For those looking to get in the spooky spirit, the Signal Hill Public Library will be screening “Nightmare on Elm Street” for those 18 and older Friday night. Come to the library hours earlier for the chance to fill a bag of gently used books for just $5. Head to Trademark Brewing on Sunday to enjoy music, drinks and Halloween-themed wares from over 30 local vendors at the Cali Scream Market.
If the season is drawing you to a more introspective space (the six-planet retrograde is finally over, so feel free to lean into those feelings) Kubo LB will be hosting a relationship wellness workshop Saturday morning, which will focus on communication skills and signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. There are also a plethora of art shows throughout Long Beach and Signal Hill to get the creative juices flowing.
No matter how you choose to spend the week, be cautious of the flu, new COVID strains and monsters in all forms.
Friday 10/14
Book Sale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friends of Signal Hill Library (1800 E Hill St.) invites the public to fill a bag of gently used books for $5. Bags will be provided. DVDs will cost $1 and TV series DVD collector sets will be $5. This event is cash only. For more information call (562) 989-7323. Entry is free.
Good Brothers: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A networking mixer for Black professionals at Roxanne’s (1115 E Wardlow Rd.) Local elected officials, members of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance and more will be present at the event. Free.
Scary Movie Night Under The Stars: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those 18 and older are invited to watch this screening of “Nightmare on Elm Street” on the Signal Hill Library’s (1800 E Hill St.) outdoor patio. Free.
Saturday 10/15
Artful Storytelling Day: 10 a.m. Families are invited to enjoy crafts, activities, bilingual stories and more at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 Virginia Rd.) Free.
Pit Bull Appreciation Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blockhead Brigade invites pit bulls and their people to Marina Vista Park for an event featuring a pack walk, training demonstrations, vendors, raffles and a Day of the Dead altar honoring departed pets. Free.
A Community Conversation on Relationship Wellness: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kathy Tan of Amalu Coaching will be holding a workshop where participants can learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, communication skills in intimate relationships and more at Kubo LB (345 E Carson St.)
Harvest at the Hangar: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event at the LBX Hangar (4150 McGowen St.) will include vendors, live entertainment, food and more. Free to attend.
PlaceIt!: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Teens are invited to learn about city planning in this hands-on project organized by the Long Beach Community Design Center at Harte Library (1595 W Willow St.). Free.
Ascension Art Show: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The public is invited to this annual art show at local tattoo parlor The Raven and The Wolves (212 The Promenade N.). The work of over two dozen local artists will be on display. Entry is free.
Rameelo Raas Garba 2022: 7 p.m. The public is invited to the Long Beach Convention Center (300 E Ocean Blvd.) to enjoy music and the Desi folk dance raas. General admission costs $30, and tickets can be purchased at rameelo.com.
Sunday 10/16
Cali Scream Market: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Over 30 vendors will be selling their wares at Trademark Brewing (233 E Anaheim St.) Hosted by Cali Dream Market. There will also be music and an appearance from special guest Adam Ray.
Taste of Bixby Knolls: Noon to 4 p.m. Over 30 restaurants and shops will partake in Bixby Knolls’ first “taste of” event, where signature dishes, drinks and desserts can be purchased with $1 event tickets. Shops will be selling sample sizes of select meals and beverages, ranging from two to six tickets. Purchase tickets online or at one of four locations spread out during the event.
Monday 10/17
3D Printing for Kids: Children 5 years and older are invited to learn the basics of 3D printing during this workshop at the Signal Hill Library (1800 E Hill St.). Only 10 spaces are available. To register a child, call (562) 989-7323. Free.
Author Talk: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Author Brian Clune will discuss his new book California Historic Haunts, which covers 25 haunted sites in the state at the Signal Hill Library (1800 E Hill St.) Registration is required for this event. To register, call (562) 989-7323. Free.
Tuesday 10/18
Reading Buddies: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Parents and caregivers can bring children to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.) where a teen volunteer will give them up to 30 minutes of one-on-one reading practice. Free.
Where the Children Take Us: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. In this online event organized by the Long Beach Public Library, author Zain E. Asher will discuss her new book, which centers around her mother’s journey as an immigrant raising children in South London. To register for this event, visit https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming. Free.
Wednesday 10/19
HIV Testing: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. HIV testing will be provided at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.) Free.
Flu Vaccine Clinic: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Long Beach Health Department will be offering free flu vaccines at Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.) for people without health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t cover flu vaccines. Free.
The Silver Hour: 3 p.m. This weekly musical event at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) will feature live music, sing-a-longs and oldies for seniors. Free.
Teen D&D: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to play the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons together at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.) All experience levels are welcome. Free.
Thursday 10/20
Fair Housing Workshop: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Fair Housing Foundation invites the public to learn about tenant rights, housing law and how to handle landlord and tenant disputes at Burnett Neighborhood Library (560 E. Hill St.). Free.
ArtLAB: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. An art exploration program for children ages 7 to 12 at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
