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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your […]

$10 – $39.95
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 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 […]

Free for public. Fee for art entries.

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 Marchal Mithouard, on view from January 17 through April 19, 2026. Please join us for the opening on Saturday, January 17th from 3-5pm.

Free

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. The cover arist for the book, Long Beach resident, Heather Ross, will also be on hand to join Biscello for a salon-style discussion about storytelling, […]

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 communities forward. "What is Art?" gatherings have been offered every week since June 2017.

Free
Secret Island Comedy Night

Secret Island Comedy Night

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 every Tuesday night at 8pm for a hilarious evening you won't forget. Come enjoy some delicious food and drinks while you sit back and relax […]

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 to join Nicky in creating Art as Resistance by taking up space and embodying joy. Guidance on technique and art supplies provided by Nicky uoon […]

$20

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 (3770 E. Willow Street, Long Beach), this free community event invites families to enjoy hands-on activities and entertainment designed to inspire the next generation. By […]

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) Quartet in G minor for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello; Benjamin Britten - Phantasy Quartet for Oboe & String Trio, Op.2 ; Ernest John Moeran […]

Free

LOVE & SMUT: Love Unhidden. Unveiling LGBTQ+ Intimate Histories. A Private Collection Unveiled

LOVE & SMUT: Love Unhidden. Unveiling LGBTQ+ Intimate Histories. A Private Collection Unveiled Free showings: FEB 7: Saturday 12-3 pm FEB 8: Sunday 12-3 pm NOTE: Adults only event. Must be over 18 to attend Supported in part by Arts Council for Long Beach, City of Long Beach, Ancient Vine Studio, and LB Shibari Dojo […]

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

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 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows. Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes). This […]

$5 – $7.75

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

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 Miguel del Aguila's Summer Song (1988). Dr. Rong-Huey Liu is the principal oboe of the Long Beach Symphony, the Los Angeles Ballet and a Hollywood […]

Free

Khmer Town Night Market

A quarterly community event celebrating small businesses, arts & crafts, music, and culture. The night market brings together local vendors, artists, and musicians to support small businesses and create a vibrant, family-friendly community experience.

Free

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