San Pedro Calendar

Annual Los Angeles Black Music Awards at Warner Grand Theatre
2018-09-08 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join hosts Marva King and Tyrone DuBose as Ronnie Laws, Patrice Rushen, the Watts 103rd Street Band, Obba Babatunde, the Sylvers and many other stellar performers are honored. Special musical tributes to James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye. Red carpet reception begins at 4pm.
The stars of Los Angeles, the nation’s entertainment Mecca will be in full display at the annual Los Angeles Black Music Awards, presented by the Black Music Association & Academy of the Arts, and City Councilman Joe Buscaino. This year’s event will be even more specatcular with very special tributes to Living Legends and the inductions into the Black Music Hall Of Fame; and over 100 singers, musicians, songwriters, engineers, producers, agents,labels and more all nominated for the coveted Black Music Award for their greatness and excellence. Everyone is invited to attend and Walk The Red Carpet and enjoy the music and performances by legends, the stars of today and those stars of tomorrow.
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City Lights at San Pedro Brewing
2018-09-08 22:00 | San Pedro Brewing Co., 331 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, 90731, United States
City Lights Acoustic are the musical centerpieces for your night/daytime event, providing classic favorites that ALL ages can enjoy listening to. Whether you’re ALL about that Bass, Rollin’ in the deep, or taking in a Tequila Sunrise on the Blue Bayou with your Brown Eyed Girl, “City Lights” have the right songs to provide a festive mood for your audience.

Fools Logic: The Music of Supertramp at Alvas Showroom
2018-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Fools Logic – The Music of Supertramp is So Cal’s one and only Supertramp Tribute band. At Alva’s Showroom, Fools Logic will perform a 2 hour show which includes Supertramp’s biggest hits (Logical Song, Breakfast in America, Goodbye Stranger, etc…) in addition to a complete performance of Supertramp’s 1974 Classic breakthrough Album “Crime of the Century.”
Tom Sweeney: Lead Vocals, Guitar
David Druxman: Bass, Vocals
Adam “Smitty” Smith: Drums, Lead Vocals
Patrick Martin: Sax, Clarinet, Percussion, Vocals
Jeff Bryan: Keyboards, Vocals
Matt Brown: Keyboards, Vocals

Taste of Taiko at the Grand Annex
2018-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Learn to play the Japanese Taiko Drums! It’s Exhilarating!
Two 4-class sessions will be offered this fall on Mondays at the Grand Annex. 6:30pm-8:00pm. Classes will be led by Kristofer Bergstrom, master drummer, performing artist and LA Taiko Institute Instructor.
Single class: $24 / 4 Class Session: $88 / 8 Classes: $160
(Ticketing fees apply for online sales.)
Options:
– Try one class on September 10 or on October 22.
– Sign up for Session 1 (Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1)
or Session 2 (Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12)
– Take both sessions for best learning experience.
For more information, call Grand Vision 310-833-4813 (M-F, 10:00am-5:00pm)

Golden Princess to Alaska from Port of Los Angeles
2018-09-11
Golden Princess
Berth: 93
Destination: Alaska
Duration: 12 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Victoria, Los Angeles
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Guatemalan Worry Dolls Craft at San Pedro Library
2018-09-13 15:30 | San Pedro Library, 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrate Latino American Heritage Month by joining us to make Guatemalan Worry dolls. Children take worry dolls to bed with them at night. Before the children fall asleep, they tell their worries to the dolls, one at a time. It is believed that the dolls take away the problems while the children sleep.

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain - Grand Annex
2018-09-14 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN
The Music of Carole King’s Tapestry
South Bay favorite folk-rockers return with their band Hard Rain for a tribute to Carole King’s multi-platinum album, Tapestry.
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Royal Palms Beach Clean up
2018-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point/Royal Palms Beach, 1799 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Coastal Clean Up Day 2018 by Heal the Bay
Please Join the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council in coordination with Heal the Bay for the Annual Coastal Clean Up Day at Royal Palms.
Service hours for high school students
Families welcome
Please bring a glove and bottle of water. Pizza, snacks and trashbags will be provided to volunteers.

AltaSea Open House
2018-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Featuring Dr. Mary Hayden Looney – Pangaea
and Dr. Marcus Eriksen – Leap Lab
Dr. Mary Hayden Looney joins Pangaea contributions her scientific background of environmental Toxicology and marine health as well as exploring her passion for understanding human impacts on the environment and how to develop scientifically-based conservation strategies.
Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal drifted 88 days at sea, from California to Hawaii, on a raft made of a Cessna 310 Aircraft fuselage perched atop 15,000 plastic bottles to build public awareness and inspire a movement to save our seas from plastic pollution. They called it JUNK. Pleas join us and explore what we can do to stop this global plastic waste crisis.
Tours aboard Pangea’s Sea Dragon will be available following the presentation.
Attendance is free and open to the Public. Please wear flat, closed-toe shoes.
RSVP by Sept 10 to: RSVP@altasea.org

STEM Lessons for Everyone! - LAMI Berth 78
2018-09-15 13:00 - 15:00
Los Angeles Maritime Institute will be showcasing its array of STEM lessons at a special demonstration Saturday, September 15, from 1-3PM. We often teach these hands-on lessons to students on our sailing field trips, but this is your chance to learn about ocean science and how to operate a historic tall ship. We’ll be spotlighting some of our newest educators who are eager to show off the results of their training.
Lessons will include:
Marine Biology – Looking at cool ocean critters, large and microscopic
Ocean Chemistry – Test and discuss the importance of acidity and salinity of ocean water
Navigation – How marine maps (charts) work, and how to plot a course using geometric tools
Mechanical Advantage – The physics of pulley systems used on boats
In small groups, everyone will get to rotate through and take part in every activity.
Bonus lesson:
Time permitting, we may offer an extra lesson on plastic pollution, examining the real (sterilized) stomach contents of sea birds and sand from local beaches
If you’d like to sign up, please fill out this google form to RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/7eEn2A1iRUg89Sa72
This event will be taking place on board one of our traditionally rigged brigantines (they will stay tied to the dock this time) in Ports O Call at Berth 78, San Pedro, CA 90731.
You can sign up for yourself and up to 2 guests. For parties larger than 3, we’d like people to RSVP individually, or call our office to discuss bringing a group. Once we hit 36 attendees, the same form will add you to a waiting list.
This learning opportunity is not intended for families (we have had, and will have other events in the future for families), but accompanied, well behaved teenagers who are eager to learn may attend as well. Even though it won’t be leaving the dock, everyone will have to sign a general waiver to be on the ship, and teenagers will need a parent or guardian to sign permission. Please also note that climbing a stairway is necessary to get on board our ships.
If you have any questions, contact Director of Education Noah Kalb at 310-833-6055 or Noah.Kalb@lamitopsail.org
Hope to see you soon!

Gallery Opening: A Stone's Throw from Water-Angels Gate
2018-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
A Stone’s Throw from Water: Explorations from Angels Gate Cultural Center Community Classes is an exhibition of works created on our campus by students and faculty of all ages and disciplines.

Feed and be Fed Harvest Festival in the Garden
2018-09-15 16:30 - 19:30 | Garden Church, 429 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
An evening of music, food, fun and community in support of San Pedro’s urban farm.
Feed and be Fed
At Feed & Be Fed we are about nourishing the whole person using our urban farm to feed the local community in body, mind, and spirit through the cultivation of healthy food, educational programs, and creating a natural sanctuary in the heart of our urban community on the edge of the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro, CA.
One admission for one person and any related child under 10 years of age to the Feed and Be Fed Harvest Festival. Food, refreshments, and live music will be provided. Talk to board members and volunteers. Learn how to help your garden and our garden. Ticket(s) are will call at the front gate. No need to print. Bring invoice or ID to the front gate to recieve ticket at event.

Jazz at the Grand: Kirk Whalum with Oleta Adams and Barbara Morrison
2018-09-15 18:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join the Tessie Cleveland Foundation for Season Three of Jazz on Broadway – Jazz at the Grand! Jazz on Broadway is the Foundation’s annual philanthropic endeavor benefitting the Moses Chadwick Integrated Health Care Center. Featuring GRAMMY® Award winning saxophonist and recording artist Kirk Whalum, with soul and gospel recording artist Oleta Adams and LA’s own jazz icon Barbara Morrison – we are certain everyone will be on their feet dancing to each of the artist’s unique sounds.
All ticket sales help support an important cause: ending disparities in health care for the unserved and underserved residents of South Los Angeles.
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Cuatro@Cabrillo at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium,
2018-09-16 15:30 - 18:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District is excited to announce a new arts education series at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium called Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures for the Culturally Curious.
The four-part series will launch on Sunday, September 16th at 3:30pm, which is Mexico’s Independence Day, and will feature a lecture about the art of Mexico to be delivered by renowned arts scholar Gregorio Luke. Cuatro@Cabrillo will continue in 2019 with the presentation of three films by Oscar-winning Mexican directors.
Cuatro@Cabrillo is Gregorio Luke’s most ambitious work to date. A kaleidoscopic vision of MEXICO; bringing to life the ancient art of the Aztecs and Mayas, the golden beauty of colonial cathedrals, to the vibrant MURALS created after the 1910 revolution and contrasted with the cutting-edge art of contemporary Mexican culture. In this journey, we will explore the lives of DIEGO RIVERA and FRIDA KAHLO, OROZCO, SIQUEIROS, TAMAYO and many more!
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Nori Tani Meets Mr. Sekai
2018-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Nori Tani and Mr. Sekai (Masakazu Sekine) will meet up again at Alvas Showroom. We’ll have Tony Dumas on bass (who’s played with Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard and Carmen McRae) and Chris Wabich on drums (who’s played with Sting).
We hope you’ll enjoy this afternoon of nice Jazz and Latin music!
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Nori Tani : Alto Sax and Flute
Masakazu Sekine AKA Mr. Sekai : Piano
Tony Dumas : Bass
Chris Wabich : Drums
Special guest player – Hiroe Sekine : Piano

Sean Lane live blues at Babouch!
2018-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
This place is amazing! I played here a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to come back. Live music, wonderful food and a friendly, tranquil atmosphere. You won’t want to leave
Sean Lane blends roots-blues with a rock edge and unique lyrics to create his own brand of modern blues.

Star Princess to Alaska from Port of Los Angeles
2018-09-19
Star Princess
Berth: 93
Destination: Alaska
Duration: 12 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Victoria, Los Angeles
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Coral Princess to the Orient from Port of Los Angeles
2018-09-19
Coral Princess
Berth: 92
Destination: ORIENT FAR EAST CRUISE
Duration: 28 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Kodiak, X Intl Date Line, Kushiro, Tokyo (yokohama), Osaka, Hiroshima, Beijing (tianjin), Incheon, Shanghai
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Duration: 60 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Kodiak, X Intl Date Line, Kushiro, Tokyo (yokohama), Osaka, Hiroshima, Beijing (tianjin), Incheon, Shanghai, Okinawa, Taipei (keelung), Hong Kong, Cai Lan-halong Bay, Chan May, Ho Chi Minh City (phu My), Manila, Guam, X Intl Date Line, Honolulu, Kauai (nawiliwili), Los Angeles
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Ribbon Cutting & Fall Networking Mixer Aboard the Sir Winston
2018-09-19 17:30 - 19:00
Join the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce for the Official Ribbon Cutting & Christening of Sir Winston with Councilman Joe Buscaino, and stay for our fall Networking Mixer & Social as we cruise the harbor! The Sir Winston is owned by Harbor Breeze Cruises and is the finest private dining yacht in the world. The yacht was custom built in the United States and is 130 feet long and can seat up to 250 guests. Questions, please call the Chamber at 310-832-7272.
Food and beverages will be served. Reservations are required to guarantee a seat on the harbor cruise.

3rd Annual LA Harbor Boat Show
2018-09-20 12:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
There’s a new boat show in town!
The third annual LA Harbor In-Water Boat Show, at the Cabrillo Way Marina in the heart of Los Angeles Harbor. come aboard and compare a large selection of new boats, as well as some of the finest brokerage vessels on the Pacific Coast. Whether you’re a buyer, a seller or just evaluating the market, this is the premier boat show for a side-by-side comparison.
Trawlers, cruisers, sportfishers, sailboats, catamarans, motoryachts, dockage, tenders, paddleboards, financing, gear & accessories, engines, services and lots more! If you love boating and sailing don’t miss this show!
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Mrs. California 2017, Kristi Eddy at San Pedro Library
2018-09-20 15:30 | San Pedro Library, 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Educator, CEO and Mrs. California 2017, Kristi Eddy visits us to read her picture book, “Beauty Is.”

It's Comedy Tonight in Old San Pedro at Machine Art Studio
2018-09-21 19:00 | Machine Art Studio, 446 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for an evening of adult humor!
The San Pedro Art Association and Machine Art Studio
presents:
“It’s Comedy Tonight in Old San Pedro”
and the return of AMY ASHTON!
September 21st, 2018 doors open at 7:00 pm.
Machine Art Studio
446 W. 6th ST.
San Pedro, CA. 90731
Hosted and Emcee’d by Mike Muratore:
Mike Muratore has earned the moniker of “The Serial Killer of Comedy” with his brand of raw, in-your-face, no holds barred comedy. His act has been honed in the worst venues possible for comedy over the past 20 years. Playing terrible venues has turned Mike into one of the best comedians performing today. Will you be offended? Yes. Will you be scared? Probably. Will you laugh? Definitely.
Mark Selzer:
If Salvador Dali painted a satire of a comic it would be Mark Selzer. Mark lives in Hollywood and has a weekly show there at Boardners Wednesday nights. He has performed at the Comedy Store, Flappers and the Haha Cafe and has headlined in Los Vegas, San Diego and Alaska. Currently performing at a divebar near you.
Jennifer Gable:
Jennifer Gable is a touring Headlining Comedian who performs in Clubs across the US with a huge online following. Her TV credits include Comedy Central’s ‘Drunk History’, ‘FunnyOrDie’, ‘One Min. Comic’ Netflix film w/ other Comics like Bill Burr, Nick Swardson, Ari Shaffir, Bobby Lee, and a HBO pilot by Dir. David Fincher that you will never see. She enjoys writing humorous jokes, observations and stories covering all genres. Her humor tends to be smart and honest. She’s performed w/ other top Comics like Nikki Glaser, Theo Von, & Aparna Nancherla on Shows. She also has had experience Directing the late Anton Yechin in a movie. Jennifer is currently creating a Web-Series/TV Show called ‘Pennies for Your Thoughts’ with other talented Comedians.
Hannah Mendelson:
“Fluent in bulls…, in front of or behind the camera.”
Back By Popular Demand The One & Only
AMY ASHTON!
Amy started developing her act at The World famous Comedy Store after being chosen by owner, Mitzi Shore and made a “Paid Regular”. Since then along with her successful comedy career has become an Executive Producer of several TV Shows she created that aired on E!, Amy says, “She’s now turned into the man she always wanted to marry only with hair!” All that why doesn’t she write a book?
Oh yeah she did. Amy Ashton is a Published Author of, How To Score with a Girl By A Girl which is being developed into a Late Night Talk show!
Tickets are available at Brown Paper Ticket just click here. To purchase HARD tickets please call Bill at 310-831-2928 Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door

SPIFF It Up with Andy, Renee, Kirk, Deb and Patti Fundraiser For SPIFFest
2018-09-21 19:30 - 23:30 | Palace Banquet Hall, 619 Mesa Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Andy Hill, Renee Safier and Kirk Makin kick it up a notch for the San Pedro International Film Festival! Join us Friday September 21st starting with Patti Orbeck and Debra Bain as we raise funds for the 7th Annual San Pedro Film Festival! VIP Tickets include one free beverage and hors d’oeuvres and more. Regular Price $30. VIP $50.

Bon Bon Vivant - Grand Annex
2018-09-21 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
BON BON VIVANT is a hot combination of local New Orleans jazz musicians, song writers and troubadours that have put together a unique sound inspired by folk, blues, gypsy jazz, electro swing and pop with roots heavily steeped in the amazing New Orleans music tradition.
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The Spirit of Earth Wind & Fire: KALIMBA - Warner Grand
2018-09-21 20:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Nationally touring show “The Spirit of Earth Wind & Fire: Kalimba” presents an EW&F experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs – “Shining Star”, “Sing a Song”, “September”, “Boogie Wonderland” and more. RST Entertainment and 8 TWO 8 Productions, in cooperation with A8 Creatives, is proud to present this national touring powerhouse – one night only!
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On Clover Road
2018-09-21 20:00 | Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead – in this smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller – is something that will shock her to her core. What will a mother do to get her daughter back? Whatever it takes. “On Clover Road is pure mystery play, with more twists than a pretzel…” – DC Metro Theater Arts
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Movie Under the Guns: Star Wars, The Last Jedi at the Iowa
2018-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
(2017). Directed by Rian Johnson. Starring Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega. Luke Skywalker’s peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy. Bring the entire family for “Movie Under The Guns” on board Battleship IOWA. The unique movie series is FREE and held outdoors on the ship’s fantail. Limited seating is available. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring blankets and outdoor chairs. Concessions will be available, no coolers or outside food and beverages allowed. All movies will start at dusk.

San Pedro Festival of the Arts 2018 at the Battleship Iowa
2018-09-22 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Welcome to the SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts 2018 homepage. A FREE festival dedicated to the arts, showcasing dance, music, and crafts, SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts aims to bring art to people of all ages and showcase the beauty of San Pedro as a haven of the arts. Creativity abounds in San Pedro! Children and families, young, old, or anywhere in between: everybody will find something at SAN PEDRO ♥ Festival of the Arts to inspire and enchant.

National Public Lands Day-White Point Nature Preserve
2018-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
National Public Lands Day!
Join us and our wonderful sponsors at White Point Nature Preserve! Help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more.
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.
We will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. Thank you for volunteering!
