San Pedro Calendar

12th Annual Light at the Lighthouse Music Festival
2016-09-03 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Light at the Lighthouse Music Festival
is a day-long family celebration.
This event is a FREE concert by talented national and
local performers, with activities for kids of all ages.
It is a celebration of the body of Christ coming together in praise. For those who know Christ and those who want to know him,
Light at the Lighthouse is a day of music and fun,
music and food, music and fellowship, and music and prayer.

Cabrillo Art Corner
2016-09-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Have fun doing arts and crafts the first Saturday of the month. Each Cabrillo Art Corner will feature a unique ocean-themed project that jump starts your creativity, engages your senses and relaxes your mind. Focus on the task at hand and forget about life’s craziness for awhile. We hope you’ll join us!
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

LA Fleet Week 2016 Ship Tour
2016-09-03 08:30 - 21:45
During LA Fleet Week™, the Navy will be offering a limited number of ship tours that provide the public a glimpse into the day-to-day life aboard an active military ship, and the opportunity to see military equipment and demos upfront and close. See ship tours & tickets for the latest information and tour ticket sale dates.

CGC CUTTER ACTIVE (WMEC-618)”Li’l Tough Guy”
USS America
USS Champion – MCM 4, and

USS WAYNE E. MEYER (DDG 108)

You will need a ticket for ship tours.
(Pre-register early since tickets are booked up quickly!)
Click here for free tickets
Todays Schedule:

8:30 a.m. Event opens to the public
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. S.S. Lane Victory Merchant Marine Museum and Memorial open
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. STEM Expo open (Minions appearances throughout the day)
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S. Bank Veterans Village open
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided ship tours (ticket required; walk-up tickets first-come, first served)
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited mobility pierside tours (no ticket required; first-come, first served)
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Selfie photo tours (no ticket required; first-come, first served)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aerial demonstrations presented by Clyde & Co
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food trucks: Dogtown Dogs, Slammin’ Sliders, Fries N More,
Good Greek Grub, and A ROCKin ICE
10-10:20 a.m. Bob Hope USO Troupe (patriotic)
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Battleship IOWA open
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Los Angeles Maritime Museum open
11 a.m.-Noon JB And The Big Circle Riders (country/rock)
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sailors Bar open on Battleship IOWA (feat. Sailor Jerry and Budweiser Girls)
1-1:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstrations at Downtown Harbor
1-2 p.m. George Thomas (Elvis impersonator) on the outdoor stage
3-4 p.m. Purple Sugar (rock) on the outdoor stage
4 p.m. Event closed
6:30 p.m. Mayor’s LA Fleet Week™ Concert featuring Jefferson Starship, with opening
performances by Bob Hope USO Troupe and One Ten South presented by
Annenberg Foundation aboard Battleship IOWA
7 p.m. Swing Peedro! Swing Dance at People’s Place in Downtown San Pedro (free
admission to active military, veterans and cadets)
9:45 p.m. Fireworks show presented by Farmers & Merchants Bank (best viewing
locations are aboard Battleship IOWA and at Downtown Harbor)

Flyover Schedule:

10 a.m. Vultee BT-13 Valiant
11 a.m. Boeing-Stearman Model 75
12 p.m. Aero L-39
1 p.m. American Flag banner tow
1 p.m. USCG Search and Rescue Demonstration
2 p.m. USMC SNJ
3 p.m. North American P-51D
4 p.m. Boeing Model 75

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Rapture, Blister, Burn
2016-09-02 20:00, 2016-08-28 14:00, 2016-08-27 20:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
By Gina Gionfriddo
Two women covet each other’s life, commencing a game of musical chairs — the prize being someone’s husband. With searing insight and trademark wit, Gina Gionfriddo’s comedy “illuminates how hard it can be to forge both a satisfying career and a fulfilling personal life in an era that seems to demand superhuman achievement from everyone.” — NY Times. Finalist 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

L A Fleet Week 2016 Ship Tour
2016-09-02 08:30 - 16:00
During LA Fleet Week™, the Navy will be offering a limited number of ship tours that provide the public a glimpse into the day-to-day life aboard an active military ship, and the opportunity to see military equipment and demos upfront and close. See ship tours & tickets for the latest information and tour ticket sale dates.

CGC CUTTER ACTIVE (WMEC-618)”Li’l Tough Guy”
USS America
USS Champion – MCM 4, and

USS WAYNE E. MEYER (DDG 108)

You will need a ticket for ship tours.
(Pre-register early since tickets are booked up quickly!)
Click here for free tickets
Todays Schedule:

8:30 a.m. Event opens to the public
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. S.S. Lane Victory Merchant Marine Museum and Memorial open
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. STEM Expo open
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S. Bank Veterans Village open
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided ship tours (ticket required; walk-up tickets first-come, first served)
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited mobility pierside tours (no ticket required; first-come, first served)
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Selfie photo tours (no ticket required; first-come, first served)
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Food trucks: Dogtown Dogs, Slammin’ Sliders, Fries N More, Mangia,
and A ROCKin ICE
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Battleship IOWA open
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Los Angeles Maritime Museum open
1-1:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstrations at Downtown Harbor
1-2 p.m. Fantastic Patrick (one-man circus) on the outdoor stage
3-4 p.m. The Topics (classic hits, Latin) on the outdoor stage
4 p.m. Event closed

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The How & The Why
2016-09-01 20:00, 2016-08-31 20:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
From Emmy nominated writer/producer of House of Cards and The Affair, Sarah Treem’s play explores divergent theories and the emotional drive of two brilliant women of science. A smart, densely textured work confronting the choices that women of every generation still face, family, and survival of the fittest. “…brims with ideas and emotional colors that eddy and refract like rivulets in a lively, plunging stream.” – WASHINGTON POST

LA Fleet Week 2016
2016-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | 1st Thursday Artwalk, 6th & Mesa Streets, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Crews and visitors from the USS America, USS Champion – MCM 4 and the USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108) will be enjoying
the First Thursday Welcome Celebration. The San Pedro Business Improvement District welcomes all to downtown San Pedro to kick off LA Fleet Week™ with an evening of entertainment, community and camaraderie at 6th and Mesa Streets in San Pedro.
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Leadership Luncheon Series with Navy Vice Admiral Nora W. Tyson
2016-09-01 11:30 - 13:30
SAN PEDRO CHAMBER
Leadership Luncheon Series with Navy Vice Admiral Nora W. Tyson
Doubletree Hotel
2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731
Thursday, September 01, 2016
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Event Registration
310-832-7272
Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $40.00
Kick off the Fleet Week festivities with a special leadership luncheon featuring Vice Admiral Nora W. Tyson, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. Vice Admiral Tyson will speak about her 30+ years as a Naval officer and breaking many barriers over the course of her career, including becoming the first woman to command a fleet.

LA Fleet Week 2016 "Arrival of Ships"
2016-08-30
Today you will have an opportunity to view the ships coming in to port.
The Ships will be open to the public for tour September 2-5, 2016
During LA Fleet Week™, the Navy will be offering a limited number of ship tours that provide the public a glimpse into the day-to-day life aboard an active military ship, and the opportunity to see military equipment and demos upfront and close. See ship tours & tickets for the latest information and tour ticket sale dates.

USS America
USS Champion – MCM 4, and

USS WAYNE E. MEYER (DDG 108)

You will need a ticket for ship tours.
(Pre-register early since tickets are booked up quickly!)
Click here for free tickets
Make a weekend of your visit to San Pedro and enjoy the other points of interest.
Click Here for Local Hotels:

San Pedro
Long Beach

Honey County - Special First Thursday / Fleet Week Open House
2016-08-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for a very special Fall Season kick-off and First Thursday Open House. Honey County dishes up sweet country harmonies for your listening pleasure from 5 PM to 10 PM. $5 cover includes 1 craft beer, wine or soft drink. Come on in and set a spell!
Honey County is made up of three incredible voices: Dani Rose, Devon Jane and Leeann Skoda each with a unique and impressive background. In August 2014, their first single “Blood From A Stone” gained popularity with a feature on HBO’s TRUE BLOOD, then began spinning on the fan-favorite Los Angeles indie radio station, KCRW. The trio went on to release a second single, ’99 Bottles’ which quickly caught the ear of SoCal’s Country radio station, Go Country 105 and was selected as one of seven finalists in the 34th annual Country Showdown.
No Advance Tickets Necessary

Continuum
2016-08-28 16:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
CONTINUUM originally started as a rehearsal band in 1987 in East Los Angeles, CA, (USA) – musicians getting together to play some of their favorite music by Mahavishnu, Bruford, Monk, RTF, Shorter, Weather Report, Circle,etc., for the sake of making music – rehearsing, refining, performing and documenting it as often as their individual schedules allowed.
They established their own SOUND and evolved into one of the more critically acclaimed contemporary improvisational music ensembles performing today – and while each member has an extensive and substantial body of work in a variety of genres, utilizing (and transcending) their considerable individual skills the group has evolved “organically” over the last few years building a repertoire rich in influences and directions as a collaborative ensemble.

Salt Marsh Open House
2016-08-28 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Welcome Home Party!
2016-08-28 14:00 - 16:00
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
HELP PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR HOMELESS RESIDENTS TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING
You can make a difference!
Help provide household items for homeless residents transitioning to permanent housing.
Items needed include: pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sets of sheets, books, picture frames, can opener, pots/pans, pitchers, cups, towels, washcloths, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body soap, toilet paper, deodorant, combs, brushes, bowls, plates, and utensils.
This event is co-Sponsored by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
To be held at the home of Diana and Pat Nave
1064 Via La Paz, San Pedro 90732
If you cannot attend, please drop items off to the Chamber during normal business hours: 390 W 7th Street, San Pedro CA 90731
RSVP a must to the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce at 310-832-7272 or
cmisetich @sanpedrochamber.com or Diana nave at diananave@gmail.com
Items benefit Harbor Interfaith Services

Contra Dancing at People's Place and Palace
2016-08-21 15:30 - 19:00 | People’s Place, 365 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
COME OUT AND HEAR THE NEW BAND!!!
Admission $10
Full Time Students with ID $7
CDSS Members $9
4:00PM-7:00PM
3:30PM Instruction
John Rogers calling
with Jerry Wheeler & Friends
(Corinne Cummings – flute
Brianna Bandy – fiddle
Jerry Wheeler – trombone, hammered dulcimer
Emil Olquin – guitar, mandolin )

Los Angeles Quilt Show and Fiber Art Festival
2016-08-13 11:00 - 2016-08-14 18:00 | Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Los Angeles Quilt Show & Fiber Art Fest is a celebration of community, where artists of all levels are invited to show their creations in a unique public space. The festivities include professional and peer-juried competitions, interactive classes, shopping from dozens of handmade artisans, the chance to meet quilting guilds, supply companies and fiber artists spanning an array of styles.
$10 Admission is good for both days. Admission is for exhibit, shopping, select activities and lectures and the awards presentation at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 14. Some classes and activities will have an additional charge, posted in advance.

Taste of San Pedro
2016-08-06 18:00 | Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
EAT. DRINK. CELEBRATE!
The Taste of San Pedro is a culinary spectacle featuring delicious food, handcrafted beers, spirits and fine wines. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy choice samples from 25 San Pedro and Peninsula area restaurants and beer, wine and spirit tastings.
San Pedro’s newest craft brewery – Brouwerij West – will be open for the Taste of San Pedro. Plus, there will be live bands, fire dancers, street performers and other exciting entertainment throughout the evening.
Featured Restaurants
Beach City Grill
Big Nick’s Pizza
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel ~ Blu’s Bar & Lounge
Buono’s Authentic Pizzeria
Chori Man
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles – Drunken Cake Pops and Paradise Preserves
DoubleTree by Hilton ~ Marina Bar and Grill
Hojas Premium Tea House
J. Trani’s Ristorante
Neil’s Pasta & Seafood Grill
NUDA Juice & Wellness Shop
Omelette & Waffle Shop
Primal Alchemy
Ports O’Call Waterfront Dining Restaurant
San Pedro Brewing Company
Sirens Java and Tea House
The Whale & Ale
Featured Breweries
Brouwerij West
San Pedro Brewing Company
Featured Spirits and Wines from Young’s Market Company
Tito’s Vodka
Jack Daniel’s Black, Honey & Fire
Sailor Jerry Rum
Hendrick’s Gin
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
Jose Cuervo Silver
Jose Cuervo Ready To Drink
Fireball
Templeton Rye Whiskey
Corralejo Tequila
Master of Mix Margarita Mix, Strawberry Mix, Pina Colada, Mango
Bonterra Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Treanu Chardonnay, Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc, Line 39 Pinot Noir
Joel Gott Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Menage Prosecco, Menage Silk
Featured Wines and Spirits from Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions
Acacia Barrel Select Chardonnay
Alexander Valley Homestead Red Blend
Bewitched Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
BV Napa Red Blend Limited Release
Curious Beasts Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
High Roller Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Joel Gott Eye Chart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Blend
Josh Paso Robles Cabernet
Nine Points Chardonnay, Meritage, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Pitagora Red Blend
Stonegate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
The Criminal Red Blend
Vitali Vodka
Kings Bay Rum Gold

Placentia Symphonic Band on the Deck of the Battleship IOWA
2016-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
“Music Under the Guns”

The Placentia Symphonic Band, under the direction of John & Collette Hausey, will present a “Music Under the Guns” performance on the deck of Battleship USS Iowa in Los Angeles Harbor. The band will perform on the open fantail area at the stern of the ship. Admission to the the concert is free. Parking is free for the first hour and $2 per hour there after.
All family members and friends of the PSB can purchase a highly discounted ticket for the tour at the front ticket window the day of the performance. If you are going to attend, wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes (no sandals).

International Bird Rescue’s 45th Anniversary
2016-07-30 11:00 - 16:00 | International Bird Rescue – LA Wildlife Center, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
EVENT DETAILS

Guest Speaker: Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer and author
Explore the behind-the-scenes world of Bird Rescue
Follow an oiled bird’s journey from rescue to release
Participate in a family-friendly interactive experience
Learn how to contribute to wild-bird conservation
Meet Bird Rescue’s wildlife response team
Eat lunch at an onsite local food truck
Enjoy an immersive and interactive art experience

NOTE: This is a free event, but selecting the ticket price of ten dollars will help us to make more events like this possible!

Music of the Sea at the Whale & Ale
2016-07-29 19:30 | The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Music of the sea comes ashore in our private dining room every last Friday of the month!

Taco Night at the Beacon House Bistro
2016-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Bartlett Center, 101 11th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
MENU

Tortilla Soup
Famous Beacon House Chile Verde Tacos
Ancho Short Rib Tacos with Green Chile Relish
Sweet Potato Tacos with Pepitas and Feta
Grilled Vegetables with Chamoy Sauce
Oregano Black Beans
Cilantro and Garlic Rice

Sides:
Cilantro & Onion
Fresh Salsa
Hot Sauce

Tres Leche Cake
$15.00

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
2016-07-24 11:00 - 19:00
Welcome to the home of the world’s largest lobster festival, The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, winner of four Guinness World Records. We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily and cooked on the spot, and plenty of free entertainment. Lobster lovers can tour the USS IOWA or just marvel the grand drama of America’s largest port. After feasting on our world famous discount Maine lobster meals, lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster quesadillas and more. Our guests enjoy dancing, street performers, tall ships berthed nearby, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts.
We are easy to find at the end of the 110 Harbor Freeway in San Pedro, California at the Cruise Ship Terminal at the intersection of Swinford Street and Harbor Blvd. Only 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles. Free parking and shuttles at our remote lots! Convenient paid parking within walking distance of the festival entrance.

5 pm – Black Crystal Wolf Kids LA Weekly calls them “Like seeing all of Coachella in one band” and “The Best Cover Band in LA”. So save yourself a ton of money and join us for a truly fun early evening as the Black Crystal Wolf Kids put on a rocking good headline show to wrap up this year’s Lobster Festival.

4 pm – Andrew Wattt Blues infused, high energy, rock and roll from Andrew Watt, one of the leading edge young artists of the coming revolution in hard rock. Tighten your boot laces, strap on a neck brace, and pull your lobster hat down tight, Andrew Watt is going to blow you away.

3 pm – Shari Puorto Shari calls it her “My Obsession Tour” and the 2010 Los Angeles Music Award winner (Americana, blues roots) makes a stop today to join us for high energy show from her best selling album “Real”

2 pm – Oyster Kids When we do these reviews each year we really struggle to keep them short, interesting and accurate. The Oyster Kids make that easy. No one knows their names, where they are from or even one fact about their backgrounds. But we do know that their song “Creepy” has amassed over 159,000 plays on Soundcloud and has made it into an Urban Outfitters mixtape. And that’s a fact. So cancel the bigfoot expedition and come Sunday afternoon to see rock n roll’s equivalent live and on stage at the Lobster Festival.

1 pm – Magic Bronson If you Magic Bronson what kind of music they make and they’ll tell you, “We honestly don’t know.” And that’s the way they like it. Call their music what you will — synth, indie, alternative, or electronica — one thing is certain: their music is addictive. As our friends at BuzzbandsLA puts it, the duo’s music is as “stupefyingly uncategorizable as it is intoxicating.” The antennas on your lobster hat will improve reception.

12 pm – Clean Spill make laid-back guitar pop, loaded with indelible melodies and a surf music vibe that comes natural to these young men from Santa Barbara. (Frontman Pat Curren’s father is three-time surfing world champion Tom Curren.) Sunscreen is desirable.

Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh Open House
2016-07-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

Art Classes for Kids
2016-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Our Creations, 416 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
SAN PEDRO ART ASSOCIATION will be sponsoring ongoing art classes in several mediums including painting, assemblage and collage. They will be held at OUR CREATIONS crafting store on 6th street in the heart of downtown San Pedro’s art district.
The tutorial is $6.00 per class per student. This includes a one and a half hour comprehensive session with a qualified teacher in their craft. They will give the students the fundamental tools and their own trade secrets to bring out the artist that’s already in them. They’ll have the opportunity to create their own unique pieces with the materials already provided for the initial class such as acrylics, brushes and canvas. Students may purchase at extremely reasonable starving “artist’s” prices their own private sets at OUR CREATIONS to complete their projects and for future use.
We are thrilled to offer this awesome opportunity to our student members and the artist community in hopes of helping to foster and share in the heart of classic downtown San Pedro the burgeoning spirit of art and culture that it once was and that it still deserves.
The first class will be Acrylics on Canvas
Open to all middle school students.
The instructor for the first session will be
Carlos Anthony Boisselle whose works may be viewed directly at
Le Grand Salon 479 W. 6th St.

CURRENT:LA Water Public Art Biennial 2016
2016-07-23 12:00 - 18:00
In collaboration Angels Gate Cultural Center + KChung Radio present experimental, musical, and/or interactive performances and temporary one day installations at Point Fermin Park overlooking the Pacific in San Pedro and performances in Angels Gate Cultural Center Artillery Theater.
Listen to KPARK Radio, programmed by KCHUNG on AM1620 for park visitors, in and around 0.5 miles of Point Fermin Park or stream anywhere from www.kchungradio.org.
Artist + Projects:
Michael Haight plein air painting
Katelyn Dorroh installation
Christine Hudson endurance writings performance
Juliet Johnson + Michael Beltran installations w/prerecorded sound pieces

12-6pm Angels Gate Cultural Center Artillery Theater
Jaime Muñoz Villafaña interactive performance
Erich Wise site specific installation
1:30 pm Angels Gate Cultural Center Artillery Theater
Michelle Antonisse She Shell performance
2pm Point Fermin Park
Michael Parker + AGCC’s Martabel Wasserman talk at The Ides

5-6pm Point Fermin Tide Pools
Marshall Astor picnic and talk on water issues

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
2016-07-23 11:00 - 23:00
Welcome to the home of the world’s largest lobster festival, The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, winner of four Guinness World Records. We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily and cooked on the spot, and plenty of free entertainment. Lobster lovers can tour the USS IOWA or just marvel the grand drama of America’s largest port. After feasting on our world famous discount Maine lobster meals, lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster quesadillas and more. Our guests enjoy dancing, street performers, tall ships berthed nearby, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts.
We are easy to find at the end of the 110 Harbor Freeway in San Pedro, California at the Cruise Ship Terminal at the intersection of Swinford Street and Harbor Blvd. Only 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles. Free parking and shuttles at our remote lots! Convenient paid parking within walking distance of the festival entrance.

9 pm – The Colourist are at their peak with strong, melodic anthems like “Yes Yes” and the excellent “Fix This,” both examples of the kind of intelligent, well-constructed pop that’s getting radio play across the country. It’s the sound of a high-end indie rock band breaking out into the mainstream. Big things are coming for The Colourist, don’t miss them as they headline Saturday night at the Lobster Festival.

8 pm – Kitten Kitten’s new EP has been described as a “lush slice of goth-trimmed dream pop” and a “Ronnie Spector love letter”. But the truth is that lead singer Chloe Chaidez is one of the most original vocalists on the indie scene today. Her incredible range promises new surprises with every performance. We can’t wait to hear what she has planned for the Lobster Festival.

7 pm – Leslie Stevens Americana/Roots music with a lot of smarts is why we love Leslie Stevens. Who else would write a song called “Everybody Drinks and Drives in Heaven”? NPR says “her soft clear voice remains the focal point, while her alt-country sounds recalls the Laurel Canyon days of the Flying Burrito Brothers.” Well maybe we’ll just tweak that a bit to fit our festival and call it the Flying Lobster Roll Sisters.
6 pm – Blondfire Bye bye June gloom, this is the sunniest music you’ll hear in July. Blondfire paints a wave of joy with light-hearted guitars and bass lines that any indie pop/rock aficionado can get lost in. Add body moving rhythms and delectable vocals, and you’ve got your next favorite daydream. Blondfire has a little something for everyone and is bound to be a Lobster Festival favorite.
5 pm – Dear Boy In the past few years, Dear Boy has acquired a devoted live following by headlining venues such as The Troubadour and The Bootleg Theater, as well as performing at Austin’s SXSW in 2014 and 2015. Nationally, they’ve supported acts such as Kitten, The Dears, Cloud Nothings, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Maccabees, Peter Murphy, NO, Meg Myers, Fenech Soler, X-Ambassadors, INVSN, and Night Terrors of 1927. Don’t miss your chance to see or hear this awesome band!

4 pm – Rebel Light Clash Music says of The Rebel Light, “It often appears as a land of eternal sunshine, the Hollywood dream made real. Of course, it’s not quite as simple as that, but the fantasy remains. The Rebel Light seem to imbue the light side of Los Angeles. A band in thrall to golden guitar pop, their psych-edged material recalls (early) Shins or even British group Temples. Byrds-style guitar riffs are set against gilded harmonies, with The Rebel Light adding that vital sense of edge.New single ‘Strangers’ was recorded at home, with the vocals being laid down in the bathroom and the drum parts recorded in a woodshed.”
3 pm – Banta “buzzbands.la says about Banta: “If you thought Banta’s “Dark Charms” was a Fleetwood Mac B-side at first listen, you wouldn’t be alone. The Echo Park-based indie pop sextet’s songs embody so much of the same smooth pop folk-rock swing we’ve got a hunch that their self-titled EP (slated for a June release) is only the tip of the iceberg. There’s both charm and a fierceness in their songs that will have you grooving long after listening.”
2 pm – Hawai When one hears the word HAWAI, a thought enters their mind: sunshine, rain, vacation, relaxing, honeymoon, all-inclusive resorts, beaches, volcanoes, coffee, luau’s, palm trees…all of which you would use to describe the 50th state admitted to the union. However, when you listen to the sounds of the band HAWAI, it’s a tad bit trickier to pin point exactly how you feel. It’s familiar but fresh, unique but still recognizable, bright yet strikingly emotional.

1 pm – Honey County Some of you may remember young Devon Eisenbarger’s performance a few years ago at the Lobster Festival. Still in high school at the time she brought the festival to a stop with her guitar and powerful blues vocals. Devon’s back as part of the trio Honey County, taking over the LA country music scene with lead vocalist Danni Rosner and Leann Skoda. This is going to be another show stopping performance. And who knows, our Lobster Line Dancing Flashmob may even make a special appearance…

"Family Sandcastle Day" at Cabrillo Beach
2016-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Relive your favorite memories and create new ones during CMA’s Family Sandcastle Building Day.
All you need to bring is your best sandcastle building tools, a little shovel and bucket, and your castle creativity to this fun beach event. The sand on Cabrillo Beach will be thoroughly wet down to prepare for sand construction; the rest is up to you!
All castle styles are welcome: moats, draw bridges, spires, windows, turrets, let your imagination run wild, but most importantly, have a great time at the beach with family and loved ones. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture Kodak moments and your sandcastle handiwork.
This is a free event open to everyone.

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
2016-07-22 17:00 - 23:00
Welcome to the home of the world’s largest lobster festival, The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, winner of four Guinness World Records. We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily and cooked on the spot, and plenty of free entertainment. Lobster lovers can tour the USS IOWA or just marvel the grand drama of America’s largest port. After feasting on our world famous discount Maine lobster meals, lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster quesadillas and more. Our guests enjoy dancing, street performers, tall ships berthed nearby, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts.
We are easy to find at the end of the 110 Harbor Freeway in San Pedro, California at the Cruise Ship Terminal at the intersection of Swinford Street and Harbor Blvd. Only 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles. Free parking and shuttles at our remote lots! Convenient paid parking within walking distance of the festival entrance.

9 pm – The Hula Girls – We wanted to wrap up Friday night with some Hulabilly. And who does it better than The Hula Girls? No one of course. It’s up-tempo hapa haole, tiki, and surf themed music, all filtered through the late 1950’s and early 60’s rockabilly and rock n’ roll sound filter. Some have said that going to a Hula Girls show is like going to a “Luau in Memphis!” It’s a Lobster Luau!

8 pm – Decorations – translate frustration into sun-kissed, slick, and sharp anthems that everybody could dance their troubles away to like “Nu wave without all the sadness.” Their full-length debut, Have Fun, was released June 2016. Come see what main man Devon Geyer has created.

7 pm – Scott Whyte Band – When he’s not off making movies (Tequila Sunrise, The Mighty Ducks D2 and D3 and too many more to list) you’ll find Scott at Shark’s Cove, his favorite Manhattan Beach home town hangout making music. Scott’s got you covered this year as he opens our weekend of music for the early show on Friday night.
