entertainment
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
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 &...
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...
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
Trailblazing all-women quintet deliver sparkling, powerful and irresistible Country-Americana!
Jekyll and Hyde the Musical – In Concert
P3 Theatre Company presents… Jekyll and Hyde the Musical in Concert Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden & Frank Wildhorn Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Music By Frank Wildhorn Orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg Arrangements by Jason Howland Saturday, October...
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...
JACK CURTIS DUBOWSKY ENSEMBLE’S ALL NEW ORIGINAL LIVE SCORE TO THE KID (1921)
Composer, conductor, and author Jack Curtis Dubowsky, a recipient of the 2022-23 Professional Artist Fellowship of Arts Council for Long Beach, is thrilled to announce that the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble (#JCDEnsemble) will perform his all-new original live score...
Premiere of Trashion Show Long Beach Documentary
Trashion Show Long Beach Documentary Friday August 23, 2024 Doors open 6pm, Film starts at 6:30pm Art Theater 2025 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814 Did you miss seeing Trashion Show Long Beach in person? Do you wonder what went on backstage? Were you interviewed? Did...
GROOVE IS IN THE ARTS: State of the Arts Reception 2024
🎉 Let’s celebrate the arts with music, dance, and creativity at our State of the Arts Reception in 2024! Welcome to GROOVE IS IN THE ARTS: State of the Arts Reception 2024! Join us for a night of creativity and community at Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co....
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Long Beach
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime...
The SoCal Ballet Scene
Join us for a Ballet Festival that brings together the best dance artists and companies in Southern California! – Experience a wide range of ballet styles, from classical to contemporary, performed by some of the best dancers in Southern California –...
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? (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...
Otro Mundo
Otro Mundo is an otherworldly experience celebrating Community Care, Harm Reduction, Mental Health awareness, and LEA’s QT Connect Ambassadors past and present! This event is a collaboration between QT Connect and SELA artist, NEYVA through the Creative Corps...
One Life (2023) – Art 11 Series Matinee, Free to members!
Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd at 11:00 AM Join us for our special weekend Art 11 series matinee screenings!! Guest Speaker TBA!! One Life (2023) PG – History, Drama, Biography – 1hr 50m Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn) is a young...
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...
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...
Positive Shifts
You’re invited to a Day of Building Resiliency, Expanding Community, and Embracing Art! FEATURING: 🎭 Interactive Performances 🎨 Art Installations 🎧 Audio Walking Tours 🏬 Showcasing Local Small Businesses 📜 Poetry 🎶 Live Music 🤝 Community Engagement 🌌 Augmented...
Special Event FIGURE BOUND: Drawn to Rope. Kazami Ranki
FIGURE DRAWING Art-focused event $40 Artist / $25 Audience Each Website: https://ancientvinestudio.com/figure-bound/ RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/ancient-vine-studio-meetup-group/events/301006958/ Kazami Ranki is one of the best Shibari (Rope) artists in the world. We...