City of Long Beach


Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano Exhibition Opening

Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano Exhibition Opening

Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano will open with a weekend-long viewing on February 7 and 8. The exhibition will look at the history and impact of the Mexican American community in the early 20th century. As we prepare to commemorate 250 years of U.S. history in...
Bodhisattva Music Gathering + Jam Session/Open Mic

Bodhisattva Music Gathering + Jam Session/Open Mic

Join us for the โ€œBodhisattva 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 Bramerโ€™s group โ€œBodhisattva, followed by a jam/open mic...
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!** ๐ŸŽจโœจ 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...
Trashion Show Long Beach

Trashion Show Long Beach

๐ŸŽ‰ Trashion Show Long Beach 2025 ๐ŸŽ‰ Trash + Fashion = Trashion Join us for the 2nd Annual Trashion Show Long Beach โ€” a bold celebration of creativity, sustainability, and style! This yearโ€™s show will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Long Beach Playhouse....
Eco-Poetry in the Park

Eco-Poetry in the Park

Join us for a refreshing morning walk through nature to learn about native ecosystems through writing, drawing, and creative field research! Enjoy the trees, the breeze, and creative release. Weโ€™ll meet at Willow Springs Park and take a light walk around the grounds,...
Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights

Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights

๐ŸŽถ Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights Edition ๐ŸŽถ Long Beachโ€™s beloved Ambitious Record Fair gets a summer spin! Join us for Summer Nights Edition โ€” a monthly outdoor vinyl market with 10+ vendors, all-vinyl DJ sets, great beer from Ambitious Ales, and a beautiful...
Speak I Will Staged Reading

Speak I Will Staged Reading

6/20 8 PM and 6/22 1 PM Speak I Will is a collection of Fractured ShakespeareTM monologues that rearranges and recontextualizes the words of Shakespeare to find fresh meaning from the age-old text. Drawing text from 32 of Shakespeareโ€™s plays, 4 Sonnets and Double...
Double Feature: The Apollo Waltz and Death Takes a Vacation

Double Feature: The Apollo Waltz and Death Takes a Vacation

Double Feature: The Apollo Waltz and Death Takes a Vacation 6/21 8 PM and 6/22 4 PM The Apollo Waltz The second wife of a famous writer makes the tragic mistake of trying to mediate the ugly, emotional terror games he plays with the daughter of his first wife. Death...
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 wonโ€™t want to miss. The story follows a group of teens who sneak into a historic queer theater the night...
Free Community Sound Bath

Free Community Sound Bath

Weโ€™re excited to invite you to a Free Community Sound Bath with Lynda Arnold at Yogalution Movement Studio in Long Beach! This special event honors the seasonal transition into summer through sound, stillness, and community. ๐Ÿ—“ When: Sunday, June 15th | 7:00โ€“9:00 PM ๐Ÿ“...
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,...
2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony

2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony

2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony Please join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Saturday, May 17, from 2-4 pm at Michelle Obama Library Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805) in celebrating the debut of our...
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 @ Ambitious Ales

Ambitious Record Fair @ Ambitious Ales

๐ŸŽถ Heavy-hitter vinyl vendors. All-vinyl DJs. Incredible beer. ๐ŸŽถ Once a month, Ambitious Ales transforms into a vinyl loverโ€™s paradise. Whether youโ€™re a hardcore crate digger hunting for rare pressings or just looking to sip a killer beer while vibing to expertly spun...
Galactivation Station Community Music Jam Experience

Galactivation Station Community Music Jam Experience

The Galactivation Station Community Jam Experience is back! ๐ŸŽถ Come join us next Saturday, 4/26/25, for a memorable musical journey at Art in the Park. Hosted by Galactivators, this free community music jam is open to ALL ages and experience levels! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽธ Details: ๐Ÿ“…...
Flower Power

Flower Power

Flower Power: A Celebration of Art & Nature ๐ŸŒธ 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 mediumsโ€”from bold, large-scale paintings to...
Fun-A-Day-LA 2025 Art Show

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...
Kontrapunktus presents IL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli

Kontrapunktus presents IL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli

KONTRAPUNKTUS returns to the Long Beach on March 28th with its newest classical production, โ€œIL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli.โ€ Our production will feature the remarkable talent of violin soloist, Aubree Oliverson, performing along with this world-class...
Empowered Community: Wellness Day in Long Beach

Empowered Community: Wellness Day in Long Beach

๐ŸŒฟ Join Us for a Day of Wellness, Arts & Community! ๐ŸŒฟ Step into the 2/22 Breakthrough Portal for a day of healing, connection, and empowerment. โœจ ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, February 22, 2025 ๐Ÿ•› 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Native Sol โ€“ 2018 E. 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814 ๐ŸŽŸ Free...
Join Or Die

Join Or Die

DOCOS on DESIGN FILM SCREENING | JOIN OR DIE “Join or Die” is a documentary inspired by Robert Putnamโ€™s influential book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. This film examines the decline of Americans’ participation in...