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Kid’s Quest for Shakespeare
The Journey Begins Sunday’s January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th and March 9th (5:30-7pm), 15th, 22nd, & 29th 11:30am-1pm Ever wanted to explore Shakespeare in a fun abstract way? Come join in the artist process through poetry, movement, paper art and more!...
Everly Brothers Experience with the Tin Drum Family Band
The Zmed Brothers with Burleigh Drummond, Jr return with classics like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” Drummond’s delightful family band opens featuring his dad, Ambrosia’s founding member, Burleigh Drummond, Sr.
29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour
The Historical Society of Long Beach holds the Annual Historical Cemetery Tour at Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery on the last Saturday of October. The all-ages event features graveside performances by community theater actors portraying the life...
Alex’s Bar Record Swap 9/20
SAVE THE DATE: Alex’s Bar Record Swap on Saturday September 20th We’re loading up the crates and turntables for a full day of killer live vinyl DJs, 20+ vinyl vendors, and the unbeatable energy of Alex’s Bar. What to expect: – Dig through rare finds and timeless...
The Nightcaps Holiday Lounge
Kick off the season in style with a night of jazzy, mid-century cool. Phenomenal Vocalist Mark Kopitzke and his all-star band bring the swing with tunes from the Great American Songbook and your favorite holiday classics. The band features: Christine Araoka on keys,...The Addams Family – A Musical Comedy
Bring the whole family and experience a ghoulishly delightful musical perfect for the Halloween season! Join the hilariously creepy and kooky Addams Family as they come to life on stage in this family-friendly musical adventure! Wednesday Addams has grown up and...
2025 State of the Arts Honorees
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) is proud to announce the honorees for the 2025 State of the Arts awards, recognizing artists, cultural leaders, and organizations whose creativity and leadership continue to shape Long Beach’s vibrant cultural landscape. This...
Trashion Show Long Beach
🎉 Trashion Show Long Beach 2025 🎉 Trash + Fashion = Trashion Join us for the 2nd Annual Trashion Show Long Beach — a bold celebration of creativity, sustainability, and style! This year’s show will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Long Beach Playhouse....
Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights 8/30
Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights Edition, Saturday, August 30th Long Beach’s beloved Ambitious Record Fair gets a summer spin! Join us for Summer Nights Edition — a monthly outdoor vinyl market with 10+ vendors, all-vinyl DJ sets, great beer from Ambitious Ales,...
Celebrating Our 2024 State of the Arts Honorees – Nominate Your Community Arts Champions Today!
Every year, State of the Arts brings together Long Beach’s vibrant community of artists, advocates, and leaders for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and purpose. More than just an awards ceremony, State of the Arts is the Arts Council for Long...
Villain Arts’ 1st Annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival
Villain Arts presents the 1st Annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival! This weekend, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center will be buzzing with the sound of tattoo machines and artistic energy. Whether you’re adding another piece to your collection...
Eco-Poetry in the Park
Join us for a refreshing morning walk through nature to learn about native ecosystems through writing, drawing, and creative field research! Enjoy the trees, the breeze, and creative release. We’ll meet at Willow Springs Park and take a light walk around the grounds,...
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba
Long Beach’s Resident Professional theatre company, International City Theatre, presents the world premiere of Masala Dabba by Wendy Graf. Directed by Marya Mazor, Secrets, lies, and unresolved conflicts play out against a background of familial memories of food...
Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights
🎶 Ambitious Record Fair: Summer Nights Edition 🎶 Long Beach’s beloved Ambitious Record Fair gets a summer spin! Join us for Summer Nights Edition — a monthly outdoor vinyl market with 10+ vendors, all-vinyl DJ sets, great beer from Ambitious Ales, and a beautiful...
Fred Crawford’s Vaudeville Variety Revue
A true San Pedro character, Fred Crawford has lit up stages from Papadakis Taverna to Alvas Showroom. Expect side-splitting impressions of Hollywood’s classic stars with slapstick and even a little tap dance. This is Golden Age Hollywood entertainment at its finest,...
2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony
2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony Please join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Saturday, May 17, from 2-4 pm at Michelle Obama Library Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805) in celebrating the debut of our...
Poetry of Resistance: 2024-25 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Culminating Reading
Please join the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program on Sunday, April 27, from 2-4 pm at Long Beach Forward (2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach CA 90802) to celebrate our 2024-25 outgoing YPL cohort! We will hear featured poetry readings by: 2024-25 Youth Poet Laureate...
“Sweet Dreams” screening at Mexican-American Film & TV Festival
Set in the near future when most people can no longer dream, “Sweet Dreams” follows the story of Esperanza, a young woman who’s excited to be a mom for the first time. Weeks before the baby is due, her partner Kiké goes missing. As she searches for...
Art 11 Film Series Screening: Killer of Sheep (1978), New 4K Restoration – FREE TO MEMBERS
Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 AM & Sunday April 27th at 11:00 AM Art 11 Film Series Screening – FREE TO MEMBERS Killer of Sheep (1978) – New 4K Restoration Director: Charles burnett 80m, Narrative, NR Summary: Burnett’s films focus on everyday...
Fun-A-Day-LA 2025 Art Show
View the 9th Annual Opening Reception for Fun-A-Day-LA! This is an all inclusive, all ages, all mediums of art show for everyone in the community and beyond! Stop in to view fiber art, paintings, digital media, assemblage, dragons, film industry inspired art and...
Long Beach International Peace & Diversity Festival and Concert – 25th Anniversary
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the beauty of diversity with art, music, and fun for the whole family. The event is free of charge. Sponsored by the Arts Council for Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, the RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach, and LA Arts and...
Spotlight on Singer-Songwriters presented with FAR-West
Hear four singer-songwriters led by Abby Posner with Jessica Childress, Great Willow and Paula Fong. Grand Vision and FAR-West collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society.
Cristina Vane
Nashville singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Vane has earned praise from the likes of American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Country. Influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Alanis Morissette and powered by her signature take on blues...