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Weekend Planner: Festivals, Fairs and More

This weekend there's festivals on the beach, comedy shows, fine art, and a very, very important benefit in the park.

Where/When: Address will be given upon ticket purchase; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Why Go: Indulge in an evening of fine wines and liquors, as well as tastings from more than 15 restaurants as this lavish event. Proceeds benefit the Palos Verdes Art Center.

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Pricing: $125

SURF FESTIVAL

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Where/When: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Saturday-Sunday

Why Go: Head down to the beach and watch athletes compete on the sand and in the surf. Sports include paddleboarding, volleyball, running, sand soccer and, of course, surfing.

Where/When: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach; Friday-Sunday, noon

Why Go: Check out an amazing collection of antiques and fine estate jewelry from dozens of vendors. The fair goes all weekend—so stop by and see what catches your eye!

Pricing: $10

LAGUNA ARTS FESTIVAL & PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS EXCURSION

Where/When: 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Why Go: See the annual Pageant of the Masters—a highly intricate series of "living pictures." Bring a picnic basket and enjoy fine art under the stars.

Pricing: $59-$64

COMEDIAN LAURA HAYDEN

Where/When: Neptunian Women's Club, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach; Friday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Comedian Laura Hayden presents her multimedia show I Didn't Mean to be a Virgin in the 80's at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland next month—but her Los Angeles fans are invited to a free performance this Friday!

Pricing: Free

A DAY IN THE PARK FOR KIM'S CAUSE 

Where/When: Oak Canyon Park, 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Join The Independent Seed Foundation with their efforts to financially assist single mothers with life-threatening diseases. The festival includes a children's fashion show, games, face painting, food trucks, a bake sale and a lemonade stand. Proceeds go to Kim Liebe, a mother battling stage-four lung cancer.

Pricing: Donations

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