September 28, 2008 Sunday
TreePeople calls volunteers from San Pedro, Wilmington and Harbor City to participate in this wonderful urban forestry events: September 28th- Leland Park Tree Care. For more information and to register contact volunteer@treepeople.org www.treepeople.org

11:00am-1:00pm, Learn to Meditate: Understanding the Nature of Love. "Learn practical steps through the art of meditation to become a more peaceful and loving person. Pure love is unmixed with attachment and comes entirely from a concern for others' happiness. It never gives rise to problems but only to peace and happiness for both ourself and others. We will learn to distinguish attachment from love so as to improve our love until it becomes pure. All classes are taught by Kelsang Tangpa, a fully ordained monk. Ongoing classes starting in September. Join anytime! $12/class" Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more info call 424-247-7205

2:00pm-3:30pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.

2:00pm-5:00pm, 1st Annual Elks Lodge Wine Tasting - $20 ($15 OTV Members). San Pedro Elks Lodge, 1st annual Wine Tasting. Event is open to Elk Lodge members and their guests only. Come and enjoy Wines of California and Overseas, together with excellent cheese, crackers and fruit.  There will be *side by side* tasting available with an expert explaining the varieties between wines made of the same grapes grown in different regions and countries.  For lovers of a sweet dessert we will offer an extra tasting of Port Wine and a cigarillo or chocolate. 8 tasting tickets for $20 per person. You keep your San Pedro ‘Off the Vines' wine glass, which can be used at the ‘Off the Vines' Shoppe for a 2 Dollars off wine tasting after the event.
Additional taste tickets are available for purchase at $2.50 per tasting or $6.00 for 3 tastings. Additional $5 tickets will add a taste of Port Wine and a free cigarillo or chocolate. For more info: contact Off the Vine, 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103, San Pedro,
(310) 831-1551 www.offthevinewines.com

September 27, 2008 Saturday
TreePeople calls volunteers from San Pedro, Wilmington and Harbor City to participate in this wonderful urban forestry events: September 27th- Harbor Regional Park Tree Care. For more information and to register contact volunteer@treepeople.org www.treepeople.org

1:00pm-2:30pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.

8:00pm, Alva's Showroom presents New West with guitarists, John Storie, Perry Smith and Brady Cohan. Combining the elements of jazz and chamber music, New West performs an evening of original compositions and arrangements in the guitar trio format. Reservations are suggested, please call 310-519-1314. Coffee & "Dancing water" provided. Suggested donation $20. For more information, please visit www.cliquehear.com. Alvas Showroom, 1417 West 8th Street , San Pedro. (310) 519-1314 – contact Sheava

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Titanic Johnson. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

September 26, 2008 Friday
6:30pm-10:00pm, 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

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Cha-Chazz. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

September 24, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

7:30pm-9:00pm, Every Wednesday. West African Dance with Sammy Oduro. Come experience the rich culture of Africa through dance. Dances from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, etc. African dancing focuses not only on the rich cultural values of African countries but also on the strong relationship between the dancers and the drums. This class is for all levels so anybody can join! Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more information, or to sign up for classes please contact Dana, or call (310) 519-0936

September 22, 2008 Monday
6:00pm, The San Pedro Peninsula Cancer Guild, a non-profit group dedicated to fundraising for cancer services and research, invites the public to attend their fall dinner meeting and fashion show.  It will be held on Monday, September 22nd at 6pm at The Peninsula Grill in Rolling Hills Estates . The cost is $26 per person, with your choice of a Salmon, Chicken Marsala or Vegetarian entree.  Please send your check, and entree choice for each person attending, to Phyllis Weitzman, 30701 Casilina Dr., RPV, CA 90275.  The show, "Fall Fashions from the Promenade", will feature clothes from several of the shops at the Promenade of the Peninsula on Silver Spur Rd. For more information or to make a donation , call Yvonne at 310-832-1514 or email her at ybogs@cox.net

September 21, 2008 Sunday
11:00am-7:00pm. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships and music from artists like Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman, The Young Dubliners, and others; or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. For ticket information click here.

11:00am-1:00pm, Learn to Meditate: Understanding the Nature of Love. "Learn practical steps through the art of meditation to become a more peaceful and loving person. Pure love is unmixed with attachment and comes entirely from a concern for others' happiness. It never gives rise to problems but only to peace and happiness for both ourself and others. We will learn to distinguish attachment from love so as to improve our love until it becomes pure. All classes are taught by Kelsang Tangpa, a fully ordained monk. Ongoing classes starting in September. Join anytime! $12/class" Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more info call 424-247-7205

4:00pm-7:00pm, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Myron Barnett Band. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

4:00pm, Alva's Showroom presents a live music performance by guitarists Richard Leach & Igor Grigoriev. Reservations are suggested, please call 310-519-1314. Coffee & "Dancing water" provided. Suggested donation $10. For more information, please visit www.cliquehear.com. Alvas Showroom, 1417 West 8th Street , San Pedro. (310) 519-1314 – contact Sheava

September 20, 2008 Saturday
9:00am-12noon, California Coastal Cleanup Day. Please join us for Dominguez Channel's Cleanup. In partnership with Councilwoman Janice Hahn, and the Adopt A Stormdrain Foundation. 2006 Opp Street, Wilmington. (East of intersection of Opp and Goodrich.) A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants will also have a chance to win raffle prizes. Registration 8:30am. Wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothes. Bring waiver form to registration table. Copies available on www.healthebay.org/ccd. (Volunteers under 18 must have waiver signed by parents or legal guardian. For more information contact Cathy Beauregard 424-772-6293.

9:00am-12noon, California Coastal Cleanup Day at Cabrillo Beach. Keep it clean on International Coastal Cleanup/Adopt-A-Beach day and help make a difference in the environment during the largest single day volunteer effort on the planet! Celebrate COASTWEEKS by joining the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and a host of individuals and community groups in cleaning up the Coastal Park area at Cabrillo Beach. Meet on the outer beach at 9 am. We'll clean the coastline of Cabrillo Beach and the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge and conclude the cleanup at noon. From 12 noon - 2 pm we'll have an open house and refreshments at the salt marsh, Salinas de San Pedro. Learn more about this unique habitat by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Examine plant and animal specimens from the CMA collections. This is a FREE activity. Groups please call the Education staff at 310-548-7562 to reserve Cabrillo Beach parking.

11:00am-11:00pm. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships and music from artists like Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman, The Young Dubliners, and others; or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. For ticket information click here.

2:00pm, One World Many Voices -- World Festival of Sacred Music at the Warner Grand . - $15 ($10 seniors/students) …best traditions in the art of a cappella choir singing… Three of LA's best traditions in the art of choir singing share the stage for the first time and offer a varied repertoire of sacred music from Europe, Asia and America. This acoustic ritual explores the heritage and vitality of an enduring form highlighting an individual approach to each repertoire and revering the power of harmony and word. The women of San Pedro's own Zhena Folk Chorus offer the soulful sounds of Bulgarian folk singing, marked by spirited rhythms, unusual harmonies, and the riveting beauty of a musical tradition at the crossroads of many cultures. They perform a cappella - songs of celebration, love, and longing, marking the daily and seasonal round of work and play, sweeping listeners from fields ripening in the sun to windswept coastlines. The Philippine Chamber Singers bring interpretations and arrangements to sacred songs and folk material from the Philippines and beyond. Cappella Gloriana, San Diego's premiere a cappella vocal ensemble, is a professional chamber choir devoted to performing and recording the finest choral repertoire that extends from Renaissance to contemporary music. Steven Sturk conducts Capella Gloriana in a program of American sacred music from the 18th to 21st centuries. Produced by Philippine Patrons of the Arts & Zhena Folk Chorus as part of the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department Festival Series. Tickets available online by clicking below on Purchase link. If you have questions, please call (310) 409-9181 or (310) 833-3690 OR ... Eve Pericich (310) 833-3690 Dino Padallan (310) 409.9181 http://pcsla.org/ Patricia Minton (619) 291-3055 http://www.cappella-gloriana.org Purchase Tickets

4:00pm-9:00pm, Croatian Wine and Chevapi Tasting - $15 ($10 OTV Members) Incredibly complex and stunning wines from Croatia will be paired with homemade chevapi from Pavich's in San Pedro. Wines poured include: Kozlovic Malvazija, Marko Polo Posip, Bibich and Zlatan Plavac. For $20 ($15 OTV Members) you get six 1.5 ounce pours along with chevapi and bread. Since space is limted reservations must be secured by credit card. Please RSVP to (310) 831-1551 Off the Vine 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103 San Pedro (310) 831-1551.www.offthevinewines.com

Cocktail Reception and Unveiling Party – Grand Vision Foundation

8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 19, 2008 Friday
4:00pm-8:00pm, Croatian Wine and Chevapi Tasting - $15 ($10 OTV Members) Incredibly complex and stunning wines from Croatia will be paired with homemade chevapi from Pavich's in San Pedro.
Wines poured include: Kozlovic Malvazija, Marko Polo Posip, Bibich and Zlatan Plavac. For $20 ($15 OTV Members) you get six 1.5 ounce pours along with chevapi and bread. Since space is limted reservations must be secured by credit card. Please RSVP to (310) 831-1551 Off the Vine
600 S Pacific Ave STE 103 San Pedro (310) 831-1551.www.offthevinewines.com

5:00pm-11:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. After feastingon our world famous lobster meals, guests in the past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships and music from artists like Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman, The Young Dubliners, and others; or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. For ticket information click here.

6:30pm-10:00pm, 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, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Push the Crash. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

September 18, 2008 Thursday
8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 17, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

7:30pm-9:00pm, Every Wednesday. West African Dance with Sammy Oduro. Come experience the rich culture of Africa through dance. Dances from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, etc. African dancing focuses not only on the rich cultural values of African countries but also on the strong relationship between the dancers and the drums. This class is for all levels so anybody can join! Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more information, or to sign up for classes please contact Dana, or call (310) 519-0936

September 16, 2008 Tuesday
5:00pm-7:00pm, Open House for Educators.  Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has a wide variety of school programs for you to choose from. Come preview activities from our many free and fee-based programs. Experience these programs to see them in action, and ask questions. Come see how the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium can be a resource for your teaching needs. Light refreshments will be served. FREE ADMISSION and PARKING for Pre K - 12 educators. Exciting raffle with great prizes.  To preview some of the programs we offer, check out our school and group programs.  Download a copy of the open house flyer HERE   Sponsored by: Boeing

September 15, 2008 Monday
5:00pm-9:00pm. Los Angeles Police Department Presents "Tip A Coop." Have Your Favorite Officer Serve You Dinner! 
All Tips Support Harbor Division Youth Programs. Sponsored By Our Friends at San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. Monday Night Football features Eagles vs Cowboys @ 5:30.

September 14, 2008 Sunday
11:00pm-6:00pm, TriArt Festival (including Classic Car Show "Cars as Art" presented by Mike Parante from 11am-4pm) and the main events 12:00-6:00pm. Historic Downtown San Pedro Welcomes Multi-dimensional Event. TriArt Festival Focuses on Everything Creative ( In Memory of Violet Parkhurst and Thomas “Jack” Stenehjem - 2008) The Festival featrues paintings, sculpture, performance art and music and will be held in Historic Downtown San Pedro at  Mesa Street from 5th to 7th,  7th Street from Mesa to Centre and the Warner Grand Theatre, 479 W. 6th St. The event is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of San Pedro as a vibrant and  sophisticated venue for all aspects of the arts; dance, music and theater pieces will showcase the changing face of San Pedro as an artistic center and destination for leisure time enjoyment. Click here for more details.  

11:00am-1:00pm, Learn to Meditate: Understanding the Nature of Love. "Learn practical steps through the art of meditation to become a more peaceful and loving person. Pure love is unmixed with attachment and comes entirely from a concern for others' happiness. It never gives rise to problems but only to peace and happiness for both ourself and others. We will learn to distinguish attachment from love so as to improve our love until it becomes pure. All classes are taught by Kelsang Tangpa, a fully ordained monk. Ongoing classes starting in September. Join anytime! $12/class" Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more info call 424-247-7205

1:00pm-2:00pm, Sunday Seashore Story Studio for all ages at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Explore stories of the sea and shore in these storytelling workshops. Sing a song, use a puppet, join along! Aquarium storytime adventures that include making a project to take home. Free.

4:00pm-7:00pm, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Michael Forbes. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

4:30pm-7:30pm. Holy Trinity Parish, San Pedro invites you to Wine, Food and Friends, a major fundraiser for debt reduction efforts. Event includes tasting new wines, enjoying delicious appetizers, meeting new friends, browing and bidding. Event will be held at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets to event $75. Raffle tickets are also available. Call 310-548-6535 for more info or email ParishOffice@HolyTrinitySP.org.

7:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 13, 2008 Saturday
10:00am, Historic Walking Tour of San Pedro. - $10/$5. Reservations are required. Call the Conservancy at 213-623-2489 or visit laconservancy.org Tours are arranged alternate months. San Pedro is a unique city with a rich history that reflects its role as Los Angeles’ major port as well as its legacy from generations of diverse immigrant populations. The Conservancy’s San Pedro tour will include the Vinegar Hill Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, a residential neighborhood that was developed between 1880 and 1910, as well as important civic structures including the Municipal Building, the Ferry Building, and the Warner Grand Theatre. Purchase Tickets

11:00am-6:00pm, TriArt Festival (including Classic Car Show "Cars as Art" presented by Mike Parante from 11am-4pm) and the main events 12:00-6:00pm. Historic Downtown San Pedro Welcomes Multi-dimensional Event. TriArt Festival Focuses on Everything Creative ( In Memory of Violet Parkhurst and Thomas “Jack” Stenehjem - 2008) The Festival featrues paintings, sculpture, performance art and music and will be held in Historic Downtown San Pedro at  Mesa Street from 5th to 7th,  7th Street from Mesa to Centre and the Warner Grand Theatre, 479 W. 6th St. The event is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of San Pedro as a vibrant and  sophisticated venue for all aspects of the arts; dance, music and theater pieces will showcase the changing face of San Pedro as an artistic center and destination for leisure time enjoyment. Click here for more details.  

11:00am, San Pedro Library Stamp Club. For beginners and aficionados alike. 310-548-7779. San Pedro Regional Branch Library 931 S. Gaffey St. San Pedro

8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 12, 2008 Friday
6:30pm-10:00pm, 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, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Jill Sharpe Band.. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

September 11, 2008 Thursday
8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 10, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

7:30pm-9:00pm, Every Wednesday. West African Dance with Sammy Oduro. Come experience the rich culture of Africa through dance. Dances from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, etc. African dancing focuses not only on the rich cultural values of African countries but also on the strong relationship between the dancers and the drums. This class is for all levels so anybody can join! Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more information, or to sign up for classes please contact Dana, or call (310) 519-0936

September 7, 2008 Sunday
11:00am-1:00pm, Learn to Meditate: Understanding the Nature of Love. "Learn practical steps through the art of meditation to become a more peaceful and loving person. Pure love is unmixed with attachment and comes entirely from a concern for others' happiness. It never gives rise to problems but only to peace and happiness for both ourself and others. We will learn to distinguish attachment from love so as to improve our love until it becomes pure. All classes are taught by Kelsang Tangpa, a fully ordained monk. Ongoing classes starting in September. Join anytime! $12/class" Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more info call 424-247-7205

4:00pm-7:00pm, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Shakey Pete. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

7:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 6, 2008 Saturday
TreePeople calls volunteers from San Pedro, Wilmington and Harbor City to participate in this wonderful urban forestry events: September 6th- Pacific Avenue Tree Care. . For more information and to register contact volunteer@treepeople.org www.treepeople.org

7:30am-6:00pm, Channel Islands Adventure: San Miguel Island, the Landing of Cabrillo. Join CMA's education staff and Director Emeritus John Olguin on an adventure to San Miguel Island, the most remote of the Channel Islands chain. Under the direction of Olguin, watch a reenactment of the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, "Discoverer of California," climb a trail of steps to visit the Cabrillo Memorial for a sweeping view of Cuyler Harbor, and explore the pristine sandy shore, dunes and natural history of the island. Time permitting, speedy hikers might even be able to make it to the Caliche forest! We'll be on the lookout for marine mammals, seabirds and other sea life as we make our way back to the mainland. This trip is usually booked in September, the first Saturday after Labor Day. Board the boat in Ventura at 7:30 am and return at approximately 6 pm. Fee: $100 ($91 CMA FRIENDS members) Pre-registration required. Note: Moderate physical agility is required of passengers to board skiffs for the shore landing.

11:00am, Sale at the San Pedro Library. Featuring paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, videos, DVDs, etc. 310-548-7779. San Pedro Regional Branch Library 931 S. Gaffey St. San Pedro

8:00pm, Quest 2008 at the Warner Grand. Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT) presents a beauty and talent pageant competition by transgender women working in the HIV/AIDS field. Tickets and information at (213) 553-1830 or send note to apait@apaitonline.org

8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 5, 2008 Friday
6:30pm-10:00pm, 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, Little Fish Theater presents: “WONDER OF THE WORLD” an inspiring comedy that will lift  your heart.  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother. Today's band is Sea Belt. Godmothers Saloon, 302 West 7th Street, San Pedro. (310) 833-1589

September 4, 2008 Thursday (First Thursdays in Downtown San Pedro)
7:00pm-11:00 Public Reception. Flazh!Alley Studio presents "Wim Noir-Men in Suits", the latest and most evocative series by nationally acclaimed Southern California artist and Long Beach, CA native, Wim Griffith. Mr. Griffith, who worked in the film industry in his early career and is now a fine artist, has created a body of work influenced by the early days of Hollywood.  “Wim Noir-Men In Suits” is a new collection of original oil paintings inspired by film noir. Flazh!Alley Studio is located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave., Suite B, San Pedro. 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, Mike Rivero of Rivero Studios invites you to his opening reception featuring "Abstracts and Figures". In additional to an array of beautiful paintings, there will be live Cuban music featuring Calle 6. Mike Rivero's work, ranging from strong and vibrant to subtle and serene, reflects his Cuban origin as well as years spent in Madrid, New York and California. His recent abstracts blend an array of artistic traditions influenced by Robert Rauschenberg, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. The three-dimensional collages create symbiotic relationships between electronic meters, album covers, paint lids and color; a dose of whimsy prevails. 414 W. 6th Street, San Pedro.

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

8:00pm, Little Fish Theater presents: Chick Lit by Shannon Roberts. Have you ever read a book that stayed with you? Dorothy has...and now she can't get them to shut up. In this original play, feminism and fifties ideals go head to head, and one girl finds herself caught in the crossfire..  For tickets visit the website:  Little Fish Theater - 777 Center Street, San Pedro

September 3, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-1589

7:30pm-9:00pm, Every Wednesday. West African Dance with Sammy Oduro. Come experience the rich culture of Africa through dance. Dances from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, etc. African dancing focuses not only on the rich cultural values of African countries but also on the strong relationship between the dancers and the drums. This class is for all levels so anybody can join! Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building H. For more information, or to sign up for classes please contact Dana, or call (310) 519-0936