Things to do in Long Beach: dog parade, free tattoos, live music and breathwork

A 3-year-old beagle named Pepper wears a military themed service dog vest on June 14, 2022. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

A curated guide on events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including Independence Day celebrations, free tattoos, live music, breathing exercises and more.

Dog Parade

What Holiday celebration
Who Councilmember Mary Zendejas
When Saturday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where Lincoln Park
More Info The public is invited to watch a parade of dogs in commemoration of Independence Day.

Punk Rock Karaoke

What Karaoke
Who Alex’s Bar
When 2913 E Anaheim St.
Where Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m.
More Info Adults are invited to sing karaoke versions of punk rock songs. This event is for those 21 and over. There is a cover charge of $15.

Free Pride Tattoos

What LGBTQIA+ themed tattoos
Who Jennafer Viera
When Friday, July 8 at 6 p.m.
Where 507 E Broadway
More Info Attendees can receive free Pride-themed tattoos. Tipping the artist is highly encouraged.

Toddler Story Time

What Storybook reading for toddlers
Who Long Beach Public Library
When Friday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where Bach Neighborhood Library
More Info Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to listen to a story.

Children trade books while Long Beach Councilmember Mary Zendejas speaks about the renovated KidSpace of the Long Beach Billie Jean King Main Library during a dedication ceremony on May 13, 2022. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

Give My Regards To Broadway

What Live Music
Who Long Beach Municipal Band
When Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Where Whaley Park, 5620 E Atherton St.
More Info The public is invited to listen to this free outdoor musical performance of various broadway songs.

Conductor Kurt Curtis leads the 112th season of the Long Beach Municipal Band concert series at El Dorado Park on August 27, 2021. Nicole Kubis was the guest singer. (Image Courtesy Kurt Curtis | Long Beach Municipal Band)

Breathwork

What Guided breathing exercise
Who Compound Long Beach
When Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where 1395 Coronado Ave.
More Info A weekly guided group breathing exercise workshop. Participation is priced on a sliding scale at either $5, $15 or $25.

The Best American Kids’ Bike Parade

What Holiday celebration
Who Justin Rudd
When Sunday, July 4 at 10 a.m.
Where 1 Granada Ave.
More Info Kids and their parents are invited to participate in a two mile bike ride along the beach. The event will also include a patriotic speech contest and a patriotic costume contest.

12-year-old Jake Ribis (@ribis_boyz_bmx on Instagram) kicks his feet out from the bike while doing a near-vertical wheelie on this bike at the top of the Pike Outlets Parking Garage before a ride out on April 16, 2022. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

Filipina Indepandence Day Meet Up

What Holiday celebration
Who Krystl Fabella
When Thursday, July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where 2122 E 4th St.
More Info Filipinas in southern California are invited to celebrate Philippine Independence Day together while enjoying happy hour drinks. This event is free and attendees can register on Eventbrite.

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