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Event Series 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
Event Series 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
Event Series 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.

Dutch’s Comedy Night

Welcome to Dutch's Comedy Night! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and fun at Dutch's BrewHouse. Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a hilarious lineup of comedians ready to tickle your funny bone. Don't miss out on this evening of comedy gold in the heart of Pacific Daylight […]

Free
Event Series Flower Power

Flower Power

LBCG / Rod Briggs Memorial Gallery 2221 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

Flower Power: A Celebration of Art & Nature 🌸 Step into a world of color and creativity at Flower Power, an exhibition inspired by the beauty and energy of nature. Featuring 59 unique works in a range of styles and mediums—from bold, large-scale paintings to intricate miniatures—this show highlights the talent of local and regional […]

Free

Syncopated Comedy Night

Welcome to the Reid Clark Live Album Recording event! Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of live music at Syncopated Brewing Co. on Fri May 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Join us for an evening filled with amazing comedy and great vibes as Reid Clark takes the stage to record his latest album. Don't […]

Free

Mozart’s Requiem: Live in Long Beach

Grace First Presbyterian Church 3955 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA

Join Long Beach Chorale & Chamber Orchestra as we present two performances of Mozart's Requiem, his final and most mysterious work on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Grace First Presbyterian Church in Long Beach. The program features a full orchestra, chorale, and four notable soloists: Harriet Fraser (soprano), […]

Free – $40
Event Series 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

An Unfinished Film

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

An Unfinished Film (Chinese: 一部未完成的电影) is a 2024 docufiction film directed by Lou Ye, and written by Lou and Yingli Ma. It had its world premiere on 16 May 2024 at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, in the Special Screenings section. It won both Best Narrative Feature and Best Director at the 61st Golden Horse […]

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, […]

Free

Ambitious Record Fair 5/31

🎶 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: […]

Free

Sing-a-Long Beach

Recreation Park Bandshell 701-939 Federation Dr, Long Beach, CA, United States

A festive, free sing-along event with a live band and special events! Bring food and beverage, or buy food from the food trucks that will be there, and sing your heart out! Songs include the following (Subject to change): BROADWAY & MOVIE HITS Do Re Mi Let It Go Seasons of Love Moon River Age […]

Free

Make Noise Today – 2025 AAPI Youth Art and Culture Exhibition

Edison Theatre 213 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

A showcase of AAPI youth creativity, culture, and community. AAPI Joy - A student art exhibition - Presentation of scholarship winners (literary art, visual art, performance art) - Live performances - Voices of the community - Noisemaker Award - presented to the Linda Lindas Make Noise Today is an initiative of Creative Class Collective, a […]

Free

Event Series 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

Love Stories: Tchaikovsky 4 and More!

Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theatre 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

mbark upon this musical journey which recognizes the Symphony’s meaningful relationships and partnerships in Long Beach, including the Cambodian community. This concert is a celebration of who we are. It will open with traditional Cambodian music, the ethereal performances of Cambodian dancers Modern Apsara, and the resounding Pin Peat Ensemble under the guidance of Master […]

$34 – $120

CCEJ Love Day

Cesar E. Chavez Park 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, CA, United States

June 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 […]

Free

RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts: Dance Around the World!

Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theatre 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

This free festival-style event will be filled with activities, live music, interactive booths, and kid-friendly food. Children will be able to play with symphonic musical instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo” and crafting their own batons for “Conducting 101” with our assistant conductors. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games and activities, and more! Children are […]

RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts: Dance Around the World!

Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theatre 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Long Beach Symphony presents the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert. From 1-5PM, children and their families will enjoy music, activities, an instrument petting zoo, and arts and crafts at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach. KIDS GET IN FREE! At 3PM, Music Director Eckart Preu will lead a fun, interactive, family-friendly […]

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

Long Beach Salsa Festival-Dia de San Juan

Rainbow Lagoon Park 400 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA, United States

Family cultural event for all ages! Salsa music and non-stop dancing at the beautiful Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach! Perfect event to have family gathering, meet new friends, learn to dance salsa or show your moves, something for everyone. Kids Zone has free kids activities and kids under 10 years receive free admisstion with […]

$10 – $45

Event Series Makersville Summer

Makersville Summer

Makersville 419 Shoreline Village Dr Ste Q, Long Beach, CA, United States

Don't miss joining us for summer! Camps are open from July 7th to July 31st 2025. We will be sewing, doing Rube Goldberg, in the AMs (depending on the week) and in the PMs, MAKERSPACE! Parent assisted makerspace time also possible.

Wild Garden Film Festival

The Art Theatre 2025 E 4th st, Long Beach, CA, United States

Wild Garden Film Festival is a Long Beach based short film festival which merges elements of live music and painting/photography exhibition. For more information visit wgfilmfest.com!

$5

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