San Pedro Calendar

First Thursday Art Walk
2024-07-04 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-01 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Celebrating 27 years of arts, food and entertainment in Downtown San Pedro.
Enjoy food trucks, music and shops.
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Italian Navy tall ship Amerigo Vespucci-Port of Los Angeles
2024-07-05, 2024-07-06, 2024-07-07, 2024-07-08
The majestic Italian Navy tall ship Amerigo Vespucci will visit the Port of Los Angeles for six consecutive days starting Wednesday, July 3. Free tours are available and adjacent to the ship will be an expansive “Villaggio Italia,” an Italian village featuring cultural food, music, art and activities.
The historic sailing ship and training vessel of the Italian Navy, the Amerigo Vespucci will be docked at Berth 46 in the Port’s Outer Harbor. Tour reservations are required and can be made at https://tourvespucci.it/en/events/come-aboard/.
Next to the vessel, the Villaggio Italia will feature a “Piazza Italia” square with pavilions featuring daily performances, exhibitions, food and film all meant to capture the soul and beauty of Italy. The village will be open daily from 9 a.m.-10 p.m., except for Wednesday, July 3 (4-10 p.m.) and Monday, July 8 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Highlights of the six-day event include:
• Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s National Aerobatic Team, will perform air show above Amerigo Vespucci. Air show times: 4 p.m. July 4; 7:15 p.m. July 6; 7 p.m. July 8.
• Screenings of internationally successful Italian films, selected by the Venice Biennale’s Mostra Internazionale del Cinema della Biennale di Venezia, will occur on the evenings of July 4-7.
• Visitors will be able to enjoy cuisine from Eataly’s “Ristorante Italia” as well as cooking sessions, conferences, tastings and an immersive exhibition.
• Daily music performances by Carabinieri’s Fanfara Cadet Team.
The Amerigo Vespucci began a two-year world tour last summer and has visited 15 countries on three continents. Following its Los Angeles visit, the vessel will travel to Japan, Australia, India, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudia Arabia.
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Photo courtesy NAVALNEWS

July 6th Cabrillo Beach Drone Show
2024-07-06 21:30 | Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
In its 74th year, the Cabrillo Beach Boosters‘ John Olguin Fireworks Spectacular encountered an unexpected challenge and will not take place on July 4 this year, as planned. In lieu of the traditional fireworks show, the Cabrillo Beach Boosters, a non-profit organization, with the support of the Port of LA and other sponsors, will host the John Olguin Drone Light Show on Saturday, July 6 at 9:30 p.m. over Cabrillo Beach. This fireworks-alternative light show is people, pet and environmentally friendly, in honor of the late John Olguin’s legacy. For those who cannot attend the drone show or would just like to enhance their experience, tune in to KCLA San Pedro 100.7 to listen to the live show.

Music by the Sea-Pt Fermin Park
2024-07-07 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
July 7
11:30am-12:30pm
Tiki McPherson
Music
1:00-2:00pm
Idellix Band
2:30pm-3:30pm
Tres Hombres
most styles of music
4pm-5pm
The Topics
“old school”, Latin rhythms, classic rock n’ roll

Monthly Native Garden Restoration-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-07-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:30
Monthly Native Garden Restoration
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Education Team in cleaning up the native garden every second Saturday of the month. Monthly garden maintenance is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and learn about native plants, all while helping out! Meet at the native garden behind the aquarium.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested for groups of 15 or more. Student service credit available.

Music by the Sea-Pt Fermin Park
2024-07-14 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
July 14
Rusted Roses
Soul Shot
Bad Jack
Classic and Contemporary Rock
Azure
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Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-17 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!
Do not hesitate to claim your spot for this fun experiment for the whole family!
Angels Gate offers free art workshops every 3rd Saturday of the month. All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101!
¡Angels Gate Cultural Center ofrece talleres de arte mensuales para familias! Todos son bienvenidos. Actividades para niños y adultos, desde un 1 año de edad hasta los 11! Infantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto todo el tiempo. Prohibido el ingreso de mascotas.
This event is brought to you through generous support from the California Arts Council.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
[Claim your spot on Eventbrite!]
If the event is sold out, we encourage you to come in case there are no-shows!
Questions? Email tess@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org
Para más información consulte tess@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org

Music by the Sea-Point Fermin Park
2024-07-21 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
11:30am-12:30pm
Mark Fitchett Band
1:00pm-2:00pm
4 Fingers Band
2:30pm-3:30pm
Michael Forbes Explosion
4:00pm-5:00pm
Harbor Groove Band
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70s, 80s, 90s, Cumbias, Latin Music, Old School, R&B, Funk, Top 10 and Oldies and more

Peck Park Canyon Nature Walk
2024-07-27 09:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
4th Saturday Guided Tours
Meet at the lower parking lot trailhead behing the Peck Park Community Center
Curious about the plants and wildlive in the Canyon?
Join us at Peck Park where a naturalist will guide you, point out some of the flora and fauna, relay a little history & the geology of the canyons that make up Peck Park
Nature abounds
The nature walk is FREE
No registration is required
Friends of Peck Park Canyon

Music by the Sea-Pt. Fermin Park
2024-07-28 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
July 28
11:30am-12:30pm
Abrakadabra
Latin Jazz Grooves and Island style music
1:00pm-2:00pm
The Jokers
Old School classic rock
2:30pm-3:30pm
Zen Zeppelin
4:00pm-5:00pm
Down The Hatch Band 310

District Wide Artist Mixer-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | John M. Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
District Wide Artist Mixer – San Pedro Arts and Cultural District
Do you live or work in the boundaries of the San Pedro Arts and Cultural District? Are you one of San Pedro’s 90 diverse cultural assets, 48 galleries/artist studios, 35 supporting organizations, more than 100 individual artists and six performing arts venues?
We want to know who you are! Click here to register your contact with us!
Join us on Tuesday, July 30th from 5:30-6:30 pm at the John M. Olguin Auditorium, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Discover Arts United San Pedro’s current projects, learn how we can support you, and connect with fellow artists in our district!
The purpose of Arts United San Pedro – San Pedro’s Arts and Cultural District Coalition, is to create a framework to combine efforts to promote San Pedro’s authentic cultures, galleries, entertainment venues and artists; including but not limited to visual, performing, digital artists, culture bearers, with a unified approach to advocacy, marketing, and programming.
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Shakespeare by the Sea-22nd Street Park
2024-08-02 19:00, 2024-08-03 19:00
Shakespeare by the Sea
August 2 and 3rd at 7 PM- Festival Closing Performances
San Pedro: 22nd Street Park *New Location!
Cardenio
Friday, August 2 at 7p.m.
Henry IV
Saturday, August 3 at 7 PM**Festival Closing
(140 W. 22nd Street, San Pedro, Ca 90731)
We can’t wait to return to our beloved San Pedro community at a new park for our festival closing. Bring low-backed beach chairs or blankets and dress in layers.
We are bringing Cardenio & Henry IV to 16 locations this summer- and as always, all performances are admission-free! Get ready to gather in a park near you to be swept away into a world of storytelling!

International Bird Rescue Open House
2024-08-03 10:00 - 14:00 | International Bird Rescue – LA Wildlife Center, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
International Bird Rescue
Our open house is only a few days away! Be sure to stop by the L.A. Wildlife Center between 10am and 2pm this Saturday! There will be arts and crafts, a volunteer bake sale, and tours of the clinic. See you there!!

2024-08-04 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Aug 4
11:30am-12:30pm
Summer Heat
1:00pm-2:00pm
Spliff Vision
2:30pm-3:30pm
The Priests
4:00pm-5:00pm
In Contempt Revue

Spirit of '45-SS Lane Victory
2024-08-11 14:30 - 19:30
Experience living history in the Port of Los Angeles with the Lane Victory Maritime Center! Commemorate the end of World War II and celebrate the indomitable spirit of America’s Greatest Generation, with live music, classic car, food and retail vendors. Dressing in 1940s-era attire is encouraged.
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Senior Briefing & Health Fair-Carson Community Center
2024-08-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St, Carson, CA, 90745
Join Congresswoman Nanette Barragan for her Free Senior Briefing and Health Fair. Congresswoman Barragan will update you on her work fighting for seniors and protecting Social Security and Medicare. A free hot lunch will be served at 12pm.
Wellness Services Include:
Free eye exam
Free blood pressure check
Free diabetes screenings
Free dental screenings
To attend, please call (310) 831-1799 or email your rsvp to: RSVPBarragan@mail.house.gov
Carson Community Center
801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745

Pt Fermin Lighthouse 150th Birthday
2024-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Vintage Exhibitors & Games
Model T Cars
Family Actifites
SPHS Band & Drill Team
Victorian Reenactors
Historic Displays
Food & Beverage Vendors
First 150 Children will Receive a SPECIAL gift!
Presented by Point Fermin Lighthouse & Dept of Recreation and Parks, City of Los Angeles
Sponsored by Supervisor Janice Hahn

San Pedro Summer Block Party-7th Street
2024-08-17 11:00 - 21:00
It’s time for the SAN PEDRO SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!(August 17th)
And, THE GRAND EMPORIUM will be open from 11 until 9 with Spectacular Values – And ZERO INFLATION. (The Emporium is a Zero Inflation Zone…) We’ll have great values in Vinyl, CD’s, Books, Movies and a whole lot more. THE GRAND EMPORIUM is at 323 W. 7th Street in Beautiful Downtown San Pedro, and say the secret word – PARTY! – To get a free DVD. See you soon!!!

Closing Reception for "UPEND"-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2024-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us at Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) for a Closing Reception celebrating UPEND Female Experience and Activism and Displacing Structures, followed by an Artist Talk with the curator and artists of UPEND.
Contemporary feminist issues are explored through the lens of radical empathy for the female experience.
Curation:
Cecelia Koger
Works by:
Kennedi Carter, Nonny de la Peña, Ibuki Kuramochi, Andrea Patrie, Elyse Pignolet, She Loves Collective, Suzanna Scott, Sheli Silverio, Kayla Tange
This will be the final opportunity to view the exhibitions. Refreshments will be provided for the Closing Reception from 1pm to 3pm, and the Artist Talk will begin at 3pm.
Event takes place in building A

Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA-Alvas Showroom
2024-08-18 17:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Experience the electrifying performance of 14-year-old drumming sensation YOYOKA as she joins forces with the Ken Okada Group in a high-energy jazz fusion concert. The ensemble also features Grammy-winning saxophonist Ben Torres, DownBeat Rising Star guitarist Hristo Vitchev, and four-time Grammy-nominated pianist Murray Low.
About YOYOKA:
Born in Hokkaido, Japan, YOYOKA started playing drums even before she began to speak. When she was eight years old, she became the youngest weekly champion in the global drumming contest “Hit Like a Girl.” During this period, YOYOKA’s drum cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” received international recognition and praise, including from Robert Plant himself.

Tides of Pride-West Harbor
2024-08-24 15:00 - 21:00 | West Harbor, 600 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The “Tides of Pride” Are Rolling In!
We’re thrilled to announce the return of San Pedro Pride 2024, a celebration of love, unity, and the vibrant spirit of our LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme, “Tides of Pride”, symbolizes our collective strength and resilience, constantly shifting and shaping the landscape of acceptance and equality. Prepare to dive into an ocean of excitement that celebrates our diversity and fosters a sense of community.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at San Pedro Pride 2024! This year, we are embracing the theme “Tides of Pride,” representing the enduring current of love and acceptance that flows through our community. Dressing up to match the theme is strongly encouraged, so bring your most vibrant and creative outfits!
Event Highlights:
VIP Experience (12pm-2pm): Kick off your day with exclusive access to premium amenities, special performances, and a closer connection to the heart of the celebration.
Main Event (3pm-9pm): Dive into an evening of spectacular entertainment featuring 2 dynamic hosts and 7 incredible performances. Enjoy everything from dazzling drag shows, musical acts, singers, and dancing, to much more.
Family Friendly: This fun and heartwarming event is perfect for families and kids, offering a day packed with excitement, happiness, and a strong sense of community spirit!
Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of something truly special!
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The Port of Los Angeles is proud to sponsor San Pedro Pride 2024 on the San Pedro Promenade, hosted by Bridge Cities Alliance. Celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of community, this year’s theme is “The Tides of Pride,” symbolizing collective strength and resilience, acceptance, and equality.
Funding for this event is provided through the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program.
OUR THEME – TIDES OF PRIDE
The theme “Tides of Pride” serves as a symbolic representation of the perpetual, potent current of love and acceptance that gracefully meanders through the fabric of our city. It embodies the unceasing ebb and flow, mirroring the organic evolution and expansion of our community. This theme acts as a poignant reminder that just like the rhythmic tides, our community’s unwavering strength, and resilience are forces that surge tirelessly, propelling us forward amidst any challenges we encounter.

John Fogerty Tribute-Alvas Showroom
2024-08-24 19:30 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
SouthBound and Company’s ” Born on the Bayou” pays tribute to John Fogerty and band from Creedence Clearwater. Re-creating their swampy bluesy rock & roll high energy fun exciting dance music. Don’t miss out on a fun filled evening of nostalgic music.
Genres:
Country/Country Rock, Blues, R & B
Performer Names/Instruments:
Darryl Reed Guitar & lead vocals
Mike Finn Guitar & vocals
Steve Gauronski bass & vocals
Mike Hunter Drums
