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Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss
Long Beach, California, has long been a cultural hub, from the early days of silent films with Charlie Chaplin to the legendary music of Snoop Dogg, and Sublime. Whether it’s the rock and roll of Cold War Kids, the powerful voice of Mexican musician Jenni Rivera, or...
Long Beach is in the Heart
Through art and storytelling, we as GABRIELA South Bay want to celebrate and lift up the history and culture of the Filipinos in Westside Long Beach. Inspired by the novel, “America is in the Heart,” written by Carlos Bulosan, a beloved Filipino farm worker, poet,...
Noche Latina
Noche Latina is a free celebration of Hispanic Heritage and community, hosted by Renaissance High School for the Arts and sponsored by the Long Beach Health Department Advancing Peace Initiative. There will be fun activities for all ages, including a live DJ and...
State of the Arts 2024 Awards
Long Beach, CA—The Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the State of the Arts event. Scheduled for this Friday, September 20, at 5 PM at Alter Brewing Society, this premier gathering promises to be an unforgettable...
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...
ON THE RISE: 14th Street Basketball Court Mural Project
MURAL LAUNCH EVENT Mark your calendars! We are excited to celebrate the project beginning with a kick-off Mural Launch Event on August 10, 2024, at the 14th Street Basketball Courts from 10 am to 2 pm. This event will feature artists and vendors, creating a festive...
Dreams In Transit: A Mobile Art Spectacle
All aboard the funky express! “The DreamChaser Bus”, is a unique immersive art experience that transports you into a psychedelic dreamscape of vibrant colors, interactive art, & sensory wonders. Step into a magical portal that invites you to explore an...
Dreams In Transit: A Mobile Art Spectacle
All aboard the funky express! “The DreamChaser Bus”, is a unique immersive art experience that transports you into a psychedelic dreamscape of vibrant colors, interactive art, & sensory wonders. Step into a magical portal that invites you to explore an...
How To Listen To Jazz
‘HOW TO LISTEN TO JAZZ’ an interactive and informative panel where guests will learn innerworkings of jazz performance, the Don Brown Quintet way. This event’s intention is to offer insight into the preparation and exhibition of live jazz. Members of the Don Brown...
Feminist Cafe “Communicating Intersectionality”
What is a “Feminist Cafe? Did you know that tea shops and cafes were at the center of feminist movements throughout history? Tea rooms and coffee houses gave women a rare platform to exchange ideas and challenge social norms. In 1848, five women met for tea in...
THE AMERICAN QUARTET by UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL
UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL concert: the AMERICAN quartet. Sunday June 30th at 5:00PM at Holy Innocents Parish Hall, 425 E 20th street Long Beach, CA (Hall behind the church). Admission is free, donations appreciated. https://upcloseandclassical.com/ Limor Toren, violin,...
Dear Long Beach: Diary Films Commissioned by Long Beach Community Arts
Dear Long Beach: Diary Films Commissioned by LBCMA, brings together four diverse emerging filmmakers to create a series of personal Super 8 diary/essay films focused on the city of Long Beach, CA. Through the intimate lens of Super 8 film (a small gauge film format...
KLBP Presents: Long Beach LIVE!
Join KLBP, Long Beach Public Radio, as we kick off summer with live music all afternoon on the grass at The Pike Outlets! Bring a blanket and enjoy free live local music, and come meet KLBP personalities to learn what YOUR local radio station, KLBP, Long Beach Public...
Ryujin Taiko Free Outdoor Concert
Take an afternoon break and get re-energized with the joyful drumming of Ryujin Taiko! Come to the Grand Annex (parking lot) for this FREE 30-minute Make Music LA Day event. About Make Music Day Each year, on June 21, Make Music Day celebrations happen across the...
Reflections: How Does It Feel? (Long Beach)
Join us for Reflections: How Does it Feel?, an intimate afternoon of poetry, storytelling, music and dance performances at the Billie Jean King Main Library in Long Beach, where we will explore our emotional connection to the River, nature and each other. Reflections...
Get Involved: Vote for the Next Mural in Your Neighborhood!
The City of Long Beach is excited to announce the opening of the voting period for the Creative Economy Grants – Public Mural Program. From now until July 8, 2024, community members can vote for one of three mural choices per district. Your vote will help decide...
Reflections: How Does It Feel? (Studio City)
In celebration of the summer solstice, join us for our next River Session on June 22nd! This mini arts festival will take place along the LA River, on the greenway by the Richard Lillard Outdoor Classroom- an amphitheater surrounded by rewilded native landscaping. It...
Pop-Up Community Dance Class
Community Dance Class hosted by Chatiera “Cookie” Ray. Contemporary Dance -7pm Heels-8pm ( 18+) No dance training is needed.
The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art
“The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art” is a compelling art exhibit that underscores the crucial role of representation and visibility within the LGBTQ+ community. Running from June 22nd to July 20th, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1pm...
Pyar Aur Coffee
Four quick-witted and coffee-addicted friends navigate espresso machines, relationships, and South Asian societal expectations all while figuring out what or who makes them happy.
Penelope: A Lesson In Drowning
Autistic Princess Penelope of Sparta has put off marriage for years by having her suitors challenge her father to a foot race she’s rigged to ensure they’ll never win. Self-proclaimed scoundrel Odysseus of Ithaca is sure he’ll be the one to succeed...
San Pedro FirstThursday ArtWalk and Guided Tour
The Guided ArtWalk Tour will be an action-packed visit to five unique arts spaces. The tour will gather at 5:30pm in the Grand Vision Foundation’s Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 West 6th Street, walk at 6pm and then visit the Harbor Community Clinic Patient Art Show, 593...
Behind the Scenes & Joan and Samuel – The Medieval Scene
Behind the Scenes Hoping to find someone to sit on the couch with forever, Angela and Jane ready themselves to step blindly into the cold unknown of a first date. Joan and Samuel – The Medieval Scene Samuel, a medieval soldier returns from war expecting a warm...