Performance
Handel’s Messiah with The Long Beach Camerata Singers
The Long Beach Camerata Singers present our annual concert, Handel’s Messiah! Join us on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30pm for a night of music featuring our singers, the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble, and four professional soloists in the newly renovated Long Beach...
POSADA VIBES: Second Sundays Market at PLACELB
POSADA VIBES is the culminating event for Second Sundays, a workshop series at PLACELB where we open up space to teaching artists to share a part of their process with the community. We invite folks to meet local artists, makers, and community arts-organizations &...
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...
UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL – MOZART & GRIEG String quartets
Limor Toren and Jackson Snead, violins, Nicholaus Yee, viola and Alicja Blanquart, cello will play two string quartets: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s quartet #17 “The Hunt” in B-flat major, and Edvard Grieg’s quartet #1 in G-minor. Admission is...
War of the Worlds – Old Time Radio Show
Don’t miss this yearly Long Beach Shakespeare tradition, the sci-fi adventure that brought mass hysteria! Back for another season! October 25th 8:00-9:30pm October 26th 8:00-9:30pm October 27th 2:00-3:30pm
War of the Worlds – Old Time Radio Show
Don’t miss this yearly Long Beach Shakespeare tradition, the sci-fi adventure that brought mass hysteria! Back for another season! October 25th 8:00-9:30pm October 26th 8:00-9:30pm October 27th 2:00-3:30pm
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature: Sound of Thunder – The Veldt – Old Time Radio Show
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature comes to life at the Helen Borgers Theater from KBRD Long Beach! Starting with the Veldt, a classic short story that may make you take that iPad away from your kids. Then enjoy Ray Bradbury’s short story “Sound of Thunder”. A...
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature: Sound of Thunder – The Veldt – Old Time Radio Show
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature comes to life at the Helen Borgers Theater from KBRD Long Beach! Starting with the Veldt, a classic short story that may make you take that iPad away from your kids. Then enjoy Ray Bradbury’s short story “Sound of Thunder”. A...
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature: Sound of Thunder – The Veldt – Old Time Radio Show
A Ray Bradbury Double Feature comes to life at the Helen Borgers Theater from KBRD Long Beach! Starting with the Veldt, a classic short story that may make you take that iPad away from your kids. Then enjoy Ray Bradbury’s short story “Sound of Thunder”. A...
CatNat Dance Films
Join CatNat Dance Films online for an unforgettable dance experience. This exciting event showcases a collection of compelling films featuring award winning artists from across the country. Discover thought-provoking works by artists from SoCal to NYC and many places...
Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024, as the city of Long Beach comes together for a truly special event! The Billie Jean King Library will host the Annual Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition, a one-day-only celebration of the city’s most...
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.”
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Eve Party
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night pizza, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Pickle & Her Big Band Celebrate the Holidays
LA’s premier singing drag queen brings her big band for a sparkling holiday celebration featuring American Songbook classics and Broadway tunes.
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
Kyshona
Kyshona’s lyrics of hope and strength and her dynamic blend of roots, rock, R&B and folk have earned critical acclaim from NPR Music and Billboard Magazine.
Windy Sings Whitney & Wine Tasting
International jazz-pop-soul artist and “our very own San Pedran” Windy Barnes sings the music of Whitney Houston plus a full set of spectacular ‘70s dance covers. Taste fine wines. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier, Jean-Philippe...
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)
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 &...
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!