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 art, health, volunteerism, roller skating, pets and shopping.
Coming Together
What Art exhibit
Who Long Beach Creative Group
When Sunday, July 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 2221 E Broadway
More Info A series of small works by a wide variety of artists will be on display.
Food & Clothing Distribution
What Volunteer opportunity
Who Xochiquetzal Arrangements
When Saturday, July 24
Where TBA
More Info Volunteers are needed to help distribute necessities to unhoused community members. Message @auranaryloveco on Instagram to participate.
Radical Empathy
What Art exhibit
Who Compound Long Beach
When Saturday, July 24 at noon
Where 1395 Coronado Ave.
More Info View the art exhibit at no cost. Free registration can be made at https://www.compoundlb.com/
Black Family Health Fair
What Wellness event
Who Black Health Equity Long Beach
When Saturday, July 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 6301 Myrtle Ave.
More Info Entertainment, voter registration, health resources and more will be available for Black Long Beach residents during this event. COVID-19 testing and vaccines will also be provided.
Where Is The Ground, Where Is The Center?
What Art exhibit
Who Flux Art Space
When Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 410 Termino Ave.
More Info The opening of an art exhibit that explores how people stayed grounded during the pandemic. Free tickets can be found on Eventbrite.
Skate-a-thon
What Rollerskating fundraiser
Who CRay Project
When Sunday, July 25 at 11 a.m.
Where Bayshore Beach (Horny Corner)
More Info Community members are invited to participate in this group skate event from Bayshore beach to Alamitos Beach. Registration costs a donation between $1 to $10 and can be made at https://www.crayproject.org/skate . Proceeds will help fund the 2nd Annual Long Beach Black Dance Festival.
Newfapalooza
What Newfoundland dog meet up
Who Harley’s Angels
When Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where Rosie’s Dog Beach
More Info Newfoundlands and their humans are invited to spend a day at the beach together and socialize.
Pop Up Shop
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Charmed by Marena
When Aug. 1 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where 3360 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Over 20 small business vendors will be selling their products.
