Palos Verdes Magazine

SOAR Tropical Butterfly Pavilion at South Coast Botanic Garden
2024-07-05 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-28 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
The butterflies return May 1, 2024! Immerse yourself amid hundreds of tropical butterflies as we celebrate our 4th year of SOAR!

This popular exhibit features hundreds of tropical butterflies that you wouldn’t normally see in Southern California. Your journey begins as you step into the Host and Nectar Garden and wander through beautiful plant species that are part of a butterfly’s habitat. Next, you’ll stop by our Emergence Chamber where you may just see a butterfly emerge from its pupa! Next, you’ll enter the pavilion where you will have an up-close-and-personal experience with the hundreds of butterflies flying throughout the exhibit. While the pavilion provides many photo-worthy moments, there will be additional photo opportunities outside of the pavilion as part of SOAR. Once your SOAR experience is complete, you can continue to awaken your senses with Bloom!Tickets are $6 for members and $23 for non-members which includes garden admission.SOAR reservations run from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily through August 31st and must be booked in advance, each ticket allows 30 minutes in the pavilion at the designated time printed on ticket.

Butterfly Feeding ExperienceWant an even more unique experience? Guests will again have the opportunity to feed our butterflies! Purchase the Butterfly Feeding Experience for an additional $6 and you can use a flower vial filled with nectar to use while inside the pavilion to help entice butterflies to come close to you for the optimum and most immersive experience. There will be one vial per Butterfly Feeding Experience ticket holder, which is returned at the end of the experience.

Summer of Music Free Concerts on the Pier: Running Hot (Rolling Hills Tribute Band)
2024-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Redondo Beach Pier, Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
Come out to the Redondo Beach Pier for a free outdoor concert by the ocean.

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration
2024-07-04 15:00 - 21:00 | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Live music, games, crafts, rides, pony rides, and inflatables for the little ones, drone light show at night, beer and wine booths, food trucks and more!

SOAR Tropical Butterfly Pavilion at South Coast Botanic Garden - Open on Fourth of July!
2024-07-04 09:30 - 16:30 | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States

Palos Verdes 59th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July
2024-07-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Malaga Cove School Grounds, 375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
The Peninsula’s Oldest Independence Day Celebration is back to Celebrate 59 Years of Family Fun with Patriotic Music and Civic Awards www.PVJuly4.org The Palos Verdes Independence Day Celebration in Malaga Cove www.PVJuly4.org is back after a 5-year hiatus. This beloved South Bay tradition is a family-friendly day of music, games and civic awards. For hundreds of residents this event is a highlight of their 4th of July festivities and there’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s independence than on the picturesque playing fields of Malaga Cove School overlooking the blue Pacific. All festivities at Malaga Cove School, 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, July 4th are funded by residents and online donations in any amount www.PVJuly4.org are welcomed.

This year’s Kenneth T. Norris, Jr. Heritage of Freedom Award keynote speaker is Mark Langill, the team historian of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Van Dine Family Americanism Award will be presented to Monique Sugimoto, Archivist and Local History Librarian with the Palos Verdes Library District (PVLD).

Schedule of Events

8:30 a.m. Apple Pie Entries Accepted for judging. All pies must be homemade and containapples. All ages accepted.

9:30 a.m. Apple Pie Judging takes place.

9:30 a.m. Face Painting.

9:30 a.m. Line up for Children’s Bicycle Parade.

10:10 a.m. Children’s Patriotic Bicycle Parade.

10:15 a.m. Children’s Puppet Show

10:30 a.m. Formal Program and Award

11:30 – 1:00pm Sousa Palooza Band Concert, Vocals by Brenda Lynn

12:00pm Picnic and Family Games

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2024-07-04 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-27 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!

Independence Day 5K Run & Firecracker Dash
2024-07-04 08:00 | Catalina Avenue and Palos Verdes Blvd.
Join us as we celebrate the 31st annual 4th of July 5K and Firecracker Dash in Redondo Beach at 8:00am sponsored by UCLA Health! All participants will receive an Independence Day run t-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards, and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K run. All kids dash finishers receive medals too!

The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00am on July 4, 2024. The race course starts and finishes on Catalina Ave. near Palos Verdes Blvd.

The Firecracker Dash for the Gold heats are separated by age groups and start approximately at the times listed below.

9:30am Ages 8-9, Distance: 1/4 Mile9:40am Ages 6-7, Distance: 1/4 Mile9:45am Ages 4-5, Distance: “Dash”

We will be having a Costume Contest at the stage in the Coffee Cartel parking lot from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Please enter with your patriotic best for a chance to win the following prizes:

1st Place – $100 gift certificate to the Village Runner2nd Place – $75 gift certificate to the Village Runner3rd Place – $50 gift certificate to the Village Runner

Celebrate and give back to our local students. The Village Runner Independence Day 5K directly benefits the Redondo Beach Educational Foundation and other local schools and running programs. A portion of YOUR registration fee from this race goes to these deserving groups each year.

Click here to register, registration fee $45.

Life Sized Board Games for Kids at the Miraleste Library
2024-07-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275, United States
They’re classic board games, but life sized. Bring your friends and have big fun with these big games! This is a drop-in program, come anytime between 2 and 3:45. Aimed at TK – 5th grade but children of all ages may attend. No registration required. Program is subject to change without notice.

PV Walkers
2024-07-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-26 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
2024-07-02 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-25 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

Summer Sunday Sounds: Bill Webster's Unabridged Big Band at Neighborhood Church
2024-06-30 17:30 - 21:30 | The Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Local favorite, Bill Webster’s Unabridged Band, will be performing favorite big band swing music from the 1940’s and 50’s as well as standards and hits from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

BYO picnic at 5:30 and concert begins at 6:30pm, seating provided.

2024 Riviera Village Association Summer Festival
2024-06-30 10:00 - 19:00 | Riviera Village, 1799 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
Three day street festival features over 150 exhibitors, curated arts and crafts booths, ocean view beer and wine garden with live entertainment throughout the day, international food trucks, carnival rides for the kids, and as always admission is free to attend.

Located just one block away from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Riviera Village. Exhibits along Catalina Avenue, Avenue I, Avenida del Norte, Vista del Mar.

Sunday: Main Stage (Corner of Avenue I and Catalina Ave.)

10:30 am – 12:30 pm: “The Zavalas”

1:30 – 3:30 pm: “Crow Hill Band”

4:30 – 6:30 pm: “Feed the Kitty”

Event runs Friday, Saturday (10am to 8pm) and Sunday (10am to 7pm)

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2024-06-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-23 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
2024-06-30 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.

Meet & Greet with Terranea’s Falconer
2024-06-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Meet Terranea’s falconer and his birds of prey outside of pointe discovery. This 30-minute talk is an explanation about what our falconer does and fun facts about his birds of prey. If you want to learn more and see the birds fly, please visit Terranea.com/experiences to book a private falconry experience.Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

2024 Riviera Village Association Summer Festival
2024-06-29 10:00 - 20:00 | Riviera Village, 1799 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
Three day street festival features over 150 exhibitors, curated arts and crafts booths, ocean view beer and wine garden with live entertainment throughout the day, international food trucks, carnival rides for the kids, and as always admission is free to attend.

Located just one block away from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Riviera Village. Exhibits along Catalina Avenue, Avenue I, Avenida del Norte, Vista del Mar.

Saturday: Main Stage (Corner of Avenue I and Catalina Ave.)

10:00 am – 11:00 am: “Sea Shift and the Overtimers”(RBFD)

11:30 am – 1:30 pm: “South Pasadena Transit Authority” (Chicago Tribute)

2:30 – 4:30 pm: “Max80s”

5:30 – 7:30 pm: “Tres Hombres”

Event runs Friday, Saturday (10am to 8pm) and Sunday (10am to 7pm)

Cars and Stripes Forever!®
2024-06-28 17:00 - 22:00 | LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
The annual Cars & Stripes Forever! free public car show will take place where Harbor Blvd. meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. With close to 100 classic cars and motorcycles on display, this patriotic event also serves up live music on multiple stages, a thirst-quenching beer garden and a tasty selection of food trucks offering popular local fare. This annual favorite event promises to get everyone in gear for the 4th of July.

2024 Riviera Village Association Summer Festival
2024-06-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Riviera Village, 1799 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
Three day street festival features over 150 exhibitors, curated arts and crafts booths, ocean view beer and wine garden with live entertainment throughout the day, international food trucks, carnival rides for the kids, and as always admission is free to attend.

Located just one block away from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Riviera Village. Exhibits along Catalina Avenue, Avenue I, Avenida del Norte, Vista del Mar.

Friday: Main Stage (Corner of Avenue I and Catalina Ave.)

4:00 – 6:00 pm: “The Garage Doors” (Doors Tribute)

7:00 – 9:00 pm: “Barley”

Event runs Friday, Saturday (10am to 8pm) and Sunday (10am to 7pm)

Marine Mammal Care Center is Open for Public Visitation
2024-06-28 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.

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

Click here to reserve a visit!

Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series
2024-06-26 10:30 - 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.
June 26 Lecture: Meet the Mayor”: Velveth Schmitz, mayor of Rolling Hills Estates, will discuss local community issues and activities.
For info, call Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator, 310-377-3003

Bubble Palooza! At the Peninsula Center Library
2024-06-26 02:00 - 02:45 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
It’s the magic, art, and science of bubbles! You’ll see bubbles like you have never seen before: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles and more! This program begins at 2 PM and lasts about 45 minutes. Aimed at TK – 5th grade but children of all ages may attend. No registration required. Program is subject to change without notice
