Live


Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Party

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Party

South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.”...
The Nightcaps Holiday Lounge

The Nightcaps Holiday Lounge

Kick off the season in style with a night of jazzy, mid-century cool. Phenomenal Vocalist Mark Kopitzke and his all-star band bring the swing with tunes from the Great American Songbook and your favorite holiday classics. The band features: Christine Araoka on keys,...
New Blues Festival

New Blues Festival

New Blues Festival IX – August 23–24, 2025 Join us for the 9th annual New Blues Festival at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach! Enjoy two full days of incredible blues music from legendary performers and rising stars including Ana Popovic, Laurie Morvan, Delgado...
Fred Crawford’s Vaudeville Variety Revue

Fred Crawford’s Vaudeville Variety Revue

A true San Pedro character, Fred Crawford has lit up stages from Papadakis Taverna to Alvas Showroom. Expect side-splitting impressions of Hollywood’s classic stars with slapstick and even a little tap dance. This is Golden Age Hollywood entertainment at its finest,...
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 won’t want to miss. The story follows a group of teens who sneak into a historic queer theater the night...
“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival

“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival

Set in the near future when most people can no longer dream, “Sweet Dreams” follows the story of Esperanza, a young woman who’s excited to be a mom for the first time. Weeks before the baby is due, her partner Kiké goes missing. As she searches for...
Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

This evening will display the magnetic allure of the multifaceted virtuoso, Arturo Sandoval. Renowned for his mastery in the realms of both jazz and classical music, Sandoval’s ten GRAMMY Awards and his expansive repertoire as a trumpeter, vocalist, storyteller, and...
Sinatra, Elvis, and MORE! by Matt Mauser

Sinatra, Elvis, and MORE! by Matt Mauser

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, Long Beach Symphony presents the timeless sounds of music’s greatest legends in Sinatra, Elvis, and More! by Matt Mauser, performing at the Long Beach Arena. Under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu, Mauser—renowned for...
Love Stories: Tchaikovsky 4 and More!

Love Stories: Tchaikovsky 4 and More!

mbark upon this musical journey which recognizes the Symphony’s meaningful relationships and partnerships in Long Beach, including the Cambodian community. This concert is a celebration of who we are. It will open with traditional Cambodian music, the ethereal...
Long Beach’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl

Long Beach’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl

Embark on a lively St. Patrick’s Day revelry with our exclusive bar crawl extravaganza. Join fellow enthusiasts as we traverse through the lively streets, immersing ourselves in the dynamic local bar scene. The St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl guarantees an...
Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West

Hear four singer-songwriters led by Abby Posner with Jessica Childress, Great Willow and Paula Fong. Grand Vision and FAR-West collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.
Cristina Vane

Cristina Vane

Nashville singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Vane has earned praise from the likes of American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country. Influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Alanis Morissette and powered by her signature take on blues...
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain

Performing music from their 17 award-winning CDs! Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain return for a night of originals and favorite covers. The band have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret,” delivering a style of Americana folk-rock that’s...

Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters with McCabe’s Concerts

Hear four singer songwriters in one night featuring Dan Navarro – whose extensive credits include writing Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” with Wendy Waldman, Jesse Lynn Madera and Adam Moss. Grand Vision and McCabe’s collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up...

Twins Comedy Night

Welcome to Twins Comedy Night at Twins Hookah Lounge! Get ready for a night full of laughter and good vibes. Join us on Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM for a hilarious comedy show featuring talented local comedians. Grab your friends and enjoy a fun evening at our cozy...
Musical Theatre West Presents “42nd Street” Feb 9 – Feb 25

Musical Theatre West Presents “42nd Street” Feb 9 – Feb 25

Calling all musical theater fans! This February, Musical Theatre West (MTW), Southern California’s premier theatre company, is kicking off its 2024 season by bringing Broadway to Long Beach! Filled with sparkling costumes and dazzling songs, MTW’s production of 42nd...
Zeparella

Zeparella

This all-female Led Zeppelin powerhouse band brings the classic rock of Led Zeppelin. Hear favorites like “Dazed and Confused” and “Whole Lotta Love” as well as less covered songs like “The Rover.”
Los Pinguos Concert & Workshop

Los Pinguos Concert & Workshop

Hailing from Buenos Aires, LA-based Los Pinguos return with their danceable upbeat mix of Latin rhythms, reggae, rock and rumba flamenco. Pre-concert workshop: From Buenos Aires to Los Angeles
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...
J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)

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...
Jekyll and Hyde the Musical – In Concert

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...
Musical Theatre West Presents “42nd Street” Feb 9 – Feb 25

Musical Theatre West Presents “42nd Street” Feb 9 – Feb 25

Calling all musical theater fans! This February, Musical Theatre West (MTW), Southern California’s premier theatre company, is kicking off its 2024 season by bringing Broadway to Long Beach! Filled with sparkling costumes and dazzling songs, MTW’s production of 42nd...
OPEN MIC NIGHT

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Musicians & Poets! Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night! To perform: Sign up at 6:30 PM. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows. Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit...