5: The Musical, but it was her tribute concert Love, Dolly that earned her the devotion of fans and critics across Southern California and beyond.
Today, Kim shines as the star of Love, Dolly, the #1 Dolly Parton tribute act on the West Coast. With unmatched polish and precision—plus Dolly’s wit, glamour, and timeless hits like 9 to 5, Jolene, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You — she delivers a country music party you simply must experience.

A Christmas Carol-Grand Annex
2025-12-14 14:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
San Pedro Waterfront Arts presents
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors 1:00 PM
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Hear Sir Patrick Stewart’s Adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol read by local luminaries such as Councilman Tim McOsker of the One Five and Harbor Commissioner Lee Williams with actors from Little Fish/Shakespeare by the Sea, Encore South Bay Theatre Group and House of Bards Theatre Company.
Directed by Renee O’Connor-Sura (House of Bards Theatre Company) and Jacob Nye (Encore South Bay Theatre Group).
Help the Toberman Neighborhood Center stock their food pantry – please bring canned and shelf-stable foods to receive a raffle ticket for our Silent Auction.
Doors open at 1:00 PM for a special dessert reception, donated by John and Lucrecia Jacobson for all ticket holders.
This idea was the brainchild of married social entrepreneurs, Fred Allen and Linda Grimes, who met in New York City when Fred was the Broadway Lighting Designer for this very successful one-man play. “We wanted to present this work, as it has informed our relationship for the past 29 years and its messages are very relevant to today’s world situation”, notes San Pedro Waterfront Arts District Executive Director, Linda Grimes. The San Pedro Arts District believes by sharing culture, we can reach common ground.
This performance is a part of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District’s Culture Talks series.
This event is presented by the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District.
Please contact the event producer for all questions related to this event.

Open Jazz Jam-Collage
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Open Jazz Jam – all welcome!
Collage: A Place for Art & Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
Open Jazz Jam – all welcome!
meets on third Wednesdays each month.
Catch a groove as we play through jazz standards and free jams for two hours of creative improvisation. We have a piano and drum kit, and a house guitar and bass, and welcome all sorts of instruments. The jam will be led by Grant Hungerford, a trumpet player who studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music and has performed with the LA Philharmonic.
Collage: A Place for Art & Culture
731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
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Open Rock & Blues Jam
2025-12-18 19:00 | COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Open Rock & Blues Jam
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 7 PM
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.
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Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
It’s Family Art Workshop with Angels Gate Cultural Center! Angels Gate offers monthly free art workshops. All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
Join us for our first public program of 2025 –
January ‘s Family Art Workshop with Artist-Teacher Clarisse Abelarde !
Family Tapestry: Painting Our Story Through Colors & Symbols
Celebrate your family’s unique story with a vibrant, collaborative masterpiece! In this workshop, families will combine meaningful symbols and colors to create an abstract family portrait that tells a visual tale of their memories, values , and connections . Through painting, personal symbols , and shared creative expression , families will craft a colorful canvas that honors their bonds and celebrates their individuality.
Meet your teacher in Building A’s Gallery and we will walk over to our classroom in Building G.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
If the event is sold out, we encourage you to come in case there are no-shows!
Questions? Email gloria@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org
This event is brought to you through generous support from the California Arts Council.
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Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Party-Grand Annex
2025-12-31 20:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
New Year’s Party
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
8:30 PM
Doors 7:30 PM
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South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
The duo is also behind Dylanfest the day-long music festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.
With 17 CDs and 3 DVDs in their pocket, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including Americana Group of the Year by the LA Music Awards, Best Duo/Group at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and a Regional Emmy for their PBS concert special “Black Box Opens – Andy & Renee.” Their relatable lyrics, unforgettable melodic content and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.

John Jorgenson Quintet-Grand Annex
2026-01-09 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Fri, Jan 09, 2026
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Grammy award-winning guitarist and multi-instrumentalist known for his collaborations with artists like Elton John and Bonnie Raitt, returns with his all-star Django Reinhardt hotclub jazz band.

Nick Mancini’s THR3-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-17 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Vibraphonist/Marimbist, composer & arranger Nick Mancini returns to Alva’s Showroom with his group THR3 on Saturday, January 17th. He’ll be joined by Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass & Steve Hass on drums. Nick has shared the stage and collaborated with an array of musical luminaries, from Arturo Sandoval to Kamasi Washington. His performances have graced legendary venues in both New York and LA, with festival & club appearances spanning the globe from Scandinavia to Australia. Nick boasts an ever-growing catalog of independently released recordings under his own name and is also the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the University of Tulsa. 8:00PM show / 7:30PM doors All ages welcome / Plenty of free street parking / Guests may bring food & non-alcoholic drinks. Coffee, tea, and purified water are provided.
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2026-01-17 21:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Grand Annex
Cumbia Night
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
9:30 PM
Doors 8:30 PM
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A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Hugo and the band Cello Azul. Ages 21 and up event.
DJ Hugo will start at 8:30 PM. Cello Azul will go on at 9:30 PM.
Seating:
General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Abbasi / Gallo / Romagosa – Acoustic Guitar Trio-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-22 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Coming in from Spain and NYC, this new trio features three world-class guitarists that venture to create a sound steeped in Flamenco and Jazz. Catch them together for their very first performance which is sure to dazzle!
Genres:
Flamenco meets Jazz
Performer Names/Instruments:
Rez Abbasi – Acoustic Guitar
Luis Gallo – Acoustic Guitar
Isaac Romagosa – Acoustic Guitar

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KJazz Latin Night-Oskar Cartaya-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-23 19:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
KJazz 88.1 FM and Alvas Showroom are proud to present: KJazz Latin Night!
Oskar Cartaya & The Enclave will bring an All Star night of surprise guests. You don’t want to miss this night of amazing talent and music.
Genres:
Latin Jazz, Fusion, Salsa
Performer Names/Instruments:
Oskar Cartaya – Bass
Jonathan Montes – Keys
Paul Alexander Gonzalez – Drums
Yonathan “El Morocho” Gavidia – Percussion
Frank Fontaine – Sax
Chihsuan Yang – Violin

un-told. (mostly) true stories-Grand Annex
2026-01-23 19:30, 2026-01-24 19:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
un-told.
(mostly) true stories
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 – Sat, Jan 24, 2026
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
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A weekend of storytelling where both seasoned performers and brave novices get up on stage to share their (mostly) true stories in front a live audience. The mission of un-told is to connect people through community, laughter, and inspiration. We want to give storytellers a platform to share their stories in front of a supportive and amazing audience.
Performance Schedule:
Opening Night Friday, 1/23 at 7:30 PM
Closing Night Saturday 1/24 at 7:30 PM
This event is produced by Brandy Johnston & Dawn Zarnick.
Please contact the event producers for all questions related to this event. This is an 18+ event.

Apex Breed-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-24 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Three guitar virtuosos from across the globe unite to deliver a captivating and otherworldly guitar experience.
Brazil’s Sensation Virtuoso Filipe Rosset, Hailing from Guatemala, the electrifying Hedras and Italian maestro Daniele Gottardo converge on stage, each armed with their signature musical styles from Rock, Progressive Metal to Jazz Fusion.
Renowned for their improvisational brilliance and technical prowess. Together, they embody the vanguard of modern guitar artistry. Ready to paint an auditory landscape of unparalleled beauty and virtuosity, with a killer rhythm section of contemporary top American musicians Andy Prado on Drums and Robert Trusko on Bass.
Genres:
Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Instrumental Guitar
Performer Names/Instruments:
Hedras – Guitar
Daniele Gottardo – Guitar
Filipe Rosset – Guitar
Robert Trusko – Bass
Andy Prado – Drums
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David Garfield-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-25 19:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
David Garfield “Super Trio” featuring Chad Wackerman & Jimmy Earl
LA’s favorite Keyboardist returns to Alvas for his first show of 2026 with a world class all star trio featuring bassist Jimmy Earl (Chick Corea, Larry Carlton, Crusaders, Joe Sample, The Kimmel Show Band) and legendary drummer Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Alan Holdsworth, Men At work, James Taylor). They will play a wide variety of material from David’s vast catalogue including originals from his popular fusion groups “Karizma” & “Los Lobotomys” as well as classic compositions from Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample & Horace Silver. This is a very special intimate and virtuosic performance not to be missed!
Genres:
Contemporary Funk/Jazz/Latin
Performer Names/Instruments:
David Garfield – Piano & Keys
Jimmy Earl – Bass
Chad Wackerman – Drums
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Gareth Pearson-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-26 20:00 | CA
Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.
Gareth has a distinctive style that can be heard through his creative and innovative arrangements which cover a wide spectrum of genres, including country/folk/classical/pop/rock/jazz/swing and bluegrass music, along with his own beautiful and often intricate original compositions.
Drawing his playing style initially from influences such as Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, he has developed a style that is both inspiring and entertaining.
Genres:
Acoustic fingerstyle guitar
Performer Names/Instruments:
Gareth Pearson – Guitar
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Gareth Pearson-Alvas Showroom
2026-01-26 20:00 | CA
Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.
Gareth has a distinctive style that can be heard through his creative and innovative arrangements which cover a wide spectrum of genres, including country/folk/classical/pop/rock/jazz/swing and bluegrass music, along with his own beautiful and often intricate original compositions.
Drawing his playing style initially from influences such as Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, he has developed a style that is both inspiring and entertaining.
Genres:
Acoustic fingerstyle guitar
Performer Names/Instruments:
Gareth Pearson – Guitar

Chin Chin Ent. Ventura Highway: The Music of America-Grand Annex
2026-02-01 16:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrate the timeless music of America with Ventura Highway — The #1 Tribute to America!

This extraordinary live concert recreates the sound, feel, and spirit of the legendary band that defined a generation with hits like “Ventura Highway,” “A Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Tin Man,” and more.

Ventura Highway features an all-star lineup of exceptional musicians: Jeff Ellis, an accomplished award-winning guitarist and award recipient for best album and contemporary song of the year; Jim Wootten, son of the legendary Red Wootten who performed with Frank Sinatra and other greats, and nephew of the icon guitarist Les Paul and singer Mary Ford; and Michael Olivieri, former member of the acclaimed rock band Leatherwolf, who appeared on MTV and toured internationally with Jack Russell’s Great White Band. Together with the stellar Ventura Highway rhythm section Kevin Herrera and Joey Alva, they faithfully recreate America’s rich harmonies and smooth acoustic style.

With lush vocals, brilliant musicianship, and authentic arrangements, Ventura Highway brings audiences back to the golden age of folk rock – celebrating one of the most beloved bands of the 1970s. From the first note to the last encore, it’s a feel-good concert experience that captures the heart, harmony, timeless spirit and visuals of America’s unforgettable music.

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The Grand Annex Arts Saloon
2026-02-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Enjoy a laid-back First Thursday evening of music and art at the Grand Annex, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring musicians from the San Pedro Musicians Directory and visual art presented by fINdings Art Center.
February featured Musicians: Chris and Emily Huff can be found around town harmonizing as a father-daughter duo or performing solo. Not only are they the Art Saloon Hosts, they are the featured musicians for February’s Art Saloon! They are Known for their Texas-tinged Americana covers and originals, you may have heard them around San Pedro – at the Lighthouse Cafe, the old Sacred Grounds and at local festivals like Arts Open.
February featured Art Show: “Heavy&Real – Steel, Clay and Timely Concerns” The Works of Joyce Kuhl and Larry Lubow, curated by Henry Krusoe.
Larry Lubow has dedicated himself to investigating the intersections between art, design, nature, and architecture. A sculptor and collector, he is an alum of Alfred University where he started creating art with clay and metal, going on to showcase his creations in galleries and design showrooms worldwide. Most recently, at Yard 227 and House 1002, Larry merges design, materials, and vintage treasures to create new works. He is also a resident artist at Altasea, a local non-profit dedicated to ocean research and climate-change mitigation.
Joyce Kohl recently relocated her home and studio to San Pedro, after losing both in the Eaton fire in Altadena. As a temporary resident of Angels Gate Cultural Center, she is working on a steel and glass sculpture to be installed at the Claremont Metro Station. Joyce has previously completed other public art projects, including a Fulbright Project in Zimbabwe, where she collaborated with workers in a Ceramics factory to build a public sculpture related to the AIDS pandemic. Joyce received her Master’s Degree from Cal State Fullerton (where she first met Larry Lubow). She retired from teaching Ceramics at Cal State University, Bakersfield, shortly before the Eaton fire.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.

Rose's Pawn Shop Opener: Pi Jacobs
2026-02-06 20:00 | CA
Rose’s Pawn Shop is an acclaimed LA-based Americana band has honed their signature, high-energy fusion of folk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. The fiercely independent quintet, anchored by frontman Paul Givant’s sharp songwriting, has released four studio albums—including their 2006 debut The Arsonist and 2023’s celebrated Punch-Drunk Life—with a fifth, American Seams, coming out this month.
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