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 shopping, walking, dancing, vegan food, drag performances, silent meditation, a book club and volunteer opportunities.
Time to Shine
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Black Wonderland
When Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 636 N Locust Ave.
More Info A wide variety of small business vendors will be selling their products, including candles, make-up, accessories, apparel, beverages and more.
Gratitude Walk
What Community walk
Who Practical Spirituality
When Saturday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Where Atlantic Alano Club, 600 Redondo Ave.
More Info A free group walk meant to foster gratitude for people’s surroundings.
Get Up and Dance!
What Virtual dance class
Who Musical Theatre West
When Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m.
Where Zoom
More Info Dancer Katie Marshall will teach students about different dance dynamics. Payment is donation-based, and can be sent through Venmo to @musicaltheatrewest. Register at https://musical.org/dance/
Vegan District
What Vegan food court and marketplace
Who Vegan District Long Beach
When Saturday, July 3 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where The Pike Outlets
More Info Various food vendors will be making and selling a wide range of vegan meals.
Queer Thursdays
What Drag performance
Who Sob Sister, Meow Twins and more
When Thursday, July 8 at 9 p.m.
Where Que Sera, 1923 E 7th St.
More Info Various drag performers will be on stage. DJs will also be playing music. Entry to this event is $5 at the door.
Silent Healing
What Group silence session
Who Palm-Tamera Mani-manifest
When Saturday, July 10 from 11:11 a.m. to 1:11 p.m.
Where TBA
More Info Enjoy two hours of meditative silence, alongside healing sounds and free movement. This event is donation-based. More details are available once registering at https://silenthealingwestcoast.splashthat.com/
Graphic Novel Book Club
What Virtual comic book discussion
Who Bel Canto Books
When Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Where Online
More Info Attendees will be discussing the book Making Comics by Lynda Barry. Register at https://belcantobooks.net/book-clubs
North LB Food Distribution
What Volunteer opportunity
Who Norfside Outreach
When Multiple times
Where TBA
More Info Volunteers are needed for multiple food distributions throughout July. Volunteers will help package and distribute food. To volunteer, fill out the application in Norfside Outreach’s Instagram bio.
