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Weekend events: Autumn Sea Fair and Just Desserts concert among things to do in the South Bay

By Sandy Gerety


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LA Waterfront Movie Night: The animated adventure, “The Book of Life,” about a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at two locations: Wilmington Waterfront Park, 1004 W. C St., Wilmington; Downtown Harbor San Pedro, 504 S. Harbor Blvd. Free. www.lawaterfront.org.


Carson Country Western Fair: Nonstop live country music, line dancing, western riders, petting zoo, carnival rides, boxing exhibition, horse show, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 17. Dominguez Park, 21330 Santa Fe Ave., Carson. 310-549-3962.


Autumn Sea Fair: Variety of ocean-related activities, including face painting, a search for buried treasure, origami, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro; free; 310-548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.


Late Nite Catechism 3: In “‘Til Death Do Us Part,” Sister gives lessons in marriage, last rites and more, 8 p.m. Saturday. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula. $48-$58; 310-544-0403. www.palosverdesperformingarts.com


Comedy show: Gabe Abelson, Anita Milner, Marty Ross highlight Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons “Howl-O-Ween” comedy show and luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18. DoubleTree Penthouse Ballroom, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. $60; show only $25. 714-914-2565, www.seniorcomedyafternoons.com


90th birthday party: For Old Los Angeles Fire Department Fireboat No. 2, the Ralph J. Scott, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17. Cake, refreshments, fireboat history. Berth 86, San Pedro. http://www.lafdmuseum.org/


Nature walk: Los Serenos Docents guided tour of the switchback trail to the beach, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 17. Park to the left of the Trump Clubhouse, in the public lot at the end of One Trump National Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. Free. 310-377-5370, www.losserenos.org


Whale watching: Eco tour and ocean adventure in the Santa Monica Bay aboard the 65’ Matt Walsh, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17. Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey. Limited to first 80 people to register. $40/adults, $20/kids under 12. http://greaterla.hdsa.org/


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El Cabaret Flamenco: Live performance from a variety of Flamenco dancers, 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Grand Annex , 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. $25-$40 at Sarah@SarahParra.com. 562-761-1618, www.Esenciaflamenca.com


Los Cancioneros Master Chorale: Just Desserts “Getting to Know You” concert featuring music and sweet treats, 7 p.m. Oct. 18. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. $22.50. 310-781-7171, www.lcmasterchorale.com


Scary concert: Peninsula Symphonic Winds perform “March of the Trolls,” “Flight of the Vampire,” and a medley of John Williams’ scariest and most ominous melodies, 3 p.m. Oct. 18. Rolling Hills Community Church Community Center, 735 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. $10/adults; children 12 and under free with adult. 310-200-5482, 310-541-7193, www.palosverdes.com/peninsulawinds


Power of Art: Tenth anniversary of “Power of Art,” showcasing the works of the best artists in Redondo Beach. 303 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Gala reception kicks off event from 6-10 tonight; 11 a.m-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Complete schedule at www.rbag.org


Parish fair: 45th annual American Martyrs Parish Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18. American Martyrs Church, 624 15th St. in Manhattan Beach. Silent auction, wine tasting, food, drawing for a 2015 Volkswagen convertible Beetle, haunted house and entertainment. 310-545-5651, americanmartyrs.org.


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Weekend events: Autumn Sea Fair and Just Desserts concert among things to do in the South Bay

Sonya's Weekend Rundown



SonyaSonya’s Weekend Rundown



CORPUS CHRISTI –

It’s time to get healthy Corpus Christi!  The Nueces County Medical Society is helping out for free! On Saturday, August 1 from 9am – 2pm, over 100 specialty exhibitor booths will focus on wellness.  There will be free immunizations, physicals, child safety resources, and vital screenings. There will even be a Hard Hats for Little Heads station which offers free bicycle helmets and fittings for kids.  The event is being held at the American Bank Center.  For more information visit www.nuecesmedsociety.org.


Another free event going on Saturday is Free Family Art Time at the Art Center of Corpus Christi.  Drop in between 10am – 2pm to make a great craft to take home.  All ages are welcome.  The Art Center is located at 100 N. Shoreline Blvd.  For more information visit www.artcentercc.org


The Aquarium at Rockport Harbor is holding Aquafest Saturday, August 1 from 10am – 6pm.  The festival will feature activities for the whole family geared to entertain and educate children.  The fun includes a fishing booth, ping pong toss, putt putt golf and more.  Admission is $2 which will go towards the Aquarium.  Children 6 and under are free.  The Aquarium is located at 706 Navigation Circle in Rockport.  For more information visit www.rockportaquarium.com


Texas A&M Corpus Christi’s theater and dance departments will present the award winning children’s show “Mother Hicks”.  The play is about three outsiders and an eccentric recluse, Mother Hicks.  The tale, told with poetry and sign language, chronicles the journeys of the three to find themselves and each other during the great depression.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $6.50 for children.  Islander students can get in for just $5 with proper school ID.  The show starts at 2:00pm.  For more information visit cla.tamucc.edu


It’s time for some dodge ball!  Dewey’s Beer Garden is holding the No One Fights Alone Dodge Ball Tournament on Saturday, August 1.  It’s all for a good cause.  The money raised at the even will go towards Lymphoma.  The tournament starts at noon.  Dewey’s is located at 2302 Rodd Field Road.  For more information visit www.deweysbeergarden.com


Join the Pirates of the Red Dragon on a Special 21 + Saturday Night Party Cruise!  Enjoy drink specials, dancing, and pirate shenanigans.  There will be live music provided by the Jolly Floggers, a band of scallywags performing sea shanties, and pirate songs.  The part starts at 9:30pm and goes until 11pm.  You must make a reservation. Tickets cost $35.  For more information visit reddragonpiratecruises.com




Sonya"s Weekend Rundown