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Weekend Planner: Whale Watching

We've got theater for children, stand-up comedy for adults, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Where/When: , 131 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach; Friday, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: Spend the afternoon out at sea looking for dolphins, seals, birds and whales. Maybe you'll even catch a glimpse of the sperm whale that was spotted this week!

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Pricing: $15-$25

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Where/When: 28th Street and The Strand, Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 3 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate the life of 7-year-old Jeremy Perez, who was killed when a delivery truck accidentally backed over him Aug. 5.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: He's had his own Comedy Central Presents special and has starred in Friday After Next, The Knights of Prosperity, Life on a Stick, and Curb Your Enthusiasm—now Maz Jobrani performs his unique brand of standup at the Comedy & Magic Club. Be sure to check out Maz's new special soon to air Showtime.

Pricing: $25

Where/When: Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, times vary.

Why Go: Support local theater and head out to see the Norris Center for the Performing Arts’Aladdin Jr., featuring actors through age 18. This Broadway-style performance brings ones of Disney's most beloved classics live to the stage.

Pricing: $16-$23

Where/When: , 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 11 p.m.

Why Go: Make it a late night and check out this stylish Los Angles-based rock band perform with opening sets from Echo Division and The New Room.

Pricing: $12

Where/When: , 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach; Sunday, 5 p.m.

Why Go: Spend a leisurely summertime Sunday in the park enjoying music from The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the band's classic hits. A little “Hotel California” with your picnic, anyone?

Pricing: Free

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