things to do
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
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...
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...
Introducing the Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project
We are thrilled to announce the Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project, a transformative initiative supported by the California Arts Council and presented by the Public Corporation for the Arts for the City of Long Beach (ArtsLB). This exciting project...
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...
THE PASSIONATE PURSUITS OF ANGELA BOWEN
Written and Directed by Angela’s wife Dr. Jennier Abod, this movie is a powerful story about the life of Angela Bowen, a black lesbian feminist activist who grew up in inner city Boston during the Jim Crow era. Despite the many obstacles she faced, Angela went on to...
Long Beach Night Walks: Monthly Evening Photography Walks
Long Beach Night Walks is a monthly evening photography event that takes place in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California. This event is designed for photography enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to professionals, who are looking for a unique opportunity...
Long Beach Night Walks: Monthly Evening Photography Walks
Long Beach Night Walks is a monthly evening photography event that takes place in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California. This event is designed for photography enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to professionals, who are looking for a unique opportunity...
Long Beach Night Walks: Monthly Evening Photography Walks
Long Beach Night Walks is a monthly evening photography event that takes place in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California. This event is designed for photography enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to professionals, who are looking for a unique opportunity...
Long Beach Night Walks: Monthly Evening Photography Walks
Long Beach Night Walks is a monthly evening photography event that takes place in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California. This event is designed for photography enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to professionals, who are looking for a unique opportunity...
Fun-A-Day-LA
The premise is simple: Take a photograph, make soap or the bed, draw a picture, bake a cake, paint a tarot card, knit blankets for kittens, design your own board game or jewelry, create protest signs or poetry, create a new dance or song, etc.), then show your work in...
Fun-A-Day-LA
The premise is simple: Take a photograph, make soap or the bed, draw a picture, bake a cake, paint a tarot card, knit blankets for kittens, design your own board game or jewelry, create protest signs or poetry, create a new dance or song, etc.), then show your work in...
Fun-A-Day-LA
The premise is simple: Take a photograph, make soap or the bed, draw a picture, bake a cake, paint a tarot card, knit blankets for kittens, design your own board game or jewelry, create protest signs or poetry, create a new dance or song, etc.), then show your work in...
Fun-A-Day-LA
The premise is simple: Take a photograph, make soap or the bed, draw a picture, bake a cake, paint a tarot card, knit blankets for kittens, design your own board game or jewelry, create protest signs or poetry, create a new dance or song, etc.), then show your work in...
After-Hours Holiday Tours
Historic figures will enliven Rancho Los Cerritos as they demonstrate holiday traditions from the 1840s through the 1930s. In the historic adobe, costumed interpreters will engage with visitors and share information about the activities that are happening in the...
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for...
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for...
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for...
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for...
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for...