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Sensuality in Art Exhibit
Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, United StatesCALL 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 submissions will be accepted from February 1st through February 7th, from 2:00PM to 8:00PM and February 8th, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM, in person at 117 […]
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 pop-up is all about sharing art, stories, and tiny treasures. No need to bring something to take something — there’ll be a giveaway table, too. […]
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 or just looking to sip a killer beer while vibing to expertly spun records, Ambitious Record Fair has something for you. 🔥 What to Expect: […]
“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival
Set in the near future when most people can no longer dream, "Sweet Dreams" follows the story of Esperanza, a young woman who's excited to be a mom for the first time. Weeks before the baby is due, her partner Kiké goes missing. As she searches for him and her savings dwindle, she comes across […]
Poetry of Resistance: 2024-25 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Culminating Reading
Long Beach Forward 425 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, United StatesPlease join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Sunday, April 27, from 2-4 pm at Long Beach Forward (2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach CA 90802) to celebrate our 2024-25 outgoing YPL cohort! We will hear featured poetry readings by: 2024-25 Youth Poet Laureate Helena Donato-Sapp and 2024-25 Youth Poet Ambassadors Ajala Sen, […]
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, comics, poetry, personal stories, and more. Whether you're a seasoned zinemaker or just zine-curious, BLZF is your invitation to discover new voices, meet creative communities, […]
CCEJ Love Day
Cesar E. Chavez Park 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, CA, United StatesJune is a meaningful month for love in our communities - it’s Pride Month, celebrating LGBTQ people and queer love. Also, Loving Day on June 12th commemorates the legal case of Loving v. Virginia, when the 1967 Supreme Court made interracial marriage legal in the U.S. In 2024, CCEJ’s first Love Day celebration brought together […]