Arts


L.A.vation The Music of U2

L.A.vation The Music of U2

L.A.vation astonishes with hit after hit from each of U2’s blockbuster albums. Dance along to songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With Or Without You,” “Beautiful Day,” “One” and “Vertigo.” Frontman Patrick Boudreaux perfectly captures the spirit and essence of Bono, taking...
The Last Furies Reading/Book-signing

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...
Ha Ha’s at The Hare

Ha Ha’s at The Hare

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...
Noche Latina

Noche Latina

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...
Open Studio – Alepsis Hernandez

Open Studio – Alepsis Hernandez

**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...
Kleefeld Contemporary Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration

Kleefeld Contemporary Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration

Join Kleefeld Contemporary in celebration of the museum’s fall exhibitions: Solastalgia, Christine Nguyen: Emergence of the Kelp Deer, Jennifer Celio: Species in Danger, and more. Be among the first to see new exhibitions, meet artists, and enjoy music by DJ...
Conchas y Café–Creative Writing Class [Virtual]

Conchas y Café–Creative Writing Class [Virtual]

(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...
‘drawinghouse’ Figure Drawing Session

‘drawinghouse’ Figure Drawing Session

Date & Time Sat, Aug 30 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT Location Yogalution Movement & Wellness 244 Redondo Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Description Buy purchasing this ticket, you are confirming that you are 18+ years of age. No photography, video or touching of the...
Trashion Show Long Beach

Trashion Show Long Beach

🎉 Trashion Show Long Beach 2025 🎉 Trash + Fashion = Trashion Join us for the 2nd Annual Trashion Show Long Beach — a bold celebration of creativity, sustainability, and style! This year’s show will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Long Beach Playhouse....
Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights 8/30

Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights 8/30

Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights Edition, Saturday, August 30th Long Beach’s beloved Ambitious Record Fair gets a summer spin! Join us for Summer Nights Edition — a monthly outdoor vinyl market with 10+ vendors, all-vinyl DJ sets, great beer from Ambitious Ales,...
Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION

Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION

A special evening celebrating the powerful and inspiring artwork created by the clients of Pathways to Independence , along with many our our devoted supporters from the local art community.
Long Beach Open Studio Tour

Long Beach Open Studio Tour

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....
Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION

Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION

The Pathways to Independence inaugural Art Show, titled Transformation, will take place on Thursday, July 24th at the Long Beach City College Art Gallery, and will showcase works from talented artists in our program, as well as contributors from the broader art...
Villain Arts’ 1st Annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

Villain Arts’ 1st Annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

Villain Arts presents the 1st Annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival! This weekend, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center will be buzzing with the sound of tattoo machines and artistic energy. Whether you’re adding another piece to your collection...
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba

The World Premiere of Masala Dabba

Long Beach’s Resident Professional theatre company, International City Theatre, presents the world premiere of Masala Dabba by Wendy Graf. Directed by Marya Mazor, Secrets, lies, and unresolved conflicts play out against a background of familial memories of food...
Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation is a mystical and moving tale where drag and community reclaim center stage! This original jukebox musical is a one-night-only spectacular you won’t want to miss. The story follows a group of teens who sneak into a historic queer theater the night...
FREE Music Master Classes

FREE Music Master Classes

Students, parents, teachers, professional musicians: Join us for FREE master classes for viola, cello, violin, woodwinds, plus audition preparation and chamber music! Classes will take place in the Musique Sur La Mer Orchestras Studio, 423 Shoreline Village Drive,...
JAZZ BY THE SHORE

JAZZ BY THE SHORE

JOIN US FOR A FREE EVENING OF GREAT JAZZ sponsored by The Port of Long Beach, RuMBa Foundation, and the AFM Music Performance Trust Fund Musique Sur La Mer’s Steve Hommel Jazz Quartet – Sunday, June 8th – 5 – 7 PM in the Off Boardwalk Theater...
Ambitious Record Fair 5/31

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...
Beach Cleanup and Art Show

Beach Cleanup and Art Show

Join us in making a difference by turning trash into treasure! Help beautify our shoreline by collecting litter from the beach at Belmont Pier and Rosie’s Dog Beach, then transform your finds into stunning pieces for our Art Contest. Selected pieces will be...
Beach Cleanup and Art Show

Beach Cleanup and Art Show

Join us in making a difference by turning trash into treasure! Help beautify our shoreline by collecting litter from the beach at Belmont Pier and Rosie’s Dog Beach, then transform your finds into stunning pieces for our Art Contest. Selected pieces will be...
“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival

“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival

Set in the near future when most people can no longer dream, “Sweet Dreams” follows the story of Esperanza, a young woman who’s excited to be a mom for the first time. Weeks before the baby is due, her partner Kiké goes missing. As she searches for...