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Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
(español a continuación) - - - Our Conchas y Café bilingual community writing workshop series is a 15-week virtual course offered twice a year (Fall and Spring semesters) that explores skills in poetry and other forms of creative writing. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to join. The FALL 2025 SEMESTER will contribute to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover Compound's Wellness Collective Series held every Friday evening as healing and contemporary arts intersect for individual transformation and self-cultivation. Take a journey within and activate a heightened sense of awareness with a guided breath meditation that ends with an alchemy sound bath amid Compound's striking Puerperal exhibition by artist Fay Ray. Practitioner Zaire Black […]
Come lend a hand and help us restore what we lost from fire and vandalism. Come help paint a new fall flower mural inspired by the blooms grown at the farm for the farm office. Let’s bring beauty back to the farm together!
Ambitious Record Fair – Long Beach 📅 Saturday, September 27 🕓 4–9 PM 📍 Ambitious Ales (Long Beach, CA) Dig into vinyl, vintage, and more at our monthly Ambitious Record Fair! Expect a stacked lineup of local record + vintage vendors, live DJ sets all evening, and plenty of cold craft beer from Ambitious Ales. […]
**You're Invited!** 🎨✨ Join artist Alepsis Hernandez as she opens the doors to her art studio. Come explore the creative process, see the latest works in progress, and enjoy some light refreshments and snacks. There will be an activity station for kids to color and paint their own clay creations. RSVP is required as this […]
Comedy queen Sandra Bernhard returns with a new show packed with razor-sharp wit, hilarious tales drawn from her exotic adventures around the globe, and an always surprising and eclectic blend of perfectly curated songs. This wildly funny and unfiltered evening is a trifecta of comedy, cabaret, and storytelling!
Join Los Altos Collective as we welcome our first Micro Gallery 29 Artist, Anna San Paolo. California Bird Ladies will make their debut as miniature art pieces in the Micro Gallery 29, also shown along with the full size original oil paintings. Thank you to the City of Long Beach and Arts Council for Long […]
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.
An Empowerment Night for Women, by Women Join us for an evening filled with sisterhood, creativity, and connection. The Art of Being Her is a free paint and sip event designed to honor the beauty of being a woman. Expect a cozy atmosphere, a guided painting session, meaningful moments, and affirmations made to uplift your […]
Join us for an open fundraiser to support our community neighbors affected by ICE raids. All art forms welcome! Bring your poetry, short story, comedy, music, monologue, etc. to share on the mic in a supportive environment. Suggested $10+ donation for Long Beach Forward's Belonging and Resiliency Fund. For questions or accommodations, please contact james@lbforward.org.
Join us for Noche Latina, a vibrant celebration of community and culture. This free, family-friendly event brings together people of all ages to enjoy delicious cuisine and handmade goods from local vendors, dancing and dance instruction, live performances, art making opportunities, games, a raffle drawing, and a classic car show. Connect with local organizations offering […]
In celebration of Long Beach Arts Month as well as the National Arts and Humanities Month, artists will be opening their studios to visitors for the Long Beach Open Studio Tour (LBOST) during 4 weekends in October. Each weekend is a different area of Long Beach, CA. Come see your local artists in their working […]
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.
Bay Shore Church Invites the Neighborhood to a Free Community Dinner & Music Event — Room at the Table— October 5 On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Bay Shore Community Congregational Church will open its doors for Room at the Table, a free, family-friendly evening of food, live music, and conversation designed to inspire and connect […]
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 […]
Bring the whole family and experience a ghoulishly delightful musical perfect for the Halloween season! Join the hilariously creepy and kooky Addams Family as they come to life on stage in this family-friendly musical adventure! Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” young man, and her secret turns the Addams […]
Bring the whole family and experience a ghoulishly delightful musical perfect for the Halloween season! Join the hilariously creepy and kooky Addams Family as they come to life on stage in this family-friendly musical adventure! Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” young man, and her secret turns the Addams […]
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
The California Dream will become a reality for five artists whose work is coming to Loiter Galleries this October. The Grand Opening is Saturday night, October 11, at 5 pm.
Experience one of the world’s top fingerstyle guitarists in an unforgettable night of music. Hailed by guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel as “the first that comes to mind” for the rare title of Certified Guitar Player, Joe Robinson blends jaw-dropping acoustic mastery, electric improvisation, and original songwriting into a sound all his own. From winning Australia’s […]
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Join Musica Angelica and the world-renowned oboist & guitarist, Gonzalo X. Ruiz at Quattrocento "Four Centuries of Italian Music" on Saturday, October 18 at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 7:30 PM or Sunday, October 19, at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. 3:00 PM. Be ready to go on a vibrant journey […]
Join your favorite local authors at the 2nd Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair. Hear them speak during a panel session or join their writing workshops. Over 80 writers will be present in this family friendly event which is free to the public.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
The Historical Society of Long Beach holds the Annual Historical Cemetery Tour at Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery on the last Saturday of October. The all-ages event features graveside performances by community theater actors portraying the life of the person lying at rest. Actors perform in period-appropriate costumes. Each year’s program features a […]
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Vinyl Record Fair with a handful of top local vendors, 5 live DJs spinning, and the delicious crispy beer by favorite local brewery, Ambitious Ales!
Vinyl Record Fair with a handful of top local vendors, 5 live DJs spinning, and the delicious crispy beer by favorite local brewery, Ambitious Ales!
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
“Such Magic” is a cozy literary showcase that brings together poetry, storytelling, and community conversation in a charming tea house.
“Such Magic” is a cozy literary showcase that brings together poetry, storytelling, and community conversation in a charming tea house.
What if Dracula’s first victim could speak? What would she reveal about her unraveling descent from innocence to darkness?
Chronic Tacos is serving up something sweet this Halloween with a spooktacular treat for its loyal fans. On October 31, 2025, all Chronic Tacos loyalty members will receive a Free Churros & Caramel Dip offer, no tricks, just pure deliciousness. The exclusive Halloween offer will be sent directly to the offers section in the Chronic […]
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Come view the newly painted emergency boxes located throughout Long Beach City College. Boxes have been painted by faculty and students who have volunteered their time and craft. Meet at the V building promptly at 4 pm. Questions, email: cbolton@lbcc.edu
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
In this virtual session, we will discuss and read poems focused on individual and collective loss. We will consider how grief shows up in our bodies, and how writing about it can release it.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Explore innovative, sustainable, and stylish fashion designs at this free exhibition. Join us on November 8th from 6–9 PM at the Rod Briggs Gallery in Long Beach to see works by locally grown and internationally recognized artists
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Join us for the “Bodhisattva Music Gathering + Jam Session/Open Mic," a soulful afternoon of live music, connection, and community overlooking the ocean. It will begin with a dynamic performance by Scotty Bramer’s group “Bodhisattva, followed by a jam/open mic where musicians, singers, students, and creatives of all levels come together to share, improvise, and […]
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
The Zmed Brothers with Burleigh Drummond, Jr return with classics like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” Drummond’s delightful family band opens featuring his dad, Ambrosia’s founding member, Burleigh Drummond, Sr.
Long Beach Vibez is a group show that celebrates the energy, culture, and creativity of Long Beach through the work of local artists. Each piece reflects the city’s unique rhythm; from the beach to the streets.
Incredible music-inspired art by talented LBUSD high school students from Renaissance, Millikan, and more. Creativity on full display!
Director: Nathaniel Lezra Documentary - 119m - NR The lives of a human smuggler, an asylum seeker, and volunteers on the frontlines of a humanitarian crisis interweave in a harrowing examination of the global migration crisis. Art 11 Series: Presenting the best in recently acclaimed documentary and international cinema to our historic screen. These screenings […]
Shop & Swap Records! Live Vinyl DJ sets!
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Ha Ha's at The Hare, where comedy meets good times! Ha Ha's at The Hare Welcome to Ha Ha's at The Hare! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. Join us on November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a comedy show […]
A World Premiere from LADCC Award Winning Playwright for Best Play last year, Tom Jacobson's Mrs Christmas lights up the holidays in Long Beach. This brand-new take on holiday traditions delivers some savory entertainment for adults.
Classical Ballet by world-class cast, 2 Acts with 1 Intermission
Celebrating vinyl culture & community in Long Beach!
UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Limor Toren and Sakura Tsai, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and Nicholaus Yee, viola will present music by Haydn, Schubert and Stravinsky. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Join ArtsLB for Taco Thursday! Baja Sonora has generously offered to donate a portion of its profits to the Arts Council for Long Beach. Baja Sonora is one of Long Beach's most iconic, family-owned Mexican food restaurants, known for its delicious salsas and tacos. Take a break from holiday cooking and treat yourself!
Kick off the season in style with a night of jazzy, mid-century cool. Phenomenal Vocalist Mark Kopitzke and his all-star band bring the swing with tunes from the Great American Songbook and your favorite holiday classics. The band features: Christine Araoka on keys, Anthony Johnson on drums and Mackenzie Leighton on bass.
Printmaking Residency Open Studio with Jo Cladinos
Creative writing/poetry workshop for teens aged 13-19 to come and reflect, process, express and share responses to LA wildfires and climate change, with opportunity for publication.
Echoes of Andalusia presents one of today’s leading flamenco and classical guitarists in a program where tradition and innovation meet on equal terms.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one the world’s most beloved works of Literature. Enjoy the only radio show A Christmas Carol in town with your family and friends!
Please join Art Clout for a POP-UP ART MARKET @ The Artist Coop, 1330 Gladys Ave. Long Beach CA next Saturday December 13th from 1-5PM. Come show your support for local artists and Shop Local. There will be hand made items by these artists: Amy Bauer Designs Angelica Fegley Cody Lusby Eric Almanza Hilary Norcliffe […]
Free family oriented festival celebrating the harvest and all good things of the past year and hopes for the futere. Features Hmong traditional foods, sports, crafts, music, dance, in the outdoor setting of Golden Grove, El Dorado Park.
Generative poetry workshop for moms in a cozy tea house.
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
Celebrate one year of Ambitious Record Fair at Ambitious Ales in Long Beach. Join us for a full afternoon of vinyl, community, and DJs spinning all day!
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana […]
Community Screening with Q&A
Join Makersville Services at the Sports Basement 2100 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA on Wednesdays in Jan-Mar and for Makeup Mondays at Makersville 375 The Promenade North, Long Beach, CA 90802. Event is at 6:30 - 8 every Wednesday/Monday.
Come join us at The Hare for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up comedy performances that will have you laughing until your sides hurt! Date: January 14, 2026 at. 7PM (Pacific Time) Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars and bring your friends […]
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.
See the biggest stars of the hottest shows live at PaleyFest LA from April 4–12! Become a member for first access to tickets.
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, […]
Such Magic is a unique, intimate poetry gathering featuring one poet and their book. This event celebrates local Long Beach poet Michelle Brittan Rosado with the theme TENDERNESS.
SUCH MAGIC is a unique poetic storytelling event set in a beautiful, cozy tea house. This event offers a chance to go deeper with the featured poet and their book in an intimate circle of reading and dialogue. This season's poet is local Long Beach poet Michelle Brittan Rosado, and we are celebrating her award-winning […]
Shop & Swap records!
The Journey Begins Sunday's January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th and March 9th (5:30-7pm), 15th, 22nd, & 29th 11:30am-1pm Ever wanted to explore Shakespeare in a fun abstract way? Come join in the artist process through poetry, movement, paper art and more! Let's create a living art story together. Classes are donation based each day […]
Wilson High School PTSA Long Beach honors and celebrates the students who participated in the annual Reflections Art Contest themed "I Belong".
Open Conversations is your chance to meet some of our Professional Artist Fellows and hear directly from them about their creative journeys, process, and the stories behind their work. Join us for an evening of art, dialogue, and community connection.
Experience this powerful homage and remarkable fusion of past and present as these luminaries expand the boundaries of jazz while honoring the innovations of Miles Davis’s electric period.
Soprano Tiffany Townsend officially kicks off our season with a bold, fully staged recital developed in close collaboration with Long Beach Opera. This performance invites audiences to experience the full scope of her evolving artistry.
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 […]
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 […]
Soprano Tiffany Townsend officially kicks off our season with a bold, fully staged recital developed in close collaboration with Long Beach Opera. This performance invites audiences to experience the full scope of her evolving artistry.
Learn about Taiko and how to care for Taiko drums and bachi (drumsticks) and how to make a practice drum in this introductory session. If you wish to make your own practice drum, please bring a bucket (5-gallon or larger). All other supplies will be provided. If you have your own bachi or drum that […]
Enjoy a laid-back First Thursday evening of music and art at the Grand Annex, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring musicians from the San Pedro Musicians Directory and visual art presented by fINdings Art Center. February featured Musicians: Chris and Emily Huff can be found around town harmonizing as a father-daughter […]
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