Performance
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!
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...
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Long Beach
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime...
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...
The SoCal Ballet Scene
Join us for a Ballet Festival that brings together the best dance artists and companies in Southern California! – Experience a wide range of ballet styles, from classical to contemporary, performed by some of the best dancers in Southern California –...
Kontrapunktus presents BACH & TELEMANN: Collegium Musicum
KONTRAPUNKTUS returns this August with its first Long Beach concert in over one year when the debut their newest and most ambitious classical production yet, “BACH & TELEMANN: Collegium Musicum” and also features the long awaited return of phenomenal soloist,...
Musical Theatre West Presents “Newsies” July 12- 28
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Newsies to hit Long Beach this July! Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW), is bringing Broadway to the beach with the Tony Award-Winning Disney musical, Newsies Based on the real-life Newsboys...
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
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)
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...
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...
Hyppereal
Join us for a night of multi-sensory dance performance, heart opening singer-songwriter music, an earth-loving fashion + runway show, hyper real comedy, mind-altering circus arts w/ Henry “the weasel”, and non-stop bass beats + soul dance music w/ DJ farley. earth +...