February 2020
Afro-Latinx Festival at MOLAA
Celebrate cultural diversity and the African influence in Latin America at MOLAA’s Afro-Latinx Festival! Learn about the many ways in which the African influence has permeated Latin America and how you experience these first hand through music, dance, food, and even martial arts. Join us at the museum as we highlight this mixture of customs from African and Mestizo peoples in Latin America through art workshops, face painting, live performances, and more! Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, bike…
Get DetailsDreamOut February: Fill Your Cup featuring Eayikes!
DreamOut People's Project will team up with the nonprofit Eayikes at MADE by Millworks in Long Beach, CA! We will be joining forces for a self-care themed workshop aimed at our world's most valuable players...community helpers. Community helpers include: leaders, teachers, healers, parents, activists, social workers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, artists...and YOU! This three-hour workshop will take a detour from our traditional DreamOut structure to offer a healing blend of art, storytelling, movement, connection, child-like wonder and so much more! Just head…
Get DetailsLong Beach Open 2020 Art Exhibition
Long Beach Open 2020 Art Exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to comment - and for the public to engage with visual illustration on the challenging realities of our times. The exhibition opens on February 7th , 2020 6-10:00 pm, and will continue daily Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Hellada Gallery 117 Linden Avenue until February 28th, 2020. Free admission for the public. Opening Reception: Friday, February 7th, from 6pm to 10pm Closing Reception: Saturday, February 28th,…
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Long Beach Art Walk
The Long Beach Artwalk is a project of the Arts Council for Long Beach. Walk 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21 Murals, and 30 businesses and experience unlimited possibilities.
Get DetailsWater Lantern Festival Long Beach
Long Beach Water Lantern Festival is coming up on March 21, 2020! Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY! Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water. As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to…
Get DetailsRock For Vets ‘License To Rock 7’
Rock For Vets 'License To Rock 7’ Tracy's Bar and Grill 5511 E Spring St Long Beach, CA 90808 Sunday March 22, 2020 from 1pm - 4pm Our charity operates multiple music education programs here in Long Beach and surrounding areas. We won a new Toyota Sienna from Toyota's Cars For Good and now need help with expenses associated with its insurances and operating cost. A wonderful Sunday afternoon with live music, auction items and raffle items. Items from some…
Get DetailsRobo-Tech Fest Long Beach 2020
In celebration of National Robotics Week, Shared Science hosts its 8th annual Robo-Tech Festival. Families are welcome to explore a variety of workshops designed to peak the interests of those of all ages. Created with the next generation of innovators in mind, children and their parents can look forward to a hands-on learning experience with workshops such as Ozobot programming, Raspberry Pi coding, and SumoBot competition. Robo-Tech Fest is an exceptional opportunity for young thinkers to discover their passion in…
Get DetailsExpressions: Open Mic Night at East Village Arts Park
Beautifully Ethnic Presents Expressions is an open mic event for the family. The community will gather at The East Village Arts Park for all to share their gifts through storytelling, dance, music, and poetry. Doors open at 6pm. Come check out local artist and vendors before the main show. The open mic experience will begin at 7pm. Spread the word! See you there.
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Long Beach Symphony: Stories of Hope
Stories of Hope launches the Violins of Hope week with an intimate performance at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s new Honda Pacific Visions Theater (limited to 300 seats.) This mixed-media presentation will feature Dr. James Grymes, author of the book Violins of Hope, and Israeli violinist Niv Ashkenazi accompanied by the musicians of the Long Beach Symphony. Through music and narration, this powerful performance will delve into the gripping backstories of the instruments, allowing each musical instrument to tell its…
Get DetailsLong Beach Symphony: Songs of Hope
Songs of Hope will present the Violins in their final Southern California performance with an intimate chamber concert at the historic First Congregational Church of Long Beach under the baton of Maestro Eckart Preu. An ensemble of players from the Long Beach Symphony will present a concert of string quartets and song cycles by Jewish composers who both survived and perished at the hand of the Nazis.
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Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles with Jarabe Mexicano – Cruzando Fronteras
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company, bring their graceful choreography and colorful, elaborate costumes to Carpenter Center. Sharing the stage is Jarabe Mexicano, whose dramatic, harmonized vocals have gained them acclaim across the country. A joyride through the songbook of Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Tex-Mex, including a special performance to “Remember Me” from Disney’s Coco, the two Southern California break-out ensembles join together for a joyous, one-of-a-kind performance.
Get DetailsLong Beach Symphony: RuMBa Foundation Family Concert
Bring the entire family! Join us for our third annual Family Concert on Sunday, May 31, 2020. We will be celebrating a musical afternoon of all things under the sea! Families will be able to enjoy interactive musical activities, sing-alongs, conducting, dancing, concert, and MORE! Kids under 18 get in FREE. Family activities 1-3pm & 4-5pm | Concert 3-4pm Eckart Preu, Conductor
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