Residents can enjoy house music, nature and everything in between with a wide range of fun and free things to do in Long Beach and Signal Hill.
A plethora of performances this week leave no room for boredom, with live music Friday night at the Terrace Theater, a low-cost performance of “Grease” by the Act Out Theatre Company, a peaceful library concert in Signal Hill Saturday afternoon and a house music DJ lineup at The Wicked Wolf Sunday night.
For a more relaxing outing, those 18 years and older can enjoy gentle yoga at Reservoir Park Saturday morning, farmers markets Sunday and Tuesday, a sunset sound bath Monday evening and a family movie at the Queen Mary Wednesday night.
Residents can support local communities with a fundraiser Friday night, a beach cleanup Saturday morning, an LGBTQ literary event Wednesday evening or a neighborhood cleanup Thursday morning.
Friday 5/10
Fundraiser for Women Motorcyclists: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Women’s Moto Project will be hosting this fundraiser at 1365 Obispo Ave. in order to train more women motorcycle instructors. There will be workshops led by women in the motorcycle industry, raffles and music. Admission is $10.
Live Music: 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch the musical group Celtic Woman at the Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd #300). Tickets can be purchased for $39 on Ticketmaster.
Live Theater: 7 p.m. Act Out Theatre Company (1060 E 70th St.) will be putting on a performance of the famous play “Grease.” This show is recommended for those ages 12 and over. Tickets can be purchased on the theater’s website or at the door for $15.
Saturday 5/11
Beach Clean Up: 10 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to help clean trash and litter in the Hamilton Neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at 1060 E. 70th St. and are encouraged to bring water and wear sunscreen, comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Free.
Lawn Bowling: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club is hosting its annual open house at 1109 Federation Drive. The public can get free lawn bowling lessons and enjoy refreshments while learning about the club and how to join. Free.
Paws on the Hill: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The City of Signal Hill invites residents to bring their friendly pets to a celebration at Signal Hill Park (2175 Cherry Ave.). The event will feature music, a photo booth, crafts, low-cost vaccines, wellness services and adoptable pets. Free to attend.
Yoga at the Park: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Residents ages 18 and older can practice slow-moving, gentle yoga at Reservoir Park (3315 Gundry Ave.) led by instructor Lacey Marsac each Saturday in May. Participants should bring their own yoga mat and water. Free.
Library Concert: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Violinist and singer Nicole Alexandria will perform in a concert at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.). Free.
Sunday 5/12
Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wrigley Farmers Market takes place every Sunday at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Willow Street. Residents can purchase produce, art from local artists and meet their neighbors. Free.
House & Disco Party: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Local DJ aggregator Daddy will be hosting the first in this new series of sophisticated, sensual house and disco parties at The Wicked Wolf (2332 Pacific Ave.). The dance party will take place upstairs while the regular lounge downstairs remains open. Free to attend for those 21 years and older.
Monday 5/13
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Long Beach Animal Care Services (7700 E Spring St.) will be offering discounted vaccines and microchips for pets. Cats must be brought in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 60 pets. Treatment prices vary.
Sunset Sound Bath: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents can relax and unwind to a sound bath as the sun sets at Signal Hill Point Terrace (1800 E Hill St.). Free, but an online reservation on Eventbrite is recommended.
Tuesday 5/14
Farmers Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Bixby Park farmers market takes place twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 130 Cherry Ave. Residents can purchase homegrown produce, handcrafted wares and more. Free to attend.
Zumba Class: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Signal Hill will be hosting these free zumba classes each Tuesday through June 25 at the Signal Hill Point Terrace (1800 E Hill St.). Zumba is an activity that combines dancing and fitness, usually through uptempo music. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, bring a towel and a water bottle. Free.
Wednesday 5/15
Learn How to Play Mahjong: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to learn how to play American mahjong during this workshop at the Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.). Registration is required. To register, visit the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Queen Mary Movie Night: 6 p.m. The public is invited to a screening of the movie “Coco” at the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy.). Admission is free, but registration is required. To register for this event, visit queenmary.com. Couples can also purchase the date package online for $79, which includes reserved couch seating, assorted small snacks, drink service and a bottle of champagne.
LGBTQ Literary Event: 7 p.m. Local author Lane Igoudin will have a conversation about his new memoir “A Family, Maybe” at bookstore Page Against the Machine (2714 E Fourth St.). Igoudin’s book is about him and his partner’s journey through foster adoptions to fatherhood. Following the discussion will be a live Q&A and books available for purchase. Free to attend.
Thursday 5/16
Cal Heights Clean Streets: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Volunteers are invited to help clean the Cal Heights Neighborhood. Volunteers should meet at the northwest corner of Wardlow Rd. and Lime Ave. Free.
Stop the Hate Workshop: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to learn about hate crimes and how to report them using their smartphones. The workshop, led by Pacific Asian Counseling Services, will be held at the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.). Registration is required. To register, visit the City’s online event calendar. Free.
LGBTQ Elder Workshop: 3 p.m. LGBTQ seniors can attend this workshop about the challenges the community has historically faced, what barriers exist today, how to heal from trauma and other topics at Grace on 3rd Methodist Church (2325 E Third St.). Free.
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