Weekend: Celebrate Earth Day in the South Bay

Wondering what to do this weekend in the South Bay? Palos Verdes Patch is here to help with the best bets:

Pen Music

Where and when: 7 p.m. Friday at the Performing Arts Center, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates

Why go: Attend the concert featuring young PVPHS musicians from orchestra, jazz, and choir. 

Price: $5 for students; $7 for adults at the door

Where and when: 7:30 a.m. advanced start time; 8:30 a.m. intermediate start time Saturday at , 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

Why go: Ride for Habitat begins and ends at Terranea Resort with two course options of 34 or 17 miles. Interested cyclists can register to ride and fundraise online here. An event after the ride will feature live jazz, massages, a buffet and door prizes.

Price: $55

Land Conservancy Earth Day event

Where and when: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro

Why go: Celebrate Earth Day with a scavenger hunt, guided hike and crafts.

Price: Free

Composting workshop

Where and when: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at , 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes

Why go: Attend a workshop sponsored by the L.A. County Department of Public Works and the Rancho Palos Verdes Department of Public Works. Discounted compost and worm bins will be sold after the workshop.

Price: Free

Where and when: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the , 550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates

Why go: Learn about environmental issues and preservation at this event that features demonstrations, crafts and vendors.

Price: Free