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Mystery on Bourbon Street: A Mardi Gras Affair

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

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

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

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

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...
The Making of a Design District Workshop: Part 3 (Develop)

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

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

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 – 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...
Los Pinguos Concert & Workshop

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

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)

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...
Sean Lane & the Hellhounds

Sean Lane & the Hellhounds

Delta blues and roots to driving rock ‘n’ roll, master slide guitar player and his power band deliver a raw, distinctive sound. Sean Lane is a singer-songwriter who plays solo-acoustic Delta style blues and also fronts a four-piece electric combo. Sean Lane &...
Professional Artist Fellows 2024: Opening Reception

Professional Artist Fellows 2024: Opening Reception

Join us on October 19, 2024 at the Billie Jean King Main Library in Long Beach for the opening reception of the Professional Artist Fellowship**. This fellowship celebrates Long Beach’s talented artists by recognizing their recent outstanding work. To be...
The David Robert Pollock Variety Hour

The David Robert Pollock Variety Hour

Modern folk singer-songwriter David Robert Pollock (formerly known as DCR Pollock) returns to the Annex to premiere his new “David Robert Pollock Variety Hour,” featuring guest appearances by talent from across the LA music scene. This show brings to life his short...
Mustangs of the West

Mustangs of the West

Trailblazing all-women quintet deliver sparkling, powerful and irresistible Country-Americana!
Kontrapunktus presents BACH & TELEMANN: Collegium Musicum

Kontrapunktus presents BACH & TELEMANN: Collegium Musicum

KONTRAPUNKTUS returns this August with its first Long Beach concert in over one year when the debut their newest and most ambitious classical production yet, “BACH & TELEMANN: Collegium Musicum” and also features the long awaited return of phenomenal soloist,...
OPEN MIC NIGHT

OPEN MIC NIGHT

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...