Volume 3, Number 6 May, 2017 SAN PEDRO | HARBOR | PALOS VERDES PENINSULA | CATALINA ISLAND

Family Fun All Summer Long

Plus…

Extended Calendar of EventsDining GuideArea Directory And More

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All About May

In This Issue Events You’ll Want to Check Out

Family Fun 4 A TRULY OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET awaits on the second Saturday of every month at the Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street on the Peninsula. It begins at 10 and runs until May Calendar of Events 7 noon. Get there early and also enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Store. (see page 7)

All about cruising from LA 10 EVERY WEDNESDAY the Los Angeles Yacht Club convenes at noon for a public luncheon

Dining Guide 14 with a nautically-related speaker. It’s always interesting and a very friendly environment with great food. The beautiful clubhouse is located at 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. The Directory 15 310-831-1203, www.LAYC (see page 7)

ON THE COVER—We’ve got family GET A FREE HARBOR TOUR courtesy of the ’ World Trade Week on Satur- fun. Linda Gunn captures the day, May 20. The tours depart every 30 minutes 60-minute narrated boat tours of Los world as an author, fine artist, Angeles Harbor depart every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. from two locations: illustrator, and instructor. This Banning's Landing 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington and Downtown Harbor 504 S. Harbor acrylic on paper is entitled “A Blvd., San Pedro. (see page 8) Family” and is in the permanent collection of the San See all the month’s events on the calendar beginning on page 7 or at Pedro Visitor Center. You can SanPedroTourist.net see the entire painting at right on this page.

Cover by Linda Gunn www.LindaGunn.com Discover This Month San PedroVisitor Chef’s Studio San Pedro The Penthouse kitchen of the Art Deco Building at Pacific Avenue and 8th Street (520 W. 8th Street) is the Chef’s Studio San Pedro this month on the 15th for a fun and entertaining cooking demonstration with Patti and Rexx. They’ll present a wine tasting and small bites appetizer, starter, and des- sert. It’s limited to 30 lucky guests. This is a great discovery.

San Pedro Visitor is published by www.ChefsStudio101.com Visit San Pedro, the independent convention and visitor authority serving San Pedro, the Los Angeles Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities, and Catalina Island. Visit San Pedro is a brand of the San Pedro & Peninsula Education, Tourism, and Cultural Organization. 225 W. 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310-729-9828 www.SanPedroTourist.net [email protected] Volume 3, Number 5 April, 2017

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By Veronica Felipe THERE’S NOT MUCH REASON TO HEAR THOSE DREADED WORDS, “I’M BORED,” this summer around San Pedro, the LA Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Catalina Island because there’s plenty to do, see, and keep busy with. You’ll find everything in the range of physical, educational, and just fun activities.

with its shops and dining). New England fishing town. There are Fiesta Harbor Cruises is another great many shops, a great candy store, way to see the Harbor with 45-minute restaurants, and great views of the harbor. Be sure to include at least one Spirit cruises that include Angels Gate And along the docks of Ports O’ Call Cruise around Los Angeles Harbor. These Lighthouse, the Fire Boat Station, Vincent you’ll find the twin Official Tall Ships and 45-minute cruises show the sites of the Port Thomas Bridge, and lots more. They sail Maritime Ambassadors of the City of Los of Los Angeles, including Angels Gate daily Monday through Friday starting at Angeles, the Exy Johnson and the Irving Lighthouse, Fire Boat Station, Vincent 11:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from Johnson. They are the only twin brigantines Thomas Bridge, and lots more. 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the world and are offering a number of They operate daily from Ports O’ Call Be sure to spend some time looking opportunities to sail on board the vessels— Village (which is a place you’ll want to see around Ports O’ Call Village, styled on a (Continued on page 5)

4 The Fanfare Fountains—You can enjoy a free water, light, and music show at the beautiful fountains adjacent to the Los Angeles World Cruise Terminal at Harbor Blvd. and Swinford Street. Wading is not allowed in the fountains, but there is a walkway between the two that provide plenty of opportunity get wet, especially on a hot summer day. —Photo by Gloria Uribe

(Continued from page 4) California marine life on display in the and even get involved pulling lines, if you Try on the shore! world, an outdoor tide pool touch tank, like. A good part of a day—or even all day—can teaching laboratory, auditorium, research The summer fun starts with a Family be spent at Cabrillo Beach. On its north lab, and gift shop.

Fiesta Sail on Saturday, May 6. The , June side, Cabrillo Beach is a calm, sandy 17 sailing will be a photo contest at sea. shoreline, protected by the Los Angeles How About Water on There’s probably no better way to see the Harbor breakwater. Head south a couple area July 4 fireworks, especially the John hundred yards and you’re at Hurricane the Shore! Olguin Fireworks Spectacular at Cabrillo Gulch, the open Pacific Ocean waters with The Fanfare Fountain is a great place for Beach, than on the water. And the tall ships afternoon winds that make this a great spot the children to cool off in the daytime and will sail out on a special cruise from 7 to 10 for windsurfing and other water activities. a show for the whole family—especially at p.m. And there’s even more to do at Cabrillo night when the lights come on. It’s actually There’s a summer camp and Catalina Beach, like visiting the historic 1932 bath two fountains, both with synchronized voyage from Monday, July 31-Friday, house. music and lights, that put on beautiful August 4. Another thing you can do at Cabrillo musical shows. You can’t swim in the And there will be a Family Sunset Sailing Beach is visit San Pedro’s own a well- fountains, but a walkway passes between on Saturday, August 19. regarded and very active aquarium and them that, if you venture through it, you’ve Try one or all, the ocean calls. marine research facility. The Cabrillo got a good chance of a drenching, or at Feel adventurous? Learn about paddling. Marine Aquarium offers an extensive least a few sprinkles. Take a few steps Wade Lawson and the team at SUP with regular series of educational activities and north, across Swinford Avenue and you’ll Wade offer stand up paddle boarding programs for all ages and lots of exhibits to find a quiet reflecting pool. Head south on lessons. Private and group lessons are see in the 21,000- square foot facility available. designed by noted architect Frank Gehry. It (Continued on page 6)

houses the largest collection of Southern 5 the Waterfront Promenade and you’ll find corridors (built into the cliffs) of historic www.AngelsGateArt.org and make plans an interactive fountain at 2nd Street that Battery Osgood-Farley, from the days to attend one or more. pops right out of the ground and you can when Ft. MacArthur was a coastal defense SS Lane Victory is a heroic steamship get as wet as you want. There’s an hour’s with big guns. It interprets and preserves from World War II that served clear free parking at the World Cruise Center history from the days before World War I through the as a merchant lot. to the Cold War. Ft. MacArthur Museum is vessel. Learn about the real patriotism of

open Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends, and men who served on this ship, including its Get Outside! holidays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. incredible service during the . White Point Nature Education Center is a The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort On the Waterfront at Berth 49 at the end of restored coastal sage scrub habitat. It offers MacArthur is a hospital for ill, injured, and Miner Street adjacent to Cabrillo Way hiking and handicap accessible trails orphaned marine mammals, such as Marina. Open for tours and exploring daily overlooking the ocean and Catalina Island. California sea lions, northern elephant from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and seals, harbor seals, and northern fur seals. Everyone loves the Los Angeles Sundays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 1600 W. Paseo Del The animals are treated and when possible Maritime Museum, located in the former th Mar, Peninsula. released back into the ocean. You’ll get to Municipal Ferry Building at the foot of 6 see these great creatures up close (but Street at the Waterfront. The museum has Imagine Indoor Activities! through a fence) as they progress in their great exhibits about the growth of the Old Fire Station 36 Museum is a great recoveries. Helpful volunteers are on hand harbor, an incredible collection of highly museum includes remarkable Los Angeles to explain the work and answer questions detailed professional ship models, and a Fire Department apparatus, artifacts from about the animals. children’s reading area—plus lots more. the San Pedro area, and a store with Nearby is Angels Gate Park is the Open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to souvenirs. It’s located in what’s commonly Angels Gate Cultural Center, a wonderful 5 p.m. known as San Pedro City Hall, but is village of artists’ studios, galleries, and the Take a short trip to Wilmington and actually the City of Los Angeles Municipal vitality of artistic life. The center offers a you’ll find yourself back in the Civil War Building. And it’s a building that will look range of children’s art classes, along with Days. familiar to you from the many films and some designed especially for children and The Banning Residence Museum was television episodes that have used it as a adults to work together (and we should built in 1865 and has been carefully backdrop. The museum is open Saturdays mention a full range of classes for adults). preserved and restored. It’s located in from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Check the calendar on the Angels Gate Banning Park. Ft. MacArthur Museum is located in the Cultural Center website at (Continued on page 7)

6 And just down the street is Drum 90731 310-241-0684, 310-548-2909, www.LAParks.org/beach/ www.PointFerminLighthouse.org Barracks, the Western outpost of the Union cabrillo-beach Spirit Cruises

Army during the Civil War. Guided tours Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Berth 77, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call available. Drum Barracks is at 1052 3720 Stephen M. White Drive Village, Waterfront San Pedro, CA 90731 310-548-8080, www.SpiritMarine.com Banning Blvd. 310-548-7562, White Point Nature Education Center Along the rocky shores facing the www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, Peninsula Catalina Channel you’ll discover Pt. Catalina Express 310-561-0917, www.PVPLC.org

Fermin Lighthouse, an 1874 Victorian stick Berth 95, Waterfront Need yet more activity ideas? Check out 800-481-3470, www.CatalinaExpress.com style structure. It’s been restored to show www.SanPedroTourist.net with its extensive how lighthouse keepers lived during its Drum Barracks updated calendar of events and news about 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington the latest activities around the area. history, until its light was turned off in 310-548-7509, www.DrumBarracks.org

1941. Located in Pt. Fermin Park at the foot Fiesta Harbor Cruises Getting Around of Gaffey Street. Berth 79, Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront The Historic Downtown is within walking Note: Follow the warnings on the walls around Pt. 310-831-1906, www.FiestaHarborCruises.com distance of the Waterfront or you can

Fermin. Do climb over any walls in the area. Sunken Fanfare Fountain take the trolley on weekends. Southeast corner of Harbor Blvd. and The Downtown Trolley operates City is adjacent. Do not climb over or around fences th in this area. Swinford Street, adjacent to the World Cruise between the Waterfront, 6 Downtown,

Terminal Ports O’ Call Village, CRAFTED at the Port 310-548-7562, www.PortOfLosAngeles.org of Los Angeles, and a stop on the on

Catalina Island! Fort MacArthur Museum weekends. DASH buses operate on routes Less than an hour away on fast boats to 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Angels Gate Park, Peninsula throughout the greater San Pedro area. reach an island of natural beauty, 310-548-2631, www.FtMac.org Commuter Express line 142 has direct adventure, fun, elegance, history, and service to the Downtown Long Beach Los Angeles Maritime Museum Transit Center. Catch Blue Line trains to charm. Great for a day or a week. Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street, Waterfront downtown LA and connect throughout 310-548-7618, www.LAMaritimeMuseum.org There’s no way to be bored on Catalina the region. Board at Ports O’ Call Village Island—or getting there. The boat ride of Marine Mammal Care Center at Ft. or at stops along 7th Street and Gaffey MacArthur th just about an hour is FAST! And you’re Street north of 7 Street. 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Angels Gate Park, Metro Transit Buses operate several likely to see sea life on your way, along Peninsula lines into, out of, and around San Pedro, 310-548-5677, www.MarineMammalCare.org mainly along 7th Street, Pacific Avenue, with a great view of Los Angeles Harbor’s Main Channel on the way in and out from Old Fire Station 36 Museum and Gaffey Street (although other streets 638 Beacon Street, Downtown are also served).Routes 205, 246, 450, San Pedro. 323-464-2727, www.LAFDMuseum.org/ 550, 910, 950 On the Island you’ll find everything museum36 Transit information, 323-466-3876, from shopping to great ecotours, marine Point Fermin Lighthouse www.Metro.net SPV life exploration activities—including the 807 W. Paseo del Mar, Pt. Fermin Park, Peninsula famous glass-bottom boat—and even a zip line that’s already become famous.

Angels Gate Cultural Center 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Angels Gate Park, Peninsula 310-519-0936, www.AngelsGateArt.org

Banning Museum 401 E. M Street, Wilmington 310-548-7777, www.BanningMuseum.org

Cabrillo Beach 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA

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Late Night Music 831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20

Tuesdays, May 2-23 10 p.m.-1 a.m. A Different Kind of Writers’ Workshop San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Friday, May 12 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com TGIF with Andy & Renee For fiction and 3-7 p.m. creative non- Saturday, May 6 Drink specials. Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya fiction writers in a Peninsula Seniors' Coffee & Cars Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront. 310-833-3553, 7:30 a.m. www.PortsOCallDining.com safe and free-to- explore creativity. Facilitated by Desiree Kannel, an Amherst For all car hobbyists and enthusiasts. Hot rods, custom, Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Writers & Artist affiliate. Angels Gate Cultural Center, Class- muscle and sports cars, antiques, classics, exotics. Peninsula 7 p.m. room G, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 562-882-2183, Shopping Center, Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur, Palos All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Verdes Peninsula www.RoseWriters.com Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown.

Bead Weaving Class 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Wednesday, May 3 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Teaches the peyote stitch to create a toggle. Diva Beads 7 p.m. Noon Classroom, Markestall A115, CRAFTED at the Port of Los Performance of Grammy-award winning all-female mariachi Charlie Davidson: Protecting Our Ocean Waters. Angeles, 112 E. 22nd St., LA Waterfront. band to support Domenic Costa for Honorary Mayor cam- Open to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 [email protected]. Register by May 4. $20 includes paign. Proceeds benefit local organizations. Warner Grand Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, materials Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. WGT.Tix.com www.LAYC.org $20 The Catalina Island Chili Cook Off & Salsa Competition La Bayadere and Ballet Recital Thursday, May 4-6 1-5 p.m. 7 p.m. Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Jr. South Beach along Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island. Full-length production of the ballet presented by Peninsula www.CatalinaChamber.com Times vary School of Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris , 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-228 Family Fiesta Sail Center Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula. 310-544-0403, -8941, [email protected] 5 p.m. www.PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com

Sail on a traditionally rigged Tall Ship from a Also, Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14 at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4 bygone era, explore the largest wilderness Late Night Music First Thursday Art Walk on the planet (the ocean), and sit ringside in 10 p.m.-1 a.m. 6 p.m. the busiest port in the Americas. Or get San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. San Pedro’s arts night out. Galleries and studios adventurous and become part of the crew. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com are open, restaurants have specials and enter- Depart from Berth 78, Ports O’ Call Village, tainment. Between 4th and 9th Streets and LA Waterfront. Los Angeles Maritime Insti- Saturday, May 13 Palos Verdes Street and Pacific Avenue. Music at tute, 310-833-6055, www.LAMITopSail.org . $60 adults, $30 Farm Market at The Corner Store the corner of 6th/Mesa Streets. Free guided art children 12 and younger 10 a.m.-noon walk tour beginning at the San Pedro Chamber Markus Carlton jazz guitar All produce grown within 10 of Commerce, 390 W. 7th Street. Begin your 6:30 p.m. blocks of the market. The evening at the San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. New material, jazz and blues stand- Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th 6th Street. www.1stThursday.com ards. The Whale & Ale British Restau- Street, Peninsula. Buklod: A Filipino American Gathering at the Center www.GreenGirlFarms.org rant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Down- 6 p.m. town. 310-832-0363, New works of Filipino-American artists www.WhaleAndAle.com Wheels to Water Porsche Gathering and performers. Croatian Cultural Car Show 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Raffle 12:30 p.m. Boat Show Center of Greater Los Angeles, 520 W. Late Night Music 2:30 p.m. Tall Ships Adventure 3:30 p.m. 7th Street, Downtown

10 p.m.-1 a.m. Begin with a car show in the Cabrillo Marina parking lot fol- Friday, May 5 San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, lowed by lunch and raffle at the Los Angeles Yacht Club. There’ll be a boat show at 2:30 p.m. in the front row of the TGIF with Andy & Renee Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Yacht Club berthing. And the day will culminate with a sunset 3-7 p.m. cruise on board one of the City of Los Angeles’ official Tall Drink specials. Ports O’ Call Water- Sunday, May 7 Ships, the Exy Johnson and the Irving Johnson, with a cannon front Dining, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ukulele Hootenanny fight between the boats. Lunch and Tall Ship Adventure Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront. 310- 3 p.m. (cruise proceeds benefit the Top Sail Youth Program) $92.50. 833-3553, Bring your instrument and play or just sing Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. www.PortsOCallDining.com along. The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street, Peninsula 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org

Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Wednesday, May 10 Mother's Day Tea 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Library of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum and see a Noon Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. special display of Civil War era fashions in the Parlor. Drum 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Don Gibbs: Designer and Builder. Open to the public. Los Barracks Civil War Museum, 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington. Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310- 310-548-7509, www.DrumBarracks.org

Mother's Day Concert 6 p.m. Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles, 510 W. 7th Street, Uptown Pacific Avenue Markus Carlton jazz guitar 6:30 p.m. New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com

Thix in the City: A Soul Train Salute 7 p.m. Cameo-Thixotix Modeling Troupe featuring homage to Soul Train. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 424-488-1145, [email protected]

Late Night Music 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com

Monday, May 15 Private Party-Chefs Studio Demonstration 6 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful appetizer, starter, and dessert menu. Wine tasting and good food. Private Party Chefs Studio, 520 W. 8th Street, Uptown Pacific Avenue. 310-387-3460, in- [email protected]. $65

Wednesday, May 17 Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Noon Dan Black: Preserving our Heritage. Open to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310- 831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20

Friday, May 19 TGIF with Andy & Renee 3-7 p.m. 8 Drink specials. Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya (runs through June 22) of paintings by students in Parkhurst 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront. 310-833-3553, Galleries’ painting program. Parkhurst Gallery, 439 W. 6th San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. www.PortsOCallDining.com Street, Downtown. 310-547-3158, 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com www.ParkhurstGalleries.com Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Saturday, May 27 7 p.m. Desi Arnaz Centennial Tribute Markus Carlton jazz guitar All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. Cuban food, pastries, conga line. Croatian Cultural Center of th New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Greater Los Angeles, 510 W. 7 Street, Uptown Pacific Avenue. British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- 213-618-1020, www.CervantesLA.com It’s Comedy Tonight (in Old San Pedro) 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 7 p.m. Markus Carlton jazz guitar Late Night Music Community Art Machine, 446 W. 6th Street, 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Downtown. www.SanPedroArt.org New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Katey Sagal and the Reluctant Apostles British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 7:30 p.m. The actress from “Married…with Children” Grupo Folklorico Ogrullo Mexicano 10th Year Anniversary Sunday, May 28 and “Sons of Anarchy” is also a singer, performing to support Concert Coppelia-Les Sylphides and Others Jeannine Bryant for Honorary Mayor campaign. Proceeds 7 p.m. 5 p.m. benefit local organizations. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Presenting Mexican pride and heritage through music, cos- Palos Verdes Ballet performs with guest artist Olivia Tnag- Street, Downtown. 310-872-7743, jeanninebryant.Tix.com tumes, and dance from states throughout Mexico. Warner Mifsud from New York’s Joffrey Ballet. Norris Theatre, 27570

Late Night Music Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 562-708-5067, Norris Center Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula. 310-544-0403, [email protected] www.PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Late Night Music Wednesday, May 31 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Saturday, May 20 San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Noon 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com World Trade Week: Free Boat Tours Dan Pondella: Reefs, Estuaries and, Marine Ecology. Open to 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 21 the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20 60-minute narrated boat tours of Los Angeles Harbor depart Spring Ballet Showcase every 30 minutes from two locations: Banning's Landing 100 1 and 4 p.m. Thursday, June 1 E. Water Street, Wilmington and Downtown Harbor 504 S. Classical Ballet Theatre and Leigh Purtill Ballet Company of los First Thursday Art Walk Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. Dog lovers may also join with their Angeles perform acts from Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and 6 p.m. well-behaved, leashed dogs for a special one-hour, dog- Cinderella. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Palos San Pedro’s arts night out. Galleries and studios are open, friendly free boat tour of Los Angeles Harbor, from 10-11 a.m. Verdes Peninsula. 310-544-0403, restaurants have specials and entertainment. Between 4th Color Concepts for Jewelry Designers & Other Artisans www.PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com and 9th Streets and Palos Verdes Street and Pacific Avenue. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 Music at the corner of 6th/Mesa Streets. Free guided art walk Learn about colors to determine the “wow” factor of work. tour beginning at the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 Diva Beads Classroom, Markestall A115, CRAFTED at the Port Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Noon W. 7th Street. Begin your evening at the San Pedro Visitor of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd St., LA Waterfront. Center, 225 W. 6th Street. www.1stThursday.com [email protected]. Register by May 13. $45 includes David Calloway: Finding Family History. Open to the public. handouts, color wheel, and project materials Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. Friday, June 2 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20 30th Annual Silent Film Benefit TGIF with Andy & Renee 1 p.m. Friday, May 26 3-7 p.m. Peter Pan will be screened along with a live musical accompa- TGIF with Andy & Renee Drink specials. Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya niment. It was partially filmed on Catalina Island. Award- 3-7 p.m. Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront. 310-833-3553, www.PortsOCallDining.com winning composer and sound designer, Michael Mortilla and Drink specials. Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya The Accompanists will provide live orchestral accompaniment. Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Waterfront. 310-833-3553, Rob Klopfenstein on Piano The group will perform an original score written by Mortilla www.PortsOCallDining.com 7 p.m. specifically for this event. Period dress is encouraged. Catalina Rob Klopfenstein on Piano All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Casino, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island. 310-510-2414, 7 p.m. Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. www.CatalinaMuseum.org 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Painting with the Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. Late Night Music Masters Art Exhibit 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

5 p.m. Late Night Music San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Exhibition opening 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com

9 8080, www.SpiritMarine.com Saturday, June 3 Peninsula Seniors' Coffee & Cars Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live For all car hobbyists and enthusiasts. Hot rods, custom, muscle and sports cars, antiques, 6-10 p.m. classics, exotics. Peninsula Shopping Center, Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur, Palos Verdes In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- Peninsula la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com

Fiesta Corazon del Puerto Wednesdays 2-10 p.m. Scott Grillo Performing Live A day of live music, food, and fun. Free admission. Wilmington Waterfront Park, 604 W. C 6-10 p.m. Street., Wilmington. www.PortOfLosAngeles.org In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- Viva Las Vegas la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 2 p.m. San Pedro Ballet School presents its spring recital by students in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip Thursdays hop, and contemporary dance. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-732- Farmers Market 1861, www.SanPedroCityBallet.org 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Street, Above Gaffey Markus Carlton jazz guitar 6:30 p.m. Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com L Street between Avalon Blvd. and Marine Avenue, Wilmington

Late Night Music Charles Lamont Performing Live 10 p.m.-1 a.m. 7-11 p.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514-3416, In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- www.SanPedroBrewing.com la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com

Sunday, June 4 Fridays 5th Annual San Pedro Shred Festival of Skate Downtown Farmers Market 10 a.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A variety of skating events, live music, food, booths. 5th and Centre Streets, Downtown. Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, www.SanPedroShredFest.com flowers, crafts, jewelry, art, food stalls

Ukulele Hootenanny Tom Bellizia Performing Live 3 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Bring your instrument and play or just sing along. The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street, In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- Peninsula la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com

Continuing Saturdays Daily Charles Lamont Performing Live Harbor Cruises 7-11 p.m. Times vary In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Spirit Cruises, Ports O’ Call Village, LA Waterfront and Shoreline Village, Long Beach. 310-548- Sundays Richard Leach Performing Live 5-9 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsu- la. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com

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10 What you need to know Before & After Your Cruise from San Pedro

THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES ASHORE, many attractions are a freeway drive away Free visitor guides, maps, discounts. Sou- so it’s a good idea to plan on a few extra or can be reached on public transportation. venirs available. days before or after. (And if you’re travel- You’ll find details on getting to and getting SPV ing to join a cruise, planning to arrive a day around San Pedro at http://spcvb.com/ or more early just makes good sense—you content/getting-here-and-getting-around don’t have to worry about travel delays The Los Angeles World Cruise Center is man- Welcome Cruise Passengers aged by: May and you can begin your voyage rested.) Ports America Cruise, 310-519-2342, For those driving in, the local hotels offer www.PortsAmerica.com Day Date Ship Berth economical park and cruise packages that World Cruise Center parking is managed by: allow you to park your car at the hotel for Parking Concepts Inc., 800-540-7275, www.CruiseCenterParking.com Tuesday 2 Coral Princess 93 no additional cost for the duration of your Port of Los Angeles. 310-732-7678, Wednesday 3 Crystal Serenity 93 cruise and stay a night or more before and/ www.PortOfLosAngeles.org or after your cruise. Port Police 310-732-3500 In an emergency, dial Thursday 4 Island Princess 93 Check with the hotels for their latest of- 911 fers: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor 4 Europa 92 Hotel, 310-519-8200; Best Western Plus Check out our Facebook page, Friday 5 Europa 92 San Pedro Hotel & Suites, 310-514-1414; Cruising From Los Angeles, with the Terranea Resort, 866-802-8000; Vagabond latest information of interest to Wednesday 10 Crystal Serenity 92 Inn San cruise passengers Emerald Prin- Pedro, 310-831-8911. One of the prime advantages of sailing Be sure to drop by the San Pedro Visitor 10 cess 93 from San Pedro is its location, convenient Center, 225 W. 6th St., Downtown, next Friday 12 Pacific Princess 93 to all of Southern California. The area’s door to the Crowne Plaza Hotel Wednesday 24 Crystal Serenity 93

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112 East 22nd Street at the corner of 22nd Street and Harbor Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri- Sun & 4-8 First Thursday

12 Restaurant Profile Nelsons’ at Terranea Offers Great Views, Wonderful Food

OUT ON A POINT ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN WAS ONCE A PLACE THAT MANY PEOPLE FOUND MAGICAL. IT WAS INHABITED BY CREATURES OF THE SEA.

That place was Marineland of the Pacific some really enjoyable selections that in- ner on the weekends. and it lives on in classic episodes of the clude the ever-popular Taco Tuesday and a Nelson’s Lloyd Bridges series “Sea Hunt” and multi- Wednesday “Backyard BBQ.” Terranea Resort ple episodes of a dozen other television On weekends you can get an early start 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, SPV programs. to the day with Nelson’s French Toast Peninsula But the magic also lives on at Terranea— Breakfast from 8-10 California’s Oceanfront Resort that was a.m. built on the oceanarium’s former site. Okay, perhaps the And you’ll find not only history, but food isn’t all guilt- some culinary magic at the property’s eight free (although there’s different and distinctive dining venues. a healthy selection of Stop by Nelson’s and you’ll find yourself gluten-free availa- in the days of Sea Hunt. There’s even mem- ble), but it is recog- orabilia from the TV show. nized as one of the This California casual comfort restaurant top 10 eco-friendly is named after the late Mr. Bridges’ charac- bars in the United ter, Mike Nelson, the intrepid diver who States. week after week found adventure in the And the views are, coast off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. as with pretty much And diners at Nelson’s will find some all of the Terranea culinary adventure, plus the familiar and Resort, generally comfortable. perfect. Looking out It specializes in regional Southern Cali- on to the Pacific fornia favorites. And it’s hard to go wrong coastline, you ‘ll see with that approach because not only have Pt. Vicente Light- the area’s chefs become masters at pioneer- house (reportedly ing new approaches, but the region pro- haunted) and Catali- duces world-leading seafood, produce, and na Island, along with nearly every other ingredient for unforget- the rolling lands of table meals. the resort. And Terranea’s chefs are industry lead- Nelson’s is open ers in defining contemporary cuisine. for lunch and dinner Some of the favorites include SoCal Mahi weekdays and Mahi Tacos (with pickled cabbage, avoca- brunch through din- do, pico de gallo, and cilantro cream), Crab Cake Sliders (accompanied by arugula, tomatoes, and Cajun remoulade), and Blackened Salmon Chopped Salad (that includes—among other ingredients-- tomato, pepper bacon, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, blue cheese crumbles, pomegran- ate seeds, and pomegranate molasses) dressed with an enticing green goddess. If you really like your seafood, the Bait & Switch allows you to customize your dish. Select swordfish, mahi mahi, or salmon. Decide whether you want it blackened, roasted, or seared. And choose a lemon caper butter, Cajun remoulade, or citrus teriyaki sauce. Then, of course, you get a choice of side dishes. There’s more to Nelson’s than seafood, and the weekday Blue Plate Specials offer

13 14 T D he irectory Where to Dine, Shop, Experience, Enjoy Arts/Galleries/Music/Theater SUP With Wade stand up paddle boarding lessons, 310-968-0003, It’s Showtime Art Deco and more, 741 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown www.SupWithWade.com 310-351-0070 Recommended Hotels Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 310-519  Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes -0936, www.AngelsGateArt.org Street, Downtown 310-519-8200 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites, 111 S. Gaffey Street, Beach 310-548-7562 Above Gaffey 310-514-1414 San Pedro Arts Association at CRAFTED, 112 E. 22nd Street, Water- Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 866-802- front 310-831-2928 8000 Community Art Machine, 446 W.6th Street, Downtown 424-224-5372 Shopping Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles, 510 W. 7th Street, t’s Showtime, Art Deco and more 741 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown Downtown 310-351-0070 Parkhurst Galleries, 439 W. 6th Street, Downtown, 310-547-3158 Badfish Clothing Co., 337 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-521-9965 San Pedro International Film Festival, 303 S. Pacific Avenue #102, The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street, San Pedro Peninsula 310-832- Downtown. 310-447-5011, www.SPIFFest.org 2424 Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-548-7672 CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, Waterfront Food/Dining/Nightlife 310-871-0686  Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call Dramatique, a clothing store and more that's anything but ordinary Village, San Pedro Waterfront 310-833-3553 319 W. 6th Street, Downtown www.PortsOCallDining.com Maral Designs, fashions 331 W, 7th Street, Downtown 310-418-0109  Whale & Ale British Restaurant & Pub, 327 W. 7th Street, Downtown Rok ‘n’ Ell Baby Boutique & More, 1438 W 8th Street, Weymouth Cor- 310-832-0363 www.WhaleAndAle.com ner 310-832-4145  San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310- The Grand Emporium, 323 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-514-8429 831-5663, www.SanPedroBrewing.com South Shores Ace Hardware, 2515 S. Western Avenue, Peninsula 310-  Catalina Bistro & Express Grill, Catalina Express Sea & Air Terminal, 833-1223 Berth 95 (at Swinford and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro Waterfront 310- Urban Feet, 329 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-832-9364 707-2440, www.CatalinaBistro.com Recreation  blu at Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Spirit Cruises, Berth 77, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Street, Downtown 310-519-8200 San Pedro Waterfront 310-548-8080 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill and Bar, 141-A W. 22nd Street, Ca-  Catalina Express, Berth 95, San Pedro Waterfront; Catalina Landing, brillo Marina, San Pedro Waterfront 310-548-4400 Long Beach 800- 481-3470 Beach City Grill, 376 W. 6th Street, Downtown 424-287-0645 Fiesta Harbor Cruises, Berth 79, Ports O’ Call Village, San Pedro Wa- Brouwerij West, 110 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro Waterfront, 310-833- terfront 310-831-1906 9330 SUP With Wade, stand up paddle boarding lessons. 310-968-0003, The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street, Peninsula, 310-832-2424 www.SupWithWade.com Gaffey Street Diner, 247 N. Gaffey Street, Above Gaffey 310-548-6964 Services Godmothers Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-833-1589 Dr. Ja’nae Brown, PT, DPT, 643 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. 310-548-5984, Grinder, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. on the San Pedro Waterfront. 310-832- www.DrJanaeBrownPT.com 1267, www.GrinderRestaurants.com Confusion Solution,, 310-993-6326, www.ConfusionSolution.com Happy Diner, American diner and Mexican, 617 S. Centre Street, Gil Mares Photography fine art photography, 310-902-0682, Downtown 310-833-6799 www.GilMares-Photography.com Happy Diner #2, 1931 N. Gaffey Street, NW San Pedro Lanta Salon, 285 W. 6th Street, Unit 104, Downtown 310-521-0828 Happy Deli, 530 S. Gaffey Street, Downtown Liberty Tax Service, 141 N. Pacific Avenue, 310-287-2333 The Original Las Brisas, 1110 N. Gaffey Street, Suite D., NW San Pedro Paula Bills Notary and Angel’s Gate Real Estate, 310-691-9921, paula- 310-833-4395 [email protected] Jolly Burrito Grill, 726 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown 760-694-6888 T-mobile, 422 S. Gaffey Street. 310-521-8747 Philie B's, pizza, subs, pasta 347 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-514- Our Community 2500 Community Christian Church, 1903 W. Summerland Drive, Rancho Subway, 620 S. Centre Street, Downtown 310-519-1300 Palos Verdes. 318-832-7304, ww.CCCRPV.org Terranea Resort, eight dining venues, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho The Garden Church, 429 W. 6th Street, Downtown, Palos Verdes 866-802-8000 www.GardenChurchSP.org The Admiral Risty, seafood, steaks, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 310- Rancho Palos Verdes 310-377-0050 548-5677 Attractions Marymount California University Waterfront Campus, 222 West 6th  Spirit Cruises, Berth 77, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call Village, Street, Downtown 310-415-1907 San Pedro Waterfront 310-548-8080 Ocean View Baptist Church, 1900 S. Western Avenue, San Pedro. 310- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Waterfront. 833-4413, www.OceanView.org 310-548-7562 San Pedro United Methodist Church, 580 W 6th Street. 310-548-1001, SS Lane Victory, Berth 49, San Pedro Waterfront 310-519-9545 www.SanPedroUMC.org Maritime/Boating Random Lengths News, 1300 S. Pacific Avenue 310- 519-1016  Cabrillo Way Marina,, 2293 Miner Street, Cabrillo Way Marina 310- San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 West 7th Street, Downtown 514-4985 310-832-7272 Buccaneer Yacht Club, 241 Watchorn Walk, Berth 34, Holiday Harbor San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. 6th Street, Downtown, 310-729-9828, Marina. 310-413-8238 www.SanPedroTourist.net Los Angeles Maritime Institute—Official LA Tall Ships, Berth 73, Suite Temple Heights Southern Baptist Church, 888 W. Hamilton Avenue, 2, San Pedro Waterfront 310-833-6055 San Pedro. 310-831-5446, Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina 310-831- The Topaz Building, 222 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-514-2400 1203 The Vue Apartments, 255 W. 5th Street, Downtown.866-585-1972 Motor Yacht Mauretania, 310-833-9955, www.MotorYachtMauretania.com All the area information you need www.SanPedroTourist.net Southern California Boat Show, www.SoCalBoatShow.com 15 16