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 beach clean up, meditation, vegan food, shopping, art, and a cumbia and tequila festival.
California Coastal Clean Up
What Beach clean up
Who CleanLB
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where Near Long Beach Lifeguard Headquarters
More Info The community is invited to help clean trash and litter off the beach.
Meditation & Soundbath
What Group meditation
Who Heart of Ananda
When Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Where El Dorado Park, corner of Studebaker and Stearns
More Info An outdoor group meditation. Attendees will be encouraged to think of butterflies as symbols of their own transformation. This is a donation based event, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Uptown Neighborhood Celebration and Resources
What Community party and resource fair
Who Long Beach Advancing Peace
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where Coolidge Park, 352 Neece St.
More Info This event will feature children’s activities, music, food, giveaways, community resources and a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Summer Mentorship Art Showcase
What Art exhibit
Who A Future Super Hero and Friends
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where Parking area at intersection of 1st St. and Pacific Coast Hwy
More Info An art show displaying the work made by local youth over the summer. Registration for this event can be made for free on Eventbrite.
Aloha Autumn
What Small business marketplace
Who Parkview Village
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 5423 E Village Road
More Info Over 50 small business vendors will be selling their products. A DJ will be playing music. This event will also feature activities for families.
Vegan Social
What Vegan food fair
Who The Plant Base LA
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where The Hawk, 468 W Anaheim St.
More Info Eight different vegan food vendors will be selling their dishes. This event is suitable for all ages. Attendees who are 21 and over will be able to order alcoholic beverages from the bar.
Movin On Up Pop Up Shop
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Moe’s Potatoes LLC and more
When Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where 2910 E 55th Way.
More Info A variety of small business vendors will be selling their products, including swimwear, food, beverages and more. The event will also feature games, raffles and giveaways.
5th Annual Cumbia & Tequila Festival
What Drinks and dancing
Who cumbiaytequila
When Sunday, Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge, 1115 E Wardlow Rd.
More Info An afternoon of cumbia dancing, music and premium tequila. A live music performance will be featured, as well as DJ sets. Local vendors will be selling their products. General admission costs $20, but designated drivers who won’t be drinking can come in for only $5. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
