A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including Father’s Day, groceries, stand up comedy, community cleaning, solidarity with the AAPI community, donations, film and performing arts.
Father’s Day Walk
What Community walk by the beach
Who Young Sagg
When Saturday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Where Cherry Beach on Ocean Blvd, downhill parking lot
More Info All fathers in the community are invited to walk by the beach.
Phil’s Farm Stand
What Fresh produce
Who North Long Beach Victory Garden
When Wednesday, June 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where 6509 Gundry Ave., at 65th Street gate
More Info Fresh fruits and vegetables grown in a local urban garden will be available for purchase.
Comedy Show
What Stand up comedy
Who Friendzone Comedy
When Thursday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where Ficklewood Ciderworks, 720 E Broadway
More Info Comedians from Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County will be performing. The event is free to enter, but seating is available on a first come first served basis. Registration available on Eventbrite.
Deforest Park Clean Up
What Volunteer community cleaning
Who Long Beach Office of Sustainability, Just Environment Long Beach and more
When Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where 6255 De Forest Ave.
More Info Volunteers are asked to come help clean the park. Attendees are asked to please wear a mask.
Celebrate Healing and Community
What Solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Event
Who Pueblita Tortillas, Bel Canto Books and more
When Saturday, June 26 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where Macarthur Park, 1321 E Anaheim St.
More Info A celebration of solidarity between the local Latino, Black and Asian communities. Coffee and food will be available.
Day In The Neighborhood
What Donation event
Who Family Reunions and Long Beach Rescue Mission
When Saturday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where The Harbor, 130 Pine Ave.
More Info Attendees are asked to make a donation in order to enter. Requested items for donation are new and used tents, summer hats, individual handheld misters, solar portable chargers, long sleeve shirts and other summer clothing. Music and refreshments will be available.
The Wizard of Oz
What Movie screening and costume contest
Who The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
When Saturday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
Where Harvey Milk Promenade Park, 185 East 3rd Street
More Info A free screening of The Wizard of Oz film. Attendees are encouraged to dress like the characters. One winner will receive a bag of props. This event is free, and registration can be made on Eventbrite.
When Art Happens
What Performance and marketplace
Who The CRay Project
When Sunday, June 27 at 5 p.m.
Where Rose Park, intersection of 8th Street & Orizaba Ave.
More Info Live performance art will be featured, as well as a variety of local vendors. Free lemonade will also be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.
