A curated guide on events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including a crop swap, free groceries, rollerskating and more.
Khmer New Year
What Holiday celebration
Who Khmer Renaissance, Shlap Muan, Sweet Grass Sugarcane Juice and Battambong BBQ
When Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m.
Where Ten Mile Brewing, 1136 E Willow St.
More Info A celebration of Khmer New Year. Admission to this event is free of charge, and food and beer will be available for purchase.
Crop Swap
What Homegrown produce trading
Who The MAYE center
When Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
Where 2153 E Anaheim St.
More Info The public is invited to trade produce they’ve grown in their backyards and home gardens.
Spring Fest
What Community celebration
Who City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where Signal Hill Park
More Info A seasonal community celebration. Tickets will cost $5 the day of the event and pre-sale tickets cost $4. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Signal Hill Youth Center, Community Services Department and Signal Hill Public Library.
Free Grocery Grab n’ Go Eggstravaganza
What Free groceries
Who CHIRP LA, Councilmember Al Austin’s office, Kaiser Permanente and more
When Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where Perry Lindsey Academy, 5075 Daisy Ave.
More Info Those in need are invited to receive free fresh and packaged groceries. Easter-themed sweets and free gifts will also be distributed.
Healing & Vendor Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Birthworkers of Color Collective
When Saturday, April 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where Birthworkers of Color Collective
More Info This event will include vendors, workshops, wellness resources and more. Entrance for this event will be charged on a sliding scale between $5 to $10, but no one will be turned away because they can’t pay.
NYTE MRKT!
What Small vendor marketplace
Who NYTE MRKT
When Saturday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Over 50 small businesses will be selling their products. Live music will be played at the event. Gift baskets will be raffled away.
Special Spring Celebration
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Kubo LB
When Saturday, April 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 345 E Carson St.
More Info A variety of small businesses will be selling their products, including candles, home goods, food and more.
BMX Meet Up
What Community bicycling event
Who Harbor Area BMX
When Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where The Pike parking structure
More Info The public is invited to bicycle through the city together.
Roll Up and Roll Out
What Community rollerskating event
Who Pigeon’s Roller Skate Shop
When Wednesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
Where 2148 E 4th St.
More Info This is a group rollerskating event for those 21 and over to celebrate the 4/20 holiday. Participants will skate from Fourth Street, down the Junipero Hill, to the beach path and finish at the Lion’s Lighthouse. A pack will be cruising back to the shop through the streets afterward.
