Palos Verdes Independence Day Celebration

July 4

Founded in 1962 by local residents, this annual holiday event honors our country’s freedom. This year the community welcomes SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell as honored guest and speaker. Activities will feature patriotic music, a decorated bicycle parade for children, an apple pie contest and fun family games. The event is free and open to all.

9:30 a.m., Malaga Cove School, 300 Paseo Del Mar in Palos Verdes.

Celebrate Chefs & Cellars

July 14

Spend an afternoon in the vineyard dining on creations from a variety of local restaurants and delicious wines and beverages. The annual event benefits the Palos Verdes Art Center.

4 to 7 p.m, Catalina View Gardens  |  celebratechefs.com

13th Annual White Light White Night

July 20

Walk With Sally’s fundraising event brings out crisp attire to a cool alfresco scene as guests party the evening away and enjoy local bites, beverages and a tempting auction. All proceeds go to Walk With Sally’s mission to mentor kids affected by a loved one with cancer.

Top of the Plaza at Continental Park  |  walkwithsally.org

July

4

Village Runner 4th of July 5K

8 a.m., Riviera Village

villagerunner.com

Music on the Meadows Featuring Wilson Phillips

Terranea Resort

terranea.com

10

Henry V

7 p.m., Valley Park in Hermosa Beach

shakespearebythesea.org

13

Redondo Beach Pier Concert Series

6 to 8 p.m.

redondopier.com

12–14

South Bay Greek Festival

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach

sbgreekfestival.com

19–20

Queen + Adam Lambert: The Rhapsody Tour

8 p.m., The Forum

ticketmaster.com

31–August 4

International Surf Festival

Hermosa Beach

surffestival.org