San Pedro Calendar

Happy Harbor Halloween
2018-10-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
This Halloween-themed event begins with a 10:00 a.m. pet costume parade followed by Happy Harbor Halloween from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free and family-friendly, this event offers lots of fun for kids of all ages.

Sea Scare 2018-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The best family Halloween party around is back and only at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! Sea Scare is washing ashore with lots of thrills and chills. Sea Scare brings back all your favorite attractions like Trick-or-Treat Trail, Seaside Boardwalk, the Sea Scare Party Zone, and Skull Alley.
We also have some exciting Tricks and Treats to celebrate. Plus, Aquarium Members get a special early entry into the event at 6pm. So come in costume and join in on the masquerade of ghosts and goblins, it’s sure to be a frightfully good time for the whole family!
BUY TICKETS ONLINE and save time! The event will sell out. Tickets are also for sale in the CMA Gift Shop.
Members attend for FREE and receive exclusive early access to the event at 6pm – become a member today! Members must have a current FRIENDS Membership, reservations are recommended.
Online tickets: $7 adults, $3 children
CMA Gift Shop tickets: $7 adults, $3 children (not available yet – must be purchased before Oct. 27)
At the Gate: $10 adults, $5 children

The Springsteen Experience
2018-10-27 20:00 | CA
A wild ride through The Boss’ brilliant musical catalog with Josh Schreiber’s acclaimed tribute experience.
Premium Concert
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Coco - Warner Grand
2018-10-28 13:30 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. San Pedro Waterfront Arts District presents a FREE screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ Oscar® winning animated feature as a prelude to the San Pedro Dia de Muertos celebration.

San Pedro's 7th Annual "Dia de los Muertos"-Downtown San Pedro
2018-10-28 15:00 - 21:00 | CA
Dia de los Muertos is a time when family and friends gather to remember and celebrate departed loved ones dating back to early Aztec and Spanish traditions.
Free Tickets

Main Stage Entertainment Line-Up
Salt Petal
Kotolan
Mariachi Divas

Community Stage Entertainment Line-Up
Folklorico Del Mar
Folklorico Nadino
Folklorico Perlitas de Wilmington
Mariachi Academy of Carson
Grand Vision’s Team Taiko

Downtown San Pedro will be the place to celebrate Dia de los Muertos as the streets come alive with art, culture, delicious cuisine and live entertainment.
Altars to honor the dead is one of the most important parts of Dia de los Muertos.
Event Location
398 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Event grounds between 6th St. and Centre St. and 6th St. and Pacific Ave.

Chills & Thrills-Little Fish Theatre
2018-10-28 19:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
An evening of short Creepy Tales to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Directed by: Margaret Schugt

Kids Day of the Dead-Peck Park
2018-10-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Arts & Crafts
25 cent Carnival Games
Tattoo Shop
Face Painting
Food (for sale)
Photo Booth
Costume Contest

Free candy bags for the first 200 kids

Cabrillo Art Corner-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Have fun doing arts and crafts the first Saturday of the month. Each Cabrillo Art Corner features a unique ocean-themed project that jump starts your creativity, engages your senses and relaxes your mind. Focus on the task at hand and forget about life’s craziness for awhile. We hope you’ll join us!
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Kite Flying-Angels Gate Park
2018-11-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Angels Gate Park Advisory Board is hosting an afternoon of Kite flying, crafts and fun for the whole family. This event is generously sponsored by teh Howat Family
Hotdogs, Chipa and water will be available for sale thanks to the Angels Gate Park Advisory Board. All proceeds benefit programs in the Park.
Free Kites (while supplies last)

Symphonic Suite for Healing 2, Featuring Mike Garson - Warner Grand
2018-11-04 14:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The world is waking up to understand the power of music. The intention of music is for the recipient, beyond entertainment or distracting you from life, it has the power to heal and change people’s lives
The Symphonic Suite for Healing 2 is conceptualized to speak to the condition of mankind, symbolically bringing together the creative and spiritual process of Mike Garson, the mission and purpose of Able Arts Work, the artistry of David Bowie and his belief that there could be something better.
Able ARTS Work’s inaugural benefit concert featuring an incredible performance by world-renowned pianist Mike Garson, best known for being David Bowie’s longest and most frequent band member. He performed across the globe alongside Bowie in over 1,000 concerts.
Bowie’s Piano Man + The Symphonic Suite for Healing 2 will benefit the life-changing work of Able ARTS Work.
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Symphonic Suite for Healing-Warner Grand
2018-11-04 14:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Acclaimed pianist Mike Garson has worked with David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgan, Free Flight and The Smashing Pumpkins, and is one of the most sought after session musicians working today.
The first half of the show, with accompanying orchestra and singers, will feature new arrangements of Bowie songs and Garson’s own works; the 2nd half will consist of his 2014 “Symphonic Suite for Healing”, written in collaboration with medical patients in partnership with brain surgeon Dr. Christopher Duma of the Foundation for Neuroscience, Stroke and Recovery.
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $100 at WGT.Tix.com.

Karaoke-Peoples Place
2018-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | People’s Place, 365 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

Brave 5K & Festival at the Ship (SS Lane Victory)
2018-11-10 08:30 - 15:00 | S.S. Lane Victory, 2400 Miner St, San Pedro, CA, 90733
Brave 5K’s mission is to celebrate and honor our heroes. Our veterans have made many sacrifices. We believe it is important to support and empower the men and women, who have bravely served our country. We understand their transitions coming home can be challenging, and our goal is to unite as a community and show them support in a fun and exciting way.
This Event Benefits
S.S. LANE VICTORY
The S.S. Lane Victory is a retired merchant ship, which served with distinction during World War II, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War. This historic landmark is maintained by volunteers of the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II, and serves as a living museum and memorial to the services and sacrifices of all Merchant Marines and Navy Armed Guardsmen.
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Mission 22 is an organization that helps raise awareness, enlist support and end veteran suicide in America. This organization was established by former war veterans who personally experienced battles with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). With ambassadors across America, it is their mission to help bring an end to the alarming rate of 22 veteran suicides occurring everyday due to PTSD, and to bring hope to those in need.
5K start and Finish at the ship
Live Bands! Food trucks & Picnicarea
Flasnpants
The Scotty Mac Band
Geer Garden by Budweiser (21 = W/valid ID)
Kids Party Zone
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Graeme James-Grand Annex
2018-11-10 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Multi-instrumentalist, New Zealand Music Awards 2017 Folk Album finalist and 21st century one-man band! Starting as a street busker, with folk-style arrangements of pop songs, James is now topping the charts in his home country.
A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHAT GRAEME DOES!
HERE’S ONE OF HIS OFFICIAL VIDEOS
Opener: Joselyn Wilkinson with Don Barrozo – Joselyn Wilkinson is a singer-songwriter and Grand Vision’s Director of Education. Tonight she switches out of her music education hat to share a set of original, soul-infused modern folk, accompanied by her husband, multi-instrumentalist, Don Barrozo.
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Jason Stoll-Alvas Showroom
2018-11-10 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Jason Stoll presents Delicious Delights – A Solo Piano Recital

Southern Californian pianist, Jason Stoll, has garnered many praises and awards for his performances throughout his career thus far. Concert highlights for the upcoming 2018-2019 season include solo recitals and chamber music throughout California and New York, and a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.2 with the Antelope Valley Symphony.
Currently, Mr. Stoll is a piano instructor and lecturer at California State University, Northridge, and is also a freelance pianist, masterclass presenter and adjudicator throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Josh Nelson and Adam Hersh-Alvas Showroom
2018-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Pianist and composer Josh Nelson shares the stage with his talented former student Adam Hersh in an interesting program of jazz standards, original music, and classical repertoire explorations.

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Calixto Oviedo Cuban Jazz Quartet-Alvas Showroom
2018-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Calixto Oviedo Cuban Jazz Quartet
Our concert is based on Afro-Cuban Jazz. We also play many classics influenced by Cuban Jazz, Afro, Rumba, Samba, and Bossa, taking a broad tour between genres.
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Maria Muldaur Grand Annex
2018-11-15 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Best known for her 1974 Grammy-nominated mega-hit Midnight at the Oasis, Muldaur has earned worldwide recognition as a powerhouse American roots and blues vocalist, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and playing with the best – including Bonnie Raitt, Phoebe Snow, Odetta, Bill Wyman and more. (Premium Concert)
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A Christmas Cactus-Little Fish Theatre
2018-11-16 20:00 | CA
Christmas is about to get interesting for Cactus O’Riley, a sassy private eye with the holiday blues. Christmas turns into a “Dickens” of a holiday for Cactus as she solves mysteries, delivers small miracles and takes a second chance on love and sleuthing. Comedy, mystery and romance converge in this charming contemporary Christmas tale where goodwill and justice triumph.“You’ll find yourself moved as the plot unfolds, revealing little Christmas miracles.” – Lompoc Record

Laurence Juber-Grand Annex
2018-11-17 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Two-time Grammy winning guitarist and former bandmate with Paul McCartney’s Wings, Juber fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, for shimmering multi-faceted instrumental performance.
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Gray Caballeros-Grand Annex
2018-11-18 16:00 | CA
Michael Herzmark’s ace San Pedro-based classic rock band does some of the best of pop, country and R & B hits that you haven’t heard in years; The Monkees, Faron Young, Paul Revere and The Raiders and more.
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Lou Mannick, Saw & Soul-Alvas Showroom
2018-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Jazz Standards from 1930 to 1960 re-interpreted on Musical Saw and Voice with Piano, Bass, Drum accompaniment.
Saw & Soul
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Band Members:Lou Mannick – Musical Saw
David Witham – Piano
Oliver C. Brown – Percussion
Ernie Nunez – Bass Fiddle
Otis Mannick – VocalsSpecial
Guests may include:Mike McCollum – Singer Songwriter/ Guitaris
Barbara Morrison – Singer
Candice Gawne – Singer

Daphne & Co-Peoples Place
2018-11-24 20:00 | People’s Place, 365 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

El Camino College Concert Jazz Band – Alan Chan, Director-Alvas Showroom
2018-11-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Capturing the inspirations of music by Monk to Wonder, El Camino College’s Contemporary Big Band, under the direction of Alan Chan, will present a special program of inventive big band jazz music by John Beasley, Thad Jones, Jim McNeely, Snarky Puppy, and more. The concert will be opened by ECC’s brand new Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Cindy Dicken.
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A Christmas Cactus-Little Fish Theatre
2018-11-25 14:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

Rev Tall Tree Blues Opera-Grand Annex
2018-11-30 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
REVEREND TALL TREE BLUES OPERA
A Blues Opera in 2 Acts with 21 Original Songs
This contemporary “blues opera” by Chris Pierce & Mark Malone follows the journey of a fictional street preacher, many years ago in the American Deep South. A story of love, sorrow, earthy humor, and finally, redemption, we accompany Reverend Tall Tree as he plies his trade as a street preacher in the dusty small towns of the lower Mississippi valley.
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Angels Gate Cultural Center Open Studio Day
2018-12-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Over 50 Studio Artists will open their doors for you to see what they create in their studios. The Artist in Classroom and Community Class programs demonstrate the work that happens onsite and in the community throughout the year. Our galleries are open with the continuing exhibitions Coming Into Being: Gathering the Elder in Me and In a Good Way: What Does Your Land Mean to You? with both artists giving a talk about their work. Please join us for art, food, music and fun, where all ages will find something to celebrate.
DETAILS:
Studio Artist Open House:
Angels Gate Cultural Center is home year round to one of the largest Studio Artist Programs in the region, with a diverse body of disciplines including ceramics, photography, printmaking, music, writing, and filmmaking. Several artists will demonstrate their craft and many have artwork for sale. Once again it is time to celebrate all the creativity that takes place throughout the Angels Gate Cultural Center campus. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit our artists’ studios, speak with artists, see new work and buy art directly from the artist.
Community Class Demonstrations/Performances:
Angels Gate Cultural Center holds a variety of classes from ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing classes to yoga, dance, meditation, karate and Japanese archery. This year the Community Classes will provide demonstration and performances in Building H. In Building E the Print Studio will be open and demonstrating the different printmaking techniques.

Twisted Nutcracker-Warner Grand
2018-12-01 14:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
PV’S Elite Dance Studio returns with their holiday favorite dance production, an alternative take on Tchaikovsky’s classic. “This isn’t the Nutcracker you grew up with!”
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Legends Car Club Picnic - Pt. Fermin Park
2018-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
It’s that time of year again for The Legends Toy Run!
Meet the San Pedro Legends Car Club at Point Fermin Park between 10am and 3pm and bring an unwrapped toy for an underprivileged child. All presents will be donated to the LAPD Harbor Division.
For more information, call Pat Califano (310) 780-8392

25th Annual Production of The Nutcracker - Warner Grand
2018-12-07 19:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Helena Ghekiere as Clara
The San Pedro City Ballet will entertain thousands in its 25th annual production of Tchaikovsky’s classic, The Nutcracker, at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro December 7, 8, and 9.
San Pedro City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will feature company members, as well as a supporting cast of 200 ranging from 4 years old to adult.
The astounding show features ballet, magic tricks, special effects, and stage combat. Over 5,000 people see the show each year, and the non-profit ballet company will offer over 3,200 free tickets to the community to see the production through an outreach program. In the 25-year running, the SPCB has enabled thousands of children and community organizations to see the show free of charge. San Pedro City Ballet’s mission is to provide dance education and accessibility to dance in the greater-Los Angeles area. Tickets are distributed to schools and local charitable organizations.
Friday, December 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro
Tickets
$19 for children under 12 and seniors 62+
$29 for adults
$39 for premiere seating
Photo: George Simian
