California Events
Art on Tap
Art on Tap at Alter Society Brewery.
Fun-A-Day-LA 2025 Art Show
View the 9th Annual Opening Reception for Fun-A-Day-LA! This is an all inclusive, all ages, all mediums of art show for everyone in the community and beyond! Stop in to view fiber art, paintings, digital media, assemblage, dragons, film industry inspired art and...
Join Or Die
DOCOS on DESIGN FILM SCREENING | JOIN OR DIE “Join or Die” is a documentary inspired by Robert Putnam’s influential book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. This film examines the decline of Americans’ participation in...
Long Beach International Peace & Diversity Festival and Concert – 25th Anniversary
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the beauty of diversity with art, music, and fun for the whole family. The event is free of charge. Sponsored by the Arts Council for Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, the RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach, and LA Arts and...
Mystery on Bourbon Street: A Mardi Gras Affair
Step into the heart of New Orleans for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, indulgence, and inspiration at Mystery on Bourbon Street: A Mardi Gras Mystery Affair. This one-of-a-kind fundraising event will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Big Easy, where...
Long Beach’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl
Embark on a lively St. Patrick’s Day revelry with our exclusive bar crawl extravaganza. Join fellow enthusiasts as we traverse through the lively streets, immersing ourselves in the dynamic local bar scene. The St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl guarantees an...
Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West
Hear four singer-songwriters led by Abby Posner with Jessica Childress, Great Willow and Paula Fong. Grand Vision and FAR-West collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.
Cristina Vane
Nashville singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Vane has earned praise from the likes of American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country. Influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Alanis Morissette and powered by her signature take on blues...
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
Performing music from their 17 award-winning CDs! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain return for a night of originals and favorite covers. The band have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret,” delivering a style of Americana folk-rock that’s...Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters with McCabe’s Concerts
Hear four singer songwriters in one night featuring Dan Navarro – whose extensive credits include writing Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” with Wendy Waldman, Jesse Lynn Madera and Adam Moss. Grand Vision and McCabe’s collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up...
Long Beach International Peace & Diversity Festival and Concert – 25th Anniversary
Join us for a day of fun for the whole family! 1:30 – 4:15 PM. FESTIVAL – Games, Crafts, Sample goodies from around the globe, Live Multicultural Music (including Taiko drums, Klezmer Band, PanJive Caribbean Steal Drums, Bagpipes, and the Long Beach Youth...
The Making of a Design District Workshop: Part 3 (Develop)
Led by Heather Barker, Professor of Design at CSULB this hands-on workshop will bring creators, makers, and community members together to test and build tactical urbanism interventions. Participants will collaborate to develop prototypes that reflect the district’s...
Zeparella
This all-female Led Zeppelin powerhouse band brings the classic rock of Led Zeppelin. Hear favorites like “Dazed and Confused” and “Whole Lotta Love” as well as less covered songs like “The Rover.”
Read ’em & Sip
A new book club for readers who like their drinks with a twist of knowledge. The Wicked Wolf (2332 Pacific Ave., 90806; Wrigley neighborhood), recently crowned Best Cocktail Bar in Long Beach, is thrilled to run a monthly, first-of-its-kind book club that blends the...
Flux Art Space – Long Beach Open Studio Tour
Flux Art Space is participating in the Belmont Weekend of the Long Beach Open Studio Tour by showcasing works by the talented LB artists/muralists Noah X “Worldsmith” Frazier, Soft Chick, and Alepsis Hernandez. 🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20...
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Eve Party
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night pizza, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Pickle & Her Big Band Celebrate the Holidays
LA’s premier singing drag queen brings her big band for a sparkling holiday celebration featuring American Songbook classics and Broadway tunes.
Los Pinguos Concert & Workshop
Hailing from Buenos Aires, LA-based Los Pinguos return with their danceable upbeat mix of Latin rhythms, reggae, rock and rumba flamenco. Pre-concert workshop: From Buenos Aires to Los Angeles
ECOS DE ESPAÑA: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance
The Bach Neighborhood Library Presents: Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance. Flamenco dancer Susana Elena introduces and performs a variety of dances from Spain and Gypsy Spain. Solo classical guitarist Pietro Ruscigno plays a selection...
J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)
Bluegrass supergroup blends “high lonesome” harmonies and masterful picking with West Coast folk and Americana. John Jorgenson (acoustic guitar/mandolin/vocals) first came to national attention in the mid ‘80s with successful country-rock act The Desert...
Introducing the Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project
We are thrilled to announce the Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project, a transformative initiative supported by the California Arts Council and presented by the Public Corporation for the Arts for the City of Long Beach (ArtsLB). This exciting project...