San Pedro Calendar

Salt Marsh Open House
2021-05-15 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA 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.
Meet in front of the Aquarium. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people per time time slot.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.
All participants are required to wear a mask at all times. We will be following all City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks COVID safety guidelines.

Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Online
2021-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Angels Gate Cultural Center offers monthly Family Art Workshops! (via Zoom)
Join us for our next workshop – sign up on eventbrite!
May 15th workshop project:
info coming soon
MATERIALS:
coming soon
Sign up today! Register on eventbrite, and you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Questions? Email colleen@angelsgateart.org

May Appreciation Sail
2021-05-15 17:00 - 19:30 | CA
May is the month we honor Mothers, Merchant Marines, Teachers & Veterans
Join us for our May Community Sail and watch the sunset over the San Pedro Bay from the deck of a tall ship. Already have plans? Purchase a gift card and give your someone special an opportunity to enjoy a nice sail on their own schedule.
$60 adult and $30 child

Bird Rescue's Groovy Gathering to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
2021-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
International Bird Rescue is throwing an epic Groovy Gathering to celebrate our 50th Anniversary and raise funds to support our work rescuing waterbirds in crisis.
This event will be a funky, fun choose-your-own adventure on Zoom with trivia games, short lectures by Bird Rescue staff, a keynote speaker, a virtual bar, and live auction full of must-have items! There is even an optional Secret Recipe Sangria Pre-show featuring DragTaste, our fabulous Drag Queen friends from Portugal, who will entertain and guide you through making a special sangria to drink during the event.
When: Saturday, May 15th from 6 – 8PM (5pm for Pre-show), PST
Where: Wherever YOU are!
You won’t want to miss this party of the half-century! Register with Bidding for Good and get your tickets today to take advantage of early bird pricing AND score a 25% off coupon for our online store as part of Merch Madness!
If you’ve ever taken a walk in nature, marveled at a pelican in flight, or watched a duck lead a trail of ducklings across a pond, this event is for you!
How: Our Groovy Gathering is a funky, fun choose-your-own adventure on Zoom. This is not another boring webinar. You’re invited to interact and explore – be inspired by a keynote speaker, play trivia games, hear short stories of hope and tenacity, socialize at a virtual bar, view silent auction items close up, and much more!
Optional Add-Ons:
Portuguese Secret Recipe Sangria Pre-show: If you’ve never tried home-made sangria from a grandmother’s secret recipe, you’re in for a surprisingly strong and delightful treat! Feel like you left the country as the fabulous drag queens of DragTaste transport you to Portugal entertain and guide you through making a special sangria to drink during the event.
50th hand-dipped tie-dye t-shirt! Collect a limited edition t-shirt to vibe up for the party. Save money by purchasing your t-shirts with your event ticket!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!

Pygmalion-Little Fish Theatre Online (Runs Thru May)
2021-05-15 19:00 | CA
George Bernard Shaw’s
PYGMALION
Directed by Branda Lock
Premieres May 15 at 7pm
Runs thru May 31 at 11pm
George Bernard Shaw’s Romance depicts the unlikely relationship between the Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and phonetics virtuoso, Professor Higgins. When speech professor Henrietta Higgins makes a bet with a fellow scholar that she can pass off a common Cockney flower girl as the pinnacle of English society, she proves to be an expert in phonetics but a novice with people. By doubling down on the feminist themes of the original play and reimagining the role of Henry Higgins into Henrietta Higgins, this production’s Pygmalion is more than just “My Fair Lady” minus the music. It is a humane story of the transformation of a young woman’s life and both a timeless and timely comedy about love, feminism, and classism.
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Sustainable Landscape Design Virtual Class
2021-05-18 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
5/18
5pm-6pm
SUSTAINABLE
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Look to nature for the answer! This class explores
the philosophy of natural watershed design which
uses minimal resources while increasing the aesthetics,
and possibly the value, of your property.
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Water Replenishment District
With more time for home projects, why not plant a garden that saves
water while creating a productive ecosystem? The WRD Eco Gardener
program teaches participants about the multiple benefits of planting a
sustainable garden through a series of 1-hour classes. Classes will be
held online and led by a live instructor who can answer questions.
RSVP today to receive a link to these FREE classes.

Free Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination & Testing Site
2021-05-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Banning Recreation Center, 1331 Eubank Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744, Wilmington, CA, 90744
May 18-22 9:00 AM _ 2:00 PM
Banning Recreation Center
1331 Eubank Ave Wilmington, CA 90744
All Angelenos 12 years or older are eligible
Bring Proof of identity
bring proof of LA residence or workplace
If under 1e8 years old, Parent/Guardian must be present
For an appointment visit bit.ly/VaxLA
If you need assistance call

Paul Lemire Performing at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-20 15:00 - 18:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Enjoy fresh seafood, drink specials and the Alamitos Bay breeze during Happy Hour. Cheers to $5 draft beer, $6 wines by the glass and a selection of $7 SPFM cocktails on San Pedro Fish Market’s second story deck and dining room. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from local acoustic, Top 40 and cover bands.
May 20: Paul Lemire 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
May 27: Jennifer Corday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservations can be made through OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/san-pedro-fish-market-long-beach

Altasea Blue + Green Session 3: Policy and Politics
2021-05-20 16:00 | CA
Join AltaSea, California State University Northridge Institute for Sustainability, and The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs for the inaugural Blue + Green Webinar Series: Aquaculture for the Economy and Ecosystem!
Panelists include:
Mark Gold, D.Env., Associate Vice Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles
Michael H. Kelly, Executive Director, The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs
Sandra Whitehouse, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Ocean Conservancy
Moderator: Wendy Greuel
About The Blue + Green 2021 Webinar Series
The Blue + Green 2021 webinar series will include 4 one-hour webinars scheduled on Thursdays in May 2021 at 4 pm. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all the key ingredients – future growth opportunities that support our coastal ecosystems the economy, jobs, and our communities. This webinar series reimagines partnerships between business, government, universities, and communities through regenerative ocean research, exploration, and equity-based economic development.
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Irrigation Basics Virtual Class
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
Learn how to get the most out of your irrigation
so that you can conserve water, live more
sustainably, and save money while we’re at it.
RSVP
Water Replenishment District
With more time for home projects, why not plant a garden that saves
water while creating a productive ecosystem? The WRD Eco Gardener
program teaches participants about the multiple benefits of planting a
sustainable garden through a series of 1-hour classes. Classes will be
held online and led by a live instructor who can answer questions.
RSVP today to receive a link to these FREE classes.

LA Spay Day in May
2021-05-24 | CA
LA Animal Services is proud to announce LA Spay Day in May, their first annual spay and neuter event taking place on Monday, May 24, 2021! To commemorate this special day, LA Animal Services is hosting The Lucy Pet Foundation’s mobile spay/neuter clinic at the North Central Animal Services Center to conduct spay/neuter surgeries. Sign up today to schedule an appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered with the Lucy Pet Foundation on Monday, May 24, and be a part of LA Spay Day in May!

Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative’s Virtual 2021 Annual Community Forum Session #2
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
Equity and Technology Addressing the Digital Divide
Technology is a necessary tool of modern life, but there remains a “divide” between those with reliable access to internet and devices, and those without. Particularly affected are senior citizens, low-income households, non-English speakers, and people of color.
In this Forum Session, we will discuss how we can close the gap and help more of our neighbors connect to today’s essential technology. Our panelists will include:
Norma Fernandez, Executive Director of Everyone On
Noel Pallais of AT&T’s External Affairs Dept.–Greater Los Angeles Region
Moises Gomez, LANI’s Manager of the BLQ Business Improvement District
All LANI Virtual Forum Sessions are presented with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Todas las Sesiones del Foro Virtual LANI se presentan con interpretación simultánea al español.
There will be time for questions from participants, and as always, all LANI Community Forum Sessions are free of charge for community members and our colleagues thanks to our generous sponsors (see below).
Please register to receive information about upcoming Virtual Community Forum Sessions.
Regístrese para recibir información sobre las próximas sesiones del foro de la comunidad virtual.

Marine Mammal Care Center-Social Media
2021-05-26 15:00 | CA
Join us this Wednesday at 3 pm for another awesome Conversational Conservation with Laurel Irvine from Shark Allies! We’ll be discussing how to to do your best for the planet while also balancing the pressure to be eco-perfect. Tag a friend who needs to watch this important episode!

Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness
2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness explores how the creation, sharing, and utilization of art can enhance our mental health and wellness, and help heal individual and community trauma. Tiombe Wallace, MS, MFT, will facilitate a panel discussion including artists who share how the process of making and showing art can aid in healing. The interactive discussion will be an exploration of our path through the overlapping mental health impacts of pandemic losses, racial trauma, and other stressors in the last year. An opt-in, healing self-reflection/community care time will be offered. Participants will be invited to create during a brief art expression. Attendees can utilize any simple art supplies available at home.
Tiombe Wallace is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 23 years of experience as a Black intersectional feminist therapist, educator, and activist. She is the owner of a private psychotherapy practice, training and consulting business. She provides services and training for rape crisis and domestic violence advocates, social workers, therapists, educators, first responders, and campuses across the nation. Her specializations include intersectional feminist therapy, culturally responsive trauma-informed practice in social service and educational settings, sexual and intimate partner violence, and healing historical trauma in communities experiencing marginalization and oppression.
Panelists include artists Nica Aquino, Jason Jenn, Rosalyn Myles and Vojislav Radovanović, whose work is currently on view in Sanctuary of the Aftermath at Angels Gate Cultural Center. The experienced based exhibition investigates how art can create new channels for healing and connection, even during prolonged periods of physical separation and quarantine. They will discuss how the artists’ paths uncover the universal in a therapeutic process and invites viewers to share in their experience through immersive art
eventbrite registration is required to join the virtual event.
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Jennifer Corday Performing at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-27 15:00 - 18:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Enjoy fresh seafood, drink specials and the Alamitos Bay breeze during Happy Hour. Cheers to $5 draft beer, $6 wines by the glass and a selection of $7 SPFM cocktails on San Pedro Fish Market’s second story deck and dining room. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from local acoustic, Top 40 and cover bands.
May 27: Jennifer Corday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservations can be made through OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/san-pedro-fish-market-long-beach

Blue + Green Session 4: Aquaculture and the Future-AltaSea
2021-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
May 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 4:00 PM
To register, click here.
Speakers:
Prof. Brian Beale, Cooperating Professor of Marine Ecology, Research Director of Downeast Institute, University of Maine
Dr. Beal is a professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM). His position at UMM is divided equally between teaching and research, and includes his work at DEI. In addition, Dr. Beal directs UMM’s Marine Field Station at Black Duck Cove.
A native of Jonesport, Maine, Dr. Beal graduated from UMM in 1979 with a B.S. degree in Biology and went on to earn an M.S. degree in Marine Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He obtained a Ph.D. in Marine Bio-Resources from the University of Maine at Orono.
Dr. Beal was instrumental in establishing Maine’s first lobster hatchery in the town of Cutler in 1986. He worked with clammers and shellfish committees in six Washington County towns to create Maine’s first public clam hatchery in 1987, known as the Beals Island Regional Shellfish Hatchery. Dr. Beal is known for his work with soft-shell clams throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada. He was a 2000-2001 Fulbright scholar at the National University of Ireland, Galway where he worked with Irish fishermen and researchers on ocean-based nurseries for cultured European lobster (Homarus gammarus) juveniles.
Peter Bryant, Senior Program Officer, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group and The Builders Initiative
Peter Bryant is a senior program officer focused on strategy development, environmental grant-making, and impact investment opportunities for the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group and The Builders Initiative, a new foundation established by a third generation member of the Walton family. Within these institutions, Peter is focused on the oceans sustainability, including fisheries management, aquaculture, ocean conservation, and climate resilience work. Peter also leads an impact investing strategy for the office, which is focused on early stage investment opportunities in businesses and funds that seek to improve oceans health.
Previously, Peter spent nine years at the Walton Family Foundation managing ocean and fisheries grant-making within the Environment Program with a focus on international geographies, including Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Peter has more than 20 years’ experience in freshwater and marine conservation, previously managing programs on river conservation and marine fisheries at several organizations, including The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund. Early in his career, Peter focused on corporate partnerships for conservation and communications and marketing.
Peter received his undergraduate degree in economics from Colby College and has a Master’s in environmental management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He lives with his children in Carlsbad, California.
Thierry Chopin, Ph.D., Professor of Marine Biology, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, Canada
Dr. Thierry Chopin was born and educated in France. He obtained his Doctorate from the University of Western Brittany, Brest, France. He moved to Canada in 1989 and is presently Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.
Dr. Chopin’s research focuses on the ecophysiology, biochemistry and cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems for environmental sustainability (nutrient biomitigation and other ecosystem services, and green technologies for improved ecosystem health), economic stability (improved output, product diversification, risk reduction and job creation in coastal communities) and societal acceptability (better management practices, improved regulatory governance and appreciation of differentiated and safe products).
Dr. Chopin was, from 2010 to 2017, the Scientific Director of the Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network (CIMTAN), an interdisciplinary strategic network of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
He created the company Chopin Coastal Health Solutions Inc. in July 2016 and is its President.
Dr. Chopin is Past President of the Aquaculture Association of Canada, the Phycological Society of America and the International Seaweed Association. He is an advisor to the International Foundation for Science and a member of the Editorial Boards of six journals and one professional magazine. He is a columnist with International Aquafeed.
Dr. Chopin is the recipient of the NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation, the Aquaculture Association of Canada Research Award of Excellence, the New Brunswick BioSciences Achievement Award, the R3 (Research, Results, Recognition) Award of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, and the Coup de Coeur Award of the Conseil Economique du Nouveau-Brunswick.
Dr. Chopin is Honorary Consul of France and Chevalier in the Ordre National du Mérite, the Ordre des Palmes Académiques and the Ordre du Mérite Maritime.
Moderator:
Val Zavala
Val Zavala was anchor and executive producer of “SoCal Connected” until her retirement in 2018. Since joining KCET in 1987 she has won 15 L.A. Emmy awards. She has covered major issues in southern California politics, education, government, demographics, healthcare, environment, economy, and arts and culture. She has been honored for her community service by numerous organizations including the California Chicano News Media Association, and Hispanic Americans for Fairness in Media among others. She was a John S. Knight Journalism fellow at Stanford University in 1993. She received her M.A. in journalism from American University and her B.A. in Latin American Studies from Yale University.

VIRTUAL Breakfast with the Chamber - Guest Speaker: Congresswoman, Nanette Diaz Barragán
2021-05-28 08:00 - 09:00 | CA
Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district.
Born in Harbor City and growing up in its surrounding harbor communities, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues that matter locally: environmental and health justice, immigration reform, strengthening the economy and affordable and accessible education.
As the youngest of eleven children raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Nanette knows about the challenges that many low-income minority families face firsthand. Her father, a local tv repairman, instilled in her a strong work ethic and influenced her love for baseball (in particular, for the Los Angeles Dodgers). Her mother, who only completed the third grade, cleaned homes, cared for others and worked in factories to make ends meet. Nanette learned from her parents the values of hard work, and obtained her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law.
With a desire to give back to her communities, in the late 1990s Nanette began her career in public service. She steered outreach efforts for African Americans in the Office of Public Liaison for the Clinton White House and worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) focusing on racial health disparities and discrimination.
Nanette was the first woman in 12 years to be elected to the Hermosa Beach City Council, and was then elected by her peers as the first-ever Latina to serve as Mayor of the beach city. During her two-year term on the city council, Nanette was a strong advocate for environmental justice as she successfully stood up to a powerful oil company and stopped a proposal to drill 34 oil and water injection wells in Hermosa Beach and out into the Santa Monica Bay.
Prior to practicing law for ten years, Nanette served as an extern to Justice Carlos Moreno of the Supreme Court of California and, at the Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation, she fought for justice for low-income families.
In 2016, Nanette decided to take her advocacy to the national level. She ran to represent her neighbors, friends and family members in Congress, with a focus on bringing change and opportunities for those who need it most.
In the 115th Congress, Nanette was elected by her peers to serve as the freshman class president as well as a regional whip, working with her colleagues and reporting back to leadership their thoughts on legislation.
Nanette is Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Progressive Caucus. She serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where she chairs the subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations, and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In 2019, she became the first Latina in 10 years to hold a seat on this prestigious committee and only the second Latina ever to do so. Nanette serves as a voice for the communities that have been on the frontlines of the negative health impacts associated with climate change and environmental injustice. From fighting for comprehensive and affordable healthcare for all to ensuring clean air and clean water for her communities, she works tirelessly for her fellow Americans and the constituents of California’s 44th Congressional District.
Please register by Thursday at 4 pm. An email with the zoom meeting id will be sent to the email you registered with.
Questions? email: laura@sanpedrochamber.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day: White Point Nature Preserve
2021-05-29 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sat, May 29 9 AM – 12 PM (3 hours)
6 slots remaining
1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
Join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy!
White Point is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Enter the free parking lot from the Western Blvd as it turns into Paseo del Mar. We are located at the end of the road on the left-hand side.
Please wear a mask closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. Thank you for volunteering!
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Make Music in the Garden
2021-05-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Feed & Be Fed, 429 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
ROOTS & RAMBLES Workshops – Make Music in the Garden
Grand Vision Foundation presents
Roots & Rambles Workshops at the Garden
Come on down to San Pedro for two MUSIC MAKING workshops at the Garden Church/Feed & Be Fed Garden, 429 W. 6th St. San Pedro. Workshops are FREE, 45 minutes, and open to all age 13 and above. All participants must register by purchasing a free ticket.
The two workshops are:
1:30 pm “The Art of Songwriting” with Jason Luckett
Songs give voice to emotions in ways that can’t be done in other forms. Participants will examine ways to write meaningful lyrics that use creative language, tricks of rhyme and sound to make ideas and stories come alive in song.
2:30pm “Sing, Shout & Stomp” with the Honey Whiskey Trio
Participants will learn about shape note singing, body percussion, and shout songs. The workshop is a mix of singing, movement, a little musical history and vocal demonstrations by the Honeys.
The Roots & Rambles workshops are in-person experiences that complement two concerts: Honey Whiskey Livestream on June 4 and Jason Luckett, LIVE at the Grand Annex on June 18.
The Roots & Rambles virtual concert series features roots rock and folk musicians whose music shines a light on the cultural influences that shape music in the United States. The series is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
COVID SAFETY: 30 participants max and please plan to wear a facemask and expect social distance seating.
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Memorial Day Observance/Green Hills
2021-05-30 19:00 | CA
Join us in person and observe the Event from your Family Site or Via Live Stream on Sunday evening, May 30th at 7:00 PM PST.
Watch Live Stream Here
Event Details:
Introduction
Color Guard Presentation
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Patriotic Music
Air National Guard Band of the West
Flyover by the Tiger Squadron
Skydivers of 21st Century Skydiving Team
Keynote Address by Lt. Col Tom Lasser
U.S Army, Retired
Fireworks at Dusk

San Pedro Story Circles/Angels Gate Cultural Center
2021-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Story Circles with Cornerstone Theater Company
Share your story about San Pedro!
Two times available on eventbrite:
Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, June 5th, 3-4:30pm
Cornerstone Theater Company makes new plays with and about communities. For over 30 years, Cornerstone has worked with communities throughout Los Angeles and across the country and they are excited to begin a new project with San Pedro!
Motivated by the redevelopment process of the Rancho San Pedro housing, Cornerstone is interested in working with resident families there and across San Pedro to explore changes in the neighborhood. What’s the history of the people of San Pedro, beyond the information that is written down? What are the stories of the people who live and work here, and what are their dreams for the future of the community?
Join Cornerstone in a virtual Story Circle event to share your local history, perspective, and unique story about the San Pedro community and help inform a new play about our city.
Sign up for a Story Circle now on eventbrite!

June ArmChair ArtWalk Tour
2021-06-03 18:00 | CA
SAN PEDRO WATERFRONT ARTS DISTRICT PRESENTS
ARMCHAIR ARTWALK TOUR
PEDRO PRIDE
“Hope will never be silent” – Harvey Milk
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, in collaboration with the artists who have performed or exhibited their arts in San Pedro, announces the next Armchair ArtWalk Tour to be held on Zoom at 6:00pm on FirstThursday, June 3rd , 2021 at 6:00pm.
The June 3rd FirstThursday Armchair ArtWalk will be talking with local artists about their magnificent work in furniture design, music and visual art, as they share what Pride means to each of them.
The public is invited to join us on Zoom, by registering for a free ticket and register for a one-hour virtual, interactive tour with some amazing artists. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We will also be live streaming from our Facebook page, where you can find videos of previous Armchair ArtWalk Tours and project progress videos.
MEET OUR GUESTS
Harold Greene – is a custom furniture artisan, specializing in truly memorable furniture designs. Since 1978, Harold has been handcrafting successful works of functional art that people just need to own. His work is meant to be seen and has been featured nationally in galleries, museums and television. It is a very personal art form inspired by the narrative of the wood. Trees have a story to tell through time, place, culture, and provenance. Each bespoke piece of furniture tells its own personal story through the character of its wood, form, and function. Whether private collections or public works of art, each distinct design lives on to tell a story.
Joselyn Wilkinson and Don Barrozo – both Montana natives, met in Los Angeles while jamming in the Venice arts community, and soon learned they were soulmates. After years of performing in separate projects and raising a family, they found a new musical identity working together.
Joselyn & Don explore the crossroads of modern folk and soul through evocative songs planted firmly in American roots, releasing their debut album “Soar” in late 2020. Joselyn’s soulful voice recalls both Laura Nyro’s soaring tones and Emmylou Harris country folk, while Don’s guitars play duet partner, at turns embodying outlaw twang, plaintive blues, and muscular rock.
Joselyn Wilkinson is the founder of women’s global fusion band, ADAAWE, a festival favorite, who has toured the U.S. numerous times. Don Barrozo, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, also serves as film editor for long-running animated series, “The Simpsons.”
Joselyn & Don connect with audiences with their warm and engaging show and have opened for artists including Willie Watson and the Living Sisters. During the pandemic, they pivoted to live-streaming shows from their home Garden Studio, building community and supporting social and environmental efforts close to their hearts.
Virginia Broersma is an artist whose work focuses on figurative painting and the representation of bodies at leisure. Her engagement with the art community involves curating, writing, collaborative projects, public art and organizing support for artists along with her studio practice.
Her work has been exhibited at museums, galleries and alternative spaces in Los Angeles, Berlin, Tokyo, New York, and Chicago among other US and international cities. Recent projects have been shown at the Wagnall Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Latin American Art, The New Museum, Los Gatos, The Lodge Gallery, and the Laband Gallery at Loyola Marymount University.
Broersma has been the recipient of several grants including funding from the Arts Council of Long Beach, the California Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Puffin Foundation, and the City of Chicago. In 2019, she completed a large public mural project with the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. From 2019-2020, Broersma wrote a column for the Long Beach Post’s Art and Culture.
In addition to her studio practice, she currently operates The Artist’s Office, through which she creates systems of support for artists’ professional practices. A Long Beach Resident, Broersma’s studio is in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, CA.
Linda Grimes

Roots & Rambles Livestream with HONEY WHISKEY TRIO
2021-06-04 19:00 | CA
The Roots & Rambles Livestream series features Los Angeles-based roots rock musicians who shine a light on the cultural influences of Americana. Roots & Rambles concerts are about 1 hour and streamed on YouTube.
The second Roots & Rambles concert features Harmony Sweepstakes National Competition winners and graduates of the Bob Cole School of Music at CSULB, Honey Whiskey Trio. The group embodies folk Americana music. Through a unique selection of well known tunes and hidden gems, the trio delivers rowdy songs, romantic melodies and haunting ballads with sparkling harmonies, body percussion, and a captivating on-stage energy.
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Discovery Lecture Series-Searching for “Lost Sharks”
2021-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Searching for “Lost Sharks”
By Dr. David A. Ebert, Pacific Shark Research Center / Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
The public’s perception of sharks often conjures up images of a large, fearsome, toothy predator, with its large dorsal fin cutting its way through the waters’ surface. However, the reality is that sharks and their relatives the rays (flatsharks) and chimaeras (ghostsharks) come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, and can be informative of the health of the marine environment.
The number of sharks and their relatives has increased exponentially over the past 15 years with over 20% of all known species having been described. Despite such a rich and diverse fauna, the majority of sharks and their relatives have largely been “lost” in a hyper-driven media age whereby a few large charismatic sharks overshadow the majority of shark species. While these mega-stars, such as the Great White Shark, receive much media adulation and are the focus of numerous conservation and “scientific” efforts, the “Lost Sharks” remain largely unknown not only to the public, but also to the scientific and conservation communities.
Dr. Dave Ebert has devoted his life to studying the ocean’s most elusive, dangerous and yet fascinating predator – the shark! His adventurous search for Lost Sharks has taken him from his modest hometown in California to the Emperor’s glorious Palace in Tokyo, the dazzling Skeleton Coast of Namibia, and the vibrant streets of Cape Town. His global explorations have led to the discovery of over 50 new shark species.
A popular television guest, Dave has appeared on various programs for the BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Discovery Canada, ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, and NBC News. As a regular on Shark Week, Dave has led expeditions in search of the rarest, most elusive sharks in the world. He has even discovered new shark species while filming on location. Author of 30 books, including the forthcoming “Sharks of the World”, Dave holds numerous positions including President of the American Elasmobranch Society, Director of the Pacific Shark Research Center, Scientific Advisor to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, and the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.
Whether he is sharing anecdotes about dining with royalty or hanging with fishermen in remote African or Taiwanese villages, Dave’s delivery is heartwarming and compelling. He brings the audience along on his own personal journey with vivid stories of exploration, discovery, and travel from his most recent adventures.
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Pride Flag Raising in San Pedro
2021-06-05 13:00 | Welcome Park, 415 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Bridge Cities Alliance invites you to our 3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising in San Pedro
San Pedro High School
We are so proud to announce that this year’s honorees at the annual Pride Flag raising at Welcome Park will be SPHS Pride Club senior and president Anthony Mandac and Pride Club senior and poet/activist Jalen Delgado. Let’s turn out in large numbers to support these two wonderful young Pirates as they raise awareness and pride in our community. Let’s add a little extra Pirate to Pride this year. Pirates show up for each other. There will be free pizza and snacks for teens while supplies last. See you there. #bridgecitiesalliance #pirateproud #pride
We hope to see our local communities and beyond come celebrate diversity in the Harbor Area. This is a family fun event for all. Our goal is to create a muman rainbow with our LGBTQ plus community and our supportive allies. Join us at our Welcome Park, 415 N Gaffey St San Pedro.

LA County COVID 19 Telebriefing-Live Events
2021-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
From the office of LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn: https://lacounty.gov/government/supervisors/janice-hahn/
“The state of California has one of the lowest COVID-19 transmission metrics in the country (according to the CDC). This is not an accident, but rather the result of the many hours invested by countless community leaders in educating people about preventing transmission and working to maximize vaccine access, as well as the efforts of every single person who continues to make prevention a priority and has gotten a vaccine or has shared their vaccination story to help someone else get vaccinated. As California reopens and physical distancing requirements and capacity limits are lifted on June 15, it is critical that we get as many Angelenos vaccinated as possible to ensure safety for all. Public Health will conduct a telebriefing to update you on the latest COVID-19 response and discuss the sector-specific plans for reopening on June 15; we will also answer your questions and listen to your feedback.”
Schools K-12
Wednesday, June 9th | 2:00-3:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]
Indoor Shopping Malls and Retail Centers
Thursday, June 10 | 1:00-2:00pm
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Overnight Camps and Day Camps
Thursday, June 10 | 3:00-4:00pm
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Indoor/Outdoor Live Events and Performances
Friday, June 11 | 3:00-4:00pm
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Cardrooms, Family Entertainment Centers and Movie Theatres
Friday, June 11 | 4:00-5:00pm
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LA County COVID 19 Telebriefing-Movies
2021-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

LA County COVID 19 Telebriefings-Schools K-12
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
LA County COVID 19 Telebriefings
From the office of LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn:
“The state of California has one of the lowest COVID-19 transmission metrics in the country (according to the CDC). This is not an accident, but rather the result of the many hours invested by countless community leaders in educating people about preventing transmission and working to maximize vaccine access, as well as the efforts of every single person who continues to make prevention a priority and has gotten a vaccine or has shared their vaccination story to help someone else get vaccinated. As California reopens and physical distancing requirements and capacity limits are lifted on June 15, it is critical that we get as many Angelenos vaccinated as possible to ensure safety for all. Public Health will conduct a telebriefing to update you on the latest COVID-19 response and discuss the sector-specific plans for reopening on June 15; we will also answer your questions and listen to your feedback.”
Schools K-12
Wednesday, June 9th | 2:00-3:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]
Indoor Shopping Malls and Retail Centers
Thursday, June 10 | 1:00-2:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]
Overnight Camps and Day Camps
Thursday, June 10 | 3:00-4:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]
Indoor/Outdoor Live Events and Performances
Friday, June 11 | 3:00-4:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]
Cardrooms, Family Entertainment Centers and Movie Theatres
Friday, June 11 | 4:00-5:00pm
Call In: 877-336-4440 | Access Code: [REDACTED]

LA County COVID 19 Telebriefings-Indoor Shopping
2021-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | CA

LA County COVID 19 Telebriefings-Overnight/Day Camps
2021-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | CA
