ENTERTAINMENT
March 31
The Buttertones
The Buttertones combine classic surf tones, seedy characters on both sides of that lineand enough garage, basement punk, and blank generation goth to keep it interesting.
Time: 7 p.m. March 31
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 433-4996
Venue: Fingerprints, 420 E. 4th St., Long Beach
March 31
Sing Sea Shanties
Lift your voice and give 21st century life to rollicking songs of days gone by with the Whale and Ale’s talented Sea Shanty group, which meets on the last Friday of each month.
Time: 8 p.m. March 31
Cost: Free
Details: www.whaleandale.com
Venue: The Whale & Ale, 327 W. 7th St., San Pedro
April 1
Missing Persons, Anabella
Come out to the 80s 4 Life Music Festival featuring legendary 80s artists Missing Persons, Anabella “the original” Bow Wow Wow, Djoir Jordan, Kenny Charles, Unit 287, The Companies and Rockford at the Gaslamp in Long Beach.
Time: 5 p.m. April 1
Cost: $20
Details: gaslamptix.com
Venue: The Gaslamp, 6251 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach
Elton, the Early Years
Elton, the Early Years has wowed audiences across the state and was recently hand-picked to be featured on Ryan Seacrest’s network AXS TV show, The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.
Time: 8 p.m. April 1
Cost: $25 to $30
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
April 2
Allan Holdsworth
Regarded as one of the 20th century’s most prominent guitarists, Allan Holdsworth is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music.
Time: 4 p.m. April 2
Cost: $25 to $30
Details: www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1415 W. 8th St., San Pedro
Street Corner Renaissance
Street Corner Renaissance’s soulful, velvety voices blend together in the classic a cappella doo-wop melodies of the 1950s and 1960s.
Time: 7 p.m. April 2
Cost: $20 and $25
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
April 7
Amicus Trio
This top ensemble emerged from the USC Thornton graduate program. It is comprised of violinist Melody Chang, cellist Coleman Itzkoff, and pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan.
Time: 12 p.m. April 7
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 316-5574; www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/FirstFridays.htm
Venue: First Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance
April 8
Gabble Ratchet
Gabble Ratchet has been the West Coast’s premier Genesis tribute band since 1999. This will be the band’s first performance in two years and will feature Genesis material mainly from the early Peter Gabriel/Phil Collins era of the 1970s.
Time: 8 p.m. April 8
Cost: $25
Details: www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: 1415 W. 8th St., San Pedro
April 22
Jim Curry
Jim and Anne Curry deliver the multi-platinum hits of the great John Denver in an evening full of familiar songs. You’ll be invited to sing along, share in the memories, learn new songs and howl at the moon.
Time: 8 p.m., April 22
Cost: $25 to $30
Details: www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
THEATER
March 31
Carousel
Musical Theatre West presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical masterpiece.
Carousel explores the timeless messages of love, hope, forgiveness and redemption.
Time: 8 p.m. March 31 and April 1, 6, 7 and 8; 1 p.m. March 26, April 2 and 9
Cost: $20
Details: (562) 856-1999, ext. 4; www.musical.org,
Venue: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach
April 2
Romeo and Juliet
Elysium Conservatory Theatre opens in their new home with a fantastical reawakening of the greatest love story ever told, William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Artistic Director Aaron Ganz has chosen to dive into the very essence of love — weaving stunning choreography, poetry, and music into a theatrical adventure that pushes the very boundaries of possibility.
Time: 8 p.m. March 31
Cost: $25
Details: (424) 535-7333; info@fearlessartists.org
Venue: Elysium Conservatory Theatre, 729 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro
April 2
True Tales from The South Bay
The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is proud to present its own local storytellers along with experienced crowd-pleasing guest tellers. Each performance will have a new set of local stories and “all-star tellers.”
Time: 7 p.m. April 2
Cost: $10
Details: www.TorranceArts.org
Venue: George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
April 7
The Promise
Romeo and Juliet meets Puerto Rican black magic. In a Puerto Rican enclave in the United States, over-protective and superstitious Guzman finds out that his daughter has fallen in love with his rival’s son and he formulates a treacherous scheme using black magic traditions from Puerto Rico to keep the young lovers apart. However, he quickly learns that his manipulation has led to consequences he never imagined.
Time: 8 p.m. April 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. April 9 and 23
Cost: $10 to $15
Details: www.csudh.edu/theatre/tickets
Venue: Edison Studio Theatre, California State University Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson
April 22
Earth Tales
Earth Tales, presented by We Tell Stories, will delight kids of all ages with its educational and entertaining stories. This one-hour show is free and open to all members of the community, but seats are limited, so reservations are required.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 22
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 495-4595; ict@ictlongbeach.org
Venue: Beverly O’Neill Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach
FILM
April 2
Lunafest
Mark your calendar for the Junior League of Long Beach’s 6th annual Lunafest, a film festival featuring nine short films made by, for and about women, as well as a fundraiser to support the league’s upcoming year.
Time: 11 a.m. April 2
Cost: $55
Details: www.jllb.org
Venue: Art Theatre Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach
April 6
The Jungle Book
Part of the ship’s ongoing Salon Series community services program, the complimentary Jungle Book screening will be presented in the beautiful art deco Britannia Salon. The film is a live-action remake of the original animated classic produced in 1967 — the same year the Queen Mary first arrived in Long Beach.
Time: 6 p.m. April
Cost: Free
Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/salon-series-the-jungle-book-tickets-32518569918
Venue: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
ARTS
April 1
Knockdown Dash and Broken Ground
Angels Gate Cultural Center hosts two new exhibitions that address distinct issues concerning housing and development in Southern California through a variety of mediums and visual strategies. In Knockdown Dash by Nicole Capps and James McCarthy and Broken Ground by John Hulsey and collaborators, the artists draw on their personal experiences to explore structural concerns. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. April 1 through May 22
Cost: Free
Details: http://angelsgateart.org
Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 Gaffey St., San Pedro
April 3
Threesome
The exhibition Threesome featuring multimedia artist Brian Bernhard, ceramic artist Nora Chen and mixed media and digital artist Miyuki Sena opens at the Artists’ Studio Gallery at the Promenade on the Peninsula on April 3. The exhibition continues until May 14.
There will be an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 8.
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, through May 14
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 265-2592; artists-studio-pvac.com
Venue: Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, #159, Rolling Hills Estates
April 6
Visions of Peru
Come and explore Peru through the photographic exhibit of featured artist, Monique Pineda, together with poetry reading of Cristina Acha and the melodious music played by violinist, Chelsea Ayllon.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. April 6
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 833-0103
Venue: Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. 7th St., San Pedro
April 6
Artist/Mother
Artist/Mother is a multi-media exhibition that presents the works of Calida Rawles and Mother Naturalist, Julia Barbee, Camilla Løhren Chmiel and Megan Schvaneveldt. These artists are confronted with the challenge: “What do my identities of both artist and mother mean for my practice?”
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. April 6 through May 20
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 429 0973; www.southbaycontemporary.org
Venue: South Bay Contemporary at the Loft, 401 S. Mesa St., 3rd Floor, San Pedro
April 9
Frank Brothers: The Store That Modernized Modern
The exhibition relates the story of Southern California’s largest and most prominent mid-century retailer of modern furniture and design. Based in Long Beach from 1938 – 1982, Frank Bros. embodied the optimistic postwar ethos of the American consumer.
Date: 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, through April 9
Cost: Free
Details: csulb.edu/org/uam
Venue: California State University Long Beach, University Art Museum, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach
April 16
Wearable Expressions
Wearable Expressions explores the unbreakable bond between Art and Fashion portraying boundary-pushing works in fiber, jewelry and accessories by creative minds from around the globe.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 16
Cost: Free
Details: wearableexpressions.com
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 26
Creative Expressions
Creative Expressions, featuring glass artist Howard Schneider, local painter Kathie Reis and abstract artist Lois Olsen opens at the Artists’ Studio Gallery at the Promenade on the Peninsula.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 16
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 265-2592; www.artists-studio-pvac.com
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, at 5400 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 30
Ann Weber, Sculpture
TransVagrant and Gallery 478 present Ann Weber, Sculpture. Ann Weber’s organic sculpture is abstract, formally elegant, and composed of inelegant salvaged cardboard. Weber’s technique is disarmingly direct.
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through April 30
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 600-4873; www.transvagrant.com
Venue: Gallery 478, 478 W. 7th. St., San Pedro
May 21
Dreamland
The Museum of Latin American Art presents a retrospective of the work of one of the original Los Four founders, Frank Romero in the exhibition titled Dreamland. Romero’s most iconic works, including his mural work, such as Driving to the Olympics on the Hollywood Freeway, address life in the barrios of Los Angeles.
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, through May 21
Cost: $7 to $10
Details: (562) 437-1689; molaa.org
Venue: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach
COMMUNITY
April 1
On April 1, professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at Cal State University Northridge Denise M. Sandoval and world-famous tattoo artist Mister Cartoon will provide a brief history and cultural context of lowriders. Also, pinstriping artists D.A. Garcia and Jowee Ramirez aka Mr. Rhythm demonstrate their precision craft. Also see an exhibition of lowriders and a hydraulics demonstration, courtesy of the original Danny D’s Custom Paint & Pinstriping.
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 1
Cost: $10
Details: molaa.org
Venue: MOLAA, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach
April 1
Autism Resource Fair
Join the 5K run or walk to raise awareness on resources available to families members with autism. There will also be resource booths, games and entertainment.
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1
Cost: $10
Details: (310) 835-0212, ext. 1470
Venue: Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave., Carson
Sea Salt Workshop
Explore Terranea by Land and Sea with an experience highlighting the resort’s farm-to-Terranea philosophy. Sea Salt Workshop attendees will enjoy an intimate workshop, salt pairing, and wine as they learn about the resort’s sea salt harvesting process with Terranea’s award-winning chefs.
Time: 10 a.m. April 1
Cost: $70
Details: (310) 265-2885
Venue: Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 7
Discovery Lecture Series
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and Altasea present a lecture by Dr. Kristy L. Forsgren of California State University Fullerton on the importance of understanding fish reproduction. Understanding fish reproduction may be the key to protecting the world’s fisheries.
Time: 7 p.m. April 7
Cost: Free
Details: lecture@cmaqua.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
April 7
Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix
The roar of turbocharged engines heralds the return of three days of nonstop racing excitement to the city streets at the 43rd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach..
Time: April 7 to 9
Cost: $65 to $90
Details: www.gplb.com
Venue: Downtown Long Beach
April 8
Fantasea:
Step aboard for a celebration of mystifying magic and imagination as world class magicians and award-winning illusionists come together for one spellbinding day. Enjoy parlor shows and close up magic World Famous Magic Castle magicians.
Time: 12 to 6 p.m. April 8
Cost: $29 to $99
Details: (310) 833-3336
Venue: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach
Curator’s Tour
Join Battleship Iowa’s Curator Dave Way on this never-before-seen in-depth look at the Battleship IOWA. This four-and-a-half hour tour includes a short film on the tow of Iowa from San Francisco to Los Angeles, an hour-long history presentation, an hour-and-a-half guided tour to decks that are off limits to everyday guests, a behind the scenes presentation of compartments that are still off limits, a Q-and-A session, souvenir photo and a buffet lunch.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8
Cost: $17.95
Details: www.pacificbattleship.com
Venue: Battleship USS Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro
April 14
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Take a selfie with the Easter Bunny and join in on an evening of fun with games and activities for the whole family. The event is free for children between the ages of 4 to 15 years old. Bring your own flashlight.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 14
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 329-7717
Venue: 703 E. Del Amo Blvd., Carson