PICK OF THE MONTH

etables, flowers, and community. Get your hands in the dirt as a volunteer, get expert advice, or just relax. For more info, visit feedandbefed.org.

Every Tuesday & Every Saturday –BELMONT SHORE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB at Angels Gate Park (3600 S. Gaffey St., Building 824), Tues 7-10p & Sat 12-4p. – The best kept secret in San Pedro! The Belmont Shore Model Railroad Club is the oldest and largest N scale club and offers clinics on modeling and an opportunity to explore a new hobby. Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more info, call (310) 8316262 or visit belmontshorerr.com.

1 (Thurs) – fINdings CLOSING EXHIBIT CELEBRATION at fINdings Art Center (470 W. 6th St.), 5-9p. – Thanks for the journey! Join us on First Thursday for the closing exhibit celebration of fINdings Art Center. Some of the contributing artists of the past 16 years include Robel Afewerki, Annette Ciketic, Alexa Clement, Gena Gaspar, Stan Hicks, Alan Johnson, Barbara Marbell, Shay McAtee, Christine McNerney, Eve Pericich, Judy Robertson, Rubi Salazar, and Camilla Townsend.

1 (Thurs) – THE GLASS FAMILY ELECTRIC BAND at JDC Records (447 W. 6th St.), 7p. – Join us on First Thursday for a FREE live performance of the psychedelic band, The Glass Family Electric Band, performing their recently released album Invisible World. Plus, great deals on all vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. For more info, visit jdcrecordstore.com.

JUNE

16 (Fri) – SAN PEDRO SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

CONCRETE LAW at the Warner Grand Theatre (478 W. 6th St.), 7p. – San Pedro Skatepark Association presents April Jones’ latest film, Concrete Law, a fundraiser for Channel Street Skatepark. Concrete Law explores the battle between skatepark organizers and bureaucratic control. This film uncovers the park’s history, from creation to current status, through interviews with park founders, local and pro skaters, business owners, and city officials. Doors open at 5p. Admission is by donation at sanpedrosk8.org. Cash only donations accepted at the door.

Every Friday – SAN PEDRO FARMERS MARKET (396 W. 6th St., corner of 6th and Mesa), 11a-3p. – New location! Pick up essential fruits and vegetables from certified, small family farms. Get a head start on weekend meals with so many delicious and fresh options. For more info, visit sanpedrochamber. com/san-pedro-farmers-market.

Every Tuesday, Friday, & First Thursday Evening – OPEN GARDEN at Feed and Be Fed (429 W. 6th St.). San Pedro’s urban farm opens its downtown garden space every Tues (10a12p) and Friday (10a-1p) and on First Thursday evenings. Organic produce is for sale at the San Pedro Farmers Market (corner of 6th and Mesa) on Fridays (11a-3p). Come share nature’s bounty and beauty as we grow veg-

Every Friday – LAFD HARBOR MUSEUM at Old Fire Station 36 (639 S. Harbor Blvd.), 10a-3p. – The LA Fire Department Historical Society invites you to tour and experience San Pedro and Wilmington’s fire protection and rescue history with vintage fire apparatus and displays. Visit or volunteer. FREE admission. For more info, visit lafdmuseum.org/harbor.

May 26-29 (Fri-Mon) – LA FLEET WEEK at the Battleship Iowa (250 S. Harbor Blvd.), 10a-6p. – LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Public events included active-duty ship tours, military displays, equipment demonstrations, live music and entertainment, aircraft flyovers, and much more—lots of fun for the entire family. The weekend event is FREE to the general public. For more info, visit lafleetweek.com.

1 (Thurs) – FIRST THURSDAY in Downtown San Pedro, 6p. – The popular First Thursday ArtWalk is back in the historic core of Downtown San Pedro. The redesigned First Thursday will feature guided ArtWalk tours, open galleries, outdoor dining, and live music on the corner of 6th and Mesa streets.

2-3 (Fri-Sat) – SAN PEDRO CITY BALLET’S SWAN LAKE at Cabrillo Way Marina Berth 37 (2201 Miner St.), 8p. – “On pointe” for June is the debut of San Pedro City Ballet’s Swan Lake performances under the stars at Cabrillo Marina’s Berth 37 at 8p. The beautiful 400-seat performance space will provide heaters, but guests are encouraged to bring a wrap, blanket, and a seat cushion. A sunset reception will take place at 7p with a no-host bar. Cocktails and beverages provided by San Pedro Brewing Co. and NIO Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres provided by Charcuteries by Pam. Tickets $45. For tickets and more info, visit sanpedrocityballet.org.

3 (Sat) – SOUNDPEDRO2023 MINGLE at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601. S. Gaffey St.), 7-10p. – This FREE one-night event will feature 50+ artist installations and performances, including sculptures, environments, installations, timed and ongoing performances, interactions, and presentations throughout the AGCC’s seven-acre campus. An Art Curated Event (ACE) entitled eARThLB will take place on-site to demonstrate how an ACE event can unfold over the course of the season through time and space. Visitors should prepare for potential rough terrain areas, sun and wind exposure, and temperature changes (jackets, umbrellas, blankets, practical footwear, etc.). For more info, visit soundpedro.org.

4 (Sun) – DIRTY CELLO at Collage (731 S Pacific Ave.), 7:30p. – San Francisco-based band Dirty Cello will present their exciting blend of blues, rock, and Americana that Oakland Magazine has described as “...funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical” at Collage. The band is known for taking everything a bit up-tempo, running into the crowd, and prompting classic singalongs. Tickets $20. For tickets and more info, visit bit.ly/dirtycello_losangeles or call (424) 450-8239.

17 (Sat) – THE FERMIN FAMILY & FRIENDS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PICNIC at Mary Star High School (2500 N. Taper Ave.), 8:30a-12:30p. – Exercise, walk, or run. Classic cars, food and beverages, and music. Donations will support Fr. Thompson’s legacy, provide school scholarships, and support local charities. For more info, contact Chuy Ibarra at (310) 347-7508 or Dickie Soto at (310) 547-4509.

17 (Sat) – SAN PEDRO PRIDE 2023 ON THE LOS ANGELES WATERFRONT at San Pedro Town Square (6th St. & Harbor Blvd.), 12p. – San Pedro Pride returns to the LA Waterfront with a lineup of new and exciting festivities, including a drag brunch at noon and a 2p flag-raising ceremony at the LA Maritime Museum. Show your support for our LGBTQ+ community! For more info, visit bridgecitiesalliance.com.

21 & 24 (Wed & Sat) – PECK PARK CANYON HIKES at Peck Park (560 N. Western Ave.), 9a. – Exercise walks are led on the third Wednesday of each month at 9a and last 1 to 1½ hours. Nature walks are led on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9a. All walks leave from the trailhead in the lower parking lot at Peck Park.

22 (Thurs) – SAN PEDRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS & INSTALLATION LUNCHEON at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro (2800 Via Cabrillo Marina), 11:30a-1:30p. – Join the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce in celebrating our business community and installing our new officers and board members. 2023 Business Awards honorees include Marathon Petroleum, Wellington Signs

& Graphics, Rainbow Services, Lee Williams (The Lee Williams Real Estate Group), and Trani’s Dockside Station. Members $65, non-members $75, table sponsors $1,500, and non-profit table sponsors $1,000. For more info or to register, visit sanpedrochamber.com.

30 (Fri) – 13th ANNUAL CARS & STRIPES FOREVER! at Harbor Blvd. and Swinford St., 5-10p. – Jump-start Independence Day this year by attending the 13th Annual Cars & Stripes Forever! classic car show featuring nearly 100 pre-1975-era exotic cars and motorcycles. This Port-sponsored event will be held from 5 to 10p at Harbor Blvd. and the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Come for the cars and stay for the live bands, gourmet food trucks, and beer garden. Don’t miss the fireworks at 9:15p. For more info, visit portoflosangeles.org/community/ events/cars-and-stripes-forever.

July 1 (Sat) – 2nd ANNUAL ALMA PARK PICNIC at Alma Park (21st & Meyler streets), 10a-2p. – Bring your blanket for a FREE family fun day in beautiful Alma Park. Hotdogs, refreshments, and snacks will be served. Come and enjoy Taiko drummers, the Alley Oops Band, and other local musical talent. Big raffle drawings: win a trip for two to Catalina Island or a one- night stay at the Doubletree Hotel at Cabrillo Marina. Games and activities for all ages and a sock puppet show. Student artwork from Leland, Dana, and SPHS will be displayed. LAPD/ LAFD officers and firefighters will be on hand, as well as display tables representing local city and community organizations and businesses.

July 15 (Sat) – POINT FERMIN DAY at Point Fermin Park (807 W. Paseo Del Mar), 1-4p. – Come and enjoy a variety of live music from the bandshell at Point Fermin Park. This is also a family fun day with activities, games, contests, and creative arts for kids and their parents. Bring your picnic lunch or find food on-site from vendors. FREE admission. Point Fermin Day is an event to support L.A. Harbor elementary school kids. For more info on how you can be a sponsor, email admin@freedomcommunity.com or text (310) 897-5043. spt

Events deadline for July 2023 is Friday, June 16. Email events@sanpedrotoday.com to place a listing. Find more events at sanpedrotoday.com.