Palos Verdes Magazine

Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic Gala: The Invisible Thread That Connects Us: A Musical Journey of Japan
2026-05-03 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California, 907503, United States
An immersive evening celebrating Japanese music, dance, and culture, featuring Bando Ryu Classical Japanese Dancers and Asano Taiko Japanese Drum Group. Includes Japanese and international cuisine, sake tasting, and access to the Pine Wind Japanese Garden. Proceeds support the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s community programs.

Tickets & Information: www.pclaphil.org or pclaphil@gmail.com

Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour Fundraiser for San Pedro Waterfront Arts District
2026-05-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Berth 84, Foot of 6th St., San Pedro, Colorado, 90731, United States
Join us at the San Pedro Waterfront for a dockside Happy Hourcelebration and fundraiser with the Arts District and Los Angeles Maritime Institute onTuesday, May 5th, 2026! Great way to kick off your Cinco de Mayo evening!Honor our shared culture aboard a Tall Ship docked at the LA Harbor at Harbor and 6th Streetand start your evening with a waterside view of San Pedro. Enjoy a Mexican Beer Tasting,Creative Cocktails, Mocktails Antojitos Mexicanos, Folklorico Nadino Dancers and networkingwith your friends.

Gathering at the Long Dock, next to the LA Maritime Museum

Tickets and Donations Gratefully Accepted Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cinco-de-mayo-fiesta

Tea by the Sea & Boutique at the Point Fermin Lighthouse
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Point Fermin Light House, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
The Point Fermin Lighthouse Museum and Site is hosting its annual Tea by the Sea & Boutique event on the back lawn of the lighthouse on May 9th (day before Mothers’ Day). For years, visitors have come from all over to enjoy the beautiful setting at Pt. Fermin and its historic lighthouse while sipping tea. Multi-generational families attend and some dress up for the occasion. The volunteer gardeners put in countless hours to make the surroundings of the lighthouse captivating for visitors. The gardeners are on hand to answer questions about the flowers and vegetables and to conduct a raffle for delightful garden planters. As an added attraction for this popular event, Model T cars will be assembled for attendees to enjoy – Tea & Ts by the Sea. A boutique of local artisans will set-up on the paved parking area alongside the lighthouse and provide handcrafted items for visitors to purchase for that perfect Mother’s Day gift.

General admittance is Free. A $5 per person donation for the gardens is appreciated.

For more information call 310 241-0684.

The 2026 Gathering for the GrandHonoring Former LA City Councilmember Joe Buscaino
2026-05-16 17:00 | Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274, United States
The 17th Annual Gathering for the Grand Gala will be on May 16, 2026 at 5 PM at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Together, we’ll toast to the next exciting phase of renovations at the historic Warner Grand Theatre and celebrate sixteen incredible years of concerts at the Grand Annex Music Hall. The theme is: Fly Me to the Moon. At the gala, we will be honoring former LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino, a native of San Pedro, who has been a champion of Grand Vision and the Warner Grand Theatre for many years. He was instrumental in launching the Warner Grand Theatre’s current major renovation during his time in office.

Dress: Mid-century Vegas, with a Sinatra twist

Proceeds benefit live music at the Grand Annex Music Hall; Meet the Music, our music education program serving 2,500+ Harbor area students annually; and restoration of the historic Warner Grand Theatre.

Manes for Movement Presents Poker for the Ponies
2026-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 | California
Please join us for the 4th annual Poker for the Ponies Casino Night Fundraiser Gala! This event will benefit Manes for Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing life-changing equine (horse) assisted therapies and recreational riding for children and adults with disabilities. This fun filled evening in the name of philanthropy will feature:

A look into the incredible work being done by Manes for Movement to help those in need

Dinner by the Original Red Onion

Bar service including local wine and craft beer, The Original Red Onion Margaritas, and Espresso Martinis by JAM Coffee

Silent and Live Auction action, including an opportunity to bid on a Los Angeles Firehouse Boat Tour!

An Optional Texas Hold’em style poker tournament (up to 45 tournament seats available. Ticket options with and without tournament participation are available)

Great prizes and fun, all in the name of philanthropy!

Please click on the link below for more information about ticket and event sponsorship options, or to make a donation to support the life-changing work being done for our community. We hope to see you at the event!

To find out more and purchase tickets online, please scan the QR code, or click here to visit our website.

If you have any questions about the Poker for the Ponies event, or Manes for Movement programming please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Erin O’Mahony, at erin@manesformovement.com thank you!

Event is held a private home in Rolling Hills.

Annual Hills Are Alive Run/Walk 10k Run
2026-05-30 08:00 | Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274
Be sure to join us for the Annual Hills Are Alive Race on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Runners/walkers will meet at the historic Ernie Howlett Park on Saturday, May 30th for our 8am start time! Runners/Walkers will be able to enjoy a scenic trail route through our City’s bridle trails, starting and ending at the park. Overall winners for in-person 5k and 10k will receive plaques (first place only women & men). Age Division Winners for 5k and 10k will receive medals (first place only women and men)

REGISTRATION HAS NOW BEGUN FOR THE 2026 HILLS ARE ALIVE 5K/10K RACE!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
