Enjoy a day of Arts and Crafts by the Beach

The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild and Society presents a show and sale by members of the Torrance Artists Guild and South Bay Watercolor.

The event is free and takes place at Miramar Park, 201 Paseo de la Playa from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. the first Sunday of every month.

Interested persons may contact: www.torranceartistsguild.org

Second Annual Tour of Creative Studios

Students interested in art and architecture are welcome to participate in a tour of local artists’ homes and studios, sponsored by the Friends of Redondo Beach Arts, to benefit the Power of Art 2008.

The self-guided tour includes soothing music and shopping at a boutique of original art and crafts.

The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

Ticket prices are $20 to $25. Interested persons may call Georgette Gantner 310-318-8619

Satirical Comedy Troupe to Perform

Washington, D.C. satirical comedy troupe of former Capitol Hill staffers puts the “mock” in democracy with song parodies and skits skewering Republicans and Democrats alike.

The troupe performs Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4 at the Armstrong Theatre, 3350 Civic Center Dr. Torrance.

Ticket prices are $50. Interested persons may call the Torrance Cultural Arts Center 310-787-1201 for more information.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Concert

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds were awarded the Best Album award at the 2008 MOJO Honours ceremony this week in London.

Students have an opportunity to see this band Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., Hollywood. Interested persons may call 323-850-2000.

Odissi Dance Ballet Comes to Marsee

VICC presents Odissi Dance Ballet ‘Devi Mahatmyam’- Glory of The Divine Mother by Nandita Behera and students and Indian Classical Insturmental Music by Suman Laha Saturday, Sept. 20 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Marsee Auditorium.

Tickets are $20. Interested persons may call 310-532-3670.

Summer Manhattan Beach Arts Festival

A late summer arts festival on Mahattan Beach Boulevard with arts and crafts booths, workshops and international food. Live bands and DJs will be performing throughout the day.

Admission is free and takes place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 320 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266. Interested persons may call 310-802-5440 for more information.

Student Plays Set for October at EC

El Camino College Center for the Arts presents Act One of the student one act plays. The event takes place in the Marsee Auditorium Oct. 10-11.

Ticket prices are $11. For more information interested persons may call 310-532-3670.