San Pedro Calendar

Afternoon with Ana Vidovic
2018-02-18 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Warner Grand Theatre is proud to host a special performance by internationally acclaimed guitar virtuosa, Ana Vidovic. Born in Karlovac near Zagreb, Croatia and winner of numerous international competitions, Ms. Vidovic is both an extraordinary talent and seasoned performer placing her amongst the most elite musicians of the world today. She returns to Los Angeles in collaboration with Hunley Guitar Studio; concert proceeds will provide scholarships for students pursuing classical guitar.

Richie Goods and Nuclear Fusion
2018-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Richie Goods & Nuclear Fusion is a dynamic band with a very unique sound. Richie
combines jazz, funk, gospel and rock resulting in an electrifying musical experience. Each
band member is a solo artist in their own right and together they put a total new spin on old
rock and jazz classics as well as Richie’s original compositions. Richie’s music appeals to a
diverse audience and they can count on tremendous on stage energy and music that will
stay in their heads for a long time!
Richie Goods – (Bass)
Matt Rohde – (Keyboard)
Tariqh Akoni – (Guitar)
‘Lil John Roberts – (drums)

Trio Ellas
2018-02-17 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
With a unique blend of traditional mariachi music and contemporary style, might be The Dixie Chicks of the alt Latin music scene. Nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2012, this trio has been breaking barriers that exist for women in mariachi music. Performing in English and Spanish, their sound fuses the nostalgia of a romantic trio, the traditions of the best mariachi and classic rock-n-roll.

Riquezas de Mexico
2018-02-17 19:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Folklorico troupe Sabor de Mexico takes us on a trip throughout Mexico, from Baja to the Yucatan Peninsula with dances, costumes and music from each state. Lively dances, colorful costumes and music like no other combine to make this a wonderful “tour” of our southern neighbor.

Hot Import Night
2018-02-17 16:00 - 22:00 | World Stage, W 6th & S Mesa Streets, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
HIN makes way back to Downtown San Pedro this year with a Lunar New Year Festival Theme plus the traditional Lion Dance. With more city blocks than ever before! Three times the footprint from previous years. Celebrating 21 Years of Tuning Lifestyle and Culture… get ready for a HIN Season Opener of the Hottest Cars, Models, and Music at this unique venue exclusively created for Hot Import Nights.

Hundreds of Modified Cars
Automotive
Aftermarket Vendors
Food Trucks
Kids Zone with Bounce Houses
Slides
Power Wheel Track
Model Lounge
Main Stage
Dragon & Lion Dancers
VIP Area
Restaurants & Shops
Multiple City Blocks of Entertainment

Tamir Hendelman guest, Morgan Jones
2018-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Award-winning jazz pianist-composer Tamir Hendelman has been leading his own trio and performing with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra since 2000-2001. He is known for his imaginative and sensitive playing and arranging on recordings by Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and Roberta Gambarini as well as Graham Dechter, Richard Galliano and Claudio Roditi.

Tidepool Walk
2018-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
CMA’s Educators conduct tours of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on the 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.

Carnival Splendor Port of Long Beach
2018-02-17 | Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Departure Port Long Beach
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca Carnival Live Concert Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Los Angeles (Long Beach), Ca

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5th Annual Gravely Celebration Experience Aboard the Battleship IOWA
2018-02-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
What: Please mark your calendars on Thursday, February 15, 2018, for the 5th Annual Gravely Celebration Experience. Additional announcements are coming soon, including emcee and a revamped website that is just days away from setting sail.
This event is part of “IOWA Remembers,” the annual series of tributes and ceremonies presented by Pacific Battleship Center (PBC) aboard Battleship IOWA. The series advances PBC’s mission to “Celebrate the American Spirit” by marking national, military and naval dates of importance.
Who: Recognizing longtime San Pedro resident and former Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Major General (Retired) Peter J. Gravett, USA, California National Guard, Ret., with the 2018 VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership & Service Award.
Also announcing the winner of the Gravely Essay Contest, which challenges students to explore VADM Samuel L. Gravely’s motto: Education, Motivation & Perseverance. The winning student will read his or her essay and will receive the student award honors.
What: The VADM Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Leadership & Service Award, conferred annually, recognizes leaders in Southern California who exemplify the Vice Admiral’s trailblazing and courageous service.
The Gravely Award Celebration is part of “IOWA Remembers,” the annual series of tributes and ceremonies presented by PBC aboard Battleship IOWA. The series advances PBC’s mission to “Celebrate the American Spirit” by marking national, military and naval dates of importance.
About VADM Samuel L. Gravely:
Admiral Samuel L. Gravely (1922 – 2004) had a naval career that lasted 38 years, during which he broke boundaries. In 1952, he reported aboard USS Iowa for duty as a radio communications officer. He later became the first African-American to command a warship (USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD 717)) and then a major warship (USS Jouett (DLG 29)). Eventually, his heroism and leadership capabilities resulted in his achieving flag rank and becoming the first African-American vice admiral to command a numbered fleet (U.S. 3rd). Throughout his career, Gravely received the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service and Navy Commendation Medals. The destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), commissioned in 2010, was named in his honor. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 82 and was interred at Washington D.C’s Arlington National Cemetery with military honors.
About Battleship IOWA
Entering service more than 70 years ago, the USS IOWA deployed to the South Pacific in the uncertain early years of World War II. The iconic battleship served with distinction in that war and later, during the Korean War. In the 1990s, as the Berlin Wall crumbled, the IOWA concluded her active duty. Battleship IOWA now serves as a historic naval ship museum. Forged in war and guardian of the peace, the proud ship keeps watch as the proud sentinel of the LA Waterfront. IOWA’s teak decks and steel bulkheads echo the words and deeds of history, having carried upon them three U.S. Presidents, six of the nine American five-star military leaders, countless foreign dignitaries, and most importantly, thousands of her own heroic IOWA sailors. Visitors are awed by the IOWA’s proud legacy as one of the fastest and most powerful ships ever to sail the world’s oceans. Battleship IOWA is open to the public daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our hours are 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m with our last ticket sale. Please visit our website additional information on special events, group tours educational programs and Naval retirement flag service.

Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Leadership & Service Award
2018-02-15 17:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The VADM Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Leadership & Service Award, which is conferred annually, recognizes leaders in Southern California who exemplify the trailblazing, courageous service of the late U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Birds & Bees Under the Seas FRIENDS members-only
2018-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium with dinner and a behind-the-scenes look at how sea creatures meet, mate and raise their young.
New this year! Enjoy a special sea slug love talk by Cal State LA marine biology professor Patrick Krug. Explore the unique mating habits of seahorses, featured in a new exhibit. Check out the new shark tank and get an up-close look at their egg cases.
This family-friendly event is FREE for members with a reservation. To RSVP, call (310) 548-7562 x211 or email membership@cmaqua.org by Friday, February 9.
Non-members pay $50 for one person and $75 for two and get a complimentary annual membership. Click here to purchase tickets on Eventbrite!
The Gift Shop will stay open late, so you can finish your Valentine’s shopping too!

Agent 22 with Special Guest Emmett Chapman
2018-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Instrumental music highlighting the Chapman Stick, a 12-string guitar/bass hybrid instrument, backed by
world percussion, drums, and didgeridoo.
Tom Griesgraber – (Chapman Stick)
Ryan Moran – (Percussion and Didgeridoo)
Emmett Chapman – (Chapman Stick)

Andy & Renee Hurricane of the Heart
2018-02-11 19:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Award-winning Southbay rockers, Andy & Renee return to the Grand Annex with their band Hard Rain, this time performing their entire album, Hurricane of the Heart. This album continues the duo’s tradition of blending their original Americana, folk and rock songs with select cover material, such as Patty Griffin’s “Mary” and Mark Knopfler’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

Tidepool Walk
2018-02-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
CMA’s Educators conduct tours of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on the 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.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM en espanol

Rob Garland’s Eclectic Trio
2018-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
High Energy Jazz Rock Fusion Trio
Original instrumental & vocal selections plus a few eclectic covers with elements of jazz, rock, blues & funk.
Rob Garland – (Guitar & Vocals)
Austin Underhill – (Bass)
Carl Thomson – (Drums & Backing Vocals)

Niki K. Crawford
2018-02-10 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Back by popular demand! Crawford wraps her melodic voice around funk riffs and R&B rhythms for a high-energy soul performance. She has her own unique sound combining the sultry allure of Sade and the powerful emotion of Roberta Flack. Originally from Louisiana, she is now based in LA and has shared stages with Santana, Aaron Neville, Al Green and many more, and performed on Leno, Conan, SNL & Letterman

Adventure Dining at Sea
2018-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI), Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA, 90731
$180 couple (Bring your Valentine)
Community Sail Calendar for 2018

Lunar New Year Festival
2018-02-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join the Port of Los Angeles for the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival on the LA Waterfront, held indoors at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles. 2018 is the year of the dog! This FREE community event features a petting zoo, traditional dancers, Taiko drummers, lion dancers, face painting, arts and crafts, calligraphy and brush artistry, and a surprise grand finale!

Tidepool Walk
2018-02-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
CMA’s Educators conduct tours of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on the 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.
En Espanol 12-1:30pm

An Evening with Jackson Browne
2018-02-09 20:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Joining Jackson Browne on February 9th are longtime band mates Bob Glaub (bass), Mauricio Lewak (drums), Alethea Mills (vocals), Chavonne Stewart (vocals), and multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the non-profit organization Grand Vision Foundation, and its youth music education program, Meet the Music. Meet the Music partners with underserved Harbor Area elementary schools to provide music education in schools where it would not otherwise exist. Through inspirational live world music concerts and professional instruction, Meet the Music introduces music education to over 1800 students, teaching them to read music, play their first instrument and discover that they are music-makers!

Costa Luminosa Port of Los Angeles
2018-02-08 - 2018-02-09 | Port of Los Angeles, 425 South Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
WORLD CRUISE
Departure: Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) Berth 93
Ship: Costa Luminosa
Destination: World Cruise
Duration: 40 Nights
Ports of Call:
Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA
San Francisco, CA
Ito (Hilo)
Pago Pago
SuvaNoumea
Sydney
Brisbane
Cairns
Lombok (Indonesia)
Benoa (Bali IndonesiaB)
Semarang Java/Indonesia
Singapore

Duration: 72 Nights
Los Angeles(San Pedro)
San Francisco
Ito (Hilo)
Pago Pago
Suva Noumea
Sydney
Brisbane
Cairns
Lombok (Indonesia)
Benoa (Bali Indonesia)
Semarang Java/indonesia
Singapore
Port KlangLangkawi (Malesia)
Phuket
Colombo
Cochin
Marmugao (India)
Bombay(Mumbay)
Dubai (Emirates)
Muscat
Salalah (Oman)
Aqaba
Katakolon
Venezia
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Ruslan Sirota
2018-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Ruslan Sirota Original music from my upcoming release “A Lifetime Away”
Ruslan Sirota (Piano)
Gary Novak (Drums)
Brian Ward (Bass)
Mitchell Long (Multi-instrumentalist)
Pete Korpela (Percussion)

Coral Princess at Port of Los Angeles
2018-02-04 | CA
Coral Princess

15 Night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean Cruise
Berth 93
Ports of Call:
Los Angeles
Puerto Vallarta
Huatulco
San Juan del Sur
Puntarenas
Cruising the Panama canal
Cartagena
Oranjestad
Fort Lauderdale

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Shepherds of Lies
2018-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Newly-formed Genesis tribute from the ranks of SQUONK, Gabble Ratchet, and Cinema Show. Shepherds of Lies takes to the stage for its premier performance of selections from Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England By The Pound, Trick of The Tail and Wind and Wuthering.
Jeff Bird – Lead Vocals/Flute/Drums
Scott Connor – Drums/Vocals
Brian Holt – Keyboards
John Thomas – Guitars/Bass/Bass Pedals/Vocals
Jeff Robertson – Guitar

Hillbenders Blutgrass Tribute to the Who's Tommy
2018-02-03 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Hillbenders perform a full bluegrass style tribute to The Who’s classic rock-opera, Tommy. Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder Louis Jay Meyers, the band bridges the gap between rock and bluegrass while paying total respect to Pete Townsend’s original work. It’s Whograss at it’s best!

Seussical the Musical
2018-02-03 14:00 - 2018-02-04 14:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
ENCORE South Bay returns with the Cat in the Hat, The Whos, Horton, The Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and a host of other Dr. Seuss characters traveling the Seussian universe through the Jungle of Nool. A hit with children and adults alike!

Groundhog Day on the Battleship Iowa
2018-02-02 13:05 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Battleship IOWA
250 S. Harbor Blvd. , San Pedro, CA 90731
ph: 877-446-9261
Buy a tour ticket, tour as much as you’d like that day or come back another day.

Norwegian Star Port of Los Angeles
2018-02-02 | CA
Norwegian Star

14 Night Panama Canal from Los Angeles Cruise
Los Angeles, California to Miami, Florida
Berth 92
Los Angeles
Cabo San Lucas
Acapulco
Puerto Quetzal
San Juan del Sur
Puntarenas
Cruising the Panama Canal
Cartagena
Miami

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Photos: from bland to beautiful - Sierra Club
2018-01-31 19:00 | Palos Verdes Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, United States
Photos: from bland to beautiful
Have you ever taken a picture on one of your travels that you wish had turned out better? Have you wondered HOW to improve your photography? We’ll share some tips that will get you on the road from bland to beautiful photography! The Sierra Club presents Karen Schuenemann who has made all the mistakes that you could make, but now has learned how to compose wonderful imagery. Her work has been awarded in 2017 the National Audubon Professional Photographer of the Year Honorable Mention, one of the top five awards in this venerable contest. Her images have been shown in Europe, in magazines and blogs and throughout museums and galleries in Southern California. Karen is excited to share her passion for Photography with all of us!
Join us Wednesday January 31 at 7 PM at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Public Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates (entrance also on Deep Valley Dr). Vegetarian snacks and refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Joyce White 310-383-5247

American Cetacean Society Speaker Series at The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium John M. Olguin Auditorium
2018-01-30 19:30 | John M. Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The American Cetacean Society has been dedicated to protecting whales since 1967.
ACS, a nonprofit organization, protects cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises)
and their habitats through public education, research grants and conservation activities.
Join us the last Tuesday of every month for our Speaker Series featuring leaders in whale conservation and research.
For more info call ACS/LA at 424-266-0516

Photo Copyright
Bernardo Alps
A Blue whale lifts its flukes as it dives.
Taken on Saturday, July 12, 2008 on the Condor Express of Santa Barbara
