Palos Verdes Magazine

Los Serenos Nature Walk at Vicente Bluffs Reserve-Pelican Cove
2025-02-16 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pelican Cove, 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275, United States
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RECENT RAIN

Enjoy a guided tour of Pelican Cove led by the Los Serenos Docents. Hike past the unique native flora and fauna and explore the Tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. The hiking difficulty is moderate to strenuous. The trail to and from the Tidepools is short but steep, involving about a 120-degree change in elevation. The south end of the cove is a tidepool at low tide (5:09 pm) and an ocean brimming with sea life. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the beach. The hike is free, and rain cancels a hike. Park in the parking lot on the southbound lanes of Palos Drive just south of the Point Vicente Park and Lighthouse. Parking at Pelican Cove is extremely limited; Carpooling is highly recommended. The theme of this nature walk is “Tidepool creatures”.For more information, please call 310-544-5375 (PVIC Museum Front Desk) or visit www.losserenosrpv.org/, orwww.facebook.com/LosSerenos. Pelican Cove Park is located at 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho PalosVerdes, CA 90275.

Family Science Sunday at Marine Mammal Care Center
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
Dive into an enriching family experience led by our experts, where you and your loved ones will embark on a captivating one-hour journey delving into ocean conservation, marine mammals, and beyond. This event is free and includes access to MMCC’s full visitor experience, including patient viewing and our interactive exhibit hall.

This month, join experts from the Marine Mammal Care Center as you learn about the biology and anatomy of the squid. This is a common food of our local marine mammals and something we occasionally feed our patients. Participants will work in pairs to dissect a squid using dissection scissors and forceps.

Ages 8 and up, families are encouraged to participate in science activities together and adults must accompany children 13 and under.

Free, click here to register and reserve your spot.

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

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2025-02-16 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-09 08:30 - 13:00 | Riviera Village Farmers Market, 1801 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
The Riviera Village Farmers Market is a wonderful way to ease into Sundays while you discover a variety of locally grown produce, prepared foods, home décor, seafood and seasonal items. Please visit the market’s website for all details and vendor information.

NEW Kids Zone: We collaborated with Yummmm!Bar in 2024 to bring our young customers a fun Kids Zone to let their creativity flourish. It was so popular that we are doing it again in 2025! Riviera Village Kids Zone Monthly Schedule (9:30am – 12:30pm)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day

Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Halloween

Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Christmas

Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
2025-02-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
Celebrate the Year of the Snake

South Coast Botanic Garden is excited to host its Lunar New Year Celebration this February! With its winter blooms and lush green foliage, the Garden provides a stunning setting to celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions. Visitors will be immersed in festive activities every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Enjoy hands-on art-making stations where you can create vibrant kites and festive snake puppets, or participate in an interactive plant walk. Other highlights include storytelling, a wishing tree and music. A 360 photo booth will also be available to capture memories of this special event, alongside specialty foods and hand-mixed cocktails for purchase. The above is included in your General Garden Admission.

Three live performances featuring lion dancers, martial artists, folk dancers and drummers will take place each Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., available for a modest additional fee. See you there!

There are two ticket types for this event, Lunar New Year General Garden Admission and Lunar New Year General Garden Admission + Show. While show tickets may be available on-site, we expect them to sell out on most dates and times, so advance tickets are recommended!

Palos Verdes Farmer's Market
2025-02-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-09 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
2025-02-16 07:30, 2025-02-09 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.

San Pedro International Film Festival Presents 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Film Series
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Starlight Terrace Cinemas, 28901 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90732, United States
It’s Oscar Season and we’re showing all 3 categories of the Oscar Nominated Short Films Series! Tickets are $17.85 per event or $46.65 for all three nights.

LIVE ACTION CATEGORY, Sat. Feb. 15, 2025

DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY, Sat. Feb. 22, 2025

ANIMATION CATEGORY, Sat. March 1, 2025

PV Reads: A Community Reads Event “Her Traveling Shoes” with Ina, The Storyteller
2025-02-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
True stories of four courageous black women who spoke up and travelled for love, adventure, fame and fortune. A few of their stories to be shared included profiles of civil rights activists Georgia Gilmore, Pilot Bessie Coleman, Athlete Wilma Rudolph and poet Amanda Gorman. All ages welcome, great for families.

This program leads up to our PV Reads event with author Piper Huguley, who will read and discuss her book, “American Daughters,” on Friday, March 14, 2025. Please see event for more details.No registration required. Meet in Peninsula Center Library Community Room. For more information call 310-377-9584 x601.

Peninsula Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale at Malaga Cove Library
2025-02-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, 90275, United States
Sponsored by the Peninsula Friends of the Library. More than 25,000 books, large print, books on CD, music CD’s, records and puzzles to pick from. Lots of great gift ideas. New donations arriving daily. Admission is free and sale takes place on Friday and Saturday.Questions? 310-377-9584 x553

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market at Wilson Park
2025-02-15 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-11 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

Bubbles and Bites Featuring Veuve Clicquot at Terranea Resort
2025-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Bubbles and Bites Featuring Veuve Clicquot on the Lobby Terrance is a limited capacity evening of luxury and live music, a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne or Rosé, tantalizing bites, chocolate boxes and a flower bouquet building experience. Space is limited, click here to reserve your spot today.cielo point lawn | Ages 21+For other Valentine’s Day dining at Terranea call 844.242.0967 for more details and dining reservations.

Friday Fun at Peninsula Center Library: Valentine Book Marks
2025-02-14 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: Heart Bookmarks: celebrate your love for books by making a cute heart shaped bookmark! 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.

Couples Yoga at Terranea Resort
2025-02-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
This Valentine’s Day, find balance in a moment of shared tranquility with a guided yoga session, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Meets in Movement Studio. To book, please call The Spa at 855.711.1282.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort

Puppy Love Valentine Party at Eastview Park
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275, United States
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, bring your pooch to Eastview Park for a heartwarming celebration full of fun, love, and memories to cherish.

The event kicks off with a Puppy Love Parade, where you and your furry friend can show off your heart-themed outfits.

Valentine themed photo booth, dressed up dogs will receive a goodie bag with treats and surprises, plus browse local vendors!

Come for the love, stay for the fun, and let’s celebrate the unconditional affection our dogs give us all year long.

For more information, please contact parks@rpvca.gov or call 310.544.5269

Open Mic Night
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Calling All Acoustic Singers, Singer-Songwriters, Poets!
Come on down to the Grand Annex for Second Thursday Open Mic Night.
To perform, purchase a ticket and sign up at 6:30 PM at the Grand Annex 434 W 6th St. San Pedro. Entry tickets include one concession item.
First 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, additional artists as time allows. Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes). Microphones, D.I., music stand, aux cord and Keyboard available.
Open Mic Night Cover Charge: $12.75 card, $10 cash
Hosted By: Ken Creighton and the Grand Vision Staff
All ages welcome

Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Educator of the Year Awards Dinner
2025-02-13 18:30 | Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274, United States
Our 44th Annual Educator of the Year celebration will once again be held live at Palos Verdes Golf Club. We are so excited to be able to gather and mingle with some of the most awesome people on our Peninsula, our educators. Honoring Peninsula teachers is one the great privileges of Rotarians here at the the PVP Rotary Club. We will introduce you to the nine educators of merit and distinction that will be honored as Educators of the Year.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club has had the privilege of hosting this event since 2009. Co-Chairs Joan Behrens and Rick Humphrey work with members of the PVP Rotary Club to present this annual event.

We invite members of the community to join us for this year’s Educator of the Year. Tickets may be purchased as follows: Make checks ($100 per person) payable to Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Foundation, and mail to: Julia Parton, Malaga Bank, 27450 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

In conjunction with Educator of the Year, our Rotary Club also raises funds to provide college, vocational and Stem scholarships. These funds are awarded annually from the Club Foundation to capable students in need from the Peninsula and the LA Harbor Boys and Girls Club. Over the last ten years the Club had distributed $460,000 for such scholarships. Our Rotary Club is immensely grateful to those that contribute to this important Peninsula tradition. You can reach the committee by email at joan.behrens@cox.net

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2025-02-13 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: "Haunted San Pedro"
2025-02-12 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.
February 12th Lecture: “Haunted San Pedro”: Author, historian for Planet Paranormal Investigations, and paranormal researcher for movie, and TV, Brian Clune retells stories in his book, “Haunted San Pedro”, and his other paranormal research books about the LA area.
For info, call Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator, 310-377-3003

PV Walkers
2025-02-12 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.

Storytime Tails with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy: Feathered Friends
2025-02-09 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 fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Destination: Art "The Vibrant Shade of Pink" Artists Reception
2025-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Destination: Art, 1815 West 213th Street, Suite 135,, Torrance, CA, 90501, United States
Welcome to our latest themed exhibit “The Vibrant shade of Pink”We challenged artists to utilize the color pink; a mixture between red’s passion and white’s purity. Pink symbolizes love, nurture and compassion. It evokes feelings of comfort, warmth and hope. The artwork in this exhibition will hopefully lift everyone’s spirits as we move into the new year! Enjoy these beautiful artworks in-person at our gallery or online here, where most can be purchased.

This show runs from January 23 through March 1st.

Please join us for our reception, Saturday, February 8, from 3:00pm to 5:00pmGALLERY HOURS: Thursday – Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Destination: Art Carol Francis Solo Exhibition Artist Reception
2025-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Destination: Art, 1815 West 213th Street, Suite 135,, Torrance, CA, 90501, United States
Carol Francis will host a reception for her Solo Exhibition on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in conjunction with Destination: Art’s “The Vibrant Shade of Pink.” Come enjoy nearly 100 creative and beautiful pieces at this public event, from 3 to 5 pm.Be prepared to paint, write, and talk with Carol Francis in her Exhibit area as well. She is eager to hear your stories and memories evoked by her paintings since all art is essentially evocative.

Francis invites you to “Come paint a moment in my journal. Write your story about one of my 50 paintings. Look for hidden bits and comical moments meant to entertain the careful viewer. Drop me a note.”

Nature Club for Kids - Birds with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
2025-02-08 10:30 - 11:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for a bird themed Nature Club at White Point Nature Education Center. We’ll do fun bird crafts and observe birds in their natural habitat! Ages 3-10 years old.
