San Pedro Calendar

Box of Noise-Alvas Showroom
2022-01-18 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Icon PERCY JONES; the innovative guitar visionary ALEX MACHACEK and multi-genre drummer extraordinaire KENNY GROHOWSKI. The band will be rehearsing new material in Los Angeles followed by a short warm-up tour on the West Coast USA, in January 2021. Percy Jones and Kenny Grohowski played together for several years in the last incarnation of the legendary fusion band Brand X, while Alex Machacek has performed 3 shows with Jones and Grohowski as part of the Brand X. Debut studio album will be recorded sometimes during the 2022, accompanied by multiple tours in North America and around the world, and it will be released worldwide on MoonJune Records.
Legendary bassist and composer Percy Jones has launched a blazing new trio featuring guitarist Alex Machacek and drummer Kenny Grohowski. Jones is known as one of the driving forces behind the pioneering British fusion band Brand X during its existence between 1976-2020. He’s considered one of the most important electric bassists in history, with his iconic sweeping, mercurial, and harmonic-infused fretless approach.
Percy Jones is ready for his next chapter, which involves deploying brand new works that uniquely combine jazz-rock with expansive new ideas drawn from myriad genres and influences, including classical, funk, ambient, and avant-garde elements. To that end, he’s reruited two of the most celebrated, multitalented and versatile musicians imaginable to accompany him.
Alex Machacek has established himself as a first-call electric guitarist across the jazz and art-rock worlds. He’s recorded nine albums featuring his own electic, evocative music under his own name, as well as part of FAT (Fabulous Austrian Trio), and duos with multi-instrumentalist Gary Husband and drummer Marco Miinnemann. In addition, he’s performed with the likes of U.K., the Virgil Donati Band, and CAB with Bunny Brunel and Scott Kinsey. Machacek also served as Brand X’s tour guitarist on several occasions.
Kenny Grohowski is one of the most seeking and versatile drummers performing today. He’s worked with a who’s who of the modern jazz and avant worlds, including John Zorn, John Medeski, Imperial Triumphant, Trey Spruance and Secret Chiefs 3, Andy Milne and Dapp Theory, Felix Pastorius, and Lonnie Plaxico. From 2018-2020, Grohowski was also the other half of Brand X’s rhythm section, infusing the group’s classic material with fresh perspectives that helped recast it for a new century.

Pick of the Vine 2022
2022-01-19 14:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
An exciting night of entertainment awaits you in these 7- short plays hand-picked by LFT from authors across the country. Get Your Tickets Today!
(Dates will be adjusted as necessary by the continuing public health situation)
**This will be a fully vaccinated event. Please plan on bringing your proof of vaccination, including a recent booster shot, with you, as it will be required for entrance.
**Don’t forget your mask! For safety, and in accordance with current state and county guidelines, everyone must be masked while enjoying the performance.
Our 2022 selections:
The Senior Discount by Lou Clyde
Those Wishing by James Anthony Tyler
Run Out of Sky by Leslie Bramm
Ordained by Mark Harvey Levine
Available Light by Conor LaRocque
Antigone by Marie Mayingi
Gil & Bill by John J. Kelly

Sat. Feb. 19, 2022 2PM
Sat. Feb. 19, 2022 8PM
Sun. Feb. 20, 2022 2PM
Thu. Feb. 24, 2022 8PM
Fri, Feb. 25, 2022 8PM
Sat. Feb. 26, 2022 2PP
Sat. Feb. 26, 2022 8PM
Sun. Feb. 27, 2022 2PM

Stuart Hamilton: Earthly Meditations
2022-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Stuart Hamilton: Earthly Meditations
January 20th – March 26th, 2022
Open to visitors Thursdays – Saturdays, 10am – 4pm.
NOTICE: Due to the current surge in local covid-19 cases, the opening reception event has been cancelled. The exhibition will resume open hours beginning Thursday, January 20th at limited capacity. Mask and proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative test are required to enter. No appointments necessary. More information about our policies are available at Plan your visit.
Stuart Hamilton: Earthly Meditations includes over 50 works made during the late artist’s 10-year history at the Center. Earthly details taken out of context – stones, sticks, and bone fragments – are arranged in geometric patterns reflecting a sense of order in a meditative process that carefully considers the natural world. This juxtaposition – of the simple, small, and oft disregarded – against the visual complexity of land formations in rhythmic topographic line, invites an alternative consideration and appreciation. As the artist remarked on his practice, “I’ve chosen to focus on the beauty of the small and unspectacular from the natural world around me.”
Stuart Hamilton was born in Manchester, England in 1950 and relocated to California in 1982, where he continued his art and teaching practice. Hamilton took graduate art courses from California State University, Long Beach and later received a Masters of Fine Art from Claremont Graduate University in 1984. His works are included in both US and UK collections, and have shown throughout California. Hamilton was an adjunct art professor at Coastline Community College, Westwood College, and Art Institute of California, among others. He passed at the age of 70 in February of 2021, and will be missed among the AGCC community.
Gallery Hours starting January 20th:
Thursdays – Saturdays, 10am – 4:00pm
Plan your visit.

Studio Soup
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Studio Soup is a quarterly series of candid conversations about process, featuring guest artists who share their experience and practice. Artist, Peggy Reavey, hosts this closer look at the unique ways artists move from original impulse to finished piece – how their work comes to be.
Tuesday, January 25th
6:30 – 8:00pm PST
Register free on eventbrite
Join the conversation with Peggy Reavey and San Pedro based photographers Ray Carofano, Dennis Keeley and Guillaume Zuili.
The Artists:
Ray Carofano’s obsession with the fringes of society began early when he was told by adults to stop hanging out with “the indigent folk by the railroad tracks.” Fortunately, Ray disobeyed this order. As a photographer Carofano seeks out faces and places society does not celebrate – or even see.
Dennis Keeley’s photographs are just abstract enough that the viewer questions depictions of the familiar. Dennis is also a teacher. Photography – and the way he teaches – is about how to live. “The taking of a picture,” Keeley says, “is pushing the button. The making is what goes on behind the camera.”
Guillaume Zulli was born in Paris, and an early trip to India awakened his passion for photography. Now, between Paris and Los Angeles, he reveals, though his 4 x 5 lens, what he calls “memories and traces.”

Register on evenbrite now!

Salt Marsh Open House
2022-01-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Salt Marsh Open House
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday January 26-28, 2022
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate World Wetland Day! Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals.
Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Follow the raccoon tracks and meet CMA staff in the Salinas de San Pedro Marsh, located near the Cabrillo Boat Launch.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Mara Kaye
2022-01-26 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
A joyous phenomenon, she becomes her songs… she doesn’t pose, she doesn’t copy, but her entrancing music pierces our hearts – Michael Steinman, Jazz Lives
Reminiscent of the best acoustic blues singers of an earlier time, Mara Kaye has a refreshing approach to the songs of Bessie Smith, the Smith Sisters and more. Kaye will be joined at the Annex by Boogie-woogie piano legend, Carl Sonny Leyland, Jon Atkinson and Tim McNalley.
Any sentence, any phrase, any word in the lyrics she sings and find some emotional energy to be transformed into a growl, a coo, a shout, a quiver. – Clinton Davis, The San Diego Troubadour
COVID-19 SAFETY AT THE GRAND ANNEX
We follow all LA City Covid-19 safety protocols. Until further notice, vaccination records OR negative tests (within 48 hours for PCR, within 24 hours for antigen) AND face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

Outdoor Volunteer Day-White Pt Nature Preserve
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, January 29th, 9am – 12pm. Get outdoors and make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home of local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

Weekend Tidepool Walk
2022-01-29 12:45 - 14:15 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sunday, January 30, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join CMA Educators on a tour of the Point Fermin tidepools! Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Young children must be accompanied by adults.
Reservations required for groups: 310-548-7562.
Fee: FREE.

Caress of Steel
2022-01-29 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Caress of Steel
Saturday, January 29 @ 8:00 pm
$25
Classic 1974 -82 RUSH re-creation
BRIAN MONTREY- GUITAR, BASS PEDALS
SEAN JONES- LEAD VOCALS, BASS, KEYBOARDS, BASS PEDALS
PAUL PECHAK- DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Per L.A. Health Dept. regulations, Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination will be required at the door. Face Masks must be worn while inside the venue.

PureBread Tribute Band
2022-01-30 16:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Alvas Showroom is very pleased to be able to introduce to you PureBread, Southern California’s first tribute to the Soft Rock supergroup of the 70’s, Bread!
Bread rose to popularity in 1970 with their first number one hit single “Make it With You” which was followed up with no less than 12 top 40 singles making them one of the most prolific commercial bands of our time.
Driven by his deep love and admiration for the music of Bread, and in particular David Gates, band leader Ray Koukal was lead to put together a band of stellar musicians to help him pay tribute to this group in early 2021 and they’ve been working very hard to present this music to you in a very heartfelt and respectful way.
When you hear PureBread’s immaculate rendering’s of song’s like It Don’t Matter to Me, Diary, Everything I Own, Lost Without Your Love, Baby I’m -a Wan’t You, The Guitar Man, Sweet Surrender, If, Aubrey and Make it With You among others, you will be reminded of just how impactful Bread was in the emergence of soft rock as well as the mark that they made on pop music in general.
So please make your plans to join us on Sunday, January 30th as we celebrate this great music and sing along to all of the timeless classics that have become staples of the current genre that has now become known as Yacht Rock!
Ray Koukal – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Dave Stretch – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Dan Avants – BGV and Keyboards
Jim Wootten – BGV and Bass
Johnny Zimmerman – Drums and Percussion

Grand Princess
2022-02-03 | CA
10 NIGHT MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 10 nights
Ship: Grand Princess
Berth 93
Port of Call: Los Angeles California, Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Cabo San Lucas Mexico, La Paz Mexico, Loreto Mexico, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Los Angeles California

First Thursday
2022-02-03 17:30 - 21:00 | CA
lease plan to join us for the First Thursday ArtWalk on February 3rd, 2022, 5:30-9pm. The band CODE 4 will be performing on the corner of 6th and Mesa and the Food Truck Alley will return to Mesa Street between 7th and 5th streets.
For more information go to:
1stthursday.com

First Thursday Downtown
2022-02-03 17:30 - 21:00 | CA
Please plan to join us for the First Thursday ArtWalk on February 3rd, 2022, 5:30-9pm. The band CODE 4 will be performing on the corner of 6th and Mesa and the Food Truck Alley will return to Mesa Street between 7th and 5th streets.

Navigator of the Seas
2022-02-04 | CA
3 NIGHT MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Berth 92
Duration: 3 nights
Ship: Navigator of the Seas
Port of Call: Los Angeles – California, Ensenada – Mexico, Los Angeles – California

Carnival Radiance
2022-02-04 | Long Beach Cruise Terminal, 231 Windsor Place, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
3 NIGHT BAJA MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 3 nights
Ship: Carnival Radiance
Port of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca, Ensenada, Mexico, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

Springsteen Experience
2022-02-04 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Springsteen Experience
A Tribute to the Boss
Tickets
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The Springsteen Experience is Josh Schreiber’s high-octane, chronological journey through E Street Band concert history. From 1973 through the 80’s and beyond, this replica-rock concert delivers hit after hit including Born to Run, Hungry Heart. Sherry Darling, Glory Days and more.

COVID-19 SAFETY AT THE GRAND ANNEX
We follow all LA City Covid-19 safety protocols. Until further notice, vaccination records OR negative tests (within 48 hours for PCR, within 24 hours for antigen) AND face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

Majestic Princess
2022-02-05 | CA
7 NIGHT MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Majestic Princess
Port of Call: Los Angeles California, Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Mazatlan Mexico, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Los Angeles California
Berth 92

Carnival Panorama
2022-02-05 | Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
7 NIGHT MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Carnival Panorama
Port of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

Dale Fielder
2022-02-05 20:00 | CA
General Admission $20.00
Dale Fielder Quartet at Alvas Showroom
Saturday, February 5, 2022 8:00pm

Carnival Miracle
2022-02-06 | Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
4 NIGHT BAJA MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 4 nights
Ship: Carnival Miracle
Port of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca, Catalina Island, Ca, Ensenada, Mexico, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

Carole King Tribute
2022-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Alvas Showroom is very proud to host Sweet Seasons, the stellar tribute to legendary singer/ songwriter Carole King,
Driven by an intense love and admiration for Carole’s music, seasoned tribute artist Carla Buffa felt compelled to assemble an excellent group of musicians to pay homage to King’s legend with a show that includes all of the chart topping hits that you’ve come to know and love over the years.
When you attend a Sweet Season’s performance, you will be astounded by Carla’s immaculate renderings of such classic numbers as “It’s Too Late”, “So Far Away”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, “Jazzman”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Locomotion”……. Carla possesses the look, vocal prowess and musicianship to faithfully pay tribute to this iconic artist with outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
ALONG WITH ALL OF HER TIMELESS CLASSICS, THIS PARTICULAR SHOW WILL FEATURE THE ICONIC TAPESTRY ALBUM PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY!

Navigator of the Seas
2022-02-07 | CA
4 NIGHT MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 4 nights
Ship: Navigator of the Seas
Port of Call: Los Angeles – California, Catalina Island – California, Ensenada – Mexico, Los Angeles – California

Carnival Radiance
2022-02-07 | Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
4 NIGHT BAJA MEXICO CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 4 nights
Ship: Carnival Radiance
Port of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca, Catalina Island, Ca, Ensenada, Mexico, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

LA City's Inaugural Youth Council
2022-02-07 | CA
Are you a young Angeleno (ages 16-25) interested in making an impact on the City of Los Angeles through community projects, civic events, and policy and budget recommendations for elected leaders? Applications open today for the new 30-person LA City Youth Council! This year-long leadership experience includes a stipend for your work. Apply today with the Youth Development Department at youthcouncil.lacity.org. Applications are due February 28th

Carnival Miracle
2022-02-10 | Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
5 NIGHT MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 5 nights
Ship: Carnival Miracle
Port of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Ensenada, Mexico, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

Open Mic Night
2022-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Live Music, Poetry, Spoken Word
Acoustic Singers, Singer-Songwriters, Poets!
Please come on down to the Grand Annex for Second Thursday Open Mic Night at 7pm.
To participate, please sign up at 6:30 PM at the Grand Annex 434 W 6th St. San Pedro.
First 10 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, additional artists as time allows. Plan to do two songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes). Microphones, D.I. and Keyboard available.
$5 Ticket / Cash Only. Includes stage time and one bar ticket for a beer/wine or soft drink & snack.
Hosted by: Ken Creighton and Taran Schindler
All ages welcome
For more information, contact Taran@GrandVision.org.
COVID-19 SAFETY AT THE GRAND ANNEX
We follow all LA City Covid-19 safety protocols. Until further notice, vaccination records OR negative tests (within 48 hours for PCR, within 24 hours for antigen) AND face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

Pick of the Vine 2022
2022-02-10 20:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Now Opens February 10, 2022!
An exciting night of entertainment awaits you in these 7- short plays hand-picked by LFT from authors across the country. Get Your Tickets Today!
(Dates will be adjusted as necessary by the continuing public health situation)
**This will be a fully vaccinated event. Please plan on bringing your proof of vaccination, including a recent booster shot, with you, as it will be required for entrance.
**Don’t forget your mask! For safety, and in accordance with current state and county guidelines, everyone must be masked while enjoying the performance.
Our 2022 selections:
The Senior Discount by Lou Clyde
Those Wishing by James Anthony Tyler
Run Out of Sky by Leslie Bramm
Ordained by Mark Harvey Levine
Available Light by Conor LaRocque
Antigone by Marie Mayingi
Gil & Bill by John J. Kelly
Thu. Feb. 10, 2022 8PM
Fri. Feb. 11, 2022 8PM
Sat. Feb. 12, 2022 8PM
Sun. Feb. 13, 2022 2PM
Thu. Feb. 17, 2022 8PM
Fri. Feb. 18, 2022 8PM
Sat. Feb. 19, 2022 2PM
Sat. Feb. 19, 2022 8PM
Sun. Feb. 20, 2022 2PM
Thu. Feb. 24, 2022 8PM
Fri, Feb. 25, 2022 8PM
Sat. Feb. 26, 2022 2PP
Sat. Feb. 26, 2022 8PM
Sun. Feb. 27, 2022 2PM

Emerald Princess
2022-02-12 | CA
Duration: 15 nights
Ship: Emerald Princess
Port of Call: Los Angeles California, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Huatulco Mexico, Puntarenas Costa Rica, Fuerte Amador Panama (for Panama City), Panama Canal Full Transit New Locks, Cartagena Colombia, Ft Lauderdale Florida

Piazza di San Valentino
2022-02-12 17:00 | CA
Piazza di San Valentino: Valentine’s Date with Pizza and Natural Wine
Pop up restaurant featuring San Pedro’s and LA’s budding talent. Brickoven pizza, natural wine, Italian cocktails, live music, art and more.
About this event
Wander the Italianesque plaza and discover an unforgettable evening.
Benvenuto.
Stroll the plaza, grab a bite at the brick oven pizza shop, hang out at the natural European wine bar, listen to the street musicians, choose a bouquet of flowers at the flower cart and stop at the cafe for a cannoli and coffee. Surprise your sweetheart with the most magical, all-in-one Valentine’s date or round up a group of friends for an unforgettable weekend. Who knows, if you come solo, maybe you’ll find true love!
We are located down the street from San Pedro’s Little Italy District, next door to our favorite, local bar and music venue, The Sardine. This beautiful Art Deco space (formally The Sunshine Market) will be completely transformed into a dreamy Italian-style plaza for the evening.
We have two different ticket options :
Entry Only Ticket: includes entry to the plaza where you can enjoy the activities and ambiance or purchase food and drinks à la carte. That means food availability is not confirmed so you are playing with fate!
$35
Entry into Italian piazza atmosphere
Live music and art
Photo moment
Ability to buy anything à la carte (while supplies last)
Dinner and Flowers Ticket: includes dinner, dessert, and a flower bouquet. This option saves you a few dollars and guarantees your dinner availability. Please choose the time you plan to come with your ticket option.
$65
Entry into Italian piazza atmosphere
Live music and art
Photo moment
One freshly made, gourmet, brick oven pizza
Fresh green salad
Homemade cannoli
Preserved floral bouquet
à-la-carte options: After you have purchased entry into the event with either ticket option, you can add these items in addition: natural European wines, Italian cocktail and Italian beer, additional dinner packages (while supplies last), artwork and poetry, preserved floral bouquet, hot coffee and cold brew. These items are not available for preorder here, but are only for purchase on-site at the event.
We can’t wait to see you there. A presto!
1101 South Pacific Avenue
San Pedro CA 90731

Grand Princess
2022-02-13 | CA
15 NIGHT HAWAII CRUISE
Departing From: Los Angeles
Duration: 15 nights
Ship: Grand Princess
Berth 93
Port of Call: Los Angeles California, Honolulu Hawaii, Kahului Hawaii, Hilo Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili) Hawaii, Ensenada Mexico, Los Angeles California
