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Bonsai Workshop at Smog City Brewing Co.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in […]

$85
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.

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour

Sunnyside & Municipal Cemeteries 1095 E Willow St, Long Beach, United States

The Historical Society of Long Beach holds the Annual Historical Cemetery Tour at Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery on the last Saturday of October. The all-ages event features […]

$25 – $30

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free
Long Beach Open Studio Tour

Long Beach Open Studio Tour

Arts Council for Long Beach 115 Pine Ave., Suite 350, Long Beach, CA, United States

In celebration of Long Beach Arts Month as well as the National Arts and Humanities Month, artists will be opening their studios to visitors for the Long Beach Open Studio […]

Ambitious Record Fair 10/25

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Vinyl Record Fair with a handful of top local vendors, 5 live DJs spinning, and the delicious crispy beer by favorite local brewery, Ambitious Ales!

Free

Ambitious Record Fair 10/25

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Vinyl Record Fair with a handful of top local vendors, 5 live DJs spinning, and the delicious crispy beer by favorite local brewery, Ambitious Ales!

Free

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free
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
ART as RESISTANCE

ART as RESISTANCE

A co-creation safe space held weekly by Nicky da Kiid° of kid°MANDU. We begin by checking in with each other somatically, before working on our own projects. You are welcome […]

$20

Such Magic feat. Jose Enrique Medina

12th House Tea Sanctuary 1950 W. Willow St., Long Beach, United States

“Such Magic” is a cozy literary showcase that brings together poetry, storytelling, and community conversation in a charming tea house.

$22.00

SUCH MAGIC feat. Jose Enrique Medina

12th House Tea Sanctuary 1950 W. Willow St., Long Beach, United States

“Such Magic” is a cozy literary showcase that brings together poetry, storytelling, and community conversation in a charming tea house.

$22.00

The Life & Undeath of Lucy Westenra

Long Beach Shakespeare Company at the Helen Borgers Theatre 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

What if Dracula’s first victim could speak? What would she reveal about her unraveling descent from innocence to darkness?

$26.50

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

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

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Painted Emergency Box Walking Tour

Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus 4901 Carson St., Long Beach, CA, United States

Come view the newly painted emergency boxes located throughout Long Beach City College. Boxes have been painted by faculty and students who have volunteered their time and craft. Meet at […]

Bonsai Workshop at Belmont Brewing Company

Belmont Brewing Company 39th Place, Long Beach, United States

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in […]

$85.00

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Elegies: Writing Through Grief & Loss [virtual]

Zoom Webinar

In this virtual session, we will discuss and read poems focused on individual and collective loss. We will consider how grief shows up in our bodies, and how writing about it can release it.

$15.00

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Long Beach Vibes Sustainable Fashion Exhibition

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

Explore innovative, sustainable, and stylish fashion designs at this free exhibition. Join us on November 8th from 6–9 PM at the Rod Briggs Gallery in Long Beach to see works by locally grown and internationally recognized artists

Free

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Bodhisattva Music Gathering + Jam Session/Open Mic

Bixby Park 140 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, United States

Join us for the “Bodhisattva Music Gathering + Jam Session/Open Mic," a soulful afternoon of live music, connection, and community overlooking the ocean. It will begin with a dynamic performance […]

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

Bonsai Workshop at Long Beach Beer Lab (Wrigley)

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in […]

$85.00

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Everly Brothers Experience with the Tin Drum Family Band

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

The Zmed Brothers with Burleigh Drummond, Jr return with classics like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” Drummond’s delightful family band opens featuring his dad, Ambrosia’s founding member, […]

$31.23

Long Beach Vibez

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

Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.

Free

Music to My Eyes: Student Exhibition

Edison Theatre 213 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Incredible music-inspired art by talented LBUSD high school students from Renaissance, Millikan, and more. Creativity on full display!

Free
Roads of Fire (2025)

Roads of Fire (2025)

14th Street Park East 14th Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

Director: Nathaniel Lezra Documentary - 119m - NR The lives of a human smuggler, an asylum seeker, and volunteers on the frontlines of a humanitarian crisis interweave in a harrowing […]

$13.00

11/22 Ambitious Record Fair

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Shop & Swap Records! Live Vinyl DJ sets!

Free

Ha Ha’s at The Hare

C Gallery on Broadway 441 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Ha Ha's at The Hare, where comedy meets good times! Ha Ha's at The Hare Welcome to Ha Ha's at The […]

$10.00

Mrs Christmas

Aurora Theatre 4412 E Village Rd,, Long Beach, CA, United States

A World Premiere from LADCC Award Winning Playwright for Best Play last year, Tom Jacobson's Mrs Christmas lights up the holidays in Long Beach. This brand-new take on holiday traditions delivers some savory entertainment for adults.

$37.50

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

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

Classical Ballet by world-class cast, 2 Acts with 1 Intermission

$48.00

Alex’s Bar Record Swap 11/29

Alex's Bar 2913 E Anaheim St, long beach, CA, United States

Celebrating vinyl culture & community in Long Beach!

Free

STRING QUARTETS – HAYDN, SCHUBERT & STRAVINSKY

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

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Limor Toren and Sakura Tsai, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and Nicholaus Yee, viola will present music by Haydn, Schubert and Stravinsky. ADMISSION IS FREE.

Free

Bonsai Workshop at Belmont Brewing Company

Belmont Brewing Company 39th Place, Long Beach, United States

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in […]

$85.00

Eat a Taco for the Arts!

Baja Sonora 2940 Clark Ave, Long Beach, United States

Join ArtsLB for Taco Thursday! Baja Sonora has generously offered to donate a portion of its profits to the Arts Council for Long Beach. Baja Sonora is one of Long […]

The Nightcaps Holiday Lounge

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

Kick off the season in style with a night of jazzy, mid-century cool. Phenomenal Vocalist Mark Kopitzke and his all-star band bring the swing with tunes from the Great American […]

$28.13

Printmaking Residency Open Studio

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

Printmaking Residency Open Studio with Jo Cladinos

Free

WRITING THE FIRES: Teen Poetry Workshop

Mark Twain Library 1401 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA, United States

Creative writing/poetry workshop for teens aged 13-19 to come and reflect, process, express and share responses to LA wildfires and climate change, with opportunity for publication.

Free

Echos of Andalusia performed by Adam del Monte

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

Echoes of Andalusia presents one of today’s leading flamenco and classical guitarists in a program where tradition and innovation meet on equal terms.

$30.00

A Christmas Carol Radio Show

Long Beach Shakespeare Company at the Helen Borgers Theatre 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one the world’s most beloved works of Literature. Enjoy the only radio show A Christmas Carol in town with your family and friends!

$15.00

POP-UP ART MARKET @ The Artist Coop

Artist Co Op 1330 Gladys Ave., Long Beach, CA, United States

Please join Art Clout for a POP-UP ART MARKET @ The Artist Coop, 1330 Gladys Ave. Long Beach CA next Saturday December 13th from 1-5PM. Come show your support for […]

Free

Hmong New Year Festival

El Dorado Park - Spring 7550 E. Spring St, Long Beach

Free family oriented festival celebrating the harvest and all good things of the past year and hopes for the futere. Features Hmong traditional foods, sports, crafts, music, dance, in the outdoor setting of Golden Grove, El Dorado Park.

Free

Moms Who Write

12th House Tea Sanctuary 1950 W. Willow St., Long Beach, United States

Generative poetry workshop for moms in a cozy tea house.

$22.00

Bonsai Workshop at Long Beach Beer Lab (Wrigley)

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in […]

$85.00

Ambitious Record Fair 1 Year Anniversary!

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Celebrate one year of Ambitious Record Fair at Ambitious Ales in Long Beach. Join us for a full afternoon of vinyl, community, and DJs spinning all day!

Free

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Party

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

South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their […]

$64.35

Rebel With a Clause

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

Community Screening with Q&A

$15.00

Ha Ha’s at The Hare LB

Come join us at The Hare for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up comedy performances that will have you laughing until your […]

$10.00

Marchal Mithouard: Red, Green, and Blue – Wavelengths

Xela Institute of Art 2176 Pacific Ave, Long Beach

Xela Institute of Art is delighted to present Red, Green, and Blue - Wavelengths, a ten-year survey of paintings and the first solo exhibition in the U.S. by France-based artist […]

Free

PaleyFest LA

See the biggest stars of the hottest shows live at PaleyFest LA from April 4–12! Become a member for first access to tickets.

$1.00

The Last Furies Reading/Book-signing

Join award-winning author, poet, playwright, and screenwriter, John Biscello, for the book launch of his hybrid novel, The Last Furies, as he reads passages from the novel and signs copies. […]

Free

Such Magic feat. Michelle Brittan Rosado

Such Magic is a unique, intimate poetry gathering featuring one poet and their book. This event celebrates local Long Beach poet Michelle Brittan Rosado with the theme TENDERNESS.

$22.00

Such Magic, feat. Michelle Brittan Rosado

12th House Tea Sanctuary 1950 W. Willow St., Long Beach, United States

SUCH MAGIC is a unique poetic storytelling event set in a beautiful, cozy tea house. This event offers a chance to go deeper with the featured poet and their book […]

1/24 Ambitious Record Fair

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Shop & Swap records!

Free
Kid’s Quest for Shakespeare

Kid’s Quest for Shakespeare

Jewel Box Children's Theater Long Beach

The Journey Begins Sunday's January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th and March 9th (5:30-7pm), 15th, 22nd, & 29th 11:30am-1pm Ever wanted to explore Shakespeare in a fun abstract way? Come […]

Free
Open Conversations

Open Conversations

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

Open Conversations is your chance to meet some of our Professional Artist Fellows and hear directly from them about their creative journeys, process, and the stories behind their work. Join […]

MEB “Miles Electric Band” Celebrating the Miles Davis Centennial

Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA, United States

Experience this powerful homage and remarkable fusion of past and present as these luminaries expand the boundaries of jazz while honoring the innovations of Miles Davis’s electric period.

$38.75

Crash Out Queens: A Tiffany Townsend Recital

Soprano Tiffany Townsend officially kicks off our season with a bold, fully staged recital developed in close collaboration with Long Beach Opera. This performance invites audiences to experience the full scope of her evolving artistry.

$95.00

Agape Children’s Day Celebration 2026

The Agape Children’s Museum is proud to host its annual Children’s Day Celebration on Saturday, January 31, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Held at the Ability First Educational Center […]

Free

Oboe quartet: Mozart, Britten, Moeran & Druschetzky

Rong-Huey Liu, principal oboe of the LONG BEACH Symphony, Limor Toren, violin, Alicja Blanquart, Cello and Nicholaus Yee, viola. Program: W. A. Mozart: Oboe Quartet KV 370; Jiří Družecký (Druschetzky) […]

Free

Crash Out Queens: A Tiffany Townsend Recital

Soprano Tiffany Townsend officially kicks off our season with a bold, fully staged recital developed in close collaboration with Long Beach Opera. This performance invites audiences to experience the full scope of her evolving artistry.

$95.00
2026 Winter Team Taiko Session

2026 Winter Team Taiko Session

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

Learn about Taiko and how to care for Taiko drums and bachi (drumsticks) and how to make a practice drum in this introductory session. If you wish to make your […]

$15 – $28

The Grand Annex Art Saloon

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

Enjoy a laid-back First Thursday evening of music and art at the Grand Annex, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring musicians from the San Pedro Musicians […]

https://grandvision.org/event/the-grand-annex-arts-saloon/

Rose’s Pawn Shop Opener: Pi Jacobs

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

Preview Record Release Concert! Hear RPS play cuts from their new album, American Seams. Rose’s Pawn Shop is an acclaimed LA-based Americana band has honed their signature, high-energy fusion of […]

$31.54 – $205.75

Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano Exhibition Opening

Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, United States

Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano will open with a weekend-long viewing on February 7 and 8. The exhibition will look at the history and impact of the Mexican American community […]

Free

The Nightcaps “My Funny Valentine” Concert🍷

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

Mark Kopitzke returns to the Grand Annex with his band, The Nightcaps, bringing warmth, charm and effortless swing to a night dedicated to classic romance. Through both music and storytelling, […]

$28.43 – $193.31

Holding Liat

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

After Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7th, her Israeli-American family faces their
own conflicting perspectives to fight for her release and the future of the places they call
home.

$15.00

History Hangout

Historical Society of Long Beach 4260 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Informal discussion and slideshow of classic Long Beach window displays in stores from the 1930s

Free

Valentine’s Candlelight Concert

Blu' Arts & Wellness Gallery 580 Pine Avenue, Long Beach

Blu' Arts and Wellness Gallery hosts a Celebration of Valentine's Day during DTLAB Art & Design Walk, with live acoustical music by Marc+Pattie.

Free

Attune 1.0

Attune, a county-wide activation of sound and light unfolding across multiple locations, including Long Beach, Altadena, and more. A first-of-its-kind platform, Attune's mission is to unite Angelenos in a shared experience of harmony.

Free

2/15 Ambitious Record Fair

Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United States

Valentine’s plans? Handled.

Free

Heart of Gold The Music of Neil Young

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

Step into the world of one of rock’s most iconic voices as Heart of Gold brings the timeless music of Neil Young to life. The performance will feature a complete […]

$31.54 – $205.75

So…you’re curious about voiceover?

A practical, performance-based voiceover workshop led by a working VO actor and coach. So..you're curious about voiceover? - a hands-on introductory workshop. This workshop is for actors, creatives, and curious […]

$195 – $225

Laugh clown, laugh

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

A despairing clown suffering a broken heart and a self-indulgent count who
uncontrollably laughs learn to help each other with their problems, but both fall in
love with the same young woman.

$15.00

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Cara Borracho

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

A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Nativity and the blazing 4-piece punk-norteño band, Cara Borracho. Ages 21 and up event. DJ Nativity’s set starts at […]

$13.00 – $126.94

Strings Chamber Ensemble Series “Valentine’s Concert”

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

Celebrate the season of romance with a selection of timeless pieces that capture the beauty and emotion of love in all forms. Classical selections include “Andante Cantabile” by Tchaikovsky, “String […]

$18 – $205.75

Fun-A-Day-LA

Fun-A-Day-LA turns TEN! Celebrate by choosing any creative adventure and sharing your art in a free, all-ages, all-inclusive exhibition on Feb 28 at 425 East 1st St, Long Beach. Join meetups to make art, meet neighbors, and create together.

Free

Rong-Huey Liu, oboe and Vivian Liu, piano

Rong-Huey Liu, oboe and Vivian Liu, piano perform Clara Schumann's Three Romances Op. 22 (pub. 1855), Hamilton Harty's Three Miniatures (1911), Gustav Schreck's Sonate for Oboe and Piano (1889) and […]

Free

Shawn Jones Band

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

Shawn Jones boasts 30-plus years of roots, Americana, blues and rock musicianship, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and impressive guitar skills. Having toured with 5-time Grammy winner Robert Cray […]

$28.43 – $193.31

QueeriousTease Presents: Assigned Fruity at Birth

Que Sera 1923 East 7th Street, Long Beach

Get ready to celebrate and party with QueeriousTease's wild, fruity night out! Assigned Fruity at Birth is a unique and joyful cabaret of burlesque, drag, and variety acts served by SoCal queer showstoppers. Come and join us for an unforgettable show.

$22.11

STEM FUN: Science + Art

Burnett Neighborhood Library 560 E Hill St, Long Beach, CA, United States

Lessons explore the Engineering Design Process and every day topics that connect them to how we can solve problems in the working world.

Free

The Grand Annex Art Saloon

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

Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring live music by musicians from the […]

Free

Book Signing at HSLB

Historical Society of Long Beach 4260 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States

Book signing by a local author at the Historical Society of Long Beach

Free

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

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

A Russian teacher secretly documents his small town school’s transformation into a war
recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face
amid propaganda and militarization.

$15.00

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