Where/When: Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach; May 22, 5 p.m.
Why Go: Delight in some Sunday evening live music from the Moshav Band and Perdue Avenue. Proceeds benefit the Miler's Children's Hospital Cancer Center.
Pricing: $30
Where/When: Sangria, 68 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; May 20, 5 p.m.
Why Go: Local band Fortunate Youth performs—and 100% of the proceeds will go to School on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that provides tutors and school supplies to children living in shelters.
Pricing: Donations
Where/When: White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro; May 21, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the Center's first anniversary with the whole family! Activities include hikes, crafts, a puppet show and, of course, birthday cake.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula; May 21-22, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Get inspired by the highly-skilled Bonsai Association members and their beautifully tended plants, which will be on display.
Pricing: $3-$8
Where/When: American Martyrs, 1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach; May 21, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Play some poker and other casino games, enjoy music, food and drink—and it's all for charity!
Pricing: $30-$100
Where/When: Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; May 22, 8 p.m.
Why Go: When was the last time you saw a grown man smash a watermelon with a giant mallet?
Pricing: $30
