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Live Music, Surf Contests and Hula Dancers

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JOE PURDY

Where/When: Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; April 29, 9 p.m.

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Why Go: Catch the folk musician currently on his This American Tour 2011 with an opening set by the Milk Carton Kids.

Pricing: $15

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TWO SOPRANOS IN CONCERT 

Where/When: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates; April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Presented by HYPERIUMmusic, this special concert features sopranos Xiaobo Su and Sarah Parnicky singing Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and more.

Pricing: $8-$30

CHALK IT UP 2011 

Where/When: Redondo Union High School, 630 Vincent Park, Redondo Beach; April 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Food, workshops, live music, art—this family-friendly festival is free of charge (unless you'd like to participate in Chalk Art drawing, which requires the purchase of a square) and benefits South Bay Hands On Art.

Pricing: Free

THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS WITH EDIBLES 

Where/When: International Garden Center, 155 N. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo; April 30, 11 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: This free class not only covers all the gardening essentials but also includes handouts, raffles and giveaways.

Pricing: Free

SURF 'N TURF 2011 

Where/When: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach Blvd. and the Strand, Manhattan Beach; May 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Families and athletes of all skill levels are invited to attend the surf competition and volleyball tournament—which also includes live Polynesian music and hula dancers!

Pricing: Free admittance

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