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 shopping, a tea party, a vision boarding workshop, a lecture on killer whales and more.
Creative Babe Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Creative Babe Market
When Saturday, Jan. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 233 E Anaheim St.
More Info Over 40 local vendors will be selling their products, including food, beverages and more. Admission to this event is free.
A Mad Hatter’s Evening Tea Party
What Evening Tea Party
Who Dream Come True Tea & Party Room
When Saturday, Jan. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info This event will include activities, a magic show, a costume contest, food and beverages. Admission for this event costs $45 per person and can be made by visiting purplepass.com/madhatter or calling 1-562-270-1400.
Self Love Sunday
What Vision board workshop
Who Cinditas Tiendita
When Sunday, Jan. 30 at noon
Where 418 Nebraska Ave.
More Info Participants will create a collage that helps them visualize self-love. This event is priced on a sliding scale from $5 to $15. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Kidical Mass
What Group bicycle ride
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m.
Where Los Cerritos Park, on Country Club Drive just south of Bixby Road
More Info Community members and families are invited to ride their bikes through the neighborhood together.
Domestic Violence &The Faith-based Communities
What Virtual seminar on domestic violence for faith leaders
Who WomenShelter of Long Beach
When Monday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.
Where Zoom
More Info This virtual seminar will teach faith leaders ways to support victims of domestic violence in their congregation. To register for this event email nparada@womenshelterlb.org
Pan Afrikan Study Group
What Virtual book club
Who African American Cultural Center of Long Beach
When Every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where Zoom
More Info A free discussion of the book The Destruction of Black Civilization by Chancellor Williams held over Zoom.
Killer Whales of California
What Educational seminar
Who Aquarium of the Pacific
When Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where 100 Aquarium Way
More Info This free educational lecture will inform the public about the recent sightings and trends in orca migration. After the lecture ends, a cocktail hour with a cash bar will be held at 8 p.m. where guests can connect with guest speakers and each other.
First Fridays (Lite)
What Neighborhood night out
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Friday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where Bixby Knolls neighborhood
More Info The community is invited to enjoy activities and live music outdoors. While the EXPO Arts Center will be closed to the public, there will be history and art displays on the sidewalk outside.
