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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/

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.

Click here for a full list of things to do in the South Bay.

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

American Aquarium at The Wax

American Aquarium was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 need-to-know country artists, and they’re playing at The Wax Friday 7:30 p.m.

The group’s songs are full of lyrics dealing with lost love and coming to grips with the chances of a broken heart with every new relationship.

American Aquarium will perform 8 p.m. Friday, Deb. 27 at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra’s Weatherwax Hall, at 215 W. Michigan Ave.Courtesy of JSO

The North Carolina-based group released their sixth album “Wolves” on Feb. 3, which was entirely fan-funded. The group raised more than $20,000 through the PledgeMusic website with the help of close to 1,200 donors.

Tickets are $15 through jacksonsymphony.org in advance and $18 at the door.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, including a cash bar, will be available.

Call 517-782-3221 for more information.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Wharton Center’s Fairchild Theatre

Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre will tackle William Shakespeare’s 15^th-century classic tragedy “Macbeth” at the Wharton Center’s Fairchild Theatre, which is part of its “Power Plays” season.

Macbeth has showings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

In addition to being Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, the Scottish tale is also one of the playwright’s most well-known and powerful. The play directed by Ann Folino White examines, power, politics, blood and witches. General admission tickets cost $15.

For ticket information, head to whartoncenter.com or call 517-353-1982.

Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com

Jackson College Winter Film Series featuring Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”

Jackson College’s 39^th annual Winter Film Series is picking up steam with Spike Lee’s classic film “Do the Right Thing.”

Lee was nominated for an Academy Award in 1990 for Best Writing for the story that looks at the hottest day of the year in Brooklyn when everyone’s hate builds and explodes into violence

This series is of part of the college’s English 210 Introduction to Film class, but the community is welcome to join the students.

Admission is $3 and for more information head to www.michigantheatre.org. or call 517-783-0962.

For a list of the upcoming screenings, go to www.jccmi.edu.

Two Small Pieces of Glass at the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium

Join the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium Thursday or Friday for a look at how the telescope has helped put the Universe into perspective.

“Two Small Pieces of Glass” looks at two teenage students talking with a female astronomer who enlightens them on the history of the telescope and discoveries made possible by its creation.

The discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others are explored during this 40-minute show. The Hurst Planetarium, at 3328 Oakwood Drive, will air the show starting at 7 p.m.

A brief tour of the night sky will follow, which costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors $3 for students to attend.

For more information, head to the planetarium’s Facebook page or call 517-841-3860.

Beer and Hymns at 127 Brewing Company

Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church and 127 Brewing Company are teaming up for a night hymn singing while tipping back some locally crafted beer.

This free event pairing hymns and beer is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at 3090 Shirley Drive in Jackson.

The brewing company doesn’t serve food, but patrons are more than welcome to bring finger foods, snacks or desserts to share.

For more information, call 517-784-9175.

Top things to do in Jackson include American Aquarium at The Wax, Macbeth at the Wharton Center