Things to do in Long Beach


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...
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...
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...
WIDENING SKIES

WIDENING SKIES

WIDENING SKIES A Solo Pop-Up Exhibition by Dana August Location: IceRoom Gallery 625 W Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813 (Enter from W Anaheim St) Dates: Friday, July 26: 6-8:30 PM Saturday, July 27: 11-2 PM Join us for Widening Skies, a two-day pop-up exhibition...
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...
GROOVE IS IN THE ARTS: State of the Arts Reception 2024

GROOVE IS IN THE ARTS: State of the Arts Reception 2024

🎉  Let’s celebrate the arts with music, dance, and creativity at our State of the Arts Reception in 2024!  Welcome to GROOVE IS IN THE ARTS: State of the Arts Reception 2024! Join us for a night of creativity and community at Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co....
Feminist Cafe “Communicating Intersectionality”

Feminist Cafe “Communicating Intersectionality”

What is a “Feminist Cafe? Did you know that tea shops and cafes were at the center of feminist movements throughout history? Tea rooms and coffee houses gave women a rare platform to exchange ideas and challenge social norms. In 1848, five women met for tea in...
“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...
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Long Beach

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...
The SoCal Ballet Scene

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 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,...
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).
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,...
KLBP Presents: Long Beach LIVE!

KLBP Presents: Long Beach LIVE!

Join KLBP, Long Beach Public Radio, as we kick off summer with live music all afternoon on the grass at The Pike Outlets! Bring a blanket and enjoy free live local music, and come meet KLBP personalities to learn what YOUR local radio station, KLBP, Long Beach Public...
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.
drawinghouse: Figure Drawing & Still-Life Session

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
Pop-Up Community Dance Class

Pop-Up Community Dance Class

Community Dance Class hosted by Chatiera “Cookie” Ray. Contemporary Dance -7pm Heels-8pm ( 18+) No dance training is needed.
One Life (2023) – Art 11 Series Matinee, Free to members!

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 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...