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Curator Vida Patricia Rodriguez transforms SO.LO Arts Cultural Playground into a circular immersive installation exploring Artist Zoe Rose's phenomenal body of works based on Carl Jung’s concept of the UNUS MUNDUS—the unity of spirit and matter—
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 […]
Join PBS SoCal for this special Indie Lens Pop-up screening.
Free family friendly event at the bluffs of Bixby Park featuring live art, community art projects, free art supplies, vendors, music, & workshops
The Los Altos Art Collective proudly announces the Futbol Portrait Show 2026, a dynamic exhibition celebrating the world’s most popular sport just as the World Cup 26™ arrives. This group show features diverse artists capturing the unique styles of global soccer legends and players.
A group show capturing the passion of global soccer players and iconograpy
Cap off AAPI Heritage Month with Make Noise Today! Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 6–8PM at the Edison Theatre in Downtown Long Beach for a sneak peek of this year's student art exhibition, live student performances, and community connection. Free to attend — all are welcome.
Shop handmade zines, comics, and stickers—all under $20! A cozy hangout and creative market full of art & community vibes.
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Historical Society of Long Beach for a special evening celebrating decades of community service.
The New Works Festival celebrates the voices of today and the legends of tomorrow. Featuring original plays from emerging and established writers, this festival is a platform where daring stories, fresh perspectives, and innovative artistry meet the stage for the very first time
Vinyl Market, Listening Sets, Specialty Coffee
Join for a creative morning at Rancho Los Cerritos. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy sketching or painting in our beautiful historic setting. The Rancho uniquely offers natural backdrops and vignettes that will fuel your creativity.
June is filled with celebrations of love and unity: Pride Month honors and celebrates LGBTQIA+ people and their relationships. Loving Day on June 12th commemorates the landmark Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage in the United States in 1967.
A Song for Coretta
Starring:
Ivy Ebanks
Shirin
Cierra
Kamiah
Naanay Berhanu
Performance Dates:
Sat 6/6 @ 2pm - Billy Jean King Library
Thur 6/18 at
5:30pm - Houghton Park
Fri 6/26 @ 6:30pm - ALK Jr. Park
All showings are free and open to the public!
The New Works Festival celebrates the voices of today and the legends of tomorrow. Featuring original plays from emerging and established writers, this festival is a platform where daring stories, fresh perspectives, and innovative artistry meet the stage for the very first time.
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.
The New Works Festival celebrates the voices of today and the legends of tomorrow. Featuring original plays from emerging and established writers, this festival is a platform where daring stories, fresh perspectives, and innovative artistry meet the stage for the very first time.
Fiestalegre Promotions is celebrating “Los Soneros de la Salsa”!
Frankie Vasquez
Flaco Navaja
Bobby Escoto Y Conjunto Afro Son
Martin Cache Y La Obsesion
Juan Karlos Y Sangre Nueva
Note: Lineup is always subject to change without notice
Join Long Beach Symphony on June 7 at the Terrace Theater for the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, plus interactive family fun including crafts, games, and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Kids 17 & under get in FREE, adults are just $20.
Second Annual Camera Day aboard the historic Queen Mary. So Cals's largest meet up of photographers, exhibitors and camera vendors. Photo classes, contest and open access to the ship. All ages welcome!
Featured Open Mic every 2nd Monday of the Month at The Hare LB
Ink & Drink is a vibrant community doodle party.
ART BEYOND WALLS. Join us from June 8-13, 2026, for our New Decade Celebration, a dynamic transformation turning Long Beach into a vibrant canvas of creativity. We are bringing impactful new murals to local schools, actively uplifting youth, and revitalizing public areas in the community.
The official Welcome Ceremony hosted by the Long Beach CVB and Convention Center as we celebrate the start of Long Beach Walls & Art Renzei 2026.
Join us at The Edison Theatre in Downtown Long Beach to watch the spectacle of Brian Floats
Join us for an unforgettable run tour that showcases the new murals being painted during the 2026 art festival!
Join us for an unforgettable bike tour that showcases stunning murals being painted during the 2026 art festival!
Get ready for a unique creative takeover as Brian Floats brings his energetic trampoline art to life for a special two-day event!
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 […]
Join us in a night market with live music, art, and amazing food vendors. Makers, artists, and creators will be vending as well.
Night Market presented by Long Beach Walls & Art Renzei x Long Beach Ube Fest.
Hollywood Murders Speakeasy is a 75–90 minute immersive true-crime cocktail show featuring Old Hollywood murder stories, actors, and themed cocktails included with admission. Designed for intimate bars, lounges, and speakeasies as a premium date-night experience.
Join the Global Summit on Innovations in Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Sustainable Technology on June 18–19, 2026 in London, UK. Explore emerging research and innovations.
Quey Percussion duo featuring Ji Hey Jung and Ted Atkatz will be performing at the Daniel Recital Hall at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music on June 18th at 7:30pm.
A choral review of the various forms of love as expressed through poetry, performed by members of the South Coast Chorale and a small orchestra
Make Music Day
Admission FREE live music at The Shell in Recreation Park!
11 AM - 1:30 PM Kids' Showcase & Workshop with harmonica giveaway
1:30 PM - 5 PM Teen Rock & Alternative Bands
The Roxanne's, Exhibition Room invites you to "Que Viva La Vida de Frida Kahlo!," an intimate, immersive paint-and-sip experience.
Join Shakespeare by the Sea for a free outdoor performance of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. Bring your blankets and enjoy the bench seating or your lawn chair. Enjoy an evening of live theater under the stars at The Shell!
TAPS is an immersive contemporary music experience hosted by Ted Atkatz, featuring an 18-piece ensemble and visual atmosphere: $150 per seat. Limited availability.
Join Khmer Girls in Action at our Yellow Lounge Showcase on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, 2-5PM at the Youth Movement & Education Center in Long Beach, CA! Yellow Lounge is a free, family-friendly community event that uplifts youth voices and issues through performances, art, merch, raffles, and more!
Ambitious Record Fair returns to Ambitious Ales on Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Carson
TAPS will be hosting the third and final concert of their LA Music Festival on June 27 at 8pm at Chavez Park Amphitheater.
Painting workshop open to all ages, levels, and materials provided with ticket. Inspired by Rancho Los Cerritos' current exhibition, Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano, this workshop led by artist Hely Omar González invites participants to paint from Rancho Los Cerritos' archival images.
One night only! The acclaimed chamber orchestra brings its red-hot concert experience to Long Beach.
Musicians & Poets!
Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!
Step into the ultimate New Wave '80s party! Experience RIO: The Ultimate Tribute to Duran Duran, plus Special Guest DJ Jake spinning your favorite '80s dance hits, Friday, July 10 at Harvelle's in Downtown Long Beach—don't miss it!
Discover the Joy of Bluegrass: 3rd Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival! Live at The Shell and California Bluegrass Association invite you to a full day of Bluegrass Heaven!
Admission FREE
Summer festival on the beautiful grounds of Rancho Los Cerritos. Enjoy a day of family fun with music, historical reenactments, arts and crafts, lawn games, and delicious offerings from local food and beverage makers while exploring the site’s rich past and vibrant present.
“Ink-a-Dink” is Loiter Galleries’ first anime, comic, and pop art show. The show will bring its colorful palettes to downtown Long Beach. Our local artists include Jeff Zugale, Mike Sedano, Rhys Pierson, Jaqi Harris, Nate Doti, Roshi, and LaJon Miller.
Play the Japanese Drum with Team Taiko!
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.
Join us every Tuesday evening to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
Come support live music at The Shell at Recreation Park!
Birds of a feather flock together. Join us for Art of Nesting, a two-part free neighborhood event series. to create nesting spots for our urban birds and build community.
How do you feel about AI? Does it help or hurt our youth? Let's talk about it. We’ll discuss how we can support our youth creatives in their reach for success in a world of AI.
Take a deep dive into the history of Long Beach's Municipal Auditorium.
NO MERCY is the inaugural live event for Long
Beach Video Magazine. The program invites local
filmmakers to screen short video work in front of a
live audience at DiPiazza.
The event includes dance, music and blessings for the Pacific Ocean, the land and the people.
Spend a beautiful summer evening at Casa Arjona's intimate house concert. The Angelo Metz Quartet brings the vibrant rhythms of Brazil to life with beloved Brazilian classics and fresh takes on American favorites. Relax, connect, and enjoy unforgettable music on our charming outdoor patio.
Join us every Tuesday evening to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
Come support live music at The Shell at Recreation Park!
Book talk with local author Mitch Stone
Book talk featuring author Mitch Stone
Experience the timeless music of Billy Joel with The Piano Man! Sing along to classics like "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," and "You May Be Right" on Friday, July 24 at 8 PM at Harvelle's in Downtown Long Beach. A night of unforgettable hits await.
Featured Artist : Samantha Romanchuk
(@samanthameoww)
Free family friendly event with music & art vendors + Live Painting , workshops, and community art projects
Join Long Beach’s monthly record swap for an evening of crate digging, community, and craft beer featuring 10 curated local vendors offering vinyl, collectibles, and more!
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Carson
Feline-inspired open mic night at Feline Good Social Club! Share poetry, stories, comedy or acoustic music inspired by cats, or just relax in the audience. Best of all, you will be surrounded by 40+ free-roaming, adoptable kitties. $19.99 for guests / $10 for performers. Join us July 25, 6:30–8 PM!
Come see Sunset Strip Killers on Monday, July 27th, at 8:00 P.M. at the Art Movie Theater. Based on a shocking Los Angeles true crime story. Screening features a filmmaker Q & A with the director and stars of Sunset Strip Killers.
For this Tuesday evening, join us for an admission FREE night of boot stomping country music!
4 PM Line Dancing with Cindi
6 PM Redneck Rodeo
Come support live music at the Shell at Recreation Park!
The production continues Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s commitment to bringing classical theatre directly into the community. The outdoor setting gives audiences an opportunity to gather, enjoy live performance, and experience Shakespeare’s work
Two legendary rock icons, one unforgettable night! Experience the music of Rod Stewart and Peter Frampton performed live by top tribute artists. Friday, July 31 at 8:15 PM at Harvelle's Long Beach. Sing along to the hits and relive the classics.
Experience the high energy musical fusion of classic danceable afro carribbean cumbia and raw, transcedant punk rock. All ages event.
Birds of a feather flock together. Join us for Art of Nesting, a two-part free neighborhood event series. to create nesting spots for our urban birds and build community.
Join us every Tuesday evening, 6-8 pm to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
Come support live music at the Shell at Recreation Park!
Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History explores the power, creativity, and resilience of women artists and thinkers in Mexico throughout history. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion.
Join us every Tuesday evening, 6-8 pm to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
Come support live music at the Shell at Recreation Park!
Celebrate the timeless music of Neil Diamond with The Feel of Neil - A Hot August Night! Sing along to classic hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin Rose," and "America." Friday, August 14. Doors 7 PM. Show 7 PM at Harvelle's Long Beach.
Naughty Girl Fitness IRL - a fun and empowering fitness event - is BACK!
Back by popular demand - Naughty Girl Fitness in Real Life! Open to all who wish to celebrate themselves and the naughty body within!
The Vulva Gala is a one-of-a-kind community festival designed to spark conversation and inspire connection, the event features a Vulva Fashion Show, breakout panels, live entertainment, a queer marketplace, and much more.
The Vulva Gala is a one-of-a-kind community celebration featuring a Vulva Costume Fashion Show, art, performances, panels, and local vendors that spark honest conversations about bodies, sexuality, and identity! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and empowerment.
Join us every Tuesday evening, 6-8 pm to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
Come support live music at the Shell at Recreation Park!
🏴☠️ Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert Live to Film comes to the new Long Beach Amphitheater on August 20! Experience the film on the big screen as Long Beach Symphony performs the score live. Doors 6PM, show 8PM. Learn more at LongBeachSymphony.org.
A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring the local cumbia band, Betty’s Mustache. All ages event.
Community Art Show & Dinner with the theme You Are Here, You Are Hope
Join us Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm to see the best bands in Long Beach! Admission FREE.
This is the finale concert of Summer at The Shell Tuesdays for 2026!
Come support live music at the Shell at Recreation Park!
The Long Beach Film Festival celebrates bold storytelling and local creators on 4th St! Enjoy a weekend slate of international features, shorts, and documentaries, plus a dedicated spotlight for Long Beach filmmakers. All-Festival passes are available for $75 at www.longbeachfilmfestival.org.
Bluesman Bernie Pearl assembles another all-star blues showdown with guest Boogie Woogie Hall of Famer, pianist Carl Sonny Leyland and more.
Based out of Venice, California, this highly acclaimed act recreates the magic, intensity, and rock theater of Jim Morrison and The Doors.
Currently seeking performers for our Boutique Burlesque Show. Performers include: Burlesque Dancers | Musical Artists | Comedians | Sensual Demonstrators | and more...
Performers must be 21+
With wisdom and radical candor, Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, has inspired millions to live more creative, courageous lives. In this revealing evening, Gilbert explores how chasing purpose can hinder creativity and freedom. A Q&A follows.
This year, families are invited to celebrate 25 years of KIDZ BOP at the KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event, a must-see kids concert hitting select cities.
Designers wanted! Ready to turn bold ideas into show-stopping looks? Join a high-energy creative project celebrating innovation, sustainability, and style. Collaborate, experiment, and see your designs come alive on stage. Apply now and make a statement!
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Bilal returns for an electrifying set rooted in his deep love of soul, funk, and jazz. Fresh material and fan favorites showcase an innovative artist at the height of his powers. Queens-born Yaya Bey opens with songs from Fidelity.
This captivating tribute to the legendary harmonies and songwriting of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young features classics like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Teach Your Children,” and “Helplessly Hoping,” alongside the stories behind the songs.
Experience a spellbinding blend of a cappella vocals, classic folk ballads and Americana tunes backed by body percussion, guitar, banjo and mandolin.
“A serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” —The New York Times
Grammy-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton and virtuosic pianist Tamir Hendelman lend new warmth to songs by George Gershwin, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Johnny Mercer, Peggy Lee, Paul Simon, and more.
Gretchen Parlato has forged a singular voice that honors the deep tradition of jazz while fearlessly advancing it. Her 2026 Edition Records release, The Wise Ones, weaves together jazz, R&B, and soul with collaborations featuring Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran, and Meshell Ndegeocello.
A shot of pure New Orleans with high energy Louisiana swing, pop, rootsy ballads and a touch of bawdy blues. Hear a joyful, fierce and uniquely New Orleans sound with an added indie twist.
A brand-new show from America’s premier doo-wop group! Featuring original Broadway cast members from Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and more, The Doo Wop Project spotlights classics by The Four Seasons, The Marcels, The Tymes, and The Del-Vikings with soaring harmonies and timeless style.
Maimouna Youssef (aka Mumu Fresh) is a Grammy-nominated singer, MC, songwriter, activist, and acclaimed hip hop artist praised as a “quadruple threat” by The Roots’ Black Thought. Drawing from gospel, jazz, soul, hip hop, and more, Mumu Fresh brings an uplifting program.
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