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 a grand opening, Oaxacan food, a photography exhibit, augmented reality, a sun salutation, art, music and a neighborhood clean up.
Grand Opening Party
What New bar opening
Who Port City Tavern
When Saturday, Aug. 7 from noon to 8 p.m.
Where 4306 E Anaheim St.
More Info The community is invited to celebrate the opening of a new cocktail bar. Live music will be played during the event, and later in the night a silent disco will be held.
Oaxacan Food
What Small business fundraiser
Who Niish Comida Oaxaquena
When Saturday, Aug. 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where 931 Coronado Ave.
More Info This local business will be selling its Oaxacan dishes in order to raise money to create a food stand. Meat, vegetarian and vegan clayudas will be available for purchase, as well as rare types of mezcal.
Photography exhibit
What A collection of photos
Who Adrian Lorenzana
When Saturday, Aug. 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where 3300 E Broadway
More Info Attendees will be able to view a collection of photos, and have a Polaroid photo taken of them.
Welcome to the Doll House
What Art exhibit
Who Loiter Galleries and Judy Kepes
When Saturday, Aug. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where 180 E 4th St.
More Info One room within a miniature dollhouse will be made life-size for attendees to wander through.
Long Beach Augmented Reality Challenge
What Virtual exhibit
Who The CSULB Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
When Sunday, Aug. 8 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where Harvey Milk Promenade Park, 185 E 3rd St.
More Info Different virtual filters can be seen at various murals in downtown Long Beach in this interactive exhibit. Instagram will be used to interact with the exhibit.
Sun-Day Salutations
What Sun salutation based asanas
Who Samantha Berman
When Sunday at 6 p.m.
Where Signal Hill Park
More Info A free event where participants can experience asanas, reiki and sound healing.
Rooted
What 11th-anniversary art exhibit opening
Who Greenly Art Space
When Aug. 7 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where 2698 Junipero Ave., Suite 113
More Info An art exhibit commemorating Greenly Art Space’s 11 years in operation. Admission is $10. Proceeds will be donated to the Art for Change Foundation in New Delhi to build a new Center for Art.
Concerts in the Park(ing Lot)
What Live music
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Monday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where 3737 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra will be performing live outdoors for the local community. Attendance is free. This event is appropriate for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, tables and dancing shoes.
Neighborhood Clean Up
What Volunteer litter collection
Who California Heights Clean Up Crew
When Every Thursday at 8 a.m.
Where Intersection of Lime and Wardlow
More Info Volunteers are wanted to help at this weekly clean-up of the Cal Heights neighborhood.
Nature Walk & Turtle Trek
What Guided walk through Los Cerritos Wetlands
Who Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday at 8 a.m.
Where Intersection of 1st St. and Pacific Coast Highway
More Info A guided walk where participants will see local wildlife and current restoration efforts while learning about the history of the wetlands. It is recommended that attendees bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water and binoculars. Registration is required. Contact elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to register.
