July 2019
New Exhibit: “Carrying the Pacific: Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood”
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents Carrying the Pacific: Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood on view from Saturday, July 20, 2019 to Wednesday, December 31, 2019. This exhibit is the first of its kind that centers on Pacific Islanders’ birthing traditions, experiences and voices. Visitors will hear from culture-bearers, and see works by Pacific Islander contemporary artists Roldy Aguero, Micki Davis, Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Jason (JP) Periera, Samantha Winter Tagaloa, Lilo Tauvae, and Roquin-Jon Quichocho Siongco. Ethnographic art from…
Get DetailsPOW! WOW! Long Beach International Mural Festival
POW! WOW! Long Beach's International Mural Festival is happening this month, from July 21-28! POW! WOW! Long Beach is a week-long, city-wide event that takes place in the summer throughout Long Beach and is part of the globally recognized POW! WOW! Worldwide series of street art events, which since 2010 has brought murals to public spaces in cities like Honolulu, Seoul, Washington DC, Taipei and Tokyo. The core of our mission is to bring art and culture to public spaces…
Get DetailsLove Long Beach Festival 2019
Love Long Beach 2019 is the 6th annual edition of the festival, celebrating the magic of all that is Long Beach. Taking place at ShoreLine Aquatic Park Saturday July 27 & Sunday July 28 Come and experience DJs and live bands across multiple stages, yoga and sound healing, community, arts and crafts, food court, vendors, fire performances, talks, face painting, chill out areas, massage and much much more! Kid and family friendly, all ages are welcome (kids under 16 are…
Get DetailsKCRW Summer Nights: POW! WOW! Long Beach Closing Party
KCRW is proud to take the Summer Nights party to Downtown Long Beach for the first time in 2019! We’re teaming up with POW! WOW! Long Beach to celebrate their week-long, city-wide annual public art festival (July 22-28). Beyond murals and installations, the festival hosts artist talks, documentary screenings, art exhibits, and much more. Now in its fifth summer, POW! WOW! Long Beach will have executed nearly 100 murals throughout the City of Long Beach by the end of July, creating a FREE public…
Get DetailsBeautifully Ethnic Presents Awaken and Exhale
Join Beautifully Ethnic for a day of relaxation, releasing, and healing. The day will include guided meditation, yoga, and journaling. Sessions will be led by Lisa AKA Nubreeze, a recent graduate of the Tree's Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program. Light refreshments will be provided. What you will need: B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Cup) Blanket or Yoga Mat Journal Yourself :)
Get DetailsFamily ArtMaking
Join us every Sunday this summer for free Family ArtMaking on the lawn (until September 8, 2019). Explore art making with family and friends through special projects inspired by the Museum's current exhibitions. Workshops are free, and no sign-ups required! Stop by anytime between 11 am - 3 pm.
Get DetailsAugust 2019
13th Annual Yellow Lounge Event
Khmer Girls in Action presents the 13th Annual Yellow Lounge Event: WeLBC- We Love, Believe and Care! This free event uplifts youth voice and centers on the healing of the Southeast Asian Community through arts, culture and by empowering attendees to take action to show that collectively "We Love, Believe, and Care" for the youth and the future of our City! The event features: -Story-telling & performances -Theater and poetry -Music and Dance -Art -Community Resources -Voter Registration tables Roosevelt…
Get DetailsCommunity ARTivist pop up Fair
Our Summer Saturday Community ARTivist Pop-up series is a special curated place that brings activism & art together in a transformative experience to create and elevate unique #ARTivism expressions Featured LIVE artist performances and installations provide plenty of opportunities for inspiration, while the open mic and interactive art will offer lots of exciting moments for self expression for the entire family. Vendors offering unique conscious consumer trinkets, services and goods will offer an opportunity to enhance skills in renewing/reusing, decolonizing…
Get DetailsLong 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 DetailsLong Beach Comic Con 2019
Long Beach Comic Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At Long Beach Comic Con, you’ll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs for all ages, guest signings and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. For more specific…
Get DetailsOctober 2019
ENCORE: Celebrating 34 Years of ICT!
Join International City Theatre at our annual fundraiser This October 30th, 2019! This year we will be honoring Amy and Rich Lipeles, Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri, and Griselda Suàrez and the Arts Council for Long Beach with ICT's James Ackerman Crystal Arts and Humanitarian Award. All of the proceeds will directly support us as we continue to produce critically acclaimed work at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Funds will also support our six eduation programs for children, families…
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