Palos Verdes Magazine

City of RPV Present 80's Concert in the Park, Karaoke, Roller Skating and More!
2024-12-08 12:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Enjoy a 80’s Theme Day with an 80’s Cover Band Concert in the Park from 1:30 to 3:30pm followed by Karaoke with the Band from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Other activities include Inflatables, food trucks, wine and beer, crafts and Roller Skating ($10 per nonresident, $7 per resident, skates included, advanced reservations recommended, click here to reserve your spot.)

A Very La Venta Holiday
2024-12-08 11:00 - 14:00 | La Venta Inn, 796 Via del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Our 3rd annual holiday event at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates, A Very La Venta Holiday
Additional event information is available below:• • Gourmet Food Stations from Made by Meg Catering• Holiday cocktails (Run Rudolph, Christma-politan, Jack Frost)• Free Professional Family Portraits• Family-Friendly Crafts• Lawn Games• Holiday Wreath Decorating• Cookie Decorating• Hot Chocolate Bar• Coffee & Tea Station• Charity Pajama Drive for our Local Family Crisis Center
Tickets are available via Eventbrite here: https://averylaventaholiday.eventbrite.com/

Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club Presents A Very Gatsby Holiday Luncheon and Boutique
2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Marriot Torrance/Redondo Beach, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, California, 90503, United States
We invite you to join the Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club in their 67th year of service to the South Bay Community. The year ahead plans to be sensational! Please mark December 8, 2024 on your calendar! Plan to join us for this special event of Shopping and fundraising to support Women & Children in crisis in the South Bay.

We invite you to come dressed in your very Gatsby or 1920’s attire. We truly appreciate everyone who has supported the Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club, in person or your support from afar. The generous support you share continues to change the lives of women and children in crisis in the South Bay.

Please consider becoming a major donor or making a donation to PV Juniors if you are unable to attend this year.

Last Day of the Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival
2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, Colorado, 90505, United States
The holiday spirit returns to Torrance Memorial Medical Center for the 41st annualHoliday Festival, running from Tuesday, December 3, through Sunday, December 8, 2024 (closed to thepublic on December 6 for the Gala).

Holiday Festival is a one-of-a-kind holiday event that includes, beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children’s activities, food court and special ticketed events featuring a fashion show and dinner gala. All activities located in the white tent at Skypark Drive and Medical Center Drive.

A 12-foot “Heroes Tree” will be displayed in the Lundquist Tower lobby to honor community heroes. Donors can dedicate a crystal heart ornament with a hero’s name, with donations ranging from $100 to $5,000.

The festival will be open to the public:

Tuesday, December 3 Boutique and Vendor Shopping 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, December 4 Public Hours 10am – 8pm with Senior Hours 10am – 2pm

Thursday, December 5 Public Hours 10am – 8pm with Senior Hours 10am – 2pm

Closed to the Public on Friday, December 6

Saturday, December 7 Public Hours 10am – 8pm

Sunday, December 8 Public Hours 10am – 4pm

Admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free.

PARKINGWest Parking Structure3325 Medical Center DriveTorrance, CA 90505

TOY DRIVEPolice and Fire Departments Toy DriveSaturday, December 7 from 2-6pmFREE ADMISSION ALL DAY with a new, unwrapped toy ($5+ value)

Fundraising ticketed events:Fashion Show Luncheon – Tuesday, December 3. Click Here for TicketsGala Dinner – December 6 – Click Here for Gala Tickets

Proceeds from the event benefit the Torrance Memorial Emergency Department Expansion.

For additional information, call the Torrance Memorial Foundation at 310-517-4703 or visit www.torrancememorialfoundation.org.

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2024-12-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Riviera Village Farmers Market, 1801 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
The purpose of our market is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables from locally grown organic and certified farms – “FARM to TABLE Finds”, We are a one-stop shop for all your foodie needs. In addition to our farmers, we offer prepackaged & prepared food from small culinary entrepreneurs. Our Specialty vendors offer Knife-sharpening, Eco-friendly waste less products, Coastal home décor, Organic hair, skin, bath & essential oils, Our fresh seafood and ceviche vendor only offers the best of the sea and is family owned. handmade jewelry, marble & onyx items, wooden terrain maps, original art notecards, decorative succulents & plants and much more!

We are grateful to the Rivera Village Association, Our Sponsor, and the City of Redondo Beach for their ongoing support of our market. This market follows all the rules and regulations of the City of Redondo Beach, LA County Public Health Department permits and California State Food and Agriculture certificates.

Palos Verdes Farmer's Market
2024-12-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Fresh California fruit and veggies, flowers and eggs delivered to you by the farmers who grow them. Sales support PV Schools.

A Pickle Holiday at the Grand Annex
2024-12-07 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
LA’s premier singing drag queen brings her big band for a sparkling holiday celebration!

Remember Pearl Harbor Day with a Swing Dance Under the Lights at Point Fermin Lighthouse
2024-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Point Fermin Light House, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
To remember Pearl Harbor Day, The Point Fermin Lighthouse hosts a Swing Dance evening under the stars and illuminated by the thousands of lights outlining the Lighthouse and grounds. Enjoy Lights, Music, Dance Floor, and Food Trucks and Hot Coffee.

Everyone welcome, no tickets or reservations needed. $5.00 donation requested at the door. For more information call (310) 241-0684.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights
2024-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | The Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Come one, come all to the 27th Annual Parade of Lights!

The City of Rolling Hills Estates will host the annual Holiday Parade December 7, 2024 to help ring in the holiday season. Come and enjoy holiday floats, marching bands, Santa and other community partners making their way through a brightly lit commercial area of Rolling Hills Estates.

The Parade Begins at Silver Spur Road and Drybank Drive, east on Silver Spur Road to Roxcove Drive, south to Deep Valley Drive, west on Deep Valley Drive, continuing through the Promenade on the Peninsula to Norris Center Drive.

Free parking is available at the Town & Country Center, Peninsula Shopping Center and Peninsula High School, with a shuttle available. Please note, while parking is available at Promenade P|V, access is limited.

Application deadline for groups wishing to participate in the parade is November 18, 2024. Click here for Parade Rules and Regulations.

Let It Snow at Promenade | PV
2024-12-07 18:00, 2024-12-06 18:00 | The Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Gather around the giant tree with friends and family for an enchanting and memorable experience. Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many restaurants at Promenade | PV, then head to the giant tree and cozy up with coffee to make it an unforgettable evening right here in your hometown.

Mark your calendars and join us for this magical holiday tradition! Starting November 29th enjoy magical snow flurries every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 31 at 6pm and at 7pm.

Celebrate the Holidays at Terranea's Gingerbread Lounge
2024-12-07 14:00 - 22:00 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Celebrate the Holidays at the Terranea Resort Gingerbread Lounge – a festive holiday pop-up located in the resort’s Mediterranean-style Lobby Lounge. This stunning 7-by-7-foot gingerbread masterpiece, adorned with gumdrops, candy canes and royal icing, boasts a functional bar and a whimsical gingerbread village, crafted from over 1,000 pounds of house-made gingerbread. Guests can indulge in signature holiday cocktails, non-alcoholic favorites like hot chocolate and apple cider and a selection of sweet treats including ginger snaps, peppermint bites, gingerbread people and chocolate crinkles, all created by Chef Jermonti and his skilled team. Children are invited to pen letters to Santa and enjoy complimentary cookies while live music fills the Lobby daily from 7 to 11 p.m. adding to the festive ambiance.

Runs Saturday, November 30 to Friday, January 3. Weekdays hours from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 10 p.m.

Holiday SEALebration Every Weekend in December at Marine Mammal Care Center
2024-12-07 13:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
SEALebrate the Holidays at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

This week enjoy Art Lab a collaborating program with MMCC and Angels Gate Cultural Center that features a Science & Art workshop for all ages, supplies provided. Free registration opening soon, click here for updates.

Free admission, reservations strongly recommended. Click here to reserve your spot!Your support makes the holidays happier for the seals and sea lions in our care. Join us this December to celebrate the holiday season at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

Every weekend in December, join us for a variety of free festive events, including seasonal art projects, hands-on science, holiday shopping, and fun for all ages. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause. Stay tuned for more details on our exciting lineup of activities and special offers throughout the month!

More Upcoming Events (free admission)

Ornament Making (Saturday, 12/14 – Sunday, 12/15): Add to your festive holiday decor by making your own ocean-themed ornament at this free family-friendly event.

Family Science Sunday (Sunday, 12/22): During this free enriching family experience, you will embark on a captivating one-hour journey delving into ice and the Arctic. Register here.

End-of-Year Science Spectacular (Saturday, 12/28 – Sunday, 12/29): Learn about ocean conservation from our experts through free hands-on exhibits and activity stations.

Visitation: All events include access to MMCC’s full visitor experience, including patient viewing and our interactive exhibit hall.

Shop at the newly expanded Marine Mammal Care Center Gift Shop for unique eco-friendly and ocean themed gifts and stocking stuffers just in time for the holidays!! Open Friday through Monday from 10am to 4pm.

City of RPV Present "Frozen" Movie in the Park, Snow, Roller Skating and More!
2024-12-07 12:30 - 19:30 | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Enjoy a Frozen Theme Day with a screening of Frozen at 5:00pm. Before the movie from 3-5pm enjoy a Frozen Character Meet & Greet and Hot Cocoa Bar. Other activities from 12:30 to 7:30pm include Sledding, Cookie Decorating Station, Inflatables and Roller Skating ($10 per nonresident, $7 per resident, skates included, advanced reservations recommended, click here to reserve your spot.)

First Saturday Guided Nature Walk at George F. Canyon Nature Preserve
2024-12-07 10:30 | George F. Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Naturalists will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back patio of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Free.RSVP Here

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival
2024-12-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 20:00 | Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, Colorado, 90505, United States

TechKnows at Peninsula Center Library
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274, United States
Have a question about how to download e-books? Can’t get your Kindle to work? Drop in and have our knowledgeable team of TechKnows assist with all your techy questions.

Meet us in the PC Community room on the First Saturday of each month.

For questions contact Robert Broadstone at (310) 377-9584 ext. 215 or email rbroadstone@pvld.org

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market at Wilson Park
2024-12-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, California, United States
Come sample our seasonal variety of top quality produce brought in each week direct from 60 California farms. The market features a year-round selection of California-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods, fish, cut flowers and nursery stock.

If you have a question or would like to reach the Farmers’ Market Manager Joyce Chan please call 310 781-7520 or email her at JChan@TorranceCA.gov

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Tree Lighting Ceremony
2024-12-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Join us for our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring a 27 foot tree and Menorah display.

New this year, enjoy outdoor Roller Rink (Advanced Reservations recommended*) and Snow Play and Sledding!

Also featuring Holiday Pop Up Shop, Holiday Music, Inflatables for kids, winter crafts, food trucks, cocoa and coffee bar. Event is FREE, additional charge for Outdoor Roller Skating Rink!!

*Click here to sign up for a Roller Rink time, $7 for residents, $10 for non-residents, skates included. In addition to at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Roller Skating at the Park will also be offered on Dec. 7 and 8.

Marine Mammal Care Center is Open for Public Visitation
2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
The Marine Mammal Care Center is open for public visitation Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed to public visitation Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During your visit, you will get to see seal and sea lion patients, enjoy various exhibits, join a scheduled lecture or activity, and learn from our experienced volunteer docents. You can also do some shopping in our gift store with all proceeds supporting the care and protection of marine mammals and our shared ocean.

The Marine Mammal Care Center is proud to offer tours in American Sign Language with a Deaf Guide. To book with a Deaf Guide, please contact dbader@marinemammalcare.org to coordinate a time and date.Tickets are free (a $5 donation per person is appreciated) and must be reserved online in advance. Walk-ins are limited and are dependent on capacity.

New Expanded Gift Shop open during regular business hours!

Closed on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day

Click here to reserve a visit!

Concert Coaches to LA Phil Friday Mid-Day Concerts
2024-12-06 08:30 | First Church of Christ Scientist, 3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic is offering round-trip community Concert Coaches bus transportation to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Phil’s 11am, 2025-26 FRIDAY MID-DAY CONCERT SERIES, beginning with the December 19, 2025 concert, Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams (Thomas Wilkins, Conductor).

The 2025–26 season will be especially memorable as it marks Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil.

Concert Coaches Details

Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the First Church of Christ, Scientist (3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates)

Return: Approximately 2:30 p.m.

Price: $200 for the season / $25 per concert

Concert Tickets: Sold separately through the LA Phil at www.laphil.com

Reservations are now being accepted. Contact June Kagdis at jjkagdis@gmail.com or (310) 971-5753.

Upcoming Concerts:

Feb 13, 2026 – Dudamel Conducts Beethoven & Lorenz featuring Yunchan Lim

May 24, 2026 – Gustavo Dudamel, Conductor

About the Peninsula Committee, LA PhilThe Peninsula Committee is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, dedicated to music education and community engagement. Through fundraising events, outreach, and special programs, PCLAP supports the LA Phil and fosters appreciation of music across the South Bay and Peninsula communities.

Concert Coaches to LA Phil Friday Mid-Day Concerts
2024-12-06 08:30 | First Church of Christ Scientist, 3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic is offering round-trip community Concert Coaches bus transportation to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Phil’s 11am, 2025-26 FRIDAY MID-DAY CONCERT SERIES, beginning with the October 10, 2025 concert, Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s Resurrection.

The 2025–26 season will be especially memorable as it marks Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil.

Concert Coaches Details

Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the First Church of Christ, Scientist (3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates)

Return: Approximately 2:30 p.m.

Price: $200 for the season / $25 per concert

Concert Tickets: Sold separately through the LA Phil at www.laphil.com

Reservations are now being accepted. Contact June Kagdis at jjkagdis@gmail.com or (310) 971-5753.

Upcoming Concerts:

Dec 19, 2025 – Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams (Thomas Wilkins, Conductor)

Feb 13, 2026 – Dudamel Conducts Beethoven & Lorenz featuring Yunchan Lim

May 24, 2026 – Gustavo Dudamel, Conductor

About the Peninsula Committee, LA PhilThe Peninsula Committee is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, dedicated to music education and community engagement. Through fundraising events, outreach, and special programs, PCLAP supports the LA Phil and fosters appreciation of music across the South Bay and Peninsula communities.

Concert Coaches to LA Phil Friday Mid-Day Concerts
2024-12-06 08:30 | First Church of Christ Scientist, 3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic is offering Concert Coaches bus transportation to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the LA Phil’s 11am, 2024-25 FRIDAY MID-DAY CONCERT SERIES, beginning with the October 4, 2024 concert.

Bus transportation to the Walt Disney Concert Hall from the Palos Verdes Peninsula will leave from the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 3888 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, departing at 8:30am, and return at 2:30pm.

Price is $175 for bus transportation to concert series, or $25 for transportation to individual concert.To reserve seats for a concert or series, contact June Kagdis at jjkagdis@gmail.com or (310) 971-5753.

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2024-12-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA, United States
Operates every Thursday from 8:00am through 1:00pm. Located at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West

The Market by the Sea!

White Mulberry Book Launch event with Author Rosa Kwon Easton at {pages} a bookstore
2024-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | {pages} a bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, California, 90266, United States
{pages} welcomes Rosa Kwon Easton to celebrate the book launch of her new release, WHITE MULBERRY. Described as rich, and deeply moving, Easton drew inspiration from her grandmother’s life to tell the story of a young Korean woman in 1930s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family. Easton will be joined in conversation by Natalie Obando, Women’s National Book Association President.
The event is hosted by {pages}, Click here to RSVP.
Author Rosa Kwon Easton is a longtime Palos Verdes resident and trustee of the PV Library District, Click Here to read PV Magazine’s article about her from earlier this year!

Santa Parade and Meet & Greet at Malaga Cove
2024-12-04 16:30 - 20:20 | Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274
Please click here for Santa’s parade route through PVE. Meet and greet Santa 5:45PM-7:15PM at Malaga Cove Plaza.

Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series
2024-12-04 10:15 - 11:30 | Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, Wednesdays at the Scriba Family Center. Coffee Social begins at 10:15am, Lecture begins at 10:30am. Open to the Community, space is limited.
December 4th Lecture: “Building Connections with Purpose”: Kristin Borden, Publisher and Founder of Palos Verdes Magazine and EXPLORE the Peninsula, shares her journey of building a business rooted in authenticity, hard work, and a commitment to uplifting others.
Kristin celebrates the people, places, and stories that make the PV community special. Her thoughtful approach and belief that “It’s not my story; it is yours” have made her publications trusted platforms for connecting people and creating lasting impact.
For info, call Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator, 310-377-3003

PV Walkers
2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Meet at our Scriba Family Center for guided stretching, led by physical therapists from Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, followed by walking at your own pace at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Sponsored by Peninsula Seniors, Promenade on the Peninsula and LCMH. Post exercises, walkers are invited for coffee at the Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center.

Providence Little Company of Mary staff will provide fun exercises and a mapped-out walk at the Promenade.

For more information call Peninsula Seniors at (310) 377-3003.
