San Pedro Calendar

Harbor Interfaith Children's Center
2024-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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

Earth Day Chalk Fest
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join us and create family-friendly art with an Earth Day theme.
Free chalk will be provided or bring your own biodegradable chalk.
Activities include a Mini-desert garden activity (while supplies last).
Come early!
Wilmington Waterfront Park
Main Plaza
604 West C Street, Wilmington

Earth Day Fair-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrate during our Earth Day Fair!
The day begins with a cleanup of Cabrillo Beach. Then head over to the Aquarium to interact with local agencies and environmental groups, dive into arts and crafts and hatch grunion eggs!
Explore the many ways you can make a difference in protecting this fragile place we call Earth. CMA Earth Day poster and photo contest award winners will also be announced.
9am – 12pm: Beach Cleanup – meet at Outer Cabrillo Beach
10am – 3pm: EARTH DAY FAIR – CMA Courtyard

Music 2 the Rescue-Pedro Pet Pals
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.

Peck Park Canyon Nature Walk
2024-04-27 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

Tea by the Sea-Pt. Fermin Lighthouse
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Tea at the Point Fermin Lighthousehttps://sanpedro.com/san-pedro-area-points-interest/point-fermin-lighthouse/ will be held on Saturday, May 11th from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each year the Lighthouse celebrates the beautiful gardens surrounding
the lighthouse with a garden “Tea by the Sea.” The public is invited to join us in celebrating
the beauty of the gardens by having a cup of tea with friends and family. Our volunteer
gardeners will be on hand to answer any garden questions or take a self guided stroll through
the gardens. No reservations required. General admittance is Free. A $5.00 donation is
requested for entry to the tea. All donations are appreciated and will benefit the gardens. In
addition, Craft Booths will be vending local wares and tea related items!
Special Addition for 2024—The Long Beach Model T Club will be bringing their vintage cars
to the event! That’s right! Tea and T’s will be here for all to enjoy!
Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras to take photos of the gardens; they make a great
backdrop for family portraits! For more information call the Lighthouse at 310-241-0684.
Kristen Heather, Historic Site Curator/Director
kristen.heather@lacity.org
(310) 241-0684
POINT FERMIN LIGHTHOUSE

Red Man Wigwam Benefit for "Music by the Sea"
2024-05-11 14:00 - 20:00 | San Pedro Wigwam, 543 Shepard St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
We Have Food & Beverages Available
Live Music from:
In Contempt Band Revue
Down the Hatch
Jimmy Griff & The Grifters
All proceeds go to Music by the Sea

soundpedro2024 CHARIVARI-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7-10 PM
FREE, On-site at Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731.
soundpedro2024 CHARIVARI
The one night On-site event includes: sculptures, environments, installations, timed and ongoing performances, interactions, and presentations are placed throughout the Angels Gate Cultural Center site (*AGCC has 7 acres of outdoor space).
soundpedro is not a music event.
*Note: Be prepared for rough terrain, sun and wind exposure, and temperature changes (e.g. jackets, umbrellas, blankets, practical footwear, etc.)
This year’s theme, Charivari (Latin: caribaria – “mess,” “pandemonium,” “commotion,” et al.), has a rich history, including “absurd portraits,” “a loud, unmelodious cacophony” sometimes used to make a statement or protest (think clanging pots and pans), a potpourri or bringing together of unrelated elements, and even a Bavarian belt chain adorned with amulets.

Mr. Crowley’s Ozzy Experience-Alvas Showroom
2024-05-17 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Mr. Crowley’s Ozzy Experience is celebrating an impressive 25 years of bringing the music of Ozzy Osbourne to life! The band originated in 1999, a time when Ozzy or Black Sabbath tribute acts were scarce. Over the course of two and a half decades, Mr. Crowley has witnessed numerous lineup changes and transformations. Many former members have gone on to join significant acts, solidifying Mr. Crowley as a breeding ground for talent.
Renowned musicians, such as Phil Sandoval of Armored Saint, have publicly praised the band, with David Diaz being hailed as the best Ozzy on the planet. Guitarist Mark Knapp gained recognition on AXS-TV’s Worlds Greatest Tribute Band series, and in spite of him only having three fingers, he nails everything. The rhythm section, featuring Christopher SIXX Rohner on bass (Pretty Boy Floyd) and Mike Cancino on drums (Lynch Mob), is compared to iconic pairings like Aldridge/Sarzo or Castillo/Daisley. Keyboard virtuoso Chris Turbis (Regulators, Boys of Summer) completes the lineup, establishing Mr. Crowley as the gold standard among Ozzy bands worldwide.

Relay For Life of San Pedro
2024-05-18 09:00 - 21:00 | Christ Lutheran Church & School, 28850 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
Relay For Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together for every life.
Be a part of the global community of passionate supporters working to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Join this Relay

WhoRU2-Alvas Showroom
2024-05-18 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
The Tribe Presents: “WhoRU2,” a fantastic rock & roll show featuring songs by two of the most iconic rock bands in history — The Who and U2. You’ll get to hear songs like “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Pinball Wizard,” “With or Without You,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “Vertigo,” and many more, performed by some of the most talented singers in LA! What better way to pay homage to some of the very best rock music of our time? Our dedicated group of talented musicians and singers look forward to a night of great entertainment and fun.
THE TRIBE is a collective of Los Angeles-based professional musicians that features a rotation of stellar singers who perform themed shows and tributes to various popular artists throughout Southern California. Each show brings a special charm and interpretation that appeals to audiences of all kinds.

CicLAvia-Wilmington
2024-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
CicLAvia transforms public streets into car-free public parks for the day.CicLAmini is a compact neighborhood route that is more pedestrian-oriented and features activities sprinkled along the entire open street event. The event will cover approximately 2.25 miles.

San Pedro CommUNITY Town Hall & Celebration
2024-05-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Join Councilmember Tim McOsker for San Pedro CommUNITY Town Hall & Celebration
Fighting Hate Together
Defining Hate Crimes – Awareness – resources
Musican & Theatrical Performances
Light dinner provided, register: bit.ly/SPCommUNITY
This Town Hall was planned in response to a hate crime that happened within San Pedro over the Holiday Season. A group of community leaders have come together to plan an event where we, as a community, will learn about hate crimes, hate speech, and the prosecution of those crimes, together with the strong message of rejection of hatred in San Pedro. This powerful program will include musical performances, presentations by distinguished law enforcement from LAPD, the District Attorney’s office, LA vs. Hate, and motivational words by elected officials.

National Maritime Day Memorial Service-6th St/Harbor Blvd
2024-05-22 11:00 | CA
The annual National Maritime Day Observance and Memorial Service will be held at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial & Walls of Honor, located on Harbor Boulevard at the foot of 6th Street, San Pedro, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, starting at 11 a.m. National Maritime Day honors those American Merchant Mariners who have served their country in peace and war from the American Revolution to the present day.
The observance will include speakers representing State and Local offices as well as the U.S. Maritime Industry. In addition, a memorial service will be held, conducted by local clergy and Veterans groups, honoring those U.S. Merchant Mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the United States of America.
A luncheon at Ports O’ Call restaurant at Berth 76, San Pedro will follow the memorial service. The luncheon will feature a guest speaker associated with U.S. Maritime issues. Lunch will be served at 12:30 with a no-host bar available at noon
For further information about the Maritime Day Ceremony and/or luncheon please contact John Pitts via phone at 562-716-2899 or via e-mail at ameucman@aol.com.

Festival of Sail at LA Fleet Week
2024-05-24 09:00 - 19:00 | CA
Spend Memorial Day Weekend and Fleet Week on the LA Waterfront when you join us for the Festival of Sail at LA Fleet Week presented by LAMI! Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27, featuring four days of Sunset Sails, Cannon Battles, Waterfront Sails, Explore the Coast Bilingual STEM Education Sails, Hands-on Activities, Deck Tours and more.
Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27, 2024
LA Waterfront | San Pedro, California
Daily Event Schedule
TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY
9am Tallship Village Festival opens
9-5pm Tallship Village Tallship Booth Activities: Historic reenactors, maritime skill
demos, kid-friendly STEAM activities, and more!
Noon-2pm Downtown Dock Explore the Coast / Explora la Costa Bilingual STEM
Educational Sails sponsored by Marathon Petroleum
Adults $20, Seniors $10, Youth & Active Duty/Veterans* complimentary
2-4pm Downtown Docks Tallship Waterfront Sail
Adults $60 Seniors $40, Youth $20, Active Duty/Veterans* complimentary
4:30-7pm Downtown Docks
Registration Required

LA Fleet Week-Port of Los Angeles
2024-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Savor – Santana tribute band
Destroyers – Navy Band Southwest’s rock band
LA Fleet Weekhttps://lafleetweek.com/ is proud to announce our 2024 entertainment line-up.
These mini-concerts are FREE to the public. No tickets or reservations needed. Come on down to the expo event footprint and enjoy!
Keep an eye on our website for show times coming soon. (All times will be approximate and subject to change.)
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Gold Rush Country – contemporary country band
Destroyers – Navy Band Southwest’s rock band
Golden West Pops – 40 volunteer member “pop” orchestra plays anything from ragtime to rock
LA Fleet Weekhttps://lafleetweek.com/ is proud to announce our 2024 entertainment line-up.
These mini-concerts are FREE to the public. No tickets or reservations needed. Come on down to the expo event footprint and enjoy!
Keep an eye on our website for show times coming soon. (All times will be approximate and subject to change.)
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Jimmy’s Buffet – Jimmy Buffet tribute
Destroyers – Navy Band Southwest’s rock band
Casey Mahoney Jazz Quinet – jazz
LA Fleet Weekhttps://lafleetweek.com/ is proud to announce our 2024 entertainment line-up.
These mini-concerts are FREE to the public. No tickets or reservations needed. Come on down to the expo event footprint and enjoy!
Keep an eye on our website for show times coming soon. (All times will be approximate and subject to change.)
MONDAY, MAY 27
Yachty By Nature – yacht rock
Just Us 4 – vocal quartet
Tommy Peacock – classic rock covers
LA Fleet Weekhttps://lafleetweek.com/ is proud to announce our 2024 entertainment line-up.
These mini-concerts are FREE to the public. No tickets or reservations needed. Come on down to the expo event footprint and enjoy!
Keep an eye on our website for show times coming soon. (All times will be approximate and subject to change.)

Children's Fairy Garden-Pt.Fermin Lighthouse
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Children ages 5 and up participate in a hands-on experience of creating a miniature garden at the lighthouse! reservations are required, call 310-241-0684. Participation is free!

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-06-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8pm followed by guided observation at the beach.
Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. April, May and June are closed season, grunion may not be taken.
Tickets

Cars & Stripes Forever!-Harbor Blvd. & Vincent Thomas Bridge
2024-06-28 17:00 - 22:00 | CA
The annual Cars & Stripes Forever! free public car show will take place where Harbor Blvd. meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. With close to 100 classic cars and motorcycles on display, this patriotic event also serves up live music on multiple stages, a thirst-quenching beer garden and a tasty selection of food trucks offering popular local fare. This annual favorite event promises to get everyone in gear for the 4th of July holiday.

Celebrating Annette's Life & Work - Exhibition-fINdings
2024-06-29 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
Come share memories of Annette Ciketic.
Location: 470 W 6th St San Pedro, CA 90731

Music by the Sea-Pt Fermin Park
2024-06-30 11:30 - 17:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
June 30 2024
11:30am – 12:30pm
Nasty Bad Habit
Music
South Bay Blues/Rock band
1:00pm – 2:00pm
BlueZilla
Classic Rock, Blues and Country with a touch of Funk and Groove
2:30pm – 3:30pm
No Dice
4:00pm – 5:00pm
110 South
Video

Italian Navy tall ship Amerigo Vespucci-Port of Los Angeles
2024-07-03, 2024-07-04, 2024-07-05, 2024-07-06, 2024-07-07 | CA
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.
For more information, VISIT
Tours
Photo courtesy NAVALNEWS

4th of July Community Observance-Korean Bell
2024-07-04 11:00 | Korean Bell of Friendship, 3600 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
47th Annual 4th of July Community Observance at the Korean Bell
The Annual San Pedro 4th of July Community Observance will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Angels Gate Park, home of the Korean Friendship Bell. The Korean Bell, one of San Pedro’s most enduring landmarks, plays a key role in the ceremonial observance. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM.
To conclude the ceremonial portion of the day, the assembled guest speakers and dignitaries will lead the audience in reciting the names of the 13 original American states. As they read the names, the representatives of the San Pedro and Korean Communities will strike a battering ram into the massive bell, ringing once for each state. The Korean Bell is rung officially on four other occasions each year – Korean Independence Day (August 15th) Constitution Day (September 21st), New Year’s Eve and Korean American Day (January 13th).
Angels Gate Park is located at 3601 South Gaffey Street in San Pedro. The free event, conducted every year since the Korean Bell’s installation in 1976 is sponsored by the Office of Councilmember Tim McOsker; the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks; the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce; and the Korean Friendship Bell Preservation Committee (KFBPC).

First Thursday Art Walk
2024-07-04 17:30 - 21:00 | CA
Celebrating 27 years of arts, food and entertainment in Downtown San Pedro.
Enjoy food trucks, music and shops.
Click here for more information on 1stThursday

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
