MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

June 17

iPalpiti Orchestra & Soloists

Preview the 13th annual iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates, at 4:30 p.m. June 17, at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church in Rolling Hills Estates. The rehearsal will be followed by 7:30 p.m. concert. Donation is $10 and $5 for children younger than 12 years old.

The Orchestral Ensemble draws its members from prize-winning musicians of international competitions. The annual International Laureates Festival - in Southern California each Summer since 1998 and culminates in an evening concert by the full orchestra at 6:00 p.m. July 24 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

June 18

Urban Rhythm

The Urban Rhythm show choir will host their first set of auditions, from 4 to 8 p.m. June 18, at Hancock University Art and Design in Long Beach.

Inspired by FOX's hit show Glee, Urban Rhythm provides teenagers and young adults with the opportunity to perform in this new show choir.

Its mission is to advance an appreciation of the arts through a community urban show choir that allows an artistic outlet.

Twenty-four people from throughout the city will be selected. Rehearsals will take place through the summer months to prepare for fall and winter performances. Details: www.gocatalyst.org/urbanrhythm.php

June18

SheRAW: NERD ALERT! Queer Dance Party

The AMP Organization is happy to announce that SheRAW is back. Grab your spectacles, hike up those pants and get on down to SheRAW: Nerd Alert for a sweat-breaking good time, from 9 p.m. June 18 to 1:30 a.m. June 19, at Que Sera in Long Beach.

June 19

TJS Thank You Concert 2010

Enjoy an 11:30 a.m. performance by the TJS Radio cast for a Japanese community special event. Tickets are $10.

June 20

Bluegrass Picnic

Enjoy contemporary and traditional bluegrass at a 5 p.m. outdoor concert. The Upper Meadow garden will open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking. Admission is $8 adults, $6 students and seniors and $3 children 5-12. Children 4 and under and foundation members get in free.

July 1

Colours of Dance

The Dance Center presents its annual showcase of student dancing and singing at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18.

July 31

Summer White Party Cruise

The International Imperial Court of Long Beach and Empress Jackie are hosting sixth annual Harbor Yacht Cruise, from 7:15 to 11:15 p.m. July 31, in Long Beach.

The event will raise funds for St. Mary's C.A.R.E. program and will include a buffet style dinner, a variety drag show, jewelry auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $45 before July 10.

ART

June 21

Sunlight

Check out the Sunlight exhibit, June 21 to Aug. 4, at the Village Gallery in Palos Verdes.