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Ride for Paralysis 2019

March 10—May 15

Janne Kouri, founder of NextStep, will embark on the journey of a lifetime, riding his power wheelchair from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. to raise awareness and funds to support the 6 million individuals and wounded service members living with paralysis in the U.S. Janne will be joined by other participants who will bike, run and roll alongside him across the country. They will provide quality-of-life grants, donate medical equipment and host charity events along their cross-country journey.

To donate visit rideforparalysis.pelicon.com

 

Sandpipers Fashion Show

April 28

The Sandpipers will present their annual fashion show featuring
the work of designer Veronica Beard. The event will also feature
a sit-down lunch, boutique and more.

Beverly Wilshire Hotel

sandpipers.org

 

BeachLife Festival

May 3-5

In a first-of-its-kind coastal event in Los Angeles, BeachLife Festival will bring together more than 40 headlining touring bands and legendary musicians, California culinary stars and multiple surf and skateboarding components for a three-day immersive experience celebrating Southern California beach culture. The festival will feature California’s legacy of live music, culinary, skate, surf and iconic beach lifestyle with the only Los Angeles festival of this record-breaking scale at one of the city’s most famed beaches.

Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach

beachlifefestival.com


March

23

Hearts of Hermosa

6 p.m., Hermosa Community Center

hbef.org

29 & 30

Palos Verdes Homes Tour

10 to 4 p.m., Palos Verdes Art Center

pvhomestour.org

 

April

6 & 7

Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden

southcoastbotanicgarden.org

15

Alan Alda

8 p.m., Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

speakersla.com

Through 21

Douglas Kirkland

Palos Verdes Art Center

pvartcenter.org

26

Torrance Pops Orchestra

8 p.m., Armstrong Theatre

torrancepops.com

26–May 12

Hairspray

The Norris Theatre

palosverdesperformingarts.com