A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by local communities in Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including free cupcakes, live music, a workout workshop, a harvest festival, COVID-19 vaccines and more.
Halloween Cupcakes For Kids
What Free cupcakes for children
Who Sweet & Saucy Shop
When Friday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 3722 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Children will receive a free cupcake if they visit this bakery in costume.
Pumpkin Painting + Workout Workshop
What Adult exercise event/ child pumpkin painting
Who Creative Flow Arts, Onemode Mindset
When Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where 4000 E Anaheim St.
More Info An exercise class will be held for adults at the same time as a pumpkin painting workshop for children. Parents can leave their children in the painting area while they exercise. The workout costs $25 but the pumpkin painting workshop is free.
Harvest Festival & Resource Fair
What Community celebration
Who Beach Wise Resource Festivals
When Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where 1321 E Anaheim St.
More Info A job fair, discussion panel, and a record changing and re-entry clinic for people who have been incarcerated will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. In the afternoon from noon to 4:30 p.m. a community fair will take place, which will feature free resources, a backpack giveaway, a spooky maze, a Dia De Los Muertos altar and more.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
What Resource fair
Who Centro CHA
When Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where Lincoln Elementary, 1175 E 11th St.
More Info Free COVID-19 vaccines will be available for the community. People receiving their first dose of the vaccine will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Pre-registration is required to receive a vaccine, and registration can be made by calling 562-505-5552 or 562-505-6005. Free food, diapers, school supplies and more will also be available. Children who come dressed in costume will receive a sweet.
The Golden Can
What Closing reception of art exhibit
Who Alice Le Fae
When Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where 115 W 4th St.
More Info The closing reception of an art show featuring the work of a local artist. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. Text 562-881-3333 for entry into the studio.
Spooky Silent Disco Party
What Halloween celebration
Who Port City Tavern
When Sunday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.
Where 4306 E Anaheim St.
More Info A silent disco party where attendees are encouraged to listen to their own music through headphones. Attendees will be able to participate in a costume contest, and the winners will receive prizes. This event is for people 21 years of age and older. There will be no cover charge.
Halloween Night
What Live music
Who Supply & Demand
When Sunday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where 2500 E Anaheim St.
More Info This event will feature live music performances, disc jockeys, a costume contest and giveaways. It’s free to attend.
Halloween Fun Fest
What Live music
Who Alex’s Bar
When Sunday, Oct. 31 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where 2913 E Anaheim St.
More Info Several local musicians will be performing live. Admission costs $7, or $5 for those in costume.
Jewish Film Festival Opening
What Film screening
Who Alpert Jewish Community Center
When Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where 3801 E. Willow Street
More Info A documentary about the life and career of fashion designer Lea Gottlieb. Wendy Manasse of CSULB’s fashion department will be giving a talk after the screening. General admission costs $18. Tickets can be purchased at alpertjcc.org. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this event.
