Palos Verdes Magazine

Concert Coaches to LA Phil Friday Mid-Day Concerts
2025-01-17 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2025-01-17 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
2025-01-17 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.

Coloring & Coffee at Peninsula Center Library
2025-01-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
Join us for a monthly program every first and third Thursday of the month where participants can enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea!), coloring, and conversations.

Supplies will be provided. Drop-in. No registration required.

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2025-01-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-02 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!

Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series
2025-01-15 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.
January 15th Lecture: “Palos Verdes Estates Community Update”: Mayor Victoria Lozzi and City Manager, Kerry Kallman, will discuss safety and health issues, and cultural events of interest to the community.
For info, call Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator, 310-377-3003

PV Walkers
2025-01-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-01 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.

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market at Wilson Park
2025-01-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-11 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-07 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-04 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

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2025-01-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-05 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
2025-01-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-05 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.

Palos Verdes Bike Club Sunday morning Breakfast Ride
2025-01-12 07:30 | Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274
PV Bike Club holds regular Sunday morning breakfast rides that depart at 7:30 AM from the fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza, PVE. Riders of all types, guests and visitors are welcome; just show up wearing your helmet and with your bike in good working condition! Most of the rides are of medium (20 to 35 miles) duration. The restaurants are generally modestly priced with good to excellent menus. These are social events – not races. We try not to leave anyone behind (unless, of course, you want to be alone!). Non-members/visitors may participate in a maximum of one ride before joining the club. Guests must sign a liability waiver form which you will find here: Palos Verdes Bicycle Club (pvbikeclub.net). Questions: contact info@pvbikeclub.net.

Kid's Nature Club with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy: Rocks and Fossils
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us at White Point Nature Education Center for a rocks and fossils themed Nature Club. We’ll learn about being a geologist and paleontologist while doing fun activities and crafts! This event is suitable for ages 5-10.

Los Serenos Nature Walk PVIC/Vicente Bluffs Reserves
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275
Join us for a tour of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC) native plant garden and a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluffs Reserve and the Ocean Front Estates residential development.

Learn interesting facts about the gray whale and hopefully observe some as they make their annual roundtrip migration between nursery lagoons in Mexico and feeding grounds in the Arctic. The Gray Whale Census & Behavior Project has operated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula since 1984. Trained volunteers on the PVIC patio spot and track Pacific gray whales on their annual migration, recording counts and behaviors. This project runs during daylight hours, from December 1st through late May.Easy; wheelchair accessible

Open Mic Night
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W 6th Street, 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.

Retro Video Game Night at Peninsula Center Library
2025-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
Ready to embrace some video game nostalgia? Come play some of your favorite “old school” video games on classic consoles! Join in on some friendly competition or play solo on games from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. All ages are welcomed!

Meet in Community Room.

TechKnows at Peninsula Center Library
2025-01-04 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

Friday Fun at Peninsula Center Library: DIY Desk Calendars
2025-01-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
Start the weekend (and the New Year) off right… at the library! This week: Design and Create your own Calendar for the New Year! Aimed at grades TK – 5th grade but all ages welcome No registration required.

Meets every Friday at the Peninsula Center Library Storytime Room from 4pm to 5pm.

1st Wednesday Bird Walk with PVP Land Conservancy
2025-01-01 09:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Start the New Year off with something New! Join expert Bob Shanman meeting in front of White Point Nature Education Center for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist, binoculars provided.

Midnight Circus: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
2024-12-31 21:00 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Ring in 2025! Experience a luxurious party featuring open bar with VIP bottle service available, casino games, an opulent array of culinary stations, and tunes by DJ Ricky Rocks. Enjoy a variety of culinary action stations including taqueria and slider station, delectable pasta dishes, gourmet salad bar, Asian inspired specials featuring Dim Sum, lo-mein noodles, chicken fried rice and much more. An opulent dessert selection features stout bread pudding, cheesecake and brownie pops, chocolate raspberry torte, and churros with dipping sauce.Online ordering deadline is Sunday, December 29 at 5pm. Ages 21+

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain - New Year's Party
2024-12-31 20:30 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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!

NYE Chef Tasting Menu at The Strand
2024-12-31 20:00 | The Strand, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, California, United States
The Strand House presents a New Year’s Eve Chef Tasting Menu on December 31st with a 4-course seating for $195 at 5 PM and a 5-course seating for $225 at 8 PM.

Each seating also offers a wine pairing for an additional $75.

Reservations are available on OpenTable or by calling us at 310.545.7470×1.

After indulging in an excellent dinner curated by Chef Chris Park, continue the celebrations downstairs at StrandBar’s Black & White Ball with DJ entertainment, dancing, craft cocktails and a balloon drop at midnight!
