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Weekend: Coastal Cleanup, Car Show

South Bay's weekend events include a coastal cleanup day, a concert benefit and the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance.

Here's a roundup of events happening this weekend:

Coastal cleanup day

Where and when: , 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes; Saturday, 9 a.m. (Additional locations throughout the South Bay)

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Why go: Join part of the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean health and participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup this Saturday morning.

Price: Free.

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Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance

Where and when: , 1 Ocean Trails Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Along with woodies and muscle cars, check out rare and unique classic cars owned by Eric Clapton, Ava Gardner, Herbie Hancock and more.

Price: $40 (day of the event).

Concert to support animal rescue

Where and when: Strings Connection, 716 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates; Sunday, 4 p.m.

Why go: End the weekend at this informal concert, featuring all types of musicians, to benefit Diamonds in the Ruff, a nonprofit organization that rescues abused or abandoned animals.

Price: $7.

Recycling event and car wash

Where and when: 325 S. Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Get rid of an old VCR or monitor responsibly by dropping off your e-waste at this free event put on by the Mira Costa High School football and cheer programs, along with All Green Electronics Recycling.

Price: Free.

½ Irish Party

Where and when: Sainte Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate the halfway point to St. Patrick's Day with high-energy Irish rock band Young Dubliners and performances from Hoist the Colors and Lexington Field. Ages 21 and up.

Price: $15-$18.

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