This week brings meditative experiences, local concerts and the yearly return of Long Beach Pride.
Sound baths can be explored at The Mom-Up Shop Friday night and during the swap meet and south bath event hosted by Roots Next Door and She is Limitless Saturday morning. Community kindness can be found in spades through Sunday’s Spanish Social Club, as well as Project X LB’s P.E.A.C.E. in the Park and the Big Gay Picnic at Bluff Park, both happening Saturday afternoon.
Enjoy live music during Port City Tavern’s Nickchella Saturday afternoon, Jug Band Coffee & Tea’s weekly Bluegrass Night Wednesday and the Long Beach Pride Festival, happening all day Saturday and Sunday at Marina Green Park. The Pride festivities will also include the 43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Parade, which will roll through downtown Long Beach Sunday morning.
Friday 5/15
Long Beach Dyke March: 6 p.m. The annual Dyke March invites LGBTQIA+ community members and allies to march in protest, bringing visibility and community power to the streets. The march will begin at Bixby Park (First Street and Junipero Avenue). Free.
Sound Bath: 8:30 p.m. The Mom-Up Shop is hosting The Frequency Witch for a healing sound bath at the shop (60 E. Fourth St.). Attendees should bring yoga mats, pillows, crystals that need charging and blankets. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for those who want to shop vintage goods. Tickets are $25 ahead of time and $30 at the door and can be purchased through Venmo, Zelle or Cash App, with more information available on Instagram.
Saturday 5/16
KAPWA: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kubo LB (3976 Atlantic Ave.) is hosting this day full of art, healing and storytelling that weaves together Western, Eastern and holistic practices. There will be a panel, meditation, an inner child art workshop and a sound bath. Free. Register at the link in the bio of @kubo.lb on Instagram.
Whimsical Book Swap: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LB Book Club and Bookish Ladies of LB are teaming up to host this swap at Sports Basement (2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.). Attendees should bring a recently-published book wrapped up to swap with another person. There will also be a DIY flower bookmark station, light snacks and the chance to win prizes. RSVP online. Free.
Swap Meet + Sound Bath: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roots Next Door and She Is Limitless are hosting a swap meet where people can swap gently-used, clean clothing and enjoy healing sounds at Ocean and Temple. You do not have to participate in the swap to enjoy the sound bath. RSVP online. Free.
Long Beach Antiques Grand Opening: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore over 12,000 feet of vintage treasures like decor, collectibles, furniture, clothing, records, art and more at the grand opening of Long Beach Antiques (3588 Palo Verde Ave.). The grand opening celebration will also take place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be coffee and prizes. Free to attend.
Literacy Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 12th annual Literacy Fair hosted by Climb Central Long Beach will take place at MacArthur Park (1321 E. Anaheim St.), featuring free books and resources for local families. Free.
P.E.A.C.E. in the Park: Noon to 4 p.m. Project X LB invites local families to this day of connection, community and protection at Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.) with healing workshops, peace-centered art activities, a healing drum circle, resources and more. Free.
Long Beach Pride Festival: Noon to 10 p.m. See two days of hip-hop, Latin and pop music performances this Saturday and Sunday from Marina Green Park (386 E. Shoreline Drive) during the Long Beach Pride Festival. Ticket options include single-day general admission ($40), single-day VIP ($75) and weekend general admission ($75).
Big Gay Picnic: 12:30 p.m. The LGBTQIA+ community and allies are invited to a day of sunshine, community and friendship at this picnic at Bluff Park (Junipero Avenue and Ocean Boulevard). Residents are invited to come with blankets, chairs, drinks and food. Free.
TNR Workshop: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Little Lion Foundation and special guest speaker Sterling “Trap King” Davis are teaching this workshop to show residents how to safely trap, neuter and return kittens at Houghton Park Community Center (6301 Myrtle Ave.). Free.
Nickchella: 4 p.m. Dress in your best festival attire to hear a lineup of local musicians and bands at Port City Tavern (4306 E. Anaheim St.) during the second annual Nickchella. Free.
LBTU Button Making Mixer: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join the Long Beach Tenants Union for this mixer while making a handsewn button, or bring your own craft to work on at Bluff Park (Junipero Avenue and Ocean Boulevard). Bring snacks for yourself or to share. Masks are required. Free.
Sunday 5/17
Running Sucks Run Club: 8 a.m. Join Running Sucks Run Club and Pueblita Tortillas for this 5K where you can walk, run or jog, purchase handmade corn tortillas and support immigrant families. The event is free, but a $5 donation is suggested, with all proceeds going to ORALE. Proceeds from tortilla sales will also go to ORALE. The run will begin at Sazon Pilates Studio (9750 Flower St.). Purchase your ticket online.
Long Beach Pride Parade: 10 a.m. Beginning at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue, the 43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Parade will march along the city’s coastline. This year’s parade carries the empowering theme of “Fearless and Free,” and will feature 11 grand marshalls, including musician xBValentine and Signal Hill Mayor Keir Jones. Free.
Spanish Storytime & Arte: 11 a.m. This interactive storytime at Casita Bookstore (272 Redondo Ave.) will include folk songs, poems and riddles from the Sonoran Desert, as well as crafts and moments of mindfulness. Free.
Free Haircuts: 2:45 to 4 p.m. Local hairdressers, in partnership with Long Beach Community Table, are offering free haircuts to those who need it at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.). Free.
Coffee & Canvas: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Heaven Sent Sessions is hosting their first paint and sip at Black Ring Coffee (5373 Long Beach Blvd.). Tickets are $55, can be purchased online and include all materials as well as a drink. This experience is beginner-friendly.
Spanish Social Club: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Practice your Spanish skills in a fun, welcoming environment at this club meetup at Good Time (1322 Coronado Ave.).
Monday 5/18
Tai Chi: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Seniors ages 55 and older can join instructor Angie Sierra for gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi at Signal Hill Park Community Center (1780 E. Hill St.). Register by calling 562-989-7330.
Book Club: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join local mutual aid group Care Culture Collaborative for its weekly book club “Practical Anarchism: A Guide to Daily Life” at Vine LB (2142 E. Fourth St.). Author Shuli Branson provides practical examples of anarchism in everyday life, through history, theory and tips that include mutual aid and collective liberation. You do not have to read the book to participate in discussion. Free.
Tuesday 5/19
Meditation Sun and Moon Sessions: Times vary. Different types of meditation serve different purposes, and you can explore two types (sun and moon) at The Elemental Shop (312 Elm Ave.). Sun sessions, meant to ground, clear and set intentions, take place Tuesdays through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., while moon sessions focus on releasing, receiving and restoring and take place Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each session is $11.
Community Land Trust: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate one year of Community Land Trust meetings at Studio One Eleven (245 E. Third St.), featuring art, conversation, food and ice cream as well as a reflection on what belonging and community stewardship can look like in Long Beach. Free.
LB Coast Watch Party: 6 p.m. Watch the opening game of Long Beach Coast’s inaugural season at Trademark Brewing (233 E. Anaheim St.) among other fans. Free.
Wednesday 5/20
Bluegrass Night: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday evening at Jug Band Coffee and Tea (2771 E. Broadway) is Bluegrass Night. This week, visitors will be able to see Silver Linings with David Fetchet, the band’s final performance before they go on hiatus. Free.
Yoga: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Join Liza every Wednesday evening at Kubo LB (3976 Atlantic Ave.) for trauma-informed, healing and restorative yoga. Mats are provided but you can also bring your own. A $10 donation is appreciated. Register in the link in the bio of @kubo.lb on Instagram.
Thursday 5/21
Prison Letter Writing: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local mutual aid group Care Culture Collaborative are hosting this meetup at Vine LB (2142 E. Fourth St.) where attendees write letters of encouragement to people in prison. The group is also accepting donations for stamps. Free.
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