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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...
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...
Noche Latina

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

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

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...
‘In Color’ Art Exhibition curated by Marie Thibeault

‘In Color’ Art Exhibition curated by Marie Thibeault

Prepare to embark on a journey into the captivating world of color at Long Beach Creative Group’s latest exhibition, “In Color” curated by Marie Thibeault. This vibrant showcase brings together a diverse array of artists, each exploring the boundless...
365 Suns: 2022 Through a Lens of Hope

365 Suns: 2022 Through a Lens of Hope

Artist talk, photography show, and live music. Debbie Rodriguez presents her photos from her year-long project throughout 2022. Each day presented a pageant of reflection, refraction, shadows, and wildlife. On these almost daily journeys to experience a sunset or a...
ON  THE RISE: 14th Street Basketball Court Mural Project

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

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

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

‘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...
Premiere of Trashion Show Long Beach Documentary

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...
“Shades of Joy” group exhibit at Loiter Galleries

“Shades of Joy” group exhibit at Loiter Galleries

Los Ruano Gallery has chosen Loiter Galleries to host a curated show of the Ruano Brothers collection of local artists. The intent for the show, Shades of Joy, is to inject nuances of optimism into life through art. Together they’re artists and the wonderful...
Behind the (Art)ist: Lou Sarg

Behind the (Art)ist: Lou Sarg

This virtual web series features Long Beach artist Lou Sarg, a woodworker whose crafts embody a rich love for nature and sustainability. The video will debut on the Arts Council’s Instagram page as well as Cheantay Jensen’s (@Cheantay).
Brother to Brother: The Unpacking

Brother to Brother: The Unpacking

After hosting a series of spaces for Black gay/queer men to voice different issues they’ve been battling, we have created a documentary of those pre-recorded interviews to be accompanied by live original songs and choreography. Come experience our show which...
THE AMERICAN QUARTET by UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL

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,...
Ryujin Taiko Free Outdoor Concert

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)

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...
KUBO LB Window Art Installation

KUBO LB Window Art Installation

Join us at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA )on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for the window art installation reveal by Lorean Bautista. This art installation was made possible through the Arts Council for Long Beach 2023-2024 Microgrant.
KUBO LB Window Art Installation

KUBO LB Window Art Installation

Join us at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA )on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for the window art installation reveal by Lorean Bautista. This art installation was made possible through the Arts Council for Long Beach 2023-2024 Microgrant.
Reflections: How Does It Feel? (Studio City)

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...