Oodles of Noodles 2004: Japanese cultural festival, crafts, music, ethnic foods. Noon-4 p.m. June 6; free admission. Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 310-781-7150.

Street Fair: The 14th annual street fair with arts and crafts, live bands and food booths. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. June 12-13; free admission. Silver Spur Road and Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-377-8111.

International Young Artists Peninsula Music Festival: Musical performances by soloists and groups from around the world. Concerts at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 28, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. June 19; free admission and parking. Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 310-377-8891.

Wild Wednesdays concert:June 16, T-Lou (zydeco); June 30, West Coast Pinups (country); July
14, Ashley Maher (world); July 28, Reno Jones (R&B); Aug. 11, Odara (Afro-Cuban); Aug. 25,
Flattop Tom (swing). All concerts 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.; free admission. Torrance Cultural Arts
Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 310-781-7150.

Shakespeare by the Sea:“Two Gentlemen of Verona” plays at 8 p.m. June 17-19 and
July 1, 3, 9, 15 and 17 at Pt. Fermin Park, San Pedro. It plays at 6 p.m. July 18 at Fred Hesse Jr.
Community Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, at 7 p.m. July 24 at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach
and at 8 p.m. July 21 at the Wilson Park Gazebo in Torrance. “Two Gentlemen of Verona” plays
at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at Banning Park in Wilmington, at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Valley Park in Hermosa Beach
and at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Pt. Fermin Park. “Richard III” plays at 8 p.m. June 24-26 and July 2, 8, 10
and 16 at Pt. Fermin Park. It plays at 7 p.m. July 23 at Polliwog Park, at 8 p.m. July 30 at the
Wilson Park Gazebo, at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Valley Park and at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Pt. Fermin Park. Free
admission. 310-217-7596.
Web site: www.shakespearebythesea.org

Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park: June 27, Hyperion Outfall Serenaders (Dixieland);
July11, Doo-Wah Riders (country); July 18, Sticky Fingers (Rolling Stones music); July 25,
Fantastic Diamond (Neil Diamond music); Aug. 1, Ghosts of Radio; Aug. 8, Mongoose; Aug. 15,
Lisa Haley & the Zyde Cats (zydeco); Aug. 22, Mike Mann & The Night Riders; Aug. 29, Swing
Kings (swing). 5 to 7 p.m., free admission. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach. 310-802-5400.

Artists by the Sea: June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Art works are exhibited along the
Splash Wall in the Redondo Beach Marina, Avenue of the Arts, above International Boardwalk.
Free. 310-793-2078.

Music by the Sea: A fourweek concert series at Pt. Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. Two bands perform blues, jazz, classic rock, oldies and world music from noon to 5 p.m. each
Sunday, beginning July 11 and ending Aug. 1. Food booths, arts and crafts vendors and a rockclimbing wall. Sean Lane and The Jerry Butera Band perform July 11, 110 South and Titanic Johnson play July 18, The Daddy O’s and One World perform July 25 and Cynthia Manley and The Wing Tips play Aug. 1. 310-548-7705.

International Surf & Health Festival: Lifeguard contests, body boarding, surfing, fishing and volleyball tournaments, a 2-mile run, sand castle design contest and health fair held on Hermosa and Manhattan beaches. July 30, 31 and Aug. 1.
Web site: www.surffestival.org

Taste in San Pedro: Sample food from South Bay and Harbor area restaurants and caterers, live music on two stages, entertainment for children and arts and craft displays at the 16th annual festival. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8; $5, $3 for seniors, military and children ages 4-17; free for children 3 and under. Pt Fermin Park, 807 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 310-832-7272.
Web site: www.tastein.sanpedro.com

Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting Festival: Music, an auction and cuisine from local restaurants along with samples from wineries and brew pubs. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 7. 21 and older only. Torrance. 310-540-5858.

Fiesta Hermosa: Crafts, food, entertainment. Sept. 4-6. Along Hermosa Avenue between 10th &
13th streets and Piker Avenue from Hermosa to Manhattan venues. Information: Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce,310-376-0951.
Web site: www.fiestahermosa.com.

Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance: More than 200 American and European cars, antique and sports cars, too. Golf tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 Ocean Trails Golf Club, 3850 Paseo del Mar, Rancho Palos Verdes. 866-522-7746.
Web site: www.pvconcours.com

Redondo Beach Lobster Festival: Maine lobsters, family activities, carnival rides and music Sept. 24-26 at Seaside Lagoon, Harbor Drive and Beryl Street. 310-376-6911.
Web site: www.lobsterfestival.com

Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival: Waterfront band performances, dancing, international foods, arts and crafts. 5-11 p.m. Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 18, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Ports O’Call Village, San Pedro. 310-366-6472.
Web site: www.lobsterfest.com

Arts Alive Festival: Entertainers, booths, food, exhibits and activities for children. Performing will be Rusty Steel Band, Hickory Elementary Chorus, Palos Verdes Players, The Notables, L.A. Vocal Core and Torrance Civic Chorale, Oct. 2; South Bay Master Chorale, Los Cancioneros Master Corale Oct. 3; 11 to 5 p.m. both days; free admission and parking. Torrance  Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 310-781-7150.

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival: Formerly the Festival of the Trees. Annual showing of decorated Christmas trees. Viewing hours are 5-9 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon (free for seniors and the disabled) and 5-9 p.m. (general public) Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 4, and 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children 4-12, free for children under 4. Fashion show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30, $75; Festival night 6 p.m.-midnight Dec. 3, $175. Benefit for Torrance Memorial Medical Center. All events are held in the tent at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Call 310-517-4606 (recorded information) or 310-517-4703 (reservations).

Wilmington Heart of the Harbor Holiday Parade: The 16th annual parade to usher in the holiday season with marching bands, horses, floats, cars, clowns, drill teams and Santa Claus. Dec 12 310-834-8586.

11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Parade and Festival: Bagpipe bands, dancing, parade floats, antique car show, children’s carnival, arts and crafts, petting zoo and food. Free admission. March 12 and 13. Parade on March 12 starts at Valley Avenue and the Pier. Festival at Pier Plaza and 11th Street parking lot, Hermosa Beach. 310-374-1365.

Spring Orchid Show and Sale: South Bay Orchid Society sponsors the display and sale of  orchids and gardening items. April 9-10. Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 310-781-7150.