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...
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...
drawinghouse: Figure Drawing & Still-Life Session
-uninstructed figure drawing session with live model -uninstructed still-life setup simultaneous to live model sessions -light snacks and drinks provided -curated at-home atmosphere located in Icehouse Arts Complex
Mikael (1924), 100th Anniversary – Century of Cinema Series, Free To Members!
Sunday, June 23rd at 3:00 PM Join us as we welcome back our Century of Cinema series and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of 1924 German silent film, Mikael! Mikael (1924) NR – Romance, Drama – 1hr 33m From the visionary directors behind “Häxan”...
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...
The Mantel Gallery presents: Xiaoxiao Wu
The Mantel Gallery is excited to announce our next show featuring artist Xiaoxiao Wu. Xiaoxiao Wu is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, renowned for her unique blend of dark humor and cross-cultural compositions. Born and raised in Shanghai, Xiaoxiao...
Writing Without Fear: A Workshop for Women and Survivors Navigating Internet-Based Sexual Harm
Writing Without Fear is designed for women, girls, and nonbinary folks who are survivors of online-based NCP, harassment, and bullying. NCP, or nonconsensual pornography, involves the distribution of explicit images or videos without your consent, often with the...
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...
MEET THE ARTIST: TRINH MAI AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
This summer, the Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to invite you to an inspiring community event featuring artist Trinh Mai. Join us at Veterans Memorial Park as Trinh embarks on her latest mural project, “We the Propagators,” a vibrant tribute to the diversity...
Social Pivot Exhibit
The Social Pivot Exhibit explores the challenges caused by COVID-19, climate change, civic engagement, and social justice. It takes you on a creative journey, showcasing the human impact and environmental issues. Through an interactive presentation, attendees become...
The Mantel Gallery presents: Jens Regler
The Mantel Gallery is excited to announce an exchange with Swedish micro-gallery A1 Konsthall. A1 Konsthall has sent us an original work by Jens Regeler and we in turn have sent them an original work by Los Angeles based artist Carly Chubak. From A1 Konsthall: Jens...
CELEBRATING AAPI-LATINX! DANCE PERFORMANCE WITH MALAYA FILIPINO DANCE ARTS
Celebrate AAPI Latinx Heritage at MOLAA! In Tagalog “malaya” means to be free and Malaya demonstrates the feeling of freedom when they perform, embracing both Filipino and American cultures. Join us as this ensemble of performing artists share their ancestral,...
JumpStart Artist Culmination and Community Day
Join us for the Jumpstart Gallery show, a family and community art day that will host vendors, community partners, artists, and local elected officials in celebration of the art and culture that makes our city great. This free, family-friendly event is a chance for...
EXPLORING QUEER ART HISTORY THROUGH A LATIN AMERICAN CANVAS
Join us for an engaging lecture by Ignacio Darnaude! Renowned Latin American artists, such as Frida Kahlo and Claudio Bravo, all the way to Chicanx artists like Carlos Almaraz and Joey Terrill created astonishing queer imagery hiding in plain sight. Their coded images...
CELEBRATING LGBTQ FAMILIES: FIGURATIVE WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP
Celebrating LGBTQ Families: Figurative Watercolor Painting Workshop MOLAA welcomes gay, bisexual, and transgender fathers and their families, as well as straight dads with LGBT children to create art in a safe and inclusive space this Father’s Day weekend. Light...
Social Pivot Exhibit
The Social Pivot Exhibit explores the challenges caused by COVID-19, climate change, civic engagement, and social justice. It takes you on a creative journey, showcasing the human impact and environmental issues. Through an interactive presentation, attendees become...
Social Pivot Exhibit
The Social Pivot Exhibit explores the challenges caused by COVID-19, climate change, civic engagement, and social justice. It takes you on a creative journey, showcasing the human impact and environmental issues. Through an interactive presentation, attendees become...
Kazami Ranki at LB Shibari Dojo Night of Shibari (Rope), Art, & Music
SHIBARI Live Performance We invite you to watch a performance by Kazami Ranki. One of the top Rope masters in the world. He focuses on his partner’s comfort, the strength of the ties, the unique patterns he is creating, and his unmatched ability to accentuate...
High School Battle of the Bands Contest
High School Battle of the Bands contest, including 9 bands performing original and cover material to a panel of judges. Categories include overall performance, creativity, and musicianship, as well as best band.
Trashion Show Long Beach
Artist Amy Bauer and Jewel Box Children’s Theater Present Trashion Show Long Beach: a Free All Ages Trash to Fashion Runway Show The runway show is a culmination of their year long series of free local workshops for transforming discarded materials into wearable art....
Perfectly Queer – an LGBTQ short film
Perfectly Queer – an LGBTQ short film Film screenings 7pm & 8pm The Expo Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807