Along with the summer slew of movies and concerts in the park, this week is filled with art events, community clean-ups and educational workshops.
Artwork from local youth will be on display at the Museum of Latin Art, and youth wishing to make art of their own can attend a printmaking workshop at the Long Beach Museum of Art. Both events are on Friday. Saturday presents multiple opportunities to help clean up the community and a chance to learn about agave distilling.
Families can attend a mental health workshop at the United Cambodian Community Sunday morning, and those who want to protect their vehicle from catalytic converter theft can register for an LBPD event Saturday.
Friday 7/26
Preschool Storytime & Play Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy an hour of play, music, stories and snacks at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.). Free.
Artivism Student Exhibition: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to view an exhibit of artwork created by local youth at the Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.). Their artwork is inspired by activism and aims to challenge stereotypes and social issues. Free.
Teen Artmaking: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Teens in the ninth through 12th grade are invited to the Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E Ocean Blvd.) for a workshop on printmaking. All materials will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. Registration through Eventbrite is required. Free.
Disability Pride Celebration: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public is invited to the 3rd annual Long Beach Disability Pride Celebration at Harvey Milk Promenade Park (185 E Third St.). Attendees can enjoy music, guest speakers, vendors and resources. Free.
Open Mic: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can enjoy or participate in this recurring open mic night on the second and fourth Friday of each month until mid-September at Partake Collective (456 Elm Ave.). Free.
Swing Dancing: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dance enthusiasts and beginners alike can swing dance to live music at The Wicked Wolf (2332 Pacific Ave.). A 50-minute lesson will begin at 8 p.m., followed by two hours of dancing while the New Orleans Band plays. No reservation is required, but the dancing with lessons included cost $20 at the door, and dancing only is $15 at the door. Each purchase comes with $5 off a drink purchase.
Saturday 7/27
Etch & Catch: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Long Beach residents can have their VIN or license plate number etched onto their catalytic converter by the Long Beach Police Department at its North Division station (4891 Atlantic Ave.). This will help police track and recover a catalytic converter if it gets stolen. Attendees must be the registered owner of the vehicle and bring their driver’s license, vehicle registration and confirmation of their appointment. To register for the event and fill out the required waiver, visit the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Community Clean-Up: 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help clean the DeForest Park Neighborhood (6255 DeForest Ave.). This event is organized by the City of Long Beach.
Community Clean-Up: 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help clean the Zaferia Heights neighborhood (1435 Orizaba Ave.). This event is organized by the City of Long Beach.
Pet Adoption Event: 10 a.m. to noon. Residents can adopt a new member of the family at this pet adoption event at Silverado Park (1545 W 31st St.). All adoption fees will be waived and residents can get information about spay/neuter vouchers, pet licensing and pet laws. Free.
Summer Concert: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The latin jazz band Bossa Val Vai will be performing for the public at the Recreation Park Bandshell (4900 E Seventh St.). Free.
Summer Sabor & Spirits Series: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.) will be screening the documentary “Agave: The Spirit of a Nation” for those 21 and older. The documentary follows the story of a family that cultivates and distills agave. There will also be a cash bar and food available for purchase. Admission is $15.
Sunday 7/28
Health, Wellness, Well-being for Parents, Children, & Youth: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Global Refugee Awareness Healing Center will be holding this event at the Cambodian American United Methodist Church (1700 Temple Ave.), where children, teens and parents can connect with mental health resources. There will be stress-reducing activities, games, dance performances and more. Free.
Vintage Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feed your inner child at this eccentric market hosted by Bruxita Linda at Grey LB (237 Long Beach Blvd.). Vendors will be selling vintage items, stationary, crystals, zines, clothes, records and much more. Entry is free.
Summer Concert: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A blues guitarist will be performing for the public at the Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 E Bixby Hill Road). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic food. There will be no on-site parking. Parking will be available at Cal State Long Beach’s G13 parking lot. Shuttles will run continuously to bring people back and forth. Free.
Monday 7/29
Spanish Storytime: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children of all ages will be able to enjoy Spanish stories read by library staff at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.). Free.
Movie in the Park: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The public is invited to an outdoor screening of the 2023 movie “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” at Lincoln Park (101 Pacific Ave.). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic food. They are also encouraged to wear fun or unusual socks. The movie will begin at dusk. Free.
Tuesday 7/30
Fire Station Toddler Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Caregivers and toddlers between 18 months and 3 years old are invited to enjoy songs, rhymes, dancing and play at Fire Station 8 (5365 Second St.). Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free.
Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. The Long Beach Municipal Band will be performing a series of jazz, pop and patriotic songs at Bixby Annex Park (Intersection of Cherry Avenue & Ocean Boulevard.). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic food. Free.
Wednesday 7/31
Baby Storytime: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Babies, toddlers up to 2 years old, and their caregivers are invited to Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.) to enjoy stories and playtime. Free.
Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Long Beach Municipal Band will be performing a series of jazz, pop and patriotic songs at Los Cerritos Park (3750 Del Mar Ave.). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic food. Free.
Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Local band The Brobots will be performing at Signal Hill Park (2175 Cherry Ave.). There will be food trucks, raffles, arts and crafts and more. Free.
Thursday 8/1
Sunsets at LBMA: 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E Ocean Blvd.) invites the public to tour its exhibits after-hours. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will be half-cost admission for $6.
Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Long Beach Municipal Band will be performing a series of jazz, pop and patriotic songs at Recreation Park (4900 E Seventh St.). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic food. Free.
Movie in the Park: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The public is invited to an outdoor screening of the movie “Dungeons and Dragons” at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic food. They are also encouraged to wear fun or unusual socks. The movie will begin at dusk. Free.
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