16th Annual LA Harbor Int'l Film Festival
2019-03-14 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrating 16 years at the Warner Grand Theatre, LAHIFF celebrates film in all its forms: features, documentaries, shorts, animation and the voices of new film makers. Starting on Thursday with a free 35mm print screening of a classic film for local students. Saturday gala reception and “Hollywood Nostalgia Tribute” classic film with special guests. Sunday documentaries and special speakers.
Tickets are $8 & $10. Saturday gala is $65 & $75
Happening March 14-17. Dates and times vary, for full schedule and tickets, visit www.laharborfilmfest.com.

It's Comedy Tonight-
2019-03-15 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Machine Art Studio, 446 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
IT’S COMEDY TONIGHT IN OLD SAN PEDRO
Hosted by:
Mike Muratore
The Serial Killer of Comedy
Starring The Comedic talents of:
Mark White
Marty Foster
Melissa Butts
and
Pebbles Brunelle
The San Pedro Art Association is proud to provide this fun show to the people of San Pedro and beyond.
Tickets for this event are now available at a very low $5.00 per adult 18 and over. Sales of tickets help to benefit our 8th annual Harbor Wide All Grade Student Art Competition.
So, we’ll see you at the funniest comedy show in San Pedro, and please…bring a friend.
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It's Comedy Tonight in Old San Pedro-Machine Art Studio
2019-03-15 19:00 | Machine Art Studio, 446 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

Cale Flamenco
2019-03-15 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Electrifying vocal and rhythmic arrangements with roots in rumba, flamenco and music from North Africa and Romany regions. Featuring Spanish guitar players and vocalists Jose Prieto and Victor Torres and percussionist, Paul Blazek
Jose Prieto and Victor Torres were born and raised in Spain and have now set down musical roots in the US, establishing themselves on the So-Cal flamenco circuit. With the flair of the Gipsy Kings, Calé infuse their Latin-based music with traditional and contemporary riffs.

Irish Cooking Demo-Pacific Food & Beverage Museum
2019-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90731
EATING HIBERNIA
AN IRISH COOKING DEMO & BOOK SIGNING
WITH
CHEF GERALDINE GILLILAND
Irish food—it’s not all green and fortified with Guinness. The Emerald Isle, in fact, is home to a rich, robust, and centuries-old culinary tradition. On Saturday, March 16, the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, join Chef Geraldine Gilliland, a native of Northern Ireland, for a lesson in the history and how-to of Hibernian cooking featuring fresh fare from Melissa’s Produce. After the demo, Chef Gilliland will sign copies of her new book, The Lula Cocina Cookbook: My Favorite Recipes, from Mexico to Malibu.
Admission is Free with RSVP!

The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble
2019-03-16 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
“One of the most beautiful voices in bluegrass and folk music today.”
KPFK’s FolkScene
Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze and her ensemble play a blend of traditional mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals.

Elijah Rock-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-16 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Remember Casablanca? Remember songs woven with romance and rhythm and… magic?
The remarkable Elijah Rock, currently Headlining at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas is the next great sensation to interpret The Great American Songbook to audiences around the world. He sings in five languages, tap dances, and delivers masterful renditions of classic songs in genres that also include Broadway, Latin Jazz, and Classical. His performance style reminds you of the classic entertainers in the likes of Sammy Davis, Jr., Robert Goulet, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, and more! Rock also features songs from his critically acclaimed album, Gershwin For My Soul. There will be Just One Performance of unforgettable songs by the award-winning entertainer at Alvas Showroom. You don’t want to miss it!

Ruby Princess-Port of Los Angeles/Calif. Coast
2019-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Ruby Princess
Berth: 93
Destination: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Monterey, California; San Diego, California; Ensenada, Mexico; Los Angeles, California
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John York-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-17 16:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Songs of the Byrds, the Beatles, the Band and others, sung and played on the acoustic 12 string guitar by ex-Byrd, John York.

The Rohde Fam Jam-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-17 20:00 | CA
This evening will feature an incredible variety of music including jazz, fusion, Brazilian and Soul. Members of this powerhouse group have played with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Sheila E, Prince, Arturo Sandoval, and Scott Henderson. You will hear original interpretations of songs by Jaco Pastorius, Elis Regina, Bruno Mars, Chic Corea and more! Join the three Rohdes and special guest, Andy Senesi on drums, who will bring you a fiery and memorable night of music.

Nanette Diaz Barragan Town Hall-POLA Boys & Girls Club
2019-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Port of Los Angeles Boys & Girls, 100 W 5th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Please join me, Nanette Diaz Barragan, at our San Pedro Community Town Hall from 6:30PM – 8PM at the Port of LA Boys and Girls Club (100 W. 5th St. San Pedro, CA 90731) to discuss issues that are important to you and receive info on the constituent services our office provides.

Royal Princess-Port of Los Angeles/Mexico
2019-03-23 | CA
Royal Princess
Destination: Mexico
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles
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Casey the Container/Book Launch Event
2019-03-23 10:30 | Los Angeles Maritime Marine Museum, Berth 84, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
This rhyming children’s book follows Casey the Container, a new shipping container, along her journey on her first day in port. Casey meets new friends, experiences the workings of the waterfront, and learns the important role containers play in our world. Happy Reading!
Arriving March 15, 2019!
Celebrate the launch of Casey the Container with Author Kristina Bowden and Illustrator Marcia Verkaik at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum March 23, 2019. Click register to attend the free Book Launch Event!
Join Author Kristina Bowden and Illustrator Marcia Verkaik in celebrating the launch of “Casey the Container: And her first day in port.”
Bring the family to enjoy coloring activities, a unique photo opportunity, and a reading of the book. Book purchase and signing available after the reading in the museum gift shop. Take home a special goodie bag with each book purchased. Limited quantities are available.
The book reading will start promptly at 10:30 am.
Only books purchased at the museum gift shop allowed in the museum and available for signing.
Free parking is available in the lot located next to the museum. There is also free street parking available.
Food and drink are not permitted in the museum, other than bottled water. The museum does not provide storage for food, drinks, or other prohibited items. Shoes and shirts are required.
Additional information about the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
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Food GPS-Pacific Food & Beverage Museum
2019-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90731
FOOD GPS
NAVIGATING THE LA RESTAURANT LANDSCAPE
WITH
JOSH LURIE
The Southern California dining scene is uniquely diverse and can feel like a culinary labyrinth, even to avowed foodies. On Saturday, March 23, visit LA’s Pacific Food & Beverage Museum and learn how food journalist Josh Lurie, Founder of Food GPS, goes about navigating the regional restaurant landscape. In conversation with PacFAB President Philip Dobard, he’ll reveal his methods and discuss the singular passion that led him to develop them. After the program, enjoy fresh fare from Melissa’s Produce.
Admission is Free with RSVP!

Gathering for the Grand "Mary Bridget Davies"
2019-03-23 20:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Gathering for the Grand Annual Gala is TRANSFORMING into a live concert benefit series featuring professional, in-demand tribute acts and popular local openers. This three part series is happening at San Pedro’s beloved art-deco movie palace, the Warner Grand Theatre!
Nominated for a Tony Award in 2014 for her title role in the Broadway musical, “A Night With Janis Joplin,” Mary Bridget Davies pays tribute to The Queen of Psychedelic Soul.
Davies is an International Blues Challenge winner and a Blues Blast Magazine award nominee for Best New Blues Artist release.
*VIP ticket purchases include one premium orchestra seat, invitation to VIP Pre-Concert Reception from 6-8pm with appetizers & one complimentary drink, access to private no host bar before concert and during intermission.
Opener: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain

“C&C” Candi Sosa & Cristina Rebull-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-23 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Cristina Rebull is a Cuban powerhouse singer, actor, award winning writer, and professor of theatre in Miami, where she resides. When she sings, it’s like watching a short story. Her big rich, emotionally expressive voice, and physical expressions, have a wide range, which flutuate according to the character she becomes. You’ll get a sense of being in a Broadway ambience with an intimacy only Alvas Showroom offers. She sings Spanish, French (reminiscent of Edith Piaf), Portuguese and occasionally in Guarani (Paraguay).
Candi Sosa is a Cuban born singer songwriter, who resides in Los Angeles and has been a part of the local scene for decades. Candi sings in Spanish and English, with authentic idioms, and some Portuguese classics. She is known for her vocal range and versatility. She can sing a Cella Cruz style Rumba, a Barbara Streisand standard, Janis Joplin blues, a bolero, an American jazz standard, or a big Shirley Bassey ballad.
Come enjoy international music from Cuba, USA, Mexico, Argentina, France, and more! The group will be playing Ballads, Boleros, Tangos, Son Cubano, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, etc.

Ruby Princess-Port of Los Angeles/Hawaiian Islands
2019-03-24 | CA
Ruby Princess
Berth: 93
Destination: Hawaiian Islands
Duration: 15 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, California; Hilo, Hawaii; Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii; Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii; Lahaina (Maui), Hawaii; Ensenada, Mexico; Los Angeles, California
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Loteria: Corazon Costeno-Warner Grand
2019-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 | CA
A high caliber production of Mexican Folklorico dance from the “heart of the coasts”, bringing to life characters from the popular Mexican card game Loteria. Under the artistic direction of Jose Vences.

Cuartro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventure-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-03-24 15:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District invites the community to join us at the next chapter of a new arts education series at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium called Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures for the Culturally Curious. Join arts scholar Gregorio Luke as he leads us through three films by Oscar winning Mexican directors in seminars designed to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts of Mexico.
The 2019 film seminar schedule is:
BIRDMAN by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, Sunday, March 24th, 2019, 3:30pm. Perhaps the best film expression of magical realism, a literary movement that defined Latin American Literature.
SHAPE OF WATER by Guillermo del Toro, Sunday, May 19th, 2019, 3:30pm. Del Toro demonstrates a deep knowledge of the Monster genre but also the courage to transform it.

Brand X – Born Ugly-Still Ugly Tour-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-24 19:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Grammy nominated BRAND X is pretty with hairy legs.
Percy Jones – Fretless Bass
John Goodsall – Guitars
Chris Clark – Keyboards
Kenny Grohowski – Drums & Percussion
Tickets will be $55 at the Door!

Emerald Princess-Port of Los Angeles/Pacific Coastal
2019-03-26 | CA
Emerald Princess
Departs Los Angeles (San Pedro)
Berth: 93
Destination: Pacific Coastal
Duration: 3 Night
Ports of Call:
Cruise Schedule: Los Angeles, California; Vancouver, Canada

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2019 Women's History Month Reception
2019-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
March is National Women’s History Month and San Pedro Chamber of Commerce invites you to a reception honoring outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the community.
$35.00 per person for members. $40.00 per person for non-members.
$40 at the Door (based on availability)
Ticket includes appetizers, dessert, and beverage. No-host bar available.
Join the Chamber in Celebrating the 2019 San Pedro Chamber Women’s History Month Honorees:
Diane Acosta, Polly Ann Bakery
Arlene Dickey, The Rotary Club of San Pedro
Ronna Luna, Founder, Maria’s Closet
Angela Romero, Founder, The San Pedro Heritage Museum
Rebecca Trani, Community Clean-Ups & Beautification

See It End IT Film and Arts Festival 2019
2019-03-29 | CA
ABOUT THE EVENT
See It End It! Human Trafficking Film and Arts Festival. Our goal is to raise awareness of human trafficking both domestic and across the globe and provide connection to organizations and agencies working to combat this growing criminal activity.
Through diverse genres and art forms, the See It End It Festival will demonstrate that there is a place for everyone to use their passion, talents, professional and personal networks to assist in the fight against human exploitation. We encourage greater use of the arts to achieve domestic and global awareness and provide strategies to end human trafficking.
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We are calling on aspiring and veteran filmmakers and artists to employ their craft to expose modern day slavery Join us in helping others to SEE IT and provide avenues to END IT, making this the greatest event to end human trafficking of its kind!
Contact us regarding film and art submissions and Sponsorship opportunities at info@seeitendit.com​
This is a non-profit event in partnership with the YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay. All donations are tax deductible
See It – End It! Film and Arts Festival was created with the support of:
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Patrick Erlandson, YWCA Harbor and South Bay, Kelli Kehoe Barber, Yolanda Oreb, Elicia Magana of KIMA Event Planning, Adisa Septuri, Arlene Dickey, Sonia Bailey, Kathleen Bryant, Robert Juarez, Margaret Dennis, James Hawthorn & Flicks4change, Alan Smyth of Saving Innocence, Brandy Jones-Breth, Irene Mendoza, Nicole Lee, and Carolyn Elias, Suzanne Willoughby and many others.
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In partnership with YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay

San Pedro Golf Classic Charity Fundraiser-Los Verdes Golf Course
2019-03-29 | Los Verdes Golf Club, 7000 Los Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
George Palaziol for Honorary Mayor presents The San Pedro Golf Classic. This event will raise funds for the MOMS Club of San Pedro, San Pedro Packages for Patriots, The American Legion Post 61 and Pacific Battleship Center. Banquet dining and silent auction open to non golfers. Check Eventbrite link for pricing.
Awards · Silent Auction · 50/50 Raffle

See It End It Film and Art Festival-Warner Grand
2019-03-29 18:30 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
See It End It is a film and visual art festival designed to draw awareness and community support to ending human trafficking and exploitation of children in the commercial sex industry.

Norwegian Star-Port of Los Angeles/Panama Canal
2019-03-30 | CA
Departs Los Angeles (San Pedro)
Berth: 93
Ship: Norwegian Star
Destination: Fort Lauderdale – via Panama Canal
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ; Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Cartagena, Colombia; Miami, Florida

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Smart Gardening Beginner Workshop-Torrance Southeast Library
2019-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Torrance Library, Southeast Branch, 23115 Arlington Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
We encourage you to attend a free Smart Gardening workshop to improve your lawn/garden and reduce waste. No reservations needed. Workshops are about 1.5 hours and are held at Learning Centers, libraries, parks, and schools. Beginner Workshops introduce you to smart gardening. Advanced Workshops are for those who love to garden (schedule listed at bottom).
Purchase a backyard or worm compost bins at a discount after each workshop. A free bin will be raffled off to an attendee at workshops marked with a star. Five pomegranate trees (1-gallon) will be raffled off at workshops marked with a fruit. Visit our instructional videos for an idea of what is taught.
Torrance – March 30, 2019
Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Southeast Library
23115 S Arlington Ave

A Communal Table-Pacific Food & Beverage Museum
2019-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A COMMUNAL TABLE
THE WORLD ON A PLATE
WITH
NANCY BUCHANAN
Los Angeles is among a handful of global cities where one can experience virtually any ethnic cuisine, both unadulterated and hybridized. And Nancy Buchanan, culinary author, nutrition lecturer, and publisher of A Communal Table, knows it. On Saturday, March 30, visit LA’s Pacific Food & Beverage Museum and see Nancy convene the world on a plate. Using our southern neighbor as an example—and by employing a range of indigenous and imported ingredients courtesy Melissa’s Produce—she’ll explore the influence of other cultures on Mexican cuisine. After the presentation, guests will enjoy refreshments and sample Nancy’s delicious handiwork.
Admission is Free with RSVP!

Julie Kelly Quintet-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-30 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Julie Kelly sings in the tradition of the iconic vocalists of jazz like Anita O’Day, Joe Williams, and Shirley Horn. Her personal phrasing and rich alto sound pay homage to the lyric while connecting to the rhythm section and a deep sense of swing! Julie also delights audiences with her Brazilian repertoire and dives deep into the songs of Jobim, Edu Lobo and more in the tradition of Astrud Gilberto and Rosa Passos.

Chicago Tribute Experience-Alvas Showroom
2019-03-31 16:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Chicago Tribute Experience brings you back to the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with all of Chicago’s greatest hits performed live by some of the world’s finest musicians. This tremendous tribute to the writing, performance, style and sound of the original Chicago lineup has been carefully and thoughtfully re-created for the highest entertainment value. Most of these musicians grew up listening, learning, and passionately playing and singing along to what is now truly a phenomenon worth recreating. Enjoy the journey as they take you on the “Experience”… the “Chicago Tribute Experience”.
