After dealing with Wednesday’s 100-plus degree forecast, many Long Beach residents may not want to move, or even step outside for a while. But those who are willing can explore markets, festivals, fundraisers and much more as summertime edges toward its end.
Speaking of moving – looking to dance to Latin rhythms? Consider stopping by ISM Brewing’s monthly cumbia night on Friday or Roxanne’s annual Cumbia y Tequila celebration Sunday. Plus, fans of Spanish-language music and corrido ballads can see six regional Mexican bands perform at the Long Beach Terrace Theater during Friday’s Acordeones y Corridos.
Cinephiles and people wanting to escape the sun can spend Saturday and Sunday watching Cambodian cinema at the Cambodia Town Film Festival. Even more local film festivities will begin Thursday with the opening night of the Long Beach QFilm Festival.
This week also brings several fundraising opportunities, including Special Olympics Southern California’s 14th annual Plane Pull and the first-ever Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, both on Saturday. Additionally, proceeds from Wednesday’s Seconds at PCH – Food Week Kickoff and Thursday’s Kamayan Feast Fundraiser at KUBO will go towards Long Beach Gives campaigns.
Friday 9/11
Signal Hill 9/11 Ceremony: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The City of Signal Hill invites all to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event will be held at the Unity Memorial (2271 Temple Ave.) and include a photo display, guest speakers and light refreshments. Free.
LBX Nights: Goodbye Summer: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 714 Market will close out the summer with its second Friday market at The Hangar at the Long Beach Exchange (4150 McGowen St.). Visitors can check out local makers and artisans, live caricature drawing, face painting, pet vendors, and more. Free.
Cumbia Night: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hear live cumbia music every second Friday at ISM Brewing (210 E. Third St.), with a band led by electric cello player Cello Azul. Free entry.
Acordeones y Corridos: 7 p.m. See six regional Mexican bands, headlined by Los Angeles-based group Dueto Voces del Rancho, at the Long Beach Terrace Theater (300 E. Ocean Blvd.). This all-ages concert will feature the sounds of the accordion and bajo sexto, plus the musical storytelling tradition of corridos. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $84 online.
Cambodia Town Film Festival Kick-Off Party: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrate “Reflections of Time” and kick off Cambodia Town’s 12th annual cinematic celebration at Sophy’s Cambodia Town Food and Music (3240 E. Pacific Coast Hwy). The festival will continue Saturday and Sunday with film screenings at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (2025 E Fourth St.). Kick-off Party tickets start at $35, while screening tickets range from free to $12. All screenings are free for kids, students and seniors.
Saturday 9/12
Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: 8 a.m. Climb 110 stories in honor of the 343 New York City firefighters who died on 9/11 during this inaugural event at Long Beach’s World Trade Center Plaza (1 World Trade Center). The climb will begin with a memorial ceremony, followed by a reception with vendors, a beer garden, CPR demonstrations and more. Proceeds will go towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and families of 9/11 victims. Registration is $50 for climbers and $25 for the reception only.
Special Olympics Plane Pull: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help pull a 124,000-pound jet for charity during Special Olympics Southern California’s annual endurance fundraiser at JetZero at the Long Beach Airport (4150 Donald Douglas Drive). Fundraising minimums are $75 for individuals and $1,875 for teams (25 people). Those who sign up may register as a solo puller or join an already existing team.
Moompetam American Indian Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the cultures of California Indigenous tribes, such as the Tongva, Chumash, Kumeyaay and Luiseño during this annual festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way). Aquarium visitors can check out crafts, storytelling and music and dance performances. The festival will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission ranges from $35 to $50 online.
Eco Gardener Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Become a better home gardener and learn tips on soil health, efficient watering and growing vegetables and herbs through this edible gardening workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1950 Lemon Ave.). The Water Replenishment District, Partners of Parks and the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will host the event. RSVP online. Free.
Rise & Thrive with Community: Noon to 2 p.m. Long Beach Community Land Trust and Phoenix Rise Project will host a community wellness session centred on sound healing, radical self-care and community love at Ramona Park (3301 E. 65th St.). Bring yoga mats, blankets or beach towels. Light snacks, refreshments and interpretation will be provided. RSVP online. Free.
Craft Beer LB Fest: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sample brews from over a dozen local beermakers during the 10th annual Craft Beer LB Fest at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 N. Virginia Road). Attendees can also enjoy live music and selections from food vendors and other libation sellers. General admission ($55) and other ticket options can be purchased online.
Record Swap: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Peruse records from over 15 vendors, groove to live sets from five vinyl DJs, get your records ultrasonically cleaned and purchase food and cold drinks during this 21+ event at Alex’s Bar (2913 E. Anaheim St.). Free.
CTRL + ALT + DEL: 5:30 p.m. Take in a nostalgic festival at F&M Bank Amphitheater (1051 Queens Hwy.), headlined by Miguel, Big Sean and Dom Kennedy. Celebrating the prolific rap and R&B artists of the blog era, this show will also feature Curren$y, The Cool Kids, Gym Class Heroes, Chip Tha Ripper, Pac Div, Casey Veggies, U-N-I and Max B. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music will begin at 7 p.m. There is no parking at the venue, but transportation options include shuttles from The Pike or Long Beach Convention Center, the AquaLink, rideshare, Long Beach Transit Passport and the Metro A Line. Tickets start at $24 for this concert online.
Sunday 9/13
Long Beach Burger Week: Various times and locations. Indulge in classic burgers and creative variations that include Cheetos, truffles, mac & cheese and more at nearby restaurants, food trucks and pop-up eateries. Through this week-long promotion from Axiom Productions and the NoahS’s Arc Foundation, several local burgers are available at the following price points: $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25. Visit burgerweeklb.com for the full list of participating locations.
Belmont Shore Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get revved up for Belmont Shore’s annual automobile showcase, with over 600 cars set to take over Second Street. In addition to the rides on display, attendees can explore local businesses and vendors, plus live music and DJ sets. Public parking will be available along Ocean Boulevard and Marine Stadium, but the use of rideshare, Long Beach Transit or complimentary Ride Circuit shuttles is encouraged. Free.
California Turkish Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 5th annual edition of this festival brings a lineup of folk dancing, musical performances and Turkish culinary delights to Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way). Free.
Cumbia y Tequila: Baile Esta Cumbia: Noon to 5 p.m. Live cumbia music and premium agave spirits form the centerpiece of this cultural celebration at Roxanne’s (1115 E. Wardlow Road). The festivities will include tequila tastings, dance lessons, street tacos, pupusa tacos, DJs and brand ambassador meet-and-greets. Tickets start at $29 on Eventbrite.
Corner Garden Workshop: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Artists of all skill levels are invited to this third anniversary edition of the morning workshop series in the Museum of Latin American Art’s (628 Alamitos Ave.) outdoor garden. During this event, attendees will be taught how to work with gel printing plates by artist Maria Guadalupe. Space is limited, so guests are asked to arrive on time. Registration is $5 online.
Monday 9/14
Movies on the Mary: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Watch Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 crime classic “Pulp Fiction” in the private theater of the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy.). Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase until 30 minutes after the movie starts. Tickets are $18 for this screening.
Book Club: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Care Culture Collaborative for their first weekly discussion of the science fiction novel “The Dispossessed” by Ursula K. Le Guin at Vine (2142 E. Fourth St.). Set in the futuristic world of Guin’s “Hainish Cycle,” this novel centers on a gifted physicist who attempts to unify the populations of two feuding planets, and includes themes of anarchism, collectivism, utopia and revolution. Free.
Tuesday 9/15
Rancho Los Alamitos Storytime: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers can hang out on the Barns Lawn at Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 E. Bixby Hill Road) and hear stories drawn from the Rancho’s history and environmental heritage. RSVP online. Free.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. First District Councilmember and Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga will commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) with a free community event featuring tacos, live music, guest speakers and more at Long Beach Civic Center Plaza (411 W. Ocean Blvd.). Free.
Community Voter Education Event: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the state, county and city measures on the Nov. 3 ballot during this informative discussion led by the League of Women Voters of Long Beach Area at the Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.). Attendees can ask questions and receive a nonpartisan guide to the election measures, with overviews of arguments for and against the measures, as well as the potential impacts. Free.
Wednesday 9/16
Learn Sashiko Embroidery: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those ages 13 and older can learn sashiko, the Japanese style of decorative stitching, through this interactive workshop at Bach Neighborhood Library (4055 N. Bellflower Blvd.). Embroidery materials will be provided, but attendees may bring their own. Free.
Sunset Reading Meetup: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LB Bookworms will host their final sunset reading event of the summer on the Bluff. Bring a book, or books, of your choice, plus blankets, chairs and sunglasses. Attendees will meet at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue, east of the Long Beach Museum of Art. DM @lbbookworms on Instagram with any questions or concerns. Free.
Houghton Park Projects Community Meeting: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Long Beach Departments of Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Marine will lead a community meeting at Houghton Park Community Center (6301 Myrtle Ave.) focused on updates, proposed improvements and public feedback for several upcoming projects at Houghton Park. Anyone interested in attending can RSVP online. Interpretation services and other accommodations can be requested until Sept. 14. Free.
Seconds at PCH – Food Week Kickoff: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. An appetizer to 2ND & PCH’s (6480 East Pacific Coast Hwy.) 11-day food and drink festivities, this event invites guests 21 and older to try select food and beverage samples along Seaport Way. This event will also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live salsa band performance. From Sept. 17-27, visitors to 2ND & PCH can pick up FOOD WEEK passports at participating locations to enjoy exclusive menu items, purchase discounted dishes, collect stamps and potentially win prizes. All proceeds from the kickoff event will go towards Long Beach Gives. Tickets are $7 on Eventbrite and will rise to $13 on Sept. 12.
Thursday 9/17
Una Tardeada con Boleros with Attitude: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Long Beach Public Library’s 8th annual Vida Latina event series will begin with an all-ages concert from Los Angeles-based trio Boleros with Attitude at Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). The group combines Latin folk standards and hip-hop for an energetic and inspiring musical fusion. Free.
Kamayan Feast Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. To raise $1,000 for KUBO Organizing Project’s Long Beach Gives campaign, the local chapter of Filipina on the Rise will host a family-style Filipino feast at KUBO Long Beach (3976 Atlantic Ave.). Those who sign up are asked to provide a sliding-scale donation between $25-$55 per person. Reserve your seat online; donation links will be sent on Sept. 17.
Long Beach QFilm Festival Opening Night: 6:30 p.m. A SoCal staple since 1993, the 33rd iteration of this festival will start with an opening night reception and a screening of the Billie Jean King documentary “Give Me the Ball!” at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way). The festival will continue Friday-Sunday with screenings of LGBTQ+ cinematic stories at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (2025 E. Fourth St.). The opening night reception is free for QFilm Festival pass holders and opening night ticket holders. Festival ticket options include individual screening tickets ($12-$30) and all-access VIP passes ($75-$150).
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