Flashback to the 50s at this year's Rock Around the Block Celebration hosted by the Torrance Historical Society. The event celebrates Torrance's All-America City Award, a prestigious community recognition awarded to the city in 1956.  The 1950s-style family event will feature music by DJ Ozzie, special exhibits, vintage cars, performances, retro memorabilia, contests, and an IN-N-OUT burger wagon. For information, call the Museum at (310) 328-5392. Bop to the Beat...

Come see these rare and historically prominent warbirds and meet the pilots who will fly them at this Western Museum of Flight lecture series. Rob Hertberg and Steve Barber of the Commemorative Air Force will share their story.  The Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero was the terror of the Pacific skies at the outset of World War II. The P-40 Warhawk was the highly successful workhorse of Royal Australian Fighter Squadrons.  These two superb airplanes and their pilots fought multiple duels to the death over the skies of northwestern Australia. WMoF gift shop will offer custom and EZ 2 Build Spitfire and Zero plane models, mugs, t-shirt, caps and other memorabilia. Warbirds...

PALS, People Actively Learning and Sharing, is a social club for individuals 13 and over with intellectual disabilities that offers dances, social activities, a quarterly newsletter and more! For information, call (310) 618-2934.  PALS...

The 23rd Annual Bridge USA Summer Festival features delicious Japanese food, dance and performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibits and live music including Taiko drumming. There also will be more than 60 booths with food, kimonos, and souvenirs. The highlight of the event will be the traditional Mikoshi parade. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years old.  Cultural Celebration...

Join us for a fun family film at the Library. This screening is free and geared towards children ages 0-9 years and their caregivers. No registration is required. For information, please call the Youth Services Department at (310) 618-5964. Morning Movie...

Bring your picnics, blankets and beach chairs along with your family and friends to settle in under the stars for a night of classic entertainment at the recently renovated amphitheater at Wilson Park! Join us for The Winter's Tale Friday night. It is the story of Leontes, a king who banishes his family wrongfully, and is taught the meaning of forgiveness through the inspired plan of a wise, loyal woman. On Saturday night, don't miss The Merry Wives of Windsor. It is a rollicking romantic comedy which tells of Falstaff's folly: courting two married women at the same time. It's mischief and mayhem galore. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Shakespeare...

Join the Torrance Rose Float Association for its third annual Luau Party fundraiser. The evening will include great food, auction items, opportunity baskets, a spectacular Hawaiian Show, and more! All proceeds benefit the City of Torrance Rose Parade Float. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Aloha and Mahalo...

Torrance libraries are a great place to find a variety of programs for all ages. Events include story times, craft workshops, movies and music, book groups and so much more at all of the six public libraries. To see what's coming up, check the  Library Calendar...