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No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

LBCG / Rod Briggs Memorial Gallery 2221 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

No Parking Anytime curated by Natalie Veenstra 📍 Rod Briggs Gallery: 2221 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Jan 5 – Feb 1, 2025 | Fri-Sun, 1–4 PM 🎉 Opening […]

Free

The Making of a Design District Workshop: Part 3 (Develop)

Studio One Eleven 245 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA, United States

Led by Heather Barker, Professor of Design at CSULB this hands-on workshop will bring creators, makers, and community members together to test and build tactical urbanism interventions. Participants will collaborate […]

Free

Twins Comedy Night

Twins Hookah Lounge West Willow Street, Long Beach, California, United States

Welcome to Twins Comedy Night at Twins Hookah Lounge! Get ready for a night full of laughter and good vibes. Join us on Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM […]

Free

Good Old Blues LIVE!

Good Old Blues LIVE!

Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States

Live music performance by Robert Dean every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. No cover, donations are welcome. Some refreshments and snack will be available.

Free

Art Supply Swap

The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Center East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join us for the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Center’s first Art Supply Swap, a community-driven event where artists like you can find free, high-quality art supplies for your next creative project! […]

Free

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters with McCabe’s Concerts

Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, United States

Hear four singer songwriters in one night featuring Dan Navarro – whose extensive credits include writing Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” with Wendy Waldman, Jesse Lynn Madera and Adam Moss. Grand […]

$28.13
What is Art?

What is Art?

Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States

Free, community educational lecture/discussion. Everyone is welcome to join in and discover many souces of inspirations to create. Hellada Gallery believes that Art pushes our society, our economy, and our […]

Free

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL – CLARINET, VIOLIN AND CELLO TRIO

St Gregory’s Episcopal Church East Willow Street, Long Beach, California, United States

Limor Toren, violin, Alicja Blanquart, cello and Peter Nevin, clarinet will play chamber music by three great composers whose careers were affected by the rise of Hitler in Germany in […]

Free

2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS)

Sister Cities of Long Beach organizes the local Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) to encourage young artists (12-18 years old) to express the values of international friendship and cultural […]

Free
Sensuality in Art Exhibit

Sensuality in Art Exhibit

Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States

CALL FOR ARTISTS to enter the 12th Annual "Sensuality in Art Exhibit", at Hellada Gallery of Long Beach, 117 Linden Ave. The deadline to enter is February 8th, 5:00PM. The […]

Free for public. Fee for art entries.

Spray Painting Workshop

Munzón Gallery 1730 E Anaheim St Unit A, Long Beach, United States

Join us for a hands-on Spray Painting workshop! This one-hour session will begin with a demonstration covering the basics of spray painting techniques, including can control, layering, and line work. […]

$20

Tango Lessons at Altar Society

Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. 230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Beginner tango lessons every Wednesday night with local instructor Sharna Fabiano Meet Sharna in front of the bar at 6:45pm. Class is upstairs from 7-8:15, then we head back downstairs […]

Free

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, United States

Musicians & Poets! Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night! To perform: Sign up at 6:30 PM. The first […]

$5 – $7.75

Musical Fusion with ARTURO SANDOVAL

Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theatre 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

Eckart Preu, Conductor; Arturo Sandoval, Trumpet Adam Schoenberg: Cool Cat Gershwin: Cuban Overture Sandoval: Concerto for Trumpet No. 2 Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis Rachmaninoff (arr. Bob Barrett): Themes from Piano Concerto […]

$34 – $120

Valentine’s Day Dinner & Show at The Queen Mary

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join us on Friday, February 14th at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable night of dining, dancing, and dazzling entertainment aboard the legendary Queen Mary! Step back in time to an […]

Mindfulness for Aspiring Activists

Poet Martín Espada wrote, “No change for the good ever happens without it being imagined first. Even if that change seems hopeless or impossible in the present.” Long Beach artist, […]

Free

ArtBeats: Community Love in Action

How can we show love for our communities during difficult times? Sign up for ArtBeats: Community Love in Action, for starters! ArtBeats: Community Love in Action sparks community-driven conversations that […]

$30 – $50

What Can You Make With This?

The Wicked Wolf 2332 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, United States

Trash + Fashion = Trashion A fundraiser for L.A. Wildfire Relief We're taking trash and making art! Anything can be turned into wearable art. Let's ornate ourselves! Monday February 17 […]

$25

Los Angeles Premiere of Desperate Measures at International City Theatre

The Beverly O'Neill Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

Long Beach's Award-winning Professional theatre company, International City Theatre, opens its highly anticipated 2025 season with the Los Angeles premiere of Desperate Measures—a knee-slapping, toe-tapping musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Measure […]

Get Started with Embroidery Basics!

Get started with embroidery basics! Learn chain, stem, and your basic stab stitch to outline images or spell out your deepest desires and fill them in with ladder and satin […]

Free

Empowered Community: Wellness Day in Long Beach

4th Street Retro Row Between Cherry Ave And Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

🌿 Join Us for a Day of Wellness, Arts & Community! 🌿 Step into the 2/22 Breakthrough Portal for a day of healing, connection, and empowerment. ✨ 📅 Saturday, February […]

Free

Women of Rock – presented by Long Beach Symphony

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra 249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 200, Long Beach, United States +1 more

Dance the night away to the music of Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Heart, Carole King, Janis Joplin, Holly Knight, Aretha Franklin, and Minnie Riperton. Women Rock honors powerful female singers […]

$35 – $185

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain

Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, United States

Performing music from their 17 award-winning CDs! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain return for a night of originals and favorite covers. The band have been […]

$36.41

Roots & Rhythm: “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future”

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, United States

This February, join us aboard the Queen Mary as we bring the vibrant African American culture to life in celebration of Black History Month! We’ll showcase the rich history, art, […]

$15.00

Intro to Linocut Printmaking

Munzón Gallery 1730 E Anaheim St Unit A, Long Beach, United States

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$45

Cristina Vane

Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, United States

Nashville singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Vane has earned praise from the likes of American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country. Influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Alanis Morissette and […]

$31.23

Mystery on Bourbon Street: A Mardi Gras Affair

The Grand 4101 E Willow St., Long Beach, CA, United States

Step into the heart of New Orleans for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, indulgence, and inspiration at Mystery on Bourbon Street: A Mardi Gras Mystery Affair. This one-of-a-kind fundraising event […]

$150 – $250

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West

Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, United States

Hear four singer-songwriters led by Abby Posner with Jessica Childress, Great Willow and Paula Fong. Grand Vision and FAR-West collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous […]

$28.13
Alienation, Belonging, & Perceptions

Alienation, Belonging, & Perceptions

LBCG / Rod Briggs Memorial Gallery 2221 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

The Long Beach Creative Group presents Alienation, Belonging, & Perceptions, a two-artist exhibition featuring the works of Yulia Gasio and Johnny Castillo. Through contrasting yet complementary approaches, Gasio and Castillo […]

Free

Red Carpet Awards Fundraiser

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

This unique event takes place Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. This fantastic party and fundraiser will again feature our own Red Carpet entrance, photo booth, food and drinks, giveaways, a silent […]

$100

Secret Island Comedy Night

Welcome to Comedy Night at Secret Island Tiki Restaurant and Lounge! Get ready for a night full of laughter and good vibes with our talented lineup of comedians. Join us […]

Free

Join Or Die

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

DOCOS on DESIGN FILM SCREENING | JOIN OR DIE "Join or Die" is a documentary inspired by Robert Putnam’s influential book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. […]

$10

Women First -Light

EXPO Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Women First - Light is a group Art Show for the 6th Annual Art Massive featuring all female local artists. Held at the Expo Arts Center.

Free

Jazz for the Port 2.0

Cesar E. Chavez Park 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, CA, United States

Jazz Angels Youth Band will perform a FREE jazz concert for the community.

Free

Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theatre 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

This evening will display the magnetic allure of the multifaceted virtuoso, Arturo Sandoval. Renowned for his mastery in the realms of both jazz and classical music, Sandoval’s ten GRAMMY Awards […]

$34 – $120

A Conversation With Comic Artist MariNaomi

Michelle Obama Library 5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for a conversation with MariNaomi, Q&A, book signing, and book sale. The focus will be on MariNaomi's work, what influences them, […]

Free

Queens in the Making: Empowering Girls, Shaping Leaders

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, United States

This March, the Queen Mary will honor Women's History Month by celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women. Join us for a special event featuring local women leaders, inspiring […]

$26.50

Los Angeles K9 Veterans Day

National K9 Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate heroic dogs who serve in the military, with law enforcement agencies, and as first responders. Come out to meet […]

Free

Fun-A-Day-LA 2025 Art Show

Jewel Box Studio 2050 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

View the 9th Annual Opening Reception for Fun-A-Day-LA! This is an all inclusive, all ages, all mediums of art show for everyone in the community and beyond! Stop in to […]

Free

Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition Closing

Billie Jean King Library 200 West Broadway, Long Beach, United States

We are excited to invite you to the closing celebration of the Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition at the Billie Jean King Library. Join us as we honor the creativity, resilience, […]

Sinatra, Elvis, and MORE! by Matt Mauser

Long Beach Arena Pacific Ballroom 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, Long Beach Symphony presents the timeless sounds of music’s greatest legends in Sinatra, Elvis, and More! by Matt Mauser, performing at the […]

$35 – $185

Kontrapunktus presents IL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli

Grace First Presbyterian Church 3955 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA

KONTRAPUNKTUS returns to the Long Beach on March 28th with its newest classical production, “IL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli.” Our production will feature the remarkable talent of […]

$20 – $25

Long Beach Cares Live at the Art Theatre

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

This will be an evening performed by 5 Long Beach bands and proceeds from the concert will go directly to the California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund. This fund focuses […]

$30

Art on Tap

Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. 230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Art on Tap at Alter Society Brewery.

Free

Literary Women of Long Beach Festival of Authors

Long Beach Convention Center E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

The Literary Women Festival of Authors is an annual event that showcases seven contemporary best-selling and award-winning women authors. This informative and inspiring festival aims to make the works of […]

Long Beach Open 2025

Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States

Long Beach Open 2025 is an annual, non-juried art exhibition reflecting the most current state of artistic expression in the city of Long Beach. The exhibition is open to enter […]

Free

4×4: a reading of Four bi+ poets

4th Street Retro Row Between Cherry Ave And Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join us at Page Against The Machine for an evening filled with powerful performance poetry. This in-person event will feature four talented local poets sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. […]

Free

Karen Cobb’s Cabaret Corner @ Risu Winebar

Downtown Long Beach Alliance The Streets, Long Beach, CA, United States

Long Beach! Get ready for an amazing night with local diva Karen Cobb at Risu Winebar! Her voice is truly something special, and her showmanship is fantastic. Enjoy an intimate […]

Free

Friday the 13th weekend celebration

This Friday, June 13th marks our official 3 year anniversary. It's also Alf's actual birthday & Friday the 13th flash deals day 👀 Sooo, we are hosting an Anniversary Birthday […]

Bach Festival

Bach Festival

First Congregation Church of Long Beach 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join Musica Angelica for the Bach Festival, Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13. The Bach Festival will feature BACH to the Future with Dr. Christoph Bull and St. Matthew […]

Shrinkable Prints

Munzón Gallery 1730 E Anaheim St Unit A, Long Beach, United States

Learn how to apply linocut techniques on shrinkable plastic and start making your own handmade pins, earrings or keychains using the same designs. You are welcome to bring two predesigns […]

$45

Autism Awareness Event Presented by Pools of Hope

Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join us to receive valuable information and resources from respected leaders in autism advocacy, special education, and health equity: Stacy McAlister, Executive Director of 5-Eleven Hoops; Representatives from Harbor Regional […]

Free

Karen Cobb’s Cabaret Corner at Jade

2nd & PCH 6400 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA, United States

Experience the stellar talent of Billboard Award winner songwriter & crowned Orange County's Entertainer of the Year- Karen Cobb live at Jade on the Water this Sunday 5-8 PM! Intimate […]

De Natura Terrae

Support local artists by purchasing artwork about Mother Nature 🌎 in honor of Earth Day. Curated by Long Beach artist Eric Almanza at Metropolitan Design. Opening event includes light drinks […]

Free

Trinket & Zine Swap

Bring zines, trinkets, stickers, doodads, tchotchkes, and costume jewelry to swap with fellow creatives at Recreational Coffee on Friday, April 26th! Hosted by the Biggest Little Zine Fair, this casual […]

Free

Call for art: Cypress Art League Spring Juried Art Show

CAL will host its annual Spring Juried Art Show on April 26, 2025. Mediums: Oil & Acrylic, Watercolor and Other Media (Including mixed media, pastels, pencil, ink, etching, etc), photography, […]

$15

Ambitious Record Fair @ Ambitious Ales

🎶 Heavy-hitter vinyl vendors. All-vinyl DJs. Incredible beer. 🎶 Once a month, Ambitious Ales transforms into a vinyl lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a hardcore crate digger hunting for rare pressings […]

Free
Flower Power

Flower Power

LBCG / Rod Briggs Memorial Gallery 2221 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Flower Power: A Celebration of Art & Nature 🌸 Step into a world of color and creativity at Flower Power, an exhibition inspired by the beauty and energy of nature. […]

Free

Galactivation Station Community Music Jam Experience

Bixby Park 140 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, United States

The Galactivation Station Community Jam Experience is back! 🎶 Come join us next Saturday, 4/26/25, for a memorable musical journey at Art in the Park. Hosted by Galactivators, this free […]

Say Cheese!

Step into a world of refinement and indulgence with a curated selection of rare and artisanal European cheeses, expertly guided by Mrs. Platters, Irene Clemente, an emerging cheese expert and […]

$125

Murder and Mayhem at the Mary!

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Join us for Dinner, Drinking and Daggers at the Queen Mary. Step back in time to the 1930’s and join our zany crew as we set sail for a grand […]

$90.00
Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a […]

$15

Long Beach Youth Chorus Spring Concert

First Congregation Church of Long Beach 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA, United States

The Long Beach Youth Chorus presents a program called "For the Soul", featuring music aimed at finding the heart of the ways music can heal the soul.

$10

Electric Avenue: 80’s MTV Dance Party

Long Beach Arena Pacific Ballroom 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

We can't go back in time, but what if in one evening we could relive all the youthful energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave & FM Radio […]

$35 – $185

Dutch’s Comedy Night

Welcome to Dutch's Comedy Night! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and fun at Dutch's BrewHouse. Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a […]

Free

Syncopated Comedy Night

Welcome to the Reid Clark Live Album Recording event! Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of live music at Syncopated Brewing Co. on Fri May 16, 2025 at 7:00 […]

Free

2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony

Michelle Obama Library 5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony Please join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Saturday, May 17, from 2-4 pm at Michelle Obama Library Neighborhood Library […]

Free
FREE Music Master Classes

FREE Music Master Classes

Shoreline Village 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA, United States

Students, parents, teachers, professional musicians: Join us for FREE master classes for viola, cello, violin, woodwinds, plus audition preparation and chamber music! Classes will take place in the Musique Sur […]

Free
Tango & Pizza

Tango & Pizza

Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. 230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Argentine Tango lessons for beginners with local instructor Sharna Fabiano. No partner required. Everyone learns both leading and following roles. After class, please stay after for pizza and drinks. A […]

Free

Reid Clark at the Long Beach BBQ Festival

3rd Annual Long Beach BBQ Festival Get ready for a finger-lickin' good time at the 3rd Annual Long Beach BBQ Festival! Brought to you by Axiom Kitchen and NoahS's Arc […]

$20.00

An Unfinished Film

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

An Unfinished Film (Chinese: 一部未完成的电影) is a 2024 docufiction film directed by Lou Ye, and written by Lou and Yingli Ma. It had its world premiere on 16 May 2024 […]

Biggest Little Zine Fair

Biggest Little Zine Fair (BLZF) is a free pop-up outside Page Against the Machine in Long Beach, celebrating zines. Come hang out and browse DIY publications packed with art, photography, […]

Free

Ambitious Record Fair 5/31

🎶 Heavy-hitter vinyl vendors. All-vinyl DJs. Incredible beer. 🎶 Once a month, Ambitious Ales transforms into a vinyl lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a hardcore crate digger hunting for rare pressings […]

Free

Sing-a-Long Beach

Recreation Park Bandshell 701-939 Federation Dr, Long Beach, CA, United States

A festive, free sing-along event with a live band and special events! Bring food and beverage, or buy food from the food trucks that will be there, and sing your […]

Free

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