July 28, 2023
On July 28, please join the Manhattan Beach Art Center for the opening reception of the Annual Community Exhibition from 6PM to 9PM.
Enjoy original artwork, by the community in a variety of mediums, that shows what makes the City of Manhattan Beach a desirable place to live and visit.
The Annual Community Exhibition will be on view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center July 28, through October 8, 2023.
For more information please visit: Annual Community Exhibition.
Concerts in the Park will return to Polliwog Amphitheater for the 2023 season with a fresh new lineup! The 10 concert series will be held on each Sunday from: July 2-Septermber 3, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Polliwog Park Amphitheater.
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
The Satin Dollz
So Rad
U.S. 99
Radio Royalty
Kenny Metcalf as Elton John
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27
September 3
Psychedelic Summer
The Tom Nolan Band
The Kings of 88
My Generation
The Blue Breeze Band
For more information please visit: Concerts in the Park.
Art Lab Camp - Come explore the possibilities with a variety of materials and mediums. Projects inspired by current working artists are just the starting point for you to discover your own style and process. Artists of all abilities welcome.
Age: At least 5 years old but less than 14. There are five summer camp sessions that will take place at the Manhattan Beach Art Center on Monday through Fridays.
Camp Sessions:
July 10 - July 14
Wednesday through Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Code: #40129
July 31 - August 4
Wednesday through Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Code: #40130
August 7 - August 11
Wednesday through Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Code: #40131
August 14 - August 18
Wednesday through Friday 9:00AM - Noon
Code: #40132
To view all of the Art Lab Camp sessions please visit: Art Lab Camp
Exciting workshops are coming to f workshops ctors
Makers Series: Concrete Castin
Wednesday, August 9 10:00AM - 12
Code: #40121
Makers Series: Fabric Printing -
Wednesday, July 12 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Code: #40117
Wednesday, August 16 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Code: #40123
Glaze Lab -
Friday, July 14 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Code: #40112
Friday, August 4 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Code: #40113
Friday, August 11 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Code: #40114
Friday, August 18 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Code: #40115
For ages: 6 to 18 years old
For audiences seeking quality, family entertainment, Shakespeare by the Sea's free performances can't be beat. Pack a picnic, a blanket and beach chair, gather loved ones, and settle in under the stars for a night of classic entertainment. The tales are timeless, the admission ticketless, and the experience priceless.
Audience members are encouraged to bring a picnic, low back beach chairs and blankets and enjoy a moving romp under the stars at Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. These performances are open seating and free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues or wheeled vehicles allowed at any time in the performance area. Your cooperation to keep our parks clean is appreciated. Events subject to change.
Twelfth Night
Thursday, July 20 7:00 PM
Hamlet
Friday, July 21 7:00 PM
For more information please visit: Shakespeare by the Sea.
Begin your journey into the world of ceramics by visiting Glaze Lab!
Glaze Lab offers an array of premade ceramic pieces for participants to glaze. The fee includes all materials, firing, and labor. No need to make reservations, all you have to do is bring in your creativity.
Unavailable on the weekends? Sign up for a Friday morning or afternoon workshop! To sign up please visit: Glaze Lab Workshops
Glaze Lab Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Glaze Lab Closed:
MBAC Gallery Installation: July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
Holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day
For more information please visit: Glaze Lab.
Explore the exciting art of Raku pottery in this kid-friendly, and hands-on workshop. Participants will choose a premade ceramic object to glaze and have fired by Recreation Staff. Kids will learn about the ceramics process as they watch their object being fired. The excitement culminates as kids safely watch their hot piece go from the kiln, into a smoking chamber that will create amazing, iridescent glaze effects. Objects are not food safe.
Age: 8 to 15 years old.
Raku Schedule: Wednesday, August 2 10:00 AM - Noon
Raku Sign Up:
Sign Up Here: Raku
Code: #40119
In this art workshop beginning and returning students will learn two ways to set a glass stone and how to create embellishments for their pendant using Silver Metal Clay. This small class offers plenty of individual attention. The workshop fee includes all materials. Tools will be available for use during the class. Firing will be done off-site and you will pick up your pendant at the Manhattan Beach Art Center within 10 days. Bring your lunch and glasses for detailed work in you need them. Ages 16+
Workshop:
Saturday, August 5 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Sign up: HERE Workshop Sign Up:
Code: #41118
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Shakespeare by the Sea: Twelfth Night 7PM
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Shakespeare by the Sea: Hamlet 7PM
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
- 8.4.23
Polliwog Park
Amphitheater Polliwog Park Amphitheater
MBAC CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION