Ask Sharifa
What Online interview
Who Sharifa Hardie
When Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where Facebook Live
More Info The president of the Long Beach chapter of the Black Chamber of Commerce will be interviewing a special guest. To watch, visit Facebook.com/ILikeSharifah
Karaoke Night
What Weekly karaoke event
Who DJ Scotty
When Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.
Where 5205 Pacific Coast Hwy
More Info The community is invited to sing karaoke every Wednesday.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
What Holiday celebration
Who Shoreline Village and more
When Friday, Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. until Jan. 1 at 12:30 a.m.
Where Shoreline Village
More Info Live music will be played throughout the event. A fireworks show will begin at midnight.
Pajama Brunch Party
What New Year’s Day brunch
Who Cafe Sevilla
When Saturday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where 140 Pine Ave.
More Info Sevilla LB is hosting its first New Year’s Day pajama brunch party where patrons who wear their pajamas get a free mimosa with the purchase of a brunch entree. Reservations are recommended by calling 562-495-1111 or online at www.cafesevilla.com/reservations
Give Blood
What Blood donation drive
Who American Red Cross
When Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where 7575 Carson Blvd.
More Info Blood donations are needed to help save lives. Blood donations will occur within a mobile unit in the parking lot of Lucille’s. To make an appointment to donate blood, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code: LBTowneCenter or call 1-800-Red-Cross
Scrabble Social Hour
What Language learning
Who Long Beach Public Library
When Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave.
More Info A multilingual conversation that uses the board game Scrabble to help people grow their vocabulary. English language learners and beginners are welcome.
Medium of the Month
What Art workshop
Who Long Beach Public Library
When Thursday, Jan. 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will learn about how to use characters and settings in storytelling through art. This event is appropriate for adults, tweens and school-age children. All supplies will be provided free of charge.
Downtown LB Farmer’s Market
What Fresh, local produce for sale
Who Downtown Long Beach Farmer’s Market
When Friday Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where 315-412 The Promenade N.
More Info Multiple vendors will be selling locally grown fruits, vegetables and more.
Semi-solo Show
What Gallery opening
Who Able Arts Work
When Friday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Where 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The gallery will be celebrating its new location with an art show featuring the work of four artists.
