First Thursday Art Walk
2025-11-06 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Celebrating 28 years of arts, food and entertainment in Downtown San Pedro.
Enjoy food trucks, music and shops.
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San Pedro Certified Farmers Market
2025-11-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Pavilion, 6th & Mesa Streets, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
San Pedro Certified Farmers Market
Farm Fresh California Produce
Fruits, Vegetables, Gifts, Local Food.
The market is a weekly, certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, hot food, artisanal goods, & local artists & crafters.
Located in the Parking lot on Mesa Street, between 5th & 6th Street in Downtown San Pedro.

14th Annual San Pedro Film Festival
2025-11-07 18:00 | Starlight Terrace Cinemas, 28901 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
14th Annual
San Pedro Film Festival
FRIDAY NOV 7 at 6PM, 2025
Get ready for a night of short films at Shorts Block `1 Friday – a mix of comedy, drama, and everything in between!
Shorts Block 1 Friday is a must-see event at Starlight Terrace Cinemas! Join us for a night filled with a diverse selection of short films that will captivate and entertain you. From comedy to drama, animation to documentary, this lineup has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the creativity and talent of up-and-coming filmmakers. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a cinematic adventure!
6:00pm
SHORT TAKES 1
GIVEN
BURDEN
UNSANCTIONED BOUNTY
HOLLYWOOD REX
LIGHT BUNNY
GRIND
7 MINUTES
EAT, PRAY …LOVE
Starlight Theatres Terrace Cinema 6
28901 S. Western Avenue
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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8:30pm
ECODOCS 1
DREAM TO CURE WATER
THE KELP WE BREATHE
UPSTREAM DOWNRIVER
Starlight Theatres Terrace Cinema 6
28901 S. Western Avenue
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Second Saturday ArtWalk-San Pedro Film Festival
2025-11-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Radio KCLA San Pedro, 461 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, 90731
San Pedro Film Festival +Second Saturday ArtWalk San Pedro
By SPIFFest
Part of the San Pedro Film Festival collection
Join us for a fun-filled day of film screenings and art exploration at the San Pedro Film Festival + Second Saturday ArtWalk in person!
Welcome to the San Pedro Film Festival +Second Saturday ArtWalk San Pedro! Join us at Radio KCLA-LPFM for a day filled with amazing films and beautiful art. This in-person event is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and creativity. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of film and art all in one place. See you there!
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Belmont Shore Model Railroad-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-11-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
LOCATION
The Belmont Shore Model Railroad is located in the beautiful Angels Gate Park up the hill from the Korean Friendship Bell and adjacent to the historic WWII ‘Hey Rookie’ pool. We are open to the public on Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm and Tuesdays from 7pm to 9 pm. Come by to see our huge N-Scale layout, model railroad musuem, and original N-Trak modules. Bring the whole family!

Open Studios Day-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-11-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Experience San Pedro’s vibrant arts community in action at Open Studios Day! Don’t miss this FREE, all-ages event on Saturday, November 8 from 12pm to 4pm at Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC).
• Discover 50+ creative spaces—learn about our artists’ practice and view contemporary works of art.
• Explore Sustainers of Life in the gallery, featuring seven Native and Indigenous artists exploring intersectional themes through installation, sculpture, photography, illustration, and painting.
• Create blackout poetry at an All-Ages Art Workshop inspired by our current gallery exhibition.
• Experience Community Class demonstrations of dance, printmaking, raku ceramics, wood carving and more.
• Get a sneak preview of the next big thing with live painting by AGCC’s Teen Mural Club.
Open Studios Day is a free, all-ages event that provides the public a glimpse into the process, art, and lives of local artists who create at the Center. AGCC hosts one of the largest studio artist programs in the region with a diverse range of artistic disciplines including ceramics, photography, printmaking, writing, sculpture, videography, music, and painting. This self-guided tour of artist studios provides a unique opportunity to interact with the artists and purchase contemporary works of art.
Photo: Studio of AGCC Studio Artist Regina Herod, photo by Jordan Rodriguez.

Sunset Sail-Los Angeles Martime Institute
2025-11-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI), Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Step aboard a majestic tall ship and let the sea breeze carry you into a serene evening on the water. As the sun dips toward the horizon, you’ll have the perfect vantage point to watch the sky transform with color. Snuggle up in a cozy layer and choose your adventure – unwind on deck with the gentle rhythm of the waves, or join the crew and take part in sailing the ship. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks to enjoy along the way (please, no glass except bottles). It’s the perfect way to end the day.
Tickets

Swallowtail and Dragonfly
2025-11-08 18:00 | Starlight Terrace Cinemas, 28901 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
SWALLOWTAIL

Directed byJulia Pierrepont
Written by Julia Pierrepont
USA, 2024, 1 Hour 47 minutes
SWALLOWTAIL & DRAGONFLY is based on the true story of one courageous woman’s journey from glittering stardom as a gifted artist in glamorous 1930’s Shanghai, through the ravages of war and revolution and back again, sustained by her exquisite gift for beauty and an epic love that would not die.
Q&A with filmmakers after screening

San Pedro International Film Fest
2025-11-09 | Starlight Terrace Cinemas, 28901 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
SHORT TAKES 3

SCREENS 1:00 PM SUNDAY Nov 9

Starlight Terrace Cinemas
FLAME OUT
LONELY
A CALL FROM YOU
TROVA
IT’S COME TO THIS
MAJI
LONESOME TOWN
SHANGRI LOS ANGELES
ANADOL AND MARIE KLOK- Quand Le Grenier Pris Feu
BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS
SECOND SUNRISE

ECO DOCUMENTARIES

STARLIGHT TERRACE CINEMAS
Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes
SUNDAY NOV 9, 3PM

GHOSTS OF THE PACIFIC
THE MOST BIODIVERSE PLACE IN AMERICA

A RARE GRAND ALIGNMENT

Directed by Cinque Lee
Written by Cinque Lee
USA, 2024, 1 Hour 33 minutes 5:00pm
In the winter of 1982 three American boys found themselves stranded in a cable car with a dead body, midair in the mountains of Norway, during a rare celestial event.
Q&A with filmmakers after screening

FEATURE FILM
MY MOVIE STARRING PAUL DANO

Directed by Joe Bartone
Written by Joe Barton
USA, 2024, 1 Hour 33 minutes 7:00pm
The famous actor comes to Herman in a dream, convincing him to make his feature “Bear Naked Amazonians from Mars.” If he makes the deadline, the film will take Best Feature at South by Southwest, making Herman an international celebrity.
Q&A with filmmakers after screening

Journey Tribute-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-11-09 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
DSB (Don’t Stop Believin’)
The #1 Journey Tribute
The Warner Grand on the Road series continues at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Auditorium with DSB (Don’t Stop Believin’), the Southland’s #1 Journey tribute band. Capturing the lush, signature sound of Journey in their prime, DSB has delivered soaring performances from prestigious Royal Caribbean cruises to Windborne Music’s electrifying Classic Rock Symphony series. Hear high-energy and faithful renditions of “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Open Arms”, “Wheel in the Sky” and many more!
A “Warner Grand on the Road” Concert
While the Warner Grand Theatre undergoes a thoughtful renovation, Grand Vision Foundation is bringing the magic of live music to you with Warner Grand on the Road! This intermittent concert series will bring the quality of a Warner Grand Theatre concert to venues around San Pedro.
Tickets
VIP Reception 6:00 PM / Meet & Greet 6:30 PM
VIP Ticket holders are invited to attend the pre-concert reception and Meet & Greet with the band. Enjoy light refreshments and take photos with the musicians. VIP ticket holders will be provided with appetizers, one complimentary drink and access to a private no-host bar before the concert.
The reception will take place outside in the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Courtyard.
Concert Directions
The concert will be at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium complex in the John Olguin Auditorium. When you get to the aquarium, the auditorium will be on your left at the front entrance (if you start seeing fish tanks, you’ve gone too far!)
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – John Olguin Auditorium
3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
From Pacific Avenue, turn onto Stephen M. White Drive.
Veer left towards the parking booth to enter the parking lot.
Enter the parking lot and follow the road to the left.
Parking will be on your right and the aquarium on your left.
When looking at the front entrance, the auditorium is the first door on your left (see image below).
Parking
Parking at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is $1 per hour.

Open Mic Nights
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Musicians & Poets!
Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!
To perform:
Sign up at 6:30pm. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
This is an all ages show, all ages and genres are welcome to perform.
To keep the space welcoming for all ages; please keep your act clean and appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down.
Microphones, D.I. and keyboard available. You can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone if you will be performing with a backing track. The Aux cord is compatible with apple devices that use a lighting connector.
Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.
Venue Phone
(310) 833-4813

Everly Brothers Tribute Band-Grand Annex
2025-11-14 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Everly Brothers Experience with the Tin Drum Family Band

The Zmed Brothers with Burleigh Drummond, Jr return with classics like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” Drummond’s delightful family band opens featuring his dad, Ambrosia’s founding member, Burleigh Drummond, Sr.
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Nature Walk-White Pt Nature Preserve
2025-11-15 10:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
10:30 3rd Sat of the month
Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Park in the lot at the dead-end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Reservations not required.
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
Event Categories:
Activities for Families, Guided Nature Walks
White Point Nature Preserve
1600 W. Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro, CA 90731

Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
It’s Family Art Workshop with Angels Gate Cultural Center! Angels Gate offers monthly free art workshops. All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
Join us for our first public program of 2025 –
January ‘s Family Art Workshop with Artist-Teacher Clarisse Abelarde !
Family Tapestry: Painting Our Story Through Colors & Symbols
Celebrate your family’s unique story with a vibrant, collaborative masterpiece! In this workshop, families will combine meaningful symbols and colors to create an abstract family portrait that tells a visual tale of their memories, values , and connections . Through painting, personal symbols , and shared creative expression , families will craft a colorful canvas that honors their bonds and celebrates their individuality.
Meet your teacher in Building A’s Gallery and we will walk over to our classroom in Building G.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
If the event is sold out, we encourage you to come in case there are no-shows!
Questions? Email gloria@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org
This event is brought to you through generous support from the California Arts Council.
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Ardeshir Farah-Grand Annex
2025-11-15 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Ardeshir Farah
featuring Incendio

Tickets

Ardeshir Farah of flamenco-style world guitar duo, Strunz & Farah joins forces with well-known, instrumental power-guitar quartet.
Pre-Concert Wine Tastings Led by Jean Philippe Molinari: Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend, Champion, VIP Circle, Arts Advocate, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate.

Chuck Alvarez and Friends-Alvas Showroom
2025-11-15 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Chuck Alvarez has done dozens of shows at Alvas and with six CD’s of his own material, Chuck usually performs his own songs. This time, Chuck will be performing some of his favorite Jimi Hendrix songs and mixing them with some of his favorite Jazz tunes. The band will perform some of Hendrix’s more jazz-flavored, experimental tunes from “Are You Experienced?”, “Axis; Bold As Love”, and more.
Mix this with a dose of Miles Davis, Larsen/Feiten Band, and some other jazz artists, and we’ll let the good times roll! Chuck is bringing some favorite musicians who have impressive credits, including several of Chuck’s CDs.

Deja Vu-Alvas Showroom
2025-11-16 16:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Deja Vu: An Intimate Acoustic Evening with the Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Step back in time to the summer of 1968, when Crosby, Stills & Nash would gather in the living rooms of Laurel Canyon, sit on a friend’s couch, and with just their voices and a couple of acoustic guitars, play their soon-to-be-iconic songs for the very first time. On Sunday, November 16th, Deja Vu brings that same spirit of intimacy and authenticity to Alvas Showroom for a truly special, all-acoustic performance.
This unique show strips the music down to its roots—pure vocal harmony and acoustic guitars—showcasing the intricate arrangements, warm textures, and heartfelt lyrics that made CSN&Y legends. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering this timeless music for the first time, you’ll be transported by unplugged renditions of classics like:
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes • Teach Your Children • Guinnevere • Old Man • Helplessly Hoping • Just a Song Before I Go • Love the One You’re With • Deja Vu • Southern Man • Wasted on the Way – and many, many more.

Open Jazz Jam-Collage
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Open Jazz Jam – all welcome!
Collage: A Place for Art & Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
Open Jazz Jam – all welcome!
meets on third Wednesdays each month.
Catch a groove as we play through jazz standards and free jams for two hours of creative improvisation. We have a piano and drum kit, and a house guitar and bass, and welcome all sorts of instruments. The jam will be led by Grant Hungerford, a trumpet player who studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music and has performed with the LA Philharmonic.
Collage: A Place for Art & Culture
731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
Reserve your spot: Click Here

Open Rock & Blues Jam
2025-11-20 19:00 | COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Open Rock & Blues Jam
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 7 PM
Enjoy riffing on classic rock and blues tunes and doing some free improvisations? Bring your instrument to Collage on the third Thursday of each month for a session conducted by Mark Warnholz. We’ll have the keyboard and drums ready, just bring your guitars or basses and get ready to join the fun.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

AltaSea Open House: Blue Robotics
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for AltaSea’s final Open House of the year on Saturday, November 22, as we dive into the world of marine technology with a special feature on Blue Robotics. Discover how cutting-edge underwater tech is transforming ocean exploration and sustainability.
Featuring:
Rusty Jehangir – Blue Robotics Founder and CEO
Rusty completed degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering prior to founding Blue Robotics. Not long after attending USC, Rusty made the attempt to build a solar powered surfboard to autonomously travel from LA to Hawaii but could not find affordable thrusters. From there Rusty built his own company to provide affordable parts for smaller-scale remotely operated vehicles for ocean exploration. Today, Rusty employs almost 70 staff members.
This open house will also feature a Career Development Day.
High School Students – You are invited to AltaSea’s Career Development Day. Start-up entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers will be available to speak with, learn from and establish a network.
RSVP

Norwegian Christmas Market
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00
NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church – 1035 S. Beacon St.
Join us for this holiday event, a Christmas market with Norwegian delicacies, ornaments, and a Scandinavian Christmas feeling. Fresh Norwegian food for sale in our cafe during the weekends. On Sunday, we have a Norwegian worship service at 11a (all are welcome!), the market opens at 12p (noon). Church of Sweden will also have vending booths. Entry is FREE.
Photo Courtesy of San Pedro Today

Holiday Market-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Dive into oceans of great gifts at our Holiday Market! Many local artisans and artists will showcase and sell their wares. Food trucks will be onsite with great eats to sustain you while shopping. The Gift Shop will be open and stocked with hundreds of ornaments and curated ocean-themed gifts. We hope you will join us!

Young Opera Theater-Grand Annex
2025-11-30 14:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Young Opera Theater presents Amahl’s Christmas Opera Party
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors 12:00 PM
Tickets
Gian Carlo Menotti’s classic children’s opera
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Opera Sung in English with supertitles
The Holiday Opera Classic ~ a treat for all ages! A heartwarming tale of a disabled youth and his encounter with the Three Kings…sung with splendor and humor. Fully staged, libretto in English. Enjoy the event with an add-on snack buffet and holiday craft fun.
Come early to enjoy snacks and crafts.
Gian Carlo Menotti’s classic children’s opera
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Opera Sung in English with supertitles
The Holiday Opera Classic ~ a treat for all ages! A heartwarming tale of a disabled youth and his encounter with the Three Kings…sung with splendor and humor. Fully staged, libretto in English. Enjoy the event with an add-on snack buffet and holiday craft fun.
Come early to enjoy snacks and crafts.
Cast
Savannah Greene as the MOTHER of Amahl
Victor Robledo as KING KASPAR
Calvin Hsu as KING MELCHIOR
David Herrington as KING BALTHAZAR
Isabella Padua as AMAHL
This event is produced by Young Opera Theater, please contact them for all event related questions.

1st Wednesday Bird Walk-White Point Nature Preserve
2025-12-03 09:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join expert Bob Shanman meeting in front of White Point Nature Education Center for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist, binoculars provided. 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
