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 a beach clean up, workshops, live music and more.
Beach Clean Up
What Volunteer opportunity
Who Let’s Make Waves
When Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where 1 Junipero Ave.
More Info Volunteers are needed to help clean the beach. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Community Workshops
What Cooking and gardening class
Who Ground Education and Farm Lot 59
When Saturday, March 12
Where 2714 California Ave.
More Info Participants will learn how to make pesto using garden-grown ingredients, plant sunflower seeds and tour the garden. Those interested can register for the event for $15 on farmlot59.org
Community Open House
What Soft opening
Who Kubo
When Saturday, March 12 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where 345 E Carson St.
More Info The public is invited to an open house of this communal business space for Filipinx businesses.
Local Music
What Live musical performance
Who Familiar Faces, One Less Guest, Emerald Street
When March 12 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where Dipiazza’s, 5205 Pacific Coast Hwy
More Info Three local bands will be performing. Those interested can purchase tickets for this event on Eventbrite for $7.
Sip n’ Succs
What Holiday craft workshop
Who Soulful Succulents
When Saturday, March 12 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where Better Half Boutique, 3803 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will create a crafting project using succulents while drinking wine. Those interested can purchase tickets for this event on Eventbrite for $45.
Almost St. Patrick’s Day
What Fundraiser
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, March 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where Multiple Bixby Knolls businesses
More Info Tickets for the event cost $25 per person and include three complimentary beers from different Long Beach businesses, a plate of boneless wings from Thunderbolt Pizza, a drink coaster, event bracelet and transportation on the “beer bus,” according to an Instagram post by the BKBIA. The big red bus used to transport drinkers during the neighborhood’s monthly First Fridays events will transport ticket holders during the event. Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day.
Youth Design Sessions
What Designing youth advisory board
Who City of Long Beach
When Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
Where Online
More Info Youth between the ages of 16 to 26 are asked to help design a youth advisory board for the City. All participants will receive a $50 gift card. Those interested can register for the event using an online form.
In-Person Story Time
What Out loud reading for children
Who Signal Hill Public Library
When Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m.
Where 1800 E Hill St.
More Info Free storytime readings for children. Wednesday readings at 10 a.m. are for infants and Friday readings at 10 a.m. are for pre-school-aged kids.
