Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2024-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
It’s Family Art Workshop with Angels Gate Cultural Center!
Do not hesitate to claim your spot for this fun experiment for the whole family!
Angels Gate offers free art workshops every 3rd Saturday of the month. All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101!
¡Angels Gate Cultural Center ofrece talleres de arte mensuales para familias! Todos son bienvenidos. Actividades para niños y adultos, desde un 1 año de edad hasta los 11! Infantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto todo el tiempo. Prohibido el ingreso de mascotas.
This event is brought to you through generous support from the California Arts Council.
All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed inside our galleries or classrooms.
[Claim your spot on Eventbrite!]
If the event is sold out, we encourage you to come in case there are no-shows!
Questions? Email tess@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org
Para más información consulte tess@angelsgateart.org & marissa@angelsgateart.org

Family Christmas 150th Celebration-Point Fermin Park
2024-12-21 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
Come and celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Point Fermin Lighthouse with a Family Christmas 150th Celebration starting at 4pm with lights, crafts, music and food until 8pm.
Illuminated with thousands of lights, the Point Fermin Lighthouse will celebrate this special anniversary with A FAMILY BIRTHDAY EVENT concluding the yearlong celebrations commemorating its 150-year Legacy of Light!

Peck Park Canyon Nature Walk
2024-12-28 09:00 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
4th Saturday Guided Tours
Meet at the lower parking lot trailhead behing the Peck Park Community Center
Curious about the plants and wildlive in the Canyon?
Join us at Peck Park where a naturalist will guide you, point out some of the flora and fauna, relay a little history & the geology of the canyons that make up Peck Park
Nature abounds
The nature walk is FREE
No registration is required
Friends of Peck Park Canyon

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Eve Party
2024-12-31 20:30 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
New Year’s Eve Party
Tue, Dec 31, 2024
8:30 PM
Doors 7:30 PM
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South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night pizza, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.

San Pedro Certified Farmers Market
2025-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-24 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.

Belmont Shore Model Railroad-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-01-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-25 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!

Salt Marsh Open House
2025-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Salt Marsh Open House
Visit Cabrillo Beach’s own wetland habitat, Salinas de San Pedro, and discover the plants and animals that call it home! Using binoculars, magnifying glasses and other tools, CMA Educators and volunteers will help you observe and explore this habitat. Or simply sit back, watch the tide change and listen to the birds and other wildlife.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested for groups of 15 or more.

Open Mic Nights
2025-01-09 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

Anna May & Ethan Buckner-Collage
2025-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Anna May & Ethan Buckner-Collage
Anna May’s meditative songs and lilting voice have won her fans and awards, including the Americana category in the New England Music Awards in 2024. She will be joined at this show by Ethan Buckner, whose shimmering indie folk pop has a hopeful, serene character. These two fine, thoughtful troubadours present an evening of poetic images framed by acoustic textures.
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Albion Kristof Quartet-Collage
2025-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Albion Kristof Quartet: The Return
COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture 731 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731, United States
After a break in the solar core, the eclectic Quartet is back! Category defying/electrifying jazz fusion and free improvisation in two sets exploring “Light” and “Dark”. This singular musical experience that will leave you gasping for air. Original music by the members sprinkled with musical tributes to Keith Jarrett, Avishai Cohen, and Lady Gaga.
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South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club-Alvas Showroom
2025-01-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club
Meets the second Sunday of Every Month at Alvas Showroom.
12:30 pm Set : This is a slot for youth and budding musicians to sit in and play with Members
2 pm to 5pm consist of 2 Jam Sets and a Concert set. All of this is great for dancing.
We are a club of musicians, dancers, listeners, toe tappers and we are dictated to the preservation of America’s cultural contribution to the World, “Traditional Jazz”. Please join us as we are always welcoming new members and have been since 1962. Remember it is no cost if you are a musician and sign in to play.
If you are a young musician and would like to sit in please drop a email to jerrygoodman@cox.net

Rick James & Teena Marie Tribute-Grand Annex
2025-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Rick James & Teena Marie Tribute
Get ready for the Rick James & Teena Marie Funk Phenomenon Sun, Jan 12, 2025, at the intimate, high-class, performance venue The Grand Annex Music Hall. Rick and Teena’s electrifying chemistry in the most iconic duet of all time “Fire and Desire” showcases a fusion of raw energy and tender emotion that will heat up the room. Hit after hit like “You and I”, “Give It To Me Baby”, “Square Biz”, and “Lovergirl” carry you on a journey back to the Funk Phenomenon. Join us for a night of non-stop, heart-throbbing, soulful music that will transport you back to the golden era of funk. Do not miss this unforgettable experience!
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Open Jazz Jam-Collage
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
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
2025-01-16 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

Scott Heustis-Collage
2025-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | COLLAGE: A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Improvisational Jazz with the Scott Heustis Group
Guitarist Scott Heustis is a post-genre explorer who includes elements of jazz, rock, world music, avant-garde, and experimental music in his playing. At this show he’ll collaborate with drummer Stephen Hodges, upright bassist Tony Green, and keyboard player R. Scott for an evening of daring instrumental fireworks.
Meet the Scott Heustis Group, a collective of musical innovators who break musical barriers with their sonic dialogue:
* The leader is guitarist Heustis, a veteran of the Southern California underground improvising scene and a Long Beach native.
* At this show he’ll be joined by Stephen Hodges on drums and percussion. Another Long Beach native, he is known for playing with Tom Waits (Swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs), Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne, and the Twin Peaks soundtracks for David Lynch. A true creative visionary.
* Tony Greenbrings an eclectic but soulful attitude to the bass, from which he coaxes beautiful, lingering tones. He owns and operates Ear Gallery Music Studio in Mt. Washington, and is highly regarded for his musical taste and acumen.
* Keyboardist R. Scott is a highly versatile musician, improviser, and composer. His 2021 release “Faul! -The Musical”, about the infamous Paul is Dead conspiracy, is being adapted into a short film. He has been a driving force behind numerous Southern California bands such as West Coast Harem, OO Soul, The Helmut Stein Experience and others.
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Nature Walk-White Pt Nature Preserve
2025-01-18 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
2025-01-18 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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Young Artists Opening-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-01-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Opening Reception – Direct from the Classroom: Winter Selections
January 18 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Free
‘Direct from the Classroom: Winter Selections’ features works by young artists in Angels Gate Cultural Center’s Artists-in-Classrooms (AIC) program!
Join us to celebrate the opening of “Direct from the Classroom: Winter Selections” in the gallery on Saturday, January 18, 2:30pm – 4pm at Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC)!
Angels Gate Cultural Center invites you to our Winter Student Art Exhibition! Featuring Visual Art, Dance, and Creative Writing created by local K – 6th graders.
¡Angels Gate Cultural Center te invita a nuestra exhibición de arte estudiantil de invierno! Artes Visuales, Danza y Escritura Creativa creado por estudiantes locales de K – sexto grado.
Direct from the Classroom: Winter Selections in the first floor gallery will showcase student art by local K – 6th graders in AGCC’s Artists-in-Classrooms (AIC) program. Paintings, creative writing, sculpture and dance works represent 1,568 students taught by Artist Teachers in 56 classrooms throughout San Pedro and LA County during the Fall 2024 academic term.
Direct from the Classroom: Winter Selections showcases works from:
7th Street Elementary
Broadacres Avenue Elementary
Cabrillo Avenue Elementary
Point Fermin Elementary
Towne Avenue Elementary
Van Deene Avenue Elementary
Webster Elementary
Direct from the Classroom will be on display in the gallery through Saturday, February 1. Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Directo del salón estará en exhibición en la galería hasta el sábado 1 de febrero, 2025. Horario de la galería: Jueves – Sábado, 10am – 5pm
Building A

Frampton Comes Alive-Grand Annex
2025-01-18 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Frampton Comes Alive
Join us for an unforgettable night as Chin Chin Entertainment proudly presents Frampton Comes Alive—a 90-minute tribute to Peter Frampton’s iconic live album, performed by award-winning guitarist Jeff Ellis. This high-energy show will take you back to the magic of the Frampton Comes Alive album, which remains the best-selling live album of all time.
Featuring hits like “Show Me the Way”, “Baby, I Love Your Way”, and “Do You Feel Like We Do”, this tribute captures the essence of Frampton’s legendary performances, bringing all the good vibes and electrifying energy fans have loved for decades. Whether you’re a long-time Frampton fan or new to his music, this show is guaranteed to be a night of pure rock and roll nostalgia.
Come early, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy the show from one of our VIP tables or general admission seats. This is a presale ticketed event, so be sure to get your tickets early, our last local show sold out!
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Tall Ship Sunset Sail-West Harbor
2025-01-19 15:30 - 18:00 | West Harbor, 600 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Date and time
Sunday, January 19 · 3:30 – 6pm PST
Location
West 6th Street & Harbor Boulevard
About this event
Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Bundle up and join us for a relaxing afternoon sail as you enjoy the sunset from the deck of one of our tall ships! You can sit back and relax or become part of the crew – your choice – and don’t forget a picnic. (No glass other than bottles please.)
SUNSET SAIL BOARDING:
W. 6th St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731
Off of the West Harbor Promenade, just south of the LA Maritime Museum
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend leaving extra time to park/get to the dock, and use the restroom before coming aboard, if needed. Parking is limited right now by our dock off the West Harbor Promenade, adjacent to the Maritime Museum. You will find public restrooms on the north side of the loop in front of the Maritime Museum.
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MLK Jr Day of Service-White Point Nature Preserve
2025-01-20 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
MLK Jr Day of Service: White Point Nature Preserve
Join us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the White Point Nature Preserve! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy!
White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Enter the free parking lot from Western Avenue as it turns into Paseo del Mar. White Point Nature Preserve is located at the end of the road on the left-hand side. Free parking is available. Please meet at the picnic tables west of the parking lot here.
We encourage you to arrive early. The check-in desk will be open starting at 8:30 AM
Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and be sure to bring drinking water. Sun protection and long pants are recommended.
Please note that in order to participate all volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their waiver online or bring the printed copy to the event. Volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
If you cannot make it to the event, please unconfirm your reservation through our Volunteer Hub site. If you have any questions please contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Lynn Rotunno at: lrotunno@pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613 x215.

MaMoGi-Alvas Showroom
2025-01-22 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
MaMoGi is an All Star powerhouse band that is packed with progressive rock, electronic and jazz music that has consistently left audiences wanting more. The band features prodigy bassist Mohini Dey, blazing saxophonist Mark Hartsuch & the incredible Gino Banks.
With the MaMoGi trio, the band is a testament to the notion that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Together, they take their individual talents and pool them together on a cooperative basis to make music that is truly collaborative. This can immediately be heard in the tightness of groove and seen in the amount of energy radiating from the stage. MaMoGi has done an 8 city India tour and also performed in Music festivals such as Timisoara Jazz Festival in Romania, Poland Music Festival, Oddball festival, etc. This Band is a proof that instrumental music can also make people dance.
Mohini Dey – Bass, Vocals, Composer, Producer
Gino Banks – Drums, Vocals
Mark Hartsuch – Saxophone

Apex Breed-Alvas Showroom
2025-01-23 20:00 | Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Apex Breed
Three guitar virtuosos from across the globe unite to deliver a captivating and otherworldly guitar experience.
Japan’s Sensation Virtuoso Yo Onityan, Hailing from Guatemala, the electrifying Hedras and LA’s native maestro Colin Cook converge on stage, each armed with their signature musical styles From Neoclassical, Progressive Metal to Jazz.
Renowned for their improvisational brilliance and technical prowess. Together, they embody the vanguard of modern guitar artistry, ready to paint an auditory landscape of unparalleled beauty and virtuosity.
Los Angeles’ exceptional virtuoso drummer, Andy Prado, the talented Maestro Robert Trusko hailing from Dallas will join forces to accompany three remarkable guitarists in a night of unparalleled musical artistry.
Performer Names/Instruments:
Yo Onityian – Guitar
Hedras – Guitar
Colin Cook – Guitar
Andy Prado – Drums
Robert Trusko – Bass
Jairo Camacho – Guest Guitar

Stephanie Blum and Friends-Grand Annex
2025-01-25 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Two Showings of:
Stephanie Blum: The Mother Lode ft. Fritz Coleman
Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy with Stephanie Blum and friends.
Starring: Stephanie Blum Comedian
Stephanie Blum has brought audiences into hysterics with her brutally honest stand-up. As a mother of three and former school psychologist, this street-smart Brooklyn native rips into her favorite subjects including marriage, parenting, dieting and life in general.
Blum is everywhere! You may have seen her on one of her many TV appearances including HBO’s Comedy Minutes, Discovery Family’s Babies Behaving Badly and CMT’s 20 Funniest Videos or read her contributions to Parents Magazine, The Hot Mom’s Handbook or The Comedy Thesaurus
She performs year-round in clubs and casinos around the country including The Comedy Store, The Ice House, New York’s Comic Strip, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand-Up New York and she most recently opened for Paul Reiser at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach.
Featuring: Fritz Coleman
Fritz Coleman is a 5 time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster. He’s opened all over the United States for entertainment icons like Ray Charles, Debbie Reynolds, Jay Leno, George Benson, the band America and too many more to mention. He’s made 8 appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. He spent 40 years as the main weathercaster for NBC Los Angeles until he retired in 2020. He currently has a new comedy special “Unassisted Living” that is available now on Tubi! His Award-Winning special “It’s Me Dad” played on KCET as their Father’s Day programming for several years in a row.
Showtimes:
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The Evening Show 6 PM
The Night Show 8 PM
