ENTERTAINMENT
Oct. 1
Graceband
Channeling the best the Vegas years, you’ll hear the big hits with big arrangements, from California’s only 12-piece Elvis tribute band
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 1
Cost: $20
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Caress of Steel
What would you call a three-piece tribute band that performs an exact re-creation of a 1976-81 live era RUSH show, circa 1976-81? Alright, Caress of Steel it is!
Time: 8 p.m, Oct. 1
Cost: $20
Details: (310) 519-1314; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
MURS
The suddenly ubiquitous rap artist MURS is suddenly on the bill for Activate Uptown, a sort of pep rally for North Long Beach. MURS recently released his solo album Have a Nice Life.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1
Cost: Free
Details: http://tinyurl.com/ActivateUptown
Venue: Activate Uptown, 800 E. Artesia Blvd., Long Beach
Night at The Tropicana 
Palos Verdes Art Center transforms into a night at The Tropicana. The night includes live performances by salsa trio Changüí Majadero and Afro-Cuban ensemble BombaChante.
Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 1
Cost: $125 to $150
Details: HavanaNoirTheParty.com
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
Oct. 2
Awaken: The Definitive Yes Experience
This is a tribute performance to the music of Yes, with focus on recreating the sound of Yes music as well as iconic live performances.
Time: 3 p.m and 6 p.m. Oct. 2
Cost: $30
Details: (310) 519-1314; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
Oct. 7
El Twanguero
Latin Grammy and Spanish Goya winning guitarist, Diego Garcia, is called a “fire-breathing guitar hero,” as he mixes Spanish and American roots music to deliver a driving Latin Twang.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 7
Cost: $20
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Oct. 7
Trio Celeste
Classical Crossroads presents Kevin Kwan Louks on piano, Iryna Krechkovsky on violin, and Ross Gasworth on cello.
Time: 12:15 p.m. Oct. 7
Cost: Free
Details: www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads
Venue: First Lutheran Church & School, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance
Smithfield Bargain
Speakeasy Folksters put a bluesy spin on traditional and original tunes, delivering them in lush harmonies, hepcat stylings and with a happy dose of vaudevillian charm.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 8
Cost: $20
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Oct. 8
Robert Sarzo: Birthday Bash and Concert Show
Robert Sarzo is veteran Cuban-American hard rock, glam and heavy-metal guitarist nicknamed The VuDu Man … and a Birthday Boy — 58 years old on Oct. 6 — which he’ll celebrate by making more loud music. Not that Sarzo career is best measured in decibels. During a 40-year career his versatila extends from work with Robert Stigwood on Saturday Night Fever to the late comedian Sam Kinison on Leader of the Banned.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 8
Cost: $40
Details: (310) 519-1314; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
Oct. 14
Honey Whiskey Trio with Big Bad Rooster
A night of heartfelt storytelling put to stunning harmonies through bluegrass and folk tunes by a musical outfit that has become a favorite at the Annex.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 14
Cost: $20
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
COMMUNITY
Oct. 1
Oktober Fest at Alpine Village
It’s never too early to start planning Oktoberfest. Be a part of the Southern California’s longest running Oktober festival with live band Happy Franconians. The event is for guests 21 years old and older only. Bring your own stein: (Glass or easily shattered material not permitted.). Parking is free.
Time: 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. through Oct. 29
Cost: $12 to $60
Details: www.alpinevillagecenter.com
Venue: The Alpine Village, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance
Oct. 1
Creation Station
Rancho Los Cerritos’ popular family drop-in craft program, will kick off its 2016-2017 season. The program allows elementary-aged kids to create unique crafts around a monthly theme.
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1
Cost: Free
Details: www.rancholoscerritos.org
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach
Oct. 1
Harvest Celebration
The Garden Church will host the first Harvest Celebration: A Benefit for the Garden Church. All are invited to come celebrate the vacant lot turned communal garden.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1
Cost: $25
Details: http://harvestcelebration2016.eventbrite.com
Venue: The Garden Church, 429 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Oct. 2
Sustainable Seafood Expo
Learn how the fish on your dish can be sustainably caught or farmed and how you can you make savvy seafood choices.
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2
Cost: $20 to $45
Details: www.sustainableseafoodexpo.org
Venue: Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro
Oct. 2
Long Beach Oktoberfest 2016: The BierGames
This year bring your friends and sign up for the Beer Olympics. You and friends can win a grand prize and bragging rights or just enjoy all the games: Beer Pong; Das Boot; Dunk Tank; Outdoor Bowling; FlipCup; Giant Jenga. There will be live music, both contemporary and traditional, beer gardens with local and German brews, wonton nachos, traditional costume contest with a grand prize, craft cocktails, full bar and outside bars.
Time: 12. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2
Cost: $5 to $25
Details: http://tinyurl.com/Roxannes-Oktoberfest
Venue: Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge & Latin Grill; 1115 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach
Oct. 2
Explore the Shore
Spend part of your Sunday exploring the shore at Cabrillo Beach. Join the “Walk Cabrillo” guided tour of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park habitats.
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 2
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
Oct. 7
Hugs and Drugs from Sea Slugs
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites you to meet Dr. Patrick J. Krug, a marine biologist and professor of California State University Los Angeles, at the Discovery Lecture Series. Sea Slugs are among the most spectacularly beautiful animals in the world, but what can explain how such stunning colors and patterns evolved among vulnerable, shell-less creatures in an ocean full of hungry predators? RSVP.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 548-7562; lecture@cmaqua.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
Oct. 8
Red Bull Global Rally Cross 2016
Red Bull Global Rally Cross is a revolutionary form of motorsport, a cross between rally and supercross. It features wheel to wheel racing with up to 10 cars competing at once in fast paced heat races.
Time: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9
Cost: $35 to $65
Details: http://redbullglobalrallycross.com/event
Venue: Outer Harbor Berth 46, San Pedro
Oct. 8
Filipino-American History Month
This is a free, family friendly event that features live entertainment from talented singers, dancers and magicians, vendor booths and raffle prizes. The Filipino American Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October to commemorate the landing of the first Filipinos Central California’s Morro Bay, Oct. 18, 1587.
Time: 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8
Cost: Free
Details: http://tinyurl.com/FilipinoAmericanMonth
Venue: South Bay Pavilion, 20700 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson
Oct. 8
Aquarium of the Pacific 5K Run/Walk
The Aquarium of the Pacific is partnering with the Long Beach Marathon events team again to host their 5K Run/Walk. The scenic course will loop through Rainbow Harbor, Queensway Bridge, Catalina Landing and the Aquarium itself! Participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher’s medal and a discount on aquarium admission. Plaques will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and winner medals will be given to the top three age division male and female finishers.
Time: 7 to 9a.m. Oct. 8
Cost: $45
Details:(562) 590-3100; www.runlongbeach.com/long-beach-5k-run-walk
Venue: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Oct. 22
Wake at the Gate
Angels Gate Cultural Center will host a wacky, tongue-in-cheek Victorian Wake themed fundraiser to support the arts. Join a cast of artists and arts advocates for a fun, gothic celebration of life and joie de vivre, unlike any other fundraiser you’ve seen.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22
Cost: $40 to $100
Details: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2567916
Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro
THEATER
Oct. 1
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s play takes aim at Victorian manners and values. The plot revolves around two men, non-existent characters of their invention, mistaken identities and an apparent weakness of the part of Victorian women for men named Ernest.
Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 1
Cost: $14 to $24
Details: (562) 494-1014; www.lbplayhouse.org
Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Oct. 6
SPIFFest 5th Anniversary
The San Pedro International Film Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary presenting one of the South Bay’s largest film festivals from October 6-16, 2016 in San Pedro’s Historic Waterfront District. SPIFFest marks this 5-year milestone with expanded multimedia programming for 10 days within two weekends.
Among this year’s films is the documentary Dark Progressivism, directed by Rodrigo Ribera d’Ebre. Dark Progressivism, which focuses on LA’s history of murals, tagging and street art, screens Oct. 15. The festival schedule roams among topics that range from Cuba to the SSS Indianapolis, the innovative world of Virtual Reality to the magic of Willy Wonka, punk rock-guitar legend Wayne Kramer kicking out the jams, the history of art from the streets of Los Angeles, conscious raising of the homeless and mental health and women’s issues.
Time: Oct. 6 through 16
Cost: $10 to $150
Details:www.SPIFFest.org
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Oct. 14
Shipwrecked!
The amazing adventures of Louis De Rougemont (as told by himself) by Donald Margulies. This is an adventure tale of the high seas from a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.
Time: Oct. 12 through Nov. 6
Cost: $30 to $35
Details: http://tinyurl.com/Shipwreck-ICT
Venue: International City Theatre, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Oct. 22
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Opening its 88th Mainstage Season, the Long Beach Playhouse will present The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by F. Andrew Leslie. The production is directed by Mitchell Nunn.
Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 22
Cost: $14 to $24
Details: www.lbplayhouse.org
Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Oct. 23
Flight
Flight, is a sequel to The Little Prince, a story about learning to see with the heart and finding the courage to fly. In Flight, three acrobats morph into cactuses, waves, and far-off islands allowing the audience to discover a classic tale like they’ve never imagined.
Time: 7 p.m. through Oct. 23
Cost: $16 to $20
Details: www.GoCurbside.com/Press
Venue: Flight Theatre, 1439 Roycroft, Long Beach
ARTS
Oct. 8
On Being Blue
TransVagrant and Gallery 478 are pleased to present On Being Blue: Recent Works by Jay McCafferty. McCafferty has been creating artworks by focusing rays of sunlight on its points of intersection for more than three decades. Working intuitively over various grounds – all shades, all hues, all blues – the artist is engaged in a complex mapping of imagination.
The exhibition will open with an artist’s reception, from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8.
Dates: Through Dec. 10
Details: (310) 600-4873, (310) 732-2150.
Venue: TransVagrant and Gallery 478, 478 W. 7th St., San Pedro
Landslide
Landslide: Slips in Time, Place and Identity is grouping of solo and two-person exhibitions exploring the mysterious ways in which place can function as a porthole to other moments both real and imagined. The artists interweave fantasy and historical narrative to disrupt habitual patterns of moving through landscapes. The title references actual landslides and their impact on Coastal San Pedro, notably the 2011 landslide near White Point Nature preserve, where site-specific works will be installed the day of the exhibition’s opening.
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 12 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 23.
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 519-0936; www.angelsgateart.org
Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro
Mark V. Lord: L.A. Noir
Since 1999, Mark V. Lord has plied his trade as a professional screenwriter in New York and Los Angeles, while maintaining a mostly private practice as a photographer. L.A. Noir is Lord’s first solo exhibition. Lord’s evocative images function as imaginary movie stills documenting an Los Angeles noir film that never was.
Time: Through Dec. 31
Cost: Free
Details: http://pvartcenter.org
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
Michael Flechtner: This Is Not A Sign
This Is Not a Sign is a major West Coast exhibition of works in neon by Los Angeles-based artist Michael Flechtner. His work reflects a fascination with the symbols of language, technology and how they influence popular culture.
Time: Sept. 10 to Dec. 31
Cost: Free
Details: http://pvartcenter.org
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes