Grand Grunion Gala 2022: A Shark Soirée!
2022-09-17 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Save the date for Grand Grunion Gala 2022: A Shark Soirée!
Join us as we honor Dr. Chris Lowe for his pioneering research as director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach and Associated Foundations for their Young Scientists Program endowment.
For this special occasion, the Aquarium will be transformed into a JAW-some place as we celebrate sharks.

Heart of Recovery
2022-09-23 18:00 | Elks Lodge San Pedro, 1748 Cumbre Dr, San Pedro, CA, 90732
The 2022 Heart of Recovery Dinner and Auction aims to raise both funds and awareness to support our mission of helping men overcome addiction. It is an evening of incredible generosity, human connection, and miraculous stories. Your contributions to this event provide our men food, shelter, counseling, and a safe environment to take the time they need to rebuild their lives. It is a fundraiser, but it is also an opportunity to connect our men to you, our community. Our goal is to inspire you with our men’s stories of transformation and show you what is at the Heart of Recovery.
The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a state-licensed and certified, nationally recognized, 103-bed substance abuse recovery program for men. Our mission is to help men achieve recovery from alcoholism and addiction to other drugs. We provide free long-term treatment and foster a recovery community grounded in character-building and spiritual values. We strive to help men realize their full potential and live productive, purpose-driven lives.

Reggie 5K Run-Los Angeles Harbor College
2022-10-29
Come and join us for a 5K Run benefitting the Los Angeles Harbor College Foundation!
Please register on or before October 22, 2022.
Registration will close at 11:59 pm on October 22, 2022.
The Reggie 5K Run for Education has officially opened up registration for this year’s Inaugural 5K on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
REGGIESTER HERE

Spring Pop-Up
2023-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 | San Pedro Wigwam, 543 Shepard St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Join Etcetera Collective in raising money for Music by the Sea, shop with our 25+ local makers and bakers to help keep the tradition alive. Portions of the proceeds go to Music by the Sea, a 28 year old organization, bringing sensational sounds to Point Fermin Park at the “Wigwam”.

Yolanda For Honorary Mayor/USS Iowa
2023-06-10 15:00 - 20:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
BBQ Wine Chili Cookoff Contest
Live Music – Vendors
The Floaters 4-6pm
Roni Iacono and Friends 6-8pm
on the USS Iowa
Support Yolanda Regalado owner of Sirens Java & Tea for Honorary mayor
Proceeds go to:
“Women are Heroes Too” “Veterans West”
“Pedro Pet Pals”
$20.00 Entry Fee

Sweets For Your Sweetie Sunset Sail
2024-02-10 16:00 - 18:30
The perfect way to treat those special valentines in your life! Join us for an afternoon sail as you’re treated to sweet and savory delights, along with tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Location:
West 6th Street & Harbor Boulevard San Pedro, CA 90731
Tickets

Stand-Up for the DCRC-The Crow
2024-02-10 20:00
“Please join me in supporting my favorite charity, the Disability Community Resource Center, with their DCRC comedy night! “Stand-Up for the DCRC” 2/10 at 8pm. https://jetbook.co/e/stand-up-for-the-dcrchlqx DCRC is putting on the second annual comedy fundraiser at The Crow in Santa Monica. Last year’s event was a great time with some really funny people. This year promises to be even better. Please buy your ticket and join me for a great night benefiting a really important cause. You can also have dinner at either Birdie G’s or Le Great Outdoor at Bergamot Station and they will give us 10% of your meal. So come on out and play!” Tom Dorsey
The Disability Community Resource Center is a non-residential center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities.
South Bay Office:
Call (310) 390-3611 for further assistance.
Venue Location:
The Crow
2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Tickets

Harbor Interfaith Children's Center
2024-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
I’m honored to serve as president of the South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services (HIS), which serves the homeless and working poor in our community. In particular, the Auxiliary raises funds for The Children’s Center at HIS, which gives kids a safe place to learn and study while their parents work or go to school in their efforts to gain financial independence and stable housing.
If you’d like to help keep The Children’s Center operating, please mark your calendar for April 17th for our upcoming event at the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. This will be an excellent opportunity to support people in need in these difficult times. Learn how to become a sponsor at https://www.hisauxiliary.org/event.
Kathy Christie
President, South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services

Music 2 the Rescue-Pedro Pet Pals
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for Music 2 the Rescue: an afternoon of live tunes in support of two great causes!
Held at the beautiful Pacific Unitarian Church in RPV on Sunday, April 21st, Pedro Pet Pals is so excited to share this fundraising opportunity with our pals Animals Rule Rescue.
PPP is committed to providing life-enhancing services and supplies to animals in the South Bay, and these efforts are achieved through support from the incredible animal community. So come out, enjoy the music and camaraderie, take in the views, celebrate the pets in ours and Animals Rule’s care, and help us improve the lives of animals in the South Bay!
Tickets are $20 and will increase to a $25 donation at the door the day of. Donations can be made via Venmo or our website.

Blue Hour Ocean Songs-AltaSea
2024-09-28 17:30 - 22:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Blue Hour
Ocean Songs
2451 Signal Street, Berth 60
Dinner by: Dustin Trani
Programming: Joel Sill, Executive Music Producer
Entertainment by: The L.A. Choral Lab
Dancing to: The Classics Los Angeles Dance Band
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is proud to announce its fifth annual Blue Hour fundraiser, an event that connects science, culture, and community by combining art and technology to tell the story of and raise awareness for the emerging blue economy.
Blue Hour: Ocean Songs will feature the sounds of the ocean, curated by renowned music producer Joel Sill, serving as executive music producer for the evening. Sill is known for his work on Forrest Gump, Terminator 3, Blade Runner, and many other box office hits.
Ticket Options
$150 for Blue Hour Admission ticket
$500 for Blue-Access VIP ticket
Tickets Include
Admission to Blue Hour: Ocean Songs
1 Meal Courtesy of Trani’s Dockside
Access to Open Bar
Blue-Access Includes
Private outdoor lounge
Bar with signature drink
Mix & mingle with award winners throughout the night
The funds raised by Blue Hour supports AltaSea’s Ocean STEM, which provide educational programs to students throughout Los Angeles at no cost, giving them an opportunity to learn about the vast opportunities within the blue economy – from marine conservation to underwater robotics and clean energy.
If you cannot attend Blue Hour, you can donate to AltaSea here
AltaSea is a 501(c)(3) and donations are tax-deductible
Purchase Tickets Here

Children's Center of Harbor Interfaith-Comedy & Magic Show
2025-04-23 17:30
Mark your calendar for our event at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Stay tuned for more details!
Click here for more information.

Awake in the Clouds-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Awake in the Clouds
Join us for Awake in the Clouds, Angels Gate Cultural Center’s biennial fundraiser on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, from 6pm-9pm. This celestial celebration invites you to put on your wings and swing on a star with us as we lift spirits and raise funds for our vibrant arts community. Get your tickets here!
Partygoers will experience a whimsical evening featuring:
Art installations
Contemporary art exhibitions
High-flying live performances
Silent art auction
Sky-themed costume contest with prizes
All proceeds support Angels Gate Cultural Center’s mission to provide space for artists to work and engage the community through arts education, exhibitions, and cultural events.
Reserve Your Spot Among the Stars – Purchase Tickets Now!

Cars for Our Stars-Mary Star of the Sea
2025-06-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Mary Star of the Sea, 870 W. 8th Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Knights of Columbus will hold a car show on Saturday, June 7th from 8am to 2pm at Mary Star of the Sea High School. Admission is FREE for spectators.
Cars for our STARS
Free Spectator Admission
Car Entry $35.00
Benefit Car Show for Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School Presented by Knights of Columbus 1740
Cars, Food, Family Fun, Awards
Trophies sponsored by Johnny’s Auto Clinic
Live Music by:
Mid Life Crisis Band

Car Show by the Sea-Point Fermin Park
2025-08-31 10:00 - 16:00
Annual Charity Event
VIP Parking
Vendors Raffle
Live Music
Awards
Food Trucks
Rain or Shine
NO ALCOHOL NO REFUNDS
NODAY OF REGISTRATION
Limited Space! First come first served.
Pre-Registration required by August 15, 2025
Limited VIP Parking for friends and family directly across from the
venue on Paseo Del Mar add $10 with registration per spot.
More info @ www.splegendscarclub.com or
call Lou Roupoli (310) 809-5395
REGISTRATION FORMS ON OUR WEBSITE
The Legends Vintage Car Club is a
Nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. All proceeds go to charity.

Yes We Peli-CAN!
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-07
Yes We Peli-CAN! Returns – Let’s Run, Walk, or Roll for the Birds!
Our annual 5K is back to raise critical funds to support second chances for waterbirds in need.
Join International Bird Rescue for our 8th annual Yes We PeliCAN! Virtual 5K Run/Walk. Whether you’re in California or across the globe, Bird Rescue supporters everywhere are invited to take part in this fun, active event!
How it Works
From now until Race Week (September 1–7, 2025), participants are encouraged to fundraise and spread the word, then complete their 5K during Race Week in any way they choose: walking, jogging, biking, rowing, or even while birding, all in support of International Bird Rescue’s lifesaving work.
Last year, we had 88 participants across 14 states and 2 countries – let’s top that in 2025!
How to Join
Getting started is easy:
Register on our RedPodium page
Sign up solo or with a team – the more the merrier! *Please note t-shirt sales are now closed. More t-shirt info below.
Set up your fundraiser
Support the birds by creating a fundraiser through GroupRev, or start your own on Facebook or Instagram. Friendly competition encouraged – see if you can raise more than other teams!
Spread the word
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors to join your team or support your efforts.
Register Here

Grand Vision presents A Wunderfully Grand Evening
2025-09-19 18:00 | Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Grand Vision presents
A Wunderfully Grand Evening
at the Wunderkammer Gallery
Sip, Savor & Be Surprised!
A special event to support the Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro’s historic movie palace.
See you at the Wunderkammer Gallery at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E 22nd St, Warehouse 10
Join fellow Warner Grand lovers, arts supporters and friends for this whimsical night of Cocktails, Canapes & Curiosities!
Immerse yourself in the Wunderkammer world with generous appetizers and desserts, Warner Grand Theatre updates, music, magic and more!
Retro cocktail attire suggested. Need outfit ideas? Check out our Pinterest Board!
Explore Wunderkammer Gallery a 10,000+ square foot gallery and vintage marketplace of uniquely curated shops that celebrate the human imagination. This museum-like space includes American and European collectibles, exotic artifacts, antiques, jewelry, artwork, and more. From Victorian to Retro-futurist, these guys have it.
Wunderkammer is a German word that translates to “cabinet of curiosities” or “chamber of wonder.”
Proceeds benefit the Warner Grand Theatre.

Blue Hour Culinary Arts-AltaSea
2025-09-27 17:30 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
2025 Blue Hour
The Culinary Arts of Blue Food
A Celebration Honoring Chef Andrew Zimmern
This year, AltaSea will celebrate pioneers in the Blue Food sector, including Andrew Zimmern, celebrity American chef and restaurateur.
As an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award recipient, Andrew is a dynamic TV personality, chef, writer, and dedicated global citizen. He has committed his life to fostering cultural acceptance, tolerance, and understanding through culinary experiences, while also emphasizing the significance of ocean health, sustainability, and responsibly sourced food to secure a better future for generations.
AltaSea will honor Andrew with the Innovation Award presented by lifetime ocean advocates, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau.
This year’s Blue Hour will feature chef demonstrations, exquisite culinary creations, literal works of art from food, live music, distinctive entertainment, and a variety of ocean food and drinks.
Tickets
The funds raised by Blue Hour supports AltaSea’s Ocean STEM, which provide educational programs to students throughout Los Angeles at no cost, giving them an opportunity to learn about the vast opportunities within the blue economy – from marine conservation to underwater robotics and clean energy.

Seaweed Speakeasy Fundraiser-AltaSea
2025-10-10
Seaweed Speakeasy Fundraiser
(Learn more and get tickets HERE!)
Where: Lands End Berth 60 at AltaSea, Port of Los Angeles

Lightning Talks (5-6 pm) and Innovation Showcase – Hear from innovators in aquaculture systems, marine robotics, bioplastics, processing, and more, in talks and live demos, maybe even drive an ROV in the kelp bed.

Live Screen Printing

Make your own customized duds, bring something to print. Get a custom made shirt, in fact it could be done right on a shirt you already own

Algae Bar – Savor cocktails, mocktails and a specially commissioned seaweed beer created by Smog City Brewing Co.
Blue Table Bites – Sample culinary delights featuring seaweeds and sustainable seafoods and meet the chefs who created them, plus raw bar by local grower Grassy Bar Oyster Co.
Blue Echo Exhibition – Experience a collection of projects created by emerging artists from California Institute of the Arts in collaboration with World Resources Institute; with the ocean at its heart the projects span disciplines from sound and sculpture to performance and graphic design.

Tours & Workshops

1 – 5:30 pm Tours and Workshops!
1-4pm: Ocean to Ocean: a kelp’s journey in seaweed farming
Hands-on workshop for 20 participants ($100) (SOLD OUT)
At AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
A full hands-on experience of all of the steps of processing kelps for seaweed farming, led by Michael Marty-Rivera, Seedbank Collection Curator at Kelp Ark.
4-5pm: Tours of the AltaSea Campus
No charge, but pre-registration is required
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just and equitable world. Their portside campus has converted a 120-year old warehouse into a venue for a wide variety of Blue Technology businesses and projects. Come tour what is happening with one of AltaSea’s staff before joining us for the Seaweed Speakeasy.
5pm and 5:30pm: Tours of Grassy Bar Oyster Hatchery, San Pedro Two tours limited to 15 participants each ($20)
Grass Bar Oyster Company will provide industry tours of their San Pedro hatchery facility. Come learn where baby oysters get their start and why eating more oysters is a great way to support sustainable food systems. Grassy Bar’s oysters will be featured later in the evening at the Seaweed Speakeasy!

One Breath Foundation Fundraiser-Micheal's Tuscany Room
2025-10-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Michael’s Tuscany Room, 470 W. 7th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
One Breath Foundation’s 3rd Annual Hope in Action Gala Fundraiser Event Sunday, October 19th
Micheal’s Tuscany Room – San Pedro
470 W 7th Street
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dinner – Dancing – Silent Auction – Masquerade Ball
Tickets:$85.00
Our Mission
This year’s Gala event will benefit the One Breath Foundation a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to assist those waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and post-transplant patients that are struggling with their recovery, with restricted incomes. In addition, we assist patients, caregivers, and their families overcome difficult times, by holding monthly support group meetings to educate, encourage, inspire, and give hope throughout their journey. Our mission relies heavily on community involvement and partnerships such as yours. We would not be able to help all the families that we do without you. Please join us at this year’s event, enjoy a wonderful dinner and dancing, all while helping a great cause. We would like to thank you for your time and consideration and hope to see you at this year’s event!!
