While searching for Easter eggs this weekend, residents can also attend a number of free and fun things to do in Long Beach and Signal Hill.
Kids and teens have no shortage of ways to fill up their spring break, with free library events such as a synthesizer lab, a science-centric talk, an Easter egg hunt and a musical theater improv class. Spring break activities for the entire family include a group hike Saturday afternoon, a fabric collage workshop Wednesday evening or an agricultural educational workshop Thursday morning.
For a kiddo-free outing, residents can attend a live music performance from a local musician Friday night, speed dating Sunday night or a talk from the Long Beach Convention Center’s Distinguished Speakers series Monday night.
Friday 3/29
Preschool Storytime & Play Time: 10 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy an hour of play, music, stories and snacks at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.). Free.
Bilingual Storytime: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Caregivers are invited to bring children between 1 and 3 years old to the Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.) to enjoy stories, arts & crafts and fun activities. Free.
Teen Science Cafe: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this educational event for teens, guest speaker and marine scientist Jessica Sportelli will teach participants about whale bioacoustics at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
Live Music: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local musician Georgia Starnes will be performing at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling (3630 Atlantic Ave.). Free to enter.
Saturday 3/30
Caminar, Comunidad y Chisme: 10 a.m. to noon. Pueblita Tortillas invites the public to join a group hike along the Signal Hill Trail (the entrance is on Hill Street between Obispo Avenue and Temple Avenue). After the hike, participants will enjoy a sound bath. Snacks and water will be provided. Free, but registration through Eventbrite is required.
Spring Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local families are invited to enjoy games, crafts and an egg hunt during this seasonal celebration planned by the City of Signal Hill inside the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.). Attendees must purchase wristbands to enter. These wristbands can be purchased at the Signal Hill Public Library and Youth Center (1800 E Hill St.), and cost either $5 the day of the event or $4 if purchased ahead of time.
Synthesizer Petting Zoo: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Those 12 years and older are invited to learn about and experiment with synthesizers at the Billie Jean King Library. All supplies will be provided by the Feminist Synth Lab. Free.
Transgender Day of Visibility: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to celebrate the transgender and gender non-conforming community at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.). There will be live performances, vendors, STD testing, speakers and makes. Free.
Art Show Opening: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This group art show “Keepin’ in Local” will feature Long Beach artists at Loiter Galleries (425 The Promenade). Free.
Sunday 3/31
Easter Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Michael’s on Naples (5620 E Second St.) will be serving a three-course prix-fixe menu. Reservations can be made on michaelsonnaples.com. The brunch will cost $55 per person, not including tax and tip.
Speed Dating: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Singles between the ages of 32 and 44 are invited to the Congregation Ale House (201 E Broadway) for speed dating. Ladies will remain seated while men will switch partners every six to seven minutes. Tickets can be purchased for $36 on Eventbrite.
Monday 4/1
How to Navigate Affordable Housing: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public will learn how to navigate finding affordable housing during this virtual meeting organized by the Long Beach Community Development. To sign up for the Zoom meeting, visit the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Distinguished Speaker Series: 8 p.m. Veteran and national security advisor H.R. McMaster will be giving a talk at the Long Beach Convention Center (300 E Ocean Blvd.). Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $128, and can be purchased at distinguishedspeakers.csstix.com.
Tuesday 4/2
Little Free Library Launch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can celebrate International Children’s Book Day with the launch of Birthworkers of Color’s free little library at 1635 E Anaheim St. The launch will feature a children’s story time, an art build and a music and dance party. Free.
Virtual Book Launch: Noon. Author Jacqueline Chio-Lauri and illustrator Kristin Sorra will be launching their new book during this virtual event with Bel Canto Books. Register for free on Eventbrite.
Drip Irrigation Fundamentals: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Metropolitan Water District will be hosting this online seminar to teach people how to design a lawn that utilizes drip irrigation, which saves water. To register, visit greengardensgroup.com. Free.
Wednesday 4/3
Baby & Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Babies, toddlers up to 2 years old, and their caregivers are invited to Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.) to enjoy stories and playtime. Free.
Family Theatre Workshop: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids are invited to participate in this hour-long improvisational musical theater class organized by the Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company at the Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W Willow St.). Family participation is encouraged. Free.
Teen Cafe: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to enjoy snacks, crafts and discussions at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
Fabric Collage Workshop: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Artist Ailene deVries will be teaching participants how to make a collage out of scraps of cloth at Burke Mercantile (435 East First St.). Tickets can be purchased for $20 on Eventbrite.
Thursday 4/4
Spring Break Workshop: 9 am. to 4 p.m. Acting Out (713 Termino Ave.) is hosting an acting workshop for kids between the ages of 7 and 17, where they will enjoy theater games, costume play, improv and more. This two-day workshop costs $182 for one day and $250 for both days. Register at acting-out.weebly.com/.
Spring Foodways Summit: 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. The public is invited to the Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm (620 San Francisco Ave.) to learn about the use of agricultural education in assisting neurodiverse students. To register for this event, visit foodwayssummit.org. Free.
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