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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...
Room At The Table Community Event
Bay Shore Church Invites the Neighborhood to a Free Community Dinner & Music Event — Room at the Table— October 5 On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Bay Shore Community Congregational Church will open its doors for Room at the Table, a free, family-friendly evening of...
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...
2025 State of the Arts Honorees
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) is proud to announce the honorees for the 2025 State of the Arts awards, recognizing artists, cultural leaders, and organizations whose creativity and leadership continue to shape Long Beach’s vibrant cultural landscape. This...![Conchas y Café–Creative Writing Class [Virtual]](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CyC_New-Series-Announcement-2-Static-Post_English-1080x675.jpeg)
Conchas y Café–Creative Writing Class [Virtual]
(español a continuación) – – – Our Conchas y Café bilingual community writing workshop series is a 15-week virtual course offered twice a year (Fall and Spring semesters) that explores skills in poetry and other forms of creative writing. Writers of...
Dreams, Doppelgängers and Parallel Universes
In Dreams, Doppelgängers, and Parallel Universes, artist Perin Mahler invites viewers into a fractured and surreal landscape where identity, time, and truth blur across multiple dimensions. This solo exhibition features large-scale oil paintings. Each one a layered...
Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION
A special evening celebrating the powerful and inspiring artwork created by the clients of Pathways to Independence , along with many our our devoted supporters from the local art community.
Pathways to Independence Art Show: TRANSFORMATION
The Pathways to Independence inaugural Art Show, titled Transformation, will take place on Thursday, July 24th at the Long Beach City College Art Gallery, and will showcase works from talented artists in our program, as well as contributors from the broader art...
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. We’ll meet at Willow Springs Park and take a light walk around the grounds,...
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 won’t want to miss. The story follows a group of teens who sneak into a historic queer theater the night...
Olympics on the Golden Shore
The exhibition will feature fascinating historical images of the games and venues held in Long Beach during the 1932 and 1984 Los Angeles games, and provide historic context as we move toward the 2028 Olympiad.
Big Book Sale
Books galore, fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages. Everything $1 or less, cash or check only. Books are used, but in excellent condition as are DVDs and CDs. Bring a bag and load up. One FREE book for every child.
Tango & Pizza
Argentine Tango lessons for beginners with local instructor Sharna Fabiano. No partner required. Everyone learns both leading and following roles. After class, please stay after for pizza and drinks. A great way to make new friends! 6:45pm – meet at the bar 7pm –...
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...
Sing-a-Long Beach
A festive, free sing-along event with a live band and special events! Bring food and beverage, or buy food from the food trucks that will be there, and sing your heart out! Songs include the following (Subject to change): BROADWAY & MOVIE HITS Do Re Mi Let It Go...
Ambitious Record Fair @ Ambitious Ales
🎶 Heavy-hitter vinyl vendors. All-vinyl DJs. Incredible beer. 🎶 Once a month, Ambitious Ales transforms into a vinyl lover’s paradise. Whether you’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
The Galactivation Station Community Jam Experience is back! 🎶 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! 🎤🥁🎸 Details: 📅...
Poetry of Resistance: 2024-25 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Culminating Reading
Please join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Sunday, April 27, from 2-4 pm at Long Beach Forward (2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach CA 90802) to celebrate our 2024-25 outgoing YPL cohort! We will hear featured poetry readings by: 2024-25 Youth Poet Laureate...
CCEJ Love Day
June is a meaningful month for love in our communities – it’s Pride Month, celebrating LGBTQ people and queer love. Also, Loving Day on June 12th commemorates the legal case of Loving v. Virginia, when the 1967 Supreme Court made interracial marriage legal in...
4×4: a reading of Four bi+ poets
Join us at Page Against The Machine for an evening filled with powerful performance poetry. This in-person event will feature four talented local poets sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Light refreshments provided.
“LA Time Capsule”–Boyle Heights Walking Tour & Workshop
Join our team as we conduct a short walking tour around Boyle Heights where we will discuss and celebrate the historical and cultural legacy of immigrant communities in our neighborhoods. Our team will also lead participants in the crafting of either a literary or...
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...
Los Angeles K9 Veterans Day
National K9 Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate heroic dogs who serve in the military, with law enforcement agencies, and as first responders. Come out to meet and support these canine teams that serve in the communities throughout the Greater Los Angeles...