8 June Events You Don’t Want To Miss By Writer and Contributor Emily McGinn
It’s time to kick off summer, and that means plenty of events are coming around on the Peninsula. Check out these events that you’ll want to mark on your calendars:
Fine Arts Festival
The Arts Group of Hermosa Beach is holding the Fine Arts Festival, which will include more than 100 artist booths, a student art exhibition, face painting and children’s art activities. Check out more information here.
When: June 7-8
Where: Community Center in Hermosa Beach
Price: Free
“Art in the Cove” Exhibition
Explore art by 20 local artists, featuring members of The Artists' Studio of Palos Verdes. The exhibit will include various mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, graphite and ceramics. Find more information here.
When: June 7, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Malaga Cove Library
Price: Free
2nd Annual Picnic on the Peninsula
Hosted by the Palos Verdes Library District, this picnic will offer family-friendly live performances, music, craft, activities, a photo booth and snacks. Find more information here.
When: June 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Malaga Cove School Grounds
Price: Free
37th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival
It’s that time of year — the Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival is back at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, a wine and beer garden, food from local vendors, booths and a petting zoo. Find more information here.
When: June 14-15
Where: Norris Center Drive and Deep Valley Drive
Price: Free
50th Annual Irish Fair
Come out to enjoy this event during Father’s Day weekend, featuring live Irish music, dancing, a leprechaun village, food and, of course, Guinness. Find the website here.
When: June 14-15
Where: Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw, Torrance
Price: $30 per person
Food Demonstration - Taiwanese Pineapple Pastry
Join Phoebe Chow of More Than Bread for a demonstration and presentation of the Taiwanese Pineapple Pastry, a famous souvenir pastry from Taiwan. Get more information here.
When: June 14, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Peninsula Center Library
Price: Free
The Art Box Academy 25th Anniversary Celebration
Art-driven learning company The Art Box Academy is celebrating 25 years. This family-friendly celebration will feature art projects throughout the day, featuring architecture, modern art, engineering and building studios.
When: June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 4010 Palos Verdes Drive N #107
Price: Free
Author Talk with Kristin Harmel
New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel will be speaking at the Peninsula Center Library. Her portfolio includes “The Forest of Vanishing Stars,” “The Book of Lost Names” and “The Winemaker's Wife,” and she co-founded the Friends & Fiction podcast. The talk will include a Q&A and book signing. See more information here.
When: June 27, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Peninsula Center Library
Price: Free
Bio:
Emily McGinn is a journalist based in the Los Angeles area. She enjoys reporting on and writing about a variety of topics from lifestyle to news, especially in her areas of specialty, environmental science and political science.