June 30, 2008 Monday
10:00am-12:00noon. GET YOUR HANDS IN IT CERAMICS with Jan Govearts. An intuitive approach to exploring creativity through hand-building with clay, using simple methods of coil, slab and pinch to create functional clay objects. Mondays 10 - 12 noon - Classroom F, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $15 per class or $75 for 6 classes. For more info or registration call 310.547.3524

6:00pm-8:00pm (Every Monday), Monthly Course of Latin American Music Styles and Improvisation at Gray School of Music (1079 W. 22nd St #D). Classes are $150/mo. English and Spanish spoken. For more info call 310-832-0519 or visit www.gabrielrosati.com.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers. We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

June 29, 2008 Sunday
2:00pm-4:00pm, Angels Gate Cultural Center presents the Opening Reception for New In Town? New Studio Artists 2007 - 2008,Edith Abeyta, Sierra Brown, Kendell Carter, Jeff Foye, Jocelyn Foye,  Chris James, Ryan Jursich, Myung Jin Kim, Sojung Kwon, Frank Rodriguez, Amy Thornberry and Deborah Wright. New In Town? showcases new works by a dozen new talents that have joined the Center's Studio Artist Program in the past two years.  The Center has endeavored to create a program that simultaneously provides the opportunity of studio space and gathers together some of Southern California's best artists.  Featuring diverse media, including ceramics, photography, sculpture, video, painting and performance, works in this exhibition challenge the boundaries traditional media, reflecting the experimental atmosphere of the Center, a place of creative discovery where professional artists come together to develop and refine their practice. 3601 S Gaffey St, San Pedro. Free to the public and free parking.

June 28, 2008 Saturday
12:30pm-2:00pm, ARTFUL MINDS II.Angels Gate Studio Artist Edie Zelon teaches fine art and craft skills to children ages 5-16 every Saturday. Classroom G. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Call 310.548.7949 for more info & registration. 

2:00pm - 9:00pm, Wine Tasting at Off the Vine, Each Friday and Saturday we will feature a flight of 8 wines tailored to a specific theme. One week it could be Syrahs from around the World or Spanish wines, Bubblies and Sweeties, Central Coast sleepers, etc. The cost of the tasting is $15 ($10 for wine club members)* Come join us each week as we explore the world of wine!!! (Occasionally the cost may increase due to the nature of the tasting i.e. - Pinots from the Central coast, etc.) Off the Vine
600 S. Pacific Ave., Ste. 103 San Pedro 310-831-1551

5:30pm-10:00pm, Opening Reception at Gallery Azul of CONTROVERSY. THIS SHOW IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE EMOTIONALLY STIMULATED. THIS SHOW'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM TO PROMOTE THOUGHT ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES WHICH AFFECT THE WORLD. CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES ARE COMPLEX, AND SUCH TOPICS DO NOT HAVE SIMPLE ANSWERS. ARTISTS WERE ASKED TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL PIECE WHICH ADDRESSES A CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE OF THEIR CHOICE. ARTISTS ACCEPTED THE CONCEPT AND SUBMITTED ORIGINAL ART PIECES WHICH ENGAGE THE VIEWER EMOTIONALLY. ISSUES ADDRESSED INCLUDE RELIGION, HUMAN RIGHTS, WAR, IMMIGRATION, SEXUALITY, ETC. THIS IS AN ADULT SHOW. 520 W. 8th St., 2nd Floor
San Pedro, 310-831-2116, WWW.GALLERYAZUL.NET

5:30pm, Beacon House Community Dinner- “In the Good Ol’ Summertime” Event supports San Pedro nonprofit agency housing 120 men to further its mission of substance abuse recovery. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Fun in the Sun Silent Auction and Social Hour, followed by dinner at 6:45 and a live bidding auction, in Beacon House’s Bartlett Center, 103 W. 11th
St., San Pedro. For further information, call (310) 514-4940 or go to the website: www.beaconhouseassociation.com.

7:00pm-10:00pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro. No cover and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

7:30pm, “Anything Goes” open mic night at Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery The last Saturday of June is Open Mic Night at Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery. Jragonfly Jon of Commoners and Kings hosts a rocking open mike, with all types of performers welcome to show their stuff. Sign up is a little after 7:00pm with the show starting at 7:30. Get here early if you want a good slot. Bands are welcome! Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery, 411 W. 6th St. SP Free show          Call for details 310-626-2166

8:00pm, The Little Fish Theatre presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). $25.00. $40 Whale & Ale Dinner/Theatre package: Pot Pie or Fish & Chips and a Pint [menu], All proceeds go towards underwriting the free summer festival performances. Fast-paced and irreverent, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a condensed 97 minute ride through Shakespeare's 37 plays and 154 sonnets performed by three actors parodying the Bard's timeless tales. Praised as "the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime," by the Montreal Gazette, Abridged holds the record for longest running comedy on London's West End - running for nine years at the Criterion Theatre. Little Fish Theatre
777 Centre Street (at 8th St) San Pedro

8:00pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream- Produced by Shakespeare by the Sea at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm - Performance at 8:00 pm. For More information www.shakespearebythesea.org

9:00pm-12:00pm, Live Music at Godmothers Saloon. Featured band: NIGHT MOVES. Godmothers Saloon, 302 W. 7th St., SP
For more information, Call (310) 833-1589

June 27, 2008 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, Certified California Grown Farmers Market, 6th and Mesa Streets in San Pedro’s historic Old Town. Each week has something new and interesting.

10:00am (every Friday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

4:00pm - 9:00pm, Wine Tasting at Off the Vine, Each Friday and Saturday we will feature a flight of 8 wines tailored to a specific theme. One week it could be Syrahs from around the World or Spanish wines, Bubblies and Sweeties, Central Coast sleepers, etc. The cost of the tasting is $15 ($10 for wine club members)* Come join us each week as we explore the world of wine!!! (Occasionally the cost may increase due to the nature of the tasting i.e. - Pinots from the Central coast, etc.) Off the Vine
600 S. Pacific Ave., Ste. 103 San Pedro 310-831-1551

5:00pm-7:00pm, Peace Vigil, Ongoing every week since March 2003. Fridays Peace Vigil on the corner of 1st and Gaffey
San Pedro. SPNPJ holds its organizational meetings every other Wednesday and hosts Peace and Justice Forums periodically at the Harry Bridges Labor Center, located at 350 W. 5th Street at Mesa in San Pedro, Ca. Participation is open to all individuals interested in a just, peaceful world. For more information go to: www.spneighbors.org

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

7:00pm-9:30pm, FREE ART EVENT: "ART JAM NIGHT" - Art, Music and Poetry. come celebrate Summer Studios' move to a NEW LOCATION to “Downtown Lomita”! Summer Studios Arts Academy supports the local arts community every month with "ART JAM! Night."  Artists signup to bring an art piece for display, writers and poets a page to read, and musicians a song to play for an exciting evening of cultural enrichment, refreshments, and relaxed socializing. FREE to the public.  Don’t miss this evening of art, music, and poetry!  Come join the fun and mingle with the art crowd! This month’s theme:  "Invention”NOTE:  All Artists -- if you plan to perform or display work, please CALL to sign up and/or arrange for drop off of artwork by TUESDAY prior to event. Summer Studios Arts Academy, 2161 Lomita Blvd., Lomita (1 block east of Narbonne Ave.) www.SummerStudios.net CONTACT: David Parsons, Exec. Director, Phone: (310) 325-8801

8:00pm, Cliff Morrison and The Lizard Sun Band. Tommy of Hawaii opens the show. Cliff Morrison is the son of the late Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors. Morrison's band the Lizard Sun Band. His music has been described as "a hint of the past and the future of rock 'n roll." Proceeds will benefit the San Pedro YWCA. Warner Grand, 478 W. 6th St, San Pedro. $20 Buy tickets online Purchase Tickets.

8:00pm, The Little Fish Theatre presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). $25.00. $40 Whale & Ale Dinner/Theatre package: Pot Pie or Fish & Chips and a Pint [menu], All proceeds go towards underwriting the free summer festival performances. Fast-paced and irreverent, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a condensed 97 minute ride through Shakespeare's 37 plays and 154 sonnets performed by three actors parodying the Bard's timeless tales. Praised as "the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime," by the Montreal Gazette, Abridged holds the record for longest running comedy on London's West End - running for nine years at the Criterion Theatre. Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street (at 8th St) San Pedro

June 26, 2008 Thursday
8:00pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream- Produced by Shakespeare by the Sea at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm - Performance at 8:00 pm. For More information www.shakespearebythesea.org

June 25, 2008 Wednesday
12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

1:00pm-3:30pm, Community Emergency Response Team Training at San Pedro Community Center, An emergency does not have to be a national disaster in can be as simple as a power outage. As example: The recent Florida blackout left nearly one million electric customers in Florida without power on Tuesday afternoon. It is the largest U.S. outage yet to fall under tough, mandatory reliability standards put in place after the 2003 Northeast blackout. This is an example of a situation that can adversely affect all of us. What will you do without electricity for a sustained amount of time? That means no ATM’s, no gas, no online banking, no TV, no Computers, no heat and air conditioning, no street lights, no refrigeration, etc.. – are you prepared? Classes are Wednesdays (6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6). For more information on the program or for class schedules go to:
CERT - Los Angeles Home Page, Held at the San Pedro Community Center, 769 W. 3rd Street, San Pedro.

3:00-5:00pm, Discovery Labs at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each session allows visitors of all ages to investigate the Exploration Center, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., SP For more information and/or reservations, call (310) 548-7562

6:00pm-9:00pm, Dancing DeeJays at the Dalmatian-American Club. Every Wednesday evening, the Dancing DeeJays play for various dance, styles. Dance Lessons are from 6-7 PM. $10 per person.. Dalmatian-American Club, 1639 Palos Verdes St. For more information, call 310-547-4387 or 310-831-2629

6:30pm-8:00pm, YOGA with Jennifer. Uniting the mind, body and spirit to reduce stress, slow aging, tone and slim, and increase energy. All levels - Building H, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $8 per class or $42 for six classes, first class free. For more info 310-792-7279

7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 24, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am-2:00pm, Senior Activities (Pottery classes, bingo, sewing, nutrition clases and travel) at the Anderson Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St, San Pedro (every Tuesday)

8:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

June 23, 2008 Monday
10:00am-12:00noon. GET YOUR HANDS IN IT CERAMICS with Jan Govearts. An intuitive approach to exploring creativity through hand-building with clay, using simple methods of coil, slab and pinch to create functional clay objects. Mondays 10 - 12 noon - Classroom F, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $15 per class or $75 for 6 classes. For more info or registration call 310.547.3524

6:00pm-8:00pm (Every Monday), Monthly Course of Latin American Music Styles and Improvisation at Gray School of Music (1079 W. 22nd St #D). Classes are $150/mo. English and Spanish spoken. For more info call 310-832-0519 or visit www.gabrielrosati.com.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers. We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com 7:00am, LAPD Harbor Foot Pursuit 5K/5M FUN RUN/WALK at Point Fermin Park, Gaffey St at Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Presented by Harbor Area Booster Association. For more information call 3130-522-2042 or click here for detailed flyer.

June 22, 2008 Sunday
3:00pm-5:00p0m, “Sunday Seashore Story Studio” at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Education staff and volunteers share tidepool tales. For all ages. Reservations are requested for groups. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. SP. For reservations, further information, please call (310) 548-7562 or visit our website at www.cabrilloaq.org

June 21, 2008 Saturday
YWCA Community Shopping Day at Macy's Del Amo. Buy a $10 ticket and help support the programs of the YWCA of the Harbor Area and South Bay. Your ticket entitles a 10-20% discount off almost evertyhing at Macy's Del Amo on June 21, 2008. Buy your ticket before June 21st at the YWCA, 437 W. 9th Street, San Pedro.

10:00am-8:00pm, The San Pedro Committee will host the 28th Annual Juneteenth Picnic at Peck Park, 560 N. Western Avenue.  The event is backed by some corporate and political co-sponsors along with the ILWU Harry Bridges Institute.   It will feature food, games, music, raffles and a special program highlighting the historical significance of Juneteenth.   For more information, contact Joe Gatlin, President of the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council at (310) 701-6470, or Claudette Bowie, President of the San Pedro Committee at (310) 631-5644 email: cbowie00@aol.com

11:00am-5:00pm, Harbor Animal Care Center Grand Opening at the new shelter located on Gaffey and Miraflores.  There will be representatives from many organizations and some businesses which will also participate at the event to introduce themselves and their services to the community.  Public Program begins at 11 am and Open House and Festivities are from Noon to 5 pm. 957 N. Gaffey, San Pedro.  There will be lots of great dogs, cats and rabbits available for adoption and free giveaways, training demonstrations, and children's activities. See Flyer.

11:00am-2:00pm Block Party Celebration. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angaeles and the Jimmy Carter Work Project San Pedro Partner Families cordially invite you to celebrate the completion of their 16-townhome community. 308 N. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro. RSVP no later than June 16, 310-323-4669 ext 129 or email jmckane@habitatla.org. Limited Parking (car pool suggested). Lunch will be Served.

12:30pm-2:00pm, ARTFUL MINDS II.Angels Gate Studio Artist Edie Zelon teaches fine art and craft skills to children ages 5-16 every Saturday. Classroom G. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Call 310.548.7949 for more info & registration.

2:00pm-9:00pm, Wine Tastings in the Map Room. Join us each Friday or Saturday as we explore the world of wine. This Fri and Sat will feature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Off the Vine Wines, 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103, San Pedro, (310) 831-1551 www.offthevinewines.com

5:00pm, Gustavo Arellano  presents the paperback release of ASK A MEXICAN. This book compiles what are presumably the best question-and-answer exchanges over the past two years, in Arellano's popular Orange County Weekly column.  Topics including language, sex, immigration and food. Arellano wittily defuses bigotry and mocks stereotypes with his often well-researched replies. Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery 411 W. 6th St

6:00pm-8:00pm, Off The Vine Wines presents Spanish Wine and Tapas Dinner (Only 4 Spaces Left!!!) $65 ($55 Wine Club Members).  Join us for a Wine and Tapas dinner at the Copper Room!! You will be treated to an array of dishes and flavors that will accompany wines from the various regions of Spain.  Herbie Monterrosa, Spanish wine expert for the pioneering Jorge Ordonez, will be on hand to share his vast knowledge of Spain and the rise and popularity of Spanish wines in the United States and around the World.  Reservations are required for this event and will be limited to 20 guests. Call (310) 831-1551 to reserve your spot now!! Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to event.  Copper Room is located at 589 W 9th Street San Pedro

7:00pm-10:00pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro. No cover and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

8:00pm, Antony and Cleopatra, Produced by Shakespeare by the Sea at Point Fermin Park 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm - Performance at 8:00 pm. For More information www.shakespearebythesea.org

8:30pm,The Rosalie and Alva Performance Gallery presents Scott Kinsey, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Matt Garrison and Gary Novak debut their new group "Human Element". This music travels the sonic palette of World, Electronic, Folk, Improvisational and Structured Jazz. Each performer is a virtuoso and creator of an individual voice that is recognized worldwide. Together they provide a blue print for the future of electric jazz. The show will be filmed for possible DVD/Audio release. Come and be a part of this exciting event!! $20.00 suggested donation. Reservations are suggested, so please call at: (310) 519-1314. Coffee and "dancing water" provided. 1417 West 8th Street, San Pedro.

9:00pm, Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. (Program Begins at 9pm), 10:40pm - 12:40am (See the Grunion), The aquarium exhibit hall will open at 8 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. film on grunion in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Prior to the predicted run, everyone will gather on the beach to await the grunion. The program cost is $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and children. Warm clothing is recommended. Grunion may be caught by hand in the months of March, June, and July which is the open season and grunion catchers 16 years and older must have a valid California fishing license. During April and May grunion may be observed, but not captured. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, 310-548-7562

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by Payback at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 20, 2008 Friday
10:00am (every Friday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

4:00pm-9:00pm, Wine Tastings in the Map Room. Join us each Friday or Saturday as we explore the world of wine. This Fri and Sat will feature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Off the Vine Wines, 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103, San Pedro, (310) 831-1551 www.offthevinewines.com

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

8:00pm, Antony and Cleopatra, Produced by Shakespeare by the Sea at Point Fermin Park 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm - Performance at 8:00 pm. For More information www.shakespearebythesea.org

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by Chuck Alvarez Band at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 19, 2008 Thursday
8:00pm, Opening -Antony and Cleopatra, Produced by Shakespeare by the Sea at Point Fermin Park 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm - Performance at 8:00 pm. For More information www.shakespearebythesea.org

June 18, 2008 Wednesday
12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

3:00-5:00pm, Discovery Labs at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each session allows visitors of all ages to investigate the Exploration Center, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., SP For more information and/or reservations, call (310) 548-7562

6:00pm, Clean San Pedro Summer Kick-Off Dinner/Dance Fundraiser. All you can eat and dancing to a DJ - No host bar. San Pedro Fish Market, Upstiars. Tickets $35- Call 310-832-4931 or at the Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th St. SP

6:00pm-9:00pm, Dancing DeeJays at the Dalmatian-American Club. Every Wednesday evening, the Dancing DeeJays play for various dance, styles. Dance Lessons are from 6-7 PM. $10 per person.. Dalmatian-American Club, 1639 Palos Verdes St. For more information, call 310-547-4387 or 310-831-2629

6:30pm-8:00pm, YOGA with Jennifer. Uniting the mind, body and spirit to reduce stress, slow aging, tone and slim, and increase energy. All levels - Building H, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $8 per class or $42 for six classes, first class free. For more info 310-792-7279

7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 17, 2008 Tuesday
8:45am-1:00pm, Join Us! We will join Citizen Forester Philip and Cyndee in planting street trees on the corners of Hamilton, Meyler, 26th and 28th. This is the balance of our first neighborhood tree planting. We will need your help in reforesting these barren streets.Where: Hamilton and Meyler, San Pedro; Time: 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Opening ceremony at the corner of Hamilton / Meyler) by Temple Heights Baptist Church at 9 am. What to Bring: Bring a water bottle, sunhat and your positive energy! We will be grilling up hotdogs probably again for lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Philip or Cyndee Hilliard at (310) 548-1475 or email Luvisabeach@aol.com.

11:00am-2:00pm, Senior Activities (Pottery classes, bingo, sewing, nutrition clases and travel) at the Anderson Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St, San Pedro (every Tuesday)

8:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

June 16, 2008 Monday
10:00am-12:00noon. GET YOUR HANDS IN IT CERAMICS with Jan Govearts. An intuitive approach to exploring creativity through hand-building with clay, using simple methods of coil, slab and pinch to create functional clay objects. Mondays 10 - 12 noon - Classroom F, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $15 per class or $75 for 6 classes. For more info or registration call 310.547.3524

6:00pm-8:00pm (Every Monday), Monthly Course of Latin American Music Styles and Improvisation at Gray School of Music (1079 W. 22nd St #D). Classes are $150/mo. English and Spanish spoken. For more info call 310-832-0519 or visit www.gabrielrosati.com.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers. We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

June 15, 2008 Sunday (Father's Day)
12:00noon-5pm. Closing Reception at Gallery Azul for Journey Through Perspective, Photos by Dana Wyss. Gallery Azul  520 W. 8th St. 2nd Floor, San Pedro (310) 831-2116 

2:00pm, The BackBeats tribute to the Beatles. Drawing on a repertoire of well over 90 individual compositions and covers recorded by the Beatles as a group and individually, local tribute band The BackBeats recreate one of the most significant forces in modern music – in all their incarnations. This is the LAST known monthly show by The BackBeats. If you can’t get enough of “Breakfast with the Beatles’”, come try “Brunch with the BackBeats” – there’s no other way to “Get Back” to “Yesterday”, and you’ve got a “Ticket to Ride” at the Warner Grand! 478 W. 6th St, San Pedro. $20/$10. Purchase Tickets

June 14, 2008 Saturday (Flag Day)
12:30pm-2:00pm, ARTFUL MINDS II.Angels Gate Studio Artist Edie Zelon teaches fine art and craft skills to children ages 5-16 every Saturday. Classroom G. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Call 310.548.7949 for more info & registration.

2:00pm-9:00pm, Off The Vine Wines invites you to experience Midlife Crisis Winery. The Midlife Crisis Winery is a VERY small winery. Kevin and Jill Mittan, operate the winery so they wear many hats as the only staff.  They are the winemakers, the cellar workers, the bottling line and the marketing and sales persons. Stop in and indulge in our casual and comfortable environment! For $15 you get six (6) 1.5 ounce pours. 600 S Pacific Ave #103, San Pedro, On the corner of 6th and Pacific, Entrance off 6th Street Across from the Warner Grand Theatre (310) 831-1551 

7:00pm-10:00pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro. No cover and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

7:15pm, Shakespeare by the Sea is kicking off its 11th season with an Opening Toast! We would like to invite you to be our guest for some VIP treatment and Decadent Dining. Point Fermin Park (807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro). 7:15pm  Tasty Treats provided by Nosh Café; 7:45pm  Opening Toast; 8:00pm  Curtain for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We thank you all for your support and look forward to serving up a fabulous season. www.shakespearebythesea.org 310.619.0599

8:00pm, Shakespeare by the Sea presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Pt. Fermin Park, (807 Paseo del Mar), San Pedro. "Antony & Cleopatra" opens June 19. Both shows will run in repertory for five weeks at Point Fermin Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm until July 12.

8:00pm, Golden State Pops Orchestra presents POPS for Pop, LI VE! Onstage at the historic Warner Grand Theatre, Celebrate Father’s Day with the Golden State Pops Orchestra – we’ve created a show for the heroic guy in every Dad! Bring your Dad and enjoy hearing music culled from favorite films and sports events. In honor of the release of the newest chapter in the Indiana Jones saga, GSPO will be performing end credit music from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by John Williams. 478 West 6th Street, San Pedro, To Buy Tickets: www.gspo.com or call the GSPO Box Office: 310 433 8774. SPECIAL, DISCOUNTED $15 TIX FOR MILITARY WITH ID

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by San Pedro Slim at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 13, 2008 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, Certified California Grown Farmers Market, 6th and Mesa Streets in San Pedro’s historic Old Town. Each week has something new and interesting.

10:00am (every Friday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

4:00pm-9:00pm, Off The Vine Wines invites you to experience Midlife Crisis Winery. The Midlife Crisis Winery is a VERY small winery. Kevin and Jill Mittan, operate the winery so they wear many hats as the only staff.  They are the winemakers, the cellar workers, the bottling line and the marketing and sales persons. Jill Mittan will join us from 6p-9p in the Map Room to pour 6 of their award-winning wines! Stop in and indulge in our casual and comfortable environment! For $15 you get six (6) 1.5 ounce pours. 600 S Pacific Ave #103, San Pedro, On the corner of 6th and Pacific, Entrance off 6th Street Across from the Warner Grand Theatre (310) 831-1551  

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

8:00pm, Shakespeare by the Sea presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Pt. Fermin Park, (807 Paseo del Mar), San Pedro. "Antony & Cleopatra" opens June 19. Both shows will run in repertory for five weeks at Point Fermin Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm until July 12.

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by Psychedelicatessen at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 12, 2008 Thursday
The TV Series “Heroes” will be filming at the Warner Grand and across the street for a scene set in Germany

11:45am-1:30 pm, San Pedro Chamber Board of Directors Annual Award Luncheon, Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel

8:00pm, Shakespeare by the Sea. Opening of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Pt. Fermin Park, (807 Paseo del Mar), San Pedro. "Antony & Cleopatra" opens June 19. Both shows will run in repertory for five weeks at Point Fermin Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm until July 12.

June 11, 2008 Wednesday
June 11 and 12, the TV Series “Heroes” will be filming at the Warner Grand and across the street for a scene set in Germany

12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

3:00-5:00pm, Discovery Labs at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each session allows visitors of all ages to investigate the Exploration Center, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., SP For more information and/or reservations, call (310) 548-7562

6:00pm-9:00pm, Dancing DeeJays at the Dalmatian-American Club. Every Wednesday evening, the Dancing DeeJays play for various dance, styles. Dance Lessons are from 6-7 PM. $10 per person.. Dalmatian-American Club, 1639 Palos Verdes St. For more information, call 310-547-4387 or 310-831-2629

6:30pm-8:00pm, YOGA with Jennifer. Uniting the mind, body and spirit to reduce stress, slow aging, tone and slim, and increase energy. All levels - Building H, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $8 per class or $42 for six classes, first class free. For more info 310-792-7279

7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 10, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am-2:00pm, Senior Activities (Pottery classes, bingo, sewing, nutrition clases and travel) at the Anderson Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St, San Pedro (every Tuesday)

6:00pm, The SPHS Lady Boosters June Installation Dinner will be held at J. Trani's Ristorante beginning at 6 p.m. with a social time (no-host bar available downstairs) and dinner in the upstairs banquet room beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Cost is $25 per person.  RSVPs are due by Monday, June 2 to Anna Rodriquez or Michele Burk. See Flyer.

8:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

June 9, 2008 Monday
10:00am-12:00noon. GET YOUR HANDS IN IT CERAMICS with Jan Govearts. An intuitive approach to exploring creativity through hand-building with clay, using simple methods of coil, slab and pinch to create functional clay objects. Mondays 10 - 12 noon - Classroom F, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $15 per class or $75 for 6 classes. For more info or registration call 310.547.3524

6:00pm-8:00pm (Every Monday), Monthly Course of Latin American Music Styles and Improvisation at Gray School of Music (1079 W. 22nd St #D). Classes are $150/mo. English and Spanish spoken. For more info call 310-832-0519 or visit www.gabrielrosati.com.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers. We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

June 7, 2008 Saturday
12:30pm-2:00pm, ARTFUL MINDS II.Angels Gate Studio Artist Edie Zelon teaches fine art and craft skills to children ages 5-16 every Saturday. Classroom G. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. Call 310.548.7949 for more info & registration.

7:00pm-10:00pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro. No cover and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by Soul Shot at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

11:59pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) at the Warner Grand. $9 cash at the door. 478 West 6th Street in San Pedro. For info click here.

June 6, 2008 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, Certified California Grown Farmers Market, 6th and Mesa Streets in San Pedro’s historic Old Town. Each week has something new and interesting.

10:00am (every Friday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00-12:00pm. Live Music by L.A. Jones at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 5, 2008 Thursday - First Thursdays in Downtown San Pedro (See website)
SP Arts members will be showing their work at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, on 1st Thursdays.

8:00am-11:00am, The TV series “Prison Break” will be filming a “walk and talk” between Soluna and the San Pedro Brewing Co, on the South side of the 300 blk of 6th St. from 8AM to 11AM. They will be taking the parking from Centre to Mesa and 6th and both sides of Mesa 5-7 as well as Niko’s parking lot.

5:30pm-10:00pm, Public Reception: Gallery Azul presents Journey Through Perspective, Photos by Dana Wyss. Gallery Azul  520 W. 8th St. 2nd Floor, San Pedro (310) 831-2116 

6:00pm-9:00pm, Attend to Beauty Art Opening.The Living Museum at Harbor View House is presenting "Attend to Beauty" an exhibit that entwines the diverse artworks of Nancy Brewer, Susan Giblin and Jennifer Flores with the writings from our poetry workshop. Work produced at the Living Museum is created by people living with chronic mental illness. The show will be running until Sept 30th. We are located at Harbor View House, 3rd Floor 921 S. Beacon St. San Pedro, 310 547-3341 hours:  mon-fri: 9AM - 5PM   weekends: noon-5

6:30pm, Downtown Ribbon Cuttings. First Thursday ArtWalk and a Little Night Music on June 5th will see two more ribbon cuttings downtown. Please come and help celebrate the opening of JoAnne's Closet at 389 W. 6th St., next door to Niko's Pizzaria at 6th and Mesa. The Ribbon cutting will be at 6:30 pm. And please celebrate with the Chamber of Commerce as it officially opens its Board Room Gallery at 390 W. 7th St. Ceremonies begin at 7:30.

7:00-11:00pm. Live Music by Titanic Johnson at Godmothers Saloon. 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

7:00pm-11:00pm, Flazhalley presents "The Brotherhood" Performance Portraits, ADULTS ONLY (18 and over) "The Brotherhood" by Bob Barry focuses on those men and women known as the "jazz guitarists". The show can also be seen by appointment. Please call, 310.833.3633 or flazhalley@aol.com Flazh!Alley Studio is located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave., Suite B, San Pedro, CA. Park in the large city parking lot behind the Ramona Bakery at Pacific & 11th Street. Enter Flazh!Alley from the alley, of course.

7:00pm, Under the Bridge Bookstore welcomes AMASS Magazine Editor John O'Kane who will present and discuss the latest issue. Amass magazine, distributed internationally, has covered a wide range of topics. Published by the Society For Popular Democracy, the 96-page magazine includes essays, articles, interviews, visual commentary, editorials, and reviews of books and media. Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery 411 W. 6th St

9:00pm, Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. (Program Begins at 9pm), 10:40pm - 12:40am (See the Grunion), The aquarium exhibit hall will open at 8 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. film on grunion in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Prior to the predicted run, everyone will gather on the beach to await the grunion. The program cost is $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and children. Warm clothing is recommended. Grunion may be caught by hand in the months of March, June, and July which is the open season and grunion catchers 16 years and older must have a valid California fishing license. During April and May grunion may be observed, but not captured. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, 310-548-7562

June 4, 2008 Wednesday
12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

5:00pm - 8:00pm, D & D Gallery will host the second in its series of Wine Tastings to benefit the Artists Pavilion at the Taste in San Pedro.  View Shuttered Images, Part Deux; with the artists held over from last month, as well as the new offerings of Jim McKinniss in "Libertad", the streets of Havana, Cuba. Don't miss our two new artists, Joyce Fish and Beth Shibata, as they share their images of San Pedro.  Off the Vine Wines will once again host the Benefit Wine Tasting for only $15 per person; as we explore great summer wines, and help fund the Artists Pavilion.  Appetizers provided by San Pedro Brewing Company.

6:00pm-9:00pm, Dancing DeeJays at the Dalmatian-American Club. Every Wednesday evening, the Dancing DeeJays play for various dance, styles. Dance Lessons are from 6-7 PM. $10 per person.. Dalmatian-American Club, 1639 Palos Verdes St. For more information, call 310-547-4387 or 310-831-2629

6:30pm-8:00pm, YOGA with Jennifer. Uniting the mind, body and spirit to reduce stress, slow aging, tone and slim, and increase energy. All levels - Building H, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $8 per class or $42 for six classes, first class free. For more info 310-792-7279

7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

June 3, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am-2:00pm, Senior Activities (Pottery classes, bingo, sewing, nutrition clases and travel) at the Anderson Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St, San Pedro (every Tuesday)

8:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

June 2, 2008 Monday
10:00am-12:00noon. GET YOUR HANDS IN IT CERAMICS with Jan Govearts. An intuitive approach to exploring creativity through hand-building with clay, using simple methods of coil, slab and pinch to create functional clay objects. Mondays 10 - 12 noon - Classroom F, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro. $15 per class or $75 for 6 classes. For more info or registration call 310.547.3524

6:00pm-8:00pm (Every Monday), Monthly Course of Latin American Music Styles and Improvisation at Gray School of Music (1079 W. 22nd St #D). Classes are $150/mo. English and Spanish spoken. For more info call 310-832-0519 or visit www.gabrielrosati.com.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers. We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

7:30pm-9:00pm, Croatian Language Classes, 2-Week Intensive Language Program begins today. Adult Intermediate and Beginner classes start June 2nd (two week course). $100+materials. (Monday, Wed, Thurs). Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. 7th Street, San Pedro. For more information, please contact us at crocenter@gmail.com

7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com

June 1, 2008 Sunday
1:00pm to 5:00pm, Spring for White Point Home Tour & Celebration  The self-guided home tour is an annual community fundraising event hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and the Spring for White Point Committee to benefit the White Point Nature Preserve in San Pedro. The featured homes reflect the rich diversity of architecture and landscaping in the San Pedro community including a renovated commercial space originally constructed in 1930 as the Montgomery Wards department store and one of the historic parade ground homes in Fort MacArthur. 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Following the tour, guests are invited to a celebration reception at the Plaza at Cabrillo Marina featuring live music, a silent art auction, wine tasting and a home and garden raffle. Advance tickets are $50.00 per person available online at www.pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.

7:00pm, The Relevant Stage presents, “Over There/Over Here”, Tickets $25/$20/$5 -Marcus Jackson joins the U.S. Army to escape poverty and crime in Crown Heights, but he finds Iraq to be just as bad - if not worse. When he returns home, he must find a way to justify the sacrifices he has made and move his life forward. WARNING: Contains some adult language Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street, San Pedro. For more information www.therelevantstage.com