Annual Community Exhibition 2025
July 25th - October 5th, 2025
Opening Reception: July 25 5:00PM - 8:00PM th
The Manhattan Beach Art Center warmly invites you to the opening reception of the Annual Community Exhibition. This exhibition showcases original artwork created by members of our community, highlighting the unique qualities that make Manhattan Beach a desirable place to live and visit. This year marks a record-breaking number of submissions from the community, and we thank all artists who submitted their works for consideration.
We look forward to celebrating the creativity and spirit of our community with you!
The Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park is an annual event held each year at Polliwog Park on Sundays from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! Seating is first come, first served! Concerts in the Park are free and well attended; early arrival to obtain prime lawn seating is encouraged.
SCOT BRUCE’S ROCKIN’ TRIBUTE TO ELVIS (Rock)
PETTY PARTY (Heartland Rock)
ACME TIME MACHINE (Retro Oldies, 50s-60s)
SAVOR: A TRIBUTE TO SANTANA (Latin Rock)
THE DOOBIE DOUBLES (Classic Rock, Blues)
THE HISTORY OF POP (Pop through the decades)
BLUE BREEZE BAND (Motown, Blues)
THE AMPLIFIED (Classic & Modern Rock)
BRITAIN’S FINEST (The Beatles, 60s Rock)
SUNDAYS,5PMTO7PM
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27 AUGUST 3 AUGUST 10 AUGUST 17 AUGUST 24 AUGUST 31 POLLIWOGPARKAMPHITHEATER
Shakespeare by the Sea
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
As You Like It
July 17, 2025 at 7:00PM
Julius Caesar
July 18, 2025 at 7:00PM
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.
For more information on this year ' s featured performances, click here.
DIGITALDRAWING#45478
Adults
July7-Sept8
Mon6:30PM-9:30PM
INTROTOOILPAINTING#45489
Adults
July9-Sept10,2025
Wed6:30PM-9:30PM
INTROTOCHARCOAL#45488
Adults
July10-Sept11,2025
Thurs6:30PM-9:30PM
FOUNDATIONSDRAWING#45479
Adults
Jul11-Sept12,2025
Fri9:00AM-12:00PM
FOUNDATIONSPAINTING#45480
Adults
Jul11-Sept12,2025
Fri12:00PM-3:00PM
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SpotsOpenforArtClasses withLucyCui
DIGITALDRAWING#45478
Adults
July7-Sept8
Mon6:30PM-9:30PM
Unleash your inner artist with our new Digital Drawing Class! Whether you are new to drawing or want to grow digitally, our Instructor, Lucy Cui will teach you how to draw anything using just a tablet! From dynamic animals, vehicles, or captivating characters, discover the joy of bringing your imagination to life on a digital canvas. Let's sketch, swipe, and soar together!
Supplies are not included. Please review the attached supply list before the first day of class.
INTROTOCHARCOAL#45488
Adults
July10-Sept11,2025
Thurs6:30PM-9:30PM
Dive into the expressive world of our Charcoal drawing class! Explore the interplay of light and shadow, get a feel for the materials, and refine your skills in creating expressive compositions All skill levels are welcome! Supplies are not included.
Don’t Forget: Summer Camp Registration Still Open!
With summer right around the corner, get your little artist’s plans sorted for camp today! Allow them to gain hands-on basic pottery learning experience at our Kids’ Clay Intensive camp. Or, join us for Art Lab Camp, where your artist will focus on a different creative process or material every day.
Art Lab Camp
Kid’s Clay Intensive Camp
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR
JULY 2025
6:30PM Intro to Oil Painting 9AM Foundations Drawing 12PM Foundations Painting