Looking for ways to connect with the Long Beach community this week? Whether you want to volunteer, celebrate culture or simply spend time with your neighbors, here’s what’s happening around town.
Those looking to give a helping hand to their neighbors can help restore an urban farm that was recently vandalized Friday or Saturday morning, or help clear litter from the Zaferia Heights neighborhood Saturday.
Connect with neighbors over shared values at a community walk with the Black Neighborhood Tenant Council Saturday through downtown Long Beach, or participate in a walking, dancing, eating and drinking celebration and fundraiser for ÓRALE at Sala Coffee and Wine on Sunday.
Local creatives and art lovers can make new creations during a communal craft night at KUBO Friday night, take in a live theatrical performance from Long Beach’s independent theater throughout the weekend, learn about surrealist screenwriting at PLACE Saturday afternoon, practice painting at Willow Springs Park Sunday afternoon, try their hand at printmaking Monday evening and more. Kids can enjoy a mix of story times and art workshops.
Friday 9/26
BYO Craft Night: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This community craft night at Kubo LB (3976 Atlantic Ave.) offers the opportunity to connect with fellow creatives while working on personal projects. Visitors can bring their own supplies or use community supplies, and enjoy light snacks and drinks. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite.
Live Theater: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Experience the Southern California premiere of the play “Predictor” at The Garage Theatre (251 E. Seventh St.). This performance is a fast-paced comedy by Jennifer Blackmer that tells the true story of Margaret “Meg” Crane, the inventor of the first home pregnancy test. The play follows Meg’s fight against patriarchal and political barriers in the 1960s to give women control over their futures. This production runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Oct. 11, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $28 and can be purchased online or at the door.
Saturday 9/27
Zaferia Heights Neighborhood Cleanup: 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help clean the Zaferia Heights neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at 1435 Orizaba Ave. Free.
Farm Lot 59 Community Rebuild: 9 a.m. to noon. Help Farm Lot 59 restore their space following vandalism by painting, hanging a new sign and repairing the fence at 2714 California Ave. Free, but online registration is required.
Long Beach Community Walk: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the Black Neighborhood Tenant Council, a collaborative of Black Lives Matter and LiBRE, for an uplifting community walk through downtown Long Beach, beginning at Harvey Milk Promenade Park (185 E. Third St.). Black-owned businesses will be highlighted along the walk, as attendees learn about their stories and contributions to the city’s culture. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and cash or credit cards to support businesses along the walk. The walk will be 1.3 miles long with frequent stops along the way. Learn more and RSVP online. Free.
Community Wellness Event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate health, connect with neighbors and explore resources that support middle school-aged youth at this event hosted by the City of Long Beach at MacArthur Park (1321 E. Anaheim St.). Attendees can visit information booths, network with community groups and take part in interactive activities. A Mobile Recess Play Zone will offer active play opportunities. Youth will be able to share ideas for improving park programs. Complimentary planting kits will be available while supplies last. Free.
Khmer Storytime: 11 a.m. to noon. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.) to enjoy Khmer stories, music and movements led by local business Khemara Kids. This event is appropriate for kids of all ages, but especially aimed at children between 1 and 5 years old. Free.
Intro to Surrealist Screenwriting: Noon to 3 p.m. In this three-hour workshop, visitors will learn about the history of surrealism, examples from cinema history and the art world at PLACE (2172 Pacific Ave.). Attendees will then practice surrealist writing and share their written scenes with the group. Tickets are $14.64 on Eventbrite.
Khmer Town Night Market: Noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of foods, drinks, clothing, liver performances, a jumper for kids, jewelry, art and music at F&M Bank Long Beach (3140 E. Anaheim St.) at this night market hosted by the United Cambodian Community. Free.
Sunday 9/28
Long Beach Walking Club: 11:30 a.m. The Long Beach Walking Club & Amigas y Mas Social is throwing a Hispanic Heritage Month walk, social and fundraiser beginning at Sala Coffee and Wine (3853 Atlantic Ave.). This event features a walk to Los Cerritos Park, followed by mat pilates or a sound bath, then a walk back to Sala to end with cafecito, food, music, dancing and community prize drawings. All proceeds from this event will go to ÓRALE to support immigrants. Tickets are $12 on Eventbrite and additional donations are welcome.
Painting in the Park: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual Willow Springs Experiences is kicking off with this intuitive painting experience at Willow Springs Park (2745 Orange Ave.). Visitors can immerse themselves in the natural environment and enjoy nature’s rhythms in a session led by Lainey Atwood. Participants should bring a chair, an easel, a hat or umbrella and water as well as specific art supplies. To receive the list, RSVP at WSPExperiences@gmail.com.
Monday 9/29
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Animal Care Services (7700 E Spring St.) will be offering discounted vaccines and microchips for pets. Cats must be brought in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 60 pets. Treatment prices vary.
Printmaking Mondays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This beginner-friendly space invites all people to create what their heart desires, with all supplies provided by PLACE LB (2172 Pacific Ave.). This is a pay-what-you-can event, and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds, but there is a suggested donation of $1-5.
Tuesday 9/30
Yo Sabo Game Night: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Test your knowledge of the Spanish language and Latin American history during this lively round of YO Sabo, a Spanish-language trivia game, at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
Black Neighborhood Tenant Council: 6 p.m. This monthly meeting provides a space for Black renters and tenants, led in collaboration with Black Lives Matter Long Beach and LiBRE, to learn about local politics and your rights as a renter. This meeting will invite residents to reflect on their past campaigns and share feedback to guide their next focus. RSVP online to receive the location. Free.
Los Cerritos Wetland Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Los Cerritos Wetland Authority will unveil final designs for their first major restoration at this virtual meeting on Zoom. Free.
Wednesday 10/1
Frida-Inspired Self-Portraits: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. School-age children, tweens and teens are invited to the Bay Shore Neighborhood Library (195 Bay Shore Ave.) to learn about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and create a mixed-media self-portrait inspired by her work. No registration required. Free.
Teen Gaming: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to the Teen Lounge at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway) to play video games, discover new favorites and connect with peers. A variety of games and consoles will be provided. Free.
Thursday 10/2
Paint Your Own Cantaritos: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. During this workshop at the Bach Neighborhood Library (4055 N. Bellflower Blvd.) participants will paint their own traditional cantarito, a traditional earthen ware cup originating from Mexico. All materials provided. Free.
ArtLAB: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway) for a process-based art and exploration program. From October through January, ArtLAB will collaborate with the Long Beach Museum of Art for free, drop-in artmaking sessions. Younger children are welcome with a guardian present to assist them. Free.
Ecos de España: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a traditional Spanish dance performance by Susana Elena and timeless Spanish guitar songs by Paso Doble at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.). Each song will be prefaced with an introduction, and audience participation is encouraged through arm movements and clapping. The show will end with children invited on-stage to perform a simple flamenco dance with a scarf. Free.
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