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, volunteering, art, origami and more.
Valentine’s Day Beach Cleanup
What Volunteer opportunity
Who Clean LB
When Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where 2100 E Ocean Blvd.
More Info Volunteers are needed to help clean litter off the beach.
Long Beach is for Lovers
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Commodity and All Time Plants
When Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 1322 Coronado Ave., Ste B
More Info A variety of small businesses will be selling their products, including ceramics, clothing, baked goods and more.
Virtual Chinese Calligraphy Party
What Lunar New Year celebration
Who Long Beach Qingdao Association
When Saturday, Feb. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Online or at the Island Village Club House, 7108 Island Village Dr.
More Info The public is invited to learn how to write their name in Chinese Calligraphy. Participants can join this event either in person or online. This event is free and registration can be made on Eventbrite.
Alamitos Bay Clean Up
What Volunteer opportunity
Who LB Water Bikes
When Saturday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where Alamitos Bay Landing, 164 N. Marina Dr.
More Info Volunteers are needed to help clean litter at Alamitos Bay. Volunteers can win prizes. Volunteers should register for this event on lbwaterbikes.com/bay-cleanup.
Pipe Dreams Galentine’s Pop-Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Pipe Dreams
When Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 3414 Orange Ave.
More Info A variety of small vendors will be selling their products, including jewelry, baked goods and more.
Valentine’s Day Pop Up Shop
What Small vendor marketplace
Who 4 Kings 1 Queen LLC
When Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 1144 Olive Ave.
More Info A variety of small vendors will be selling their products.
Origami Day
What Cultural crafts
Who CSULB Japanese Garden
When Sunday, Feb. 13 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Earl Warren Dr.
More Info The public is invited to make origami crafts together. Those who want to participate can register at the garden’s online portal.
The Alder Tree
What Art show reception
Who KD Maleki and more
When Sunday, Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where Merlino Gallery, 1250 N Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The public is invited to the opening reception of this art show.
