Spring in Focus
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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
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
March
23
Hearts of Hermosa
6 p.m., Hermosa Community Center
29 & 30
Palos Verdes Homes Tour
10 to 4 p.m., Palos Verdes Art Center
April
6 & 7
Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden
15
Alan Alda
8 p.m., Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Through 21
Douglas Kirkland
Palos Verdes Art Center
26
Torrance Pops Orchestra
8 p.m., Armstrong Theatre
26–May 12
Hairspray
The Norris Theatre