This week offers residents fun, creative and educational ways to fill their spring days ahead in Long Beach and Signal Hill.
Earth-focused celebrations continue throughout the city, with a clean-up, market, used book sale and sustainable workshop all happening Saturday at various locations, a Signal Hill Mayor’s clean-up on Tuesday morning, and a sustainable sewing and mending workshop Thursday evening.
Residents can connect with neighbors over their hobbies at a crochet club Friday afternoon, a classic car show Sunday morning, a record fair Sunday afternoon, sound baths Friday and Monday evening, or a vinyl listening session Tuesday night.
Long Beach’s food scene is in the spotlight this week, with a French wine and food night Friday, a Filipino food market and Cambodian BBQ fair both on Saturday, a wine and cheese tasting session Thursday evening, and the inaugural Long Beach Taco Week kicking off Sunday at various locations.
Friday 4/18
Free Food: Noon to 4 p.m. Residents can receive free food from the Long Beach Community Table at 3311 E. 59th St. every week. No appointment required. Free.
Crochet Club: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The third Friday of every month is Crochet Club at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.), where crocheters of all levels, ages 14 and older, are welcome to bring whatever projects they’re working on and socialize for an hour. Free.
Meditation and Sound Bath: 6 p.m. Local Reiki Master Sabrina Rollo will lead a renewing wellness meditation and sound bath at Compound (1395 Coronado Ave.). This session will encourage participants to clear what lingers, nourish what’s growing and let renewal take shape, in honor of the steady and certain pace of spring. Visitors should bring their own yoga mat if possible and dress comfortably. Tickets are on a sliding scale, ranging from $25 to $37 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
French Disco Night: 7 p.m. Enjoy a French-disco-inspired night of wine, dancing and decadent foods at Buvons Wine Bar (1145 Loma Ave.). Customers can dance to disco classics and enjoy wine from the Loire as well as the menu special of oysters and croque monsieur. Prices vary.
Saturday 4/19
Earth Day Clean-Up & Pop-Up: 8:30 a.m. to noon. Neighborhood organization AOC7 is hosting this Earth Day Extravaganza at 1800 E. Anaheim St. From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., residents can help clean the neighborhood, with provided tools, gloves, trash bags and a complimentary breakfast. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, the community can enjoy giveaways, resource booths and food and learn ways to combat climate change. Free.
Earth Day Celebration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event, hosted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer games, giveaways, resource tables, an “ask the expert” event and tours of the McBride Park Garden at 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Free.
Hire Uptown Job Summit: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This North Long Beach hiring summit will connect residents to a wide range of career paths and potential employers at the Houghton Park Community Center (6301 Myrtle Ave.). Employers that will be at the summit include multiple City departments, California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, Carpenters Union and much more. Free, but online RSVP through Eventbrite is required.
April Merkado: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Filipino culture at KUBO (3976 Atlantic Ave.) with their monthly market featuring food from Smoked and Salted, mahjong mania with Tagay Tiles, a yap and stitch session with Amorcito Artcito and sounds by DJ Nprev. Free.
Dreamers Market: Noon to 6 p.m. This family-friendly open-air market at 2nd & PCH (6400 Pacific Coast Hwy) will feature sustainable and locally made goods, eco-conscious brands and festive ways to celebrate the planet. Free.
Cambodian New Year Gathering: Noon to 8 p.m. Battambong BBQ, Cambodian vegan food vendor Srey Vegan and more vendors will be serving up a slew of Cambodian dishes, both vegan and non-vegan, at Ten Mile Brewing (1136 E. Willow St.). Free.
Used Book Sale: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This Earth Day book sale will allow readers of all ages to shop through gently-used titles at the Brewitt Neighborhood Library (4036 E. Anaheim St.). There will be books for all age groups and reading levels. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Public Library.
Film Workshop: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. At this low-tech, eco-friendly workshop, LB Community Media Arts will teach people how to make imprints from flowers and plants from around the neighborhood using basic film developing supplies. All supplies will be provided by Place LB (2172 Pacific Ave.), but attendees are encouraged to wear clothes they don’t mind getting messy. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through @lbcommunitymediaarts on Instagram.
Sunday 4/20
Supply Distribution for Unhoused Community: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join Norfside LB Outreach for their monthly supply distribution for the unhoused residents of North Long Beach. Volunteers will prepare supplies, distribute items and build community with their neighbors. Sign up by messaging @Norfsidelb_outreach on Instagram to receive the location and more details. Free.
Cars n Coffee: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come enjoy classic cars or show off your own (all makes welcome) at this car show at 366 Cherry Ave. Attendees can enjoy complimentary breakfast burritos and coffee while supplies last. Free.
Long Beach Record Fair: Noon to 5 p.m. This 21 and older event invites vinyl lovers to dig through crates from over 20 record dealers, participate in vinyl auctions and try food from local vendors at Alex’s Bar (2913 E. Anaheim St.). Free.
Long Beach Taco Week: All day. Long Beach’s inaugural Taco Week will run from April 20-27, offering specials from restaurants across the city, ranging from $5 to $15. See all locations and special menus online. Prices vary.
Monday 4/21
‘Wicked’: Times include noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The 2024 sensation “Wicked” returns to the big screen at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (2025 E. Fourth St.), with multiple showtimes from Monday through Saturday. Tickets are $13 for general admission and can be purchased online or at the door.
Sound Bath: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take some time to meditate and restore your health at this sound bath at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.). Erika Segura from the Sound Bath Studio will lead participants in this restorative experience. This session is open to those 18 and older. Free, but registration is required by calling 562-989-7323.
Tuesday 4/22
Mayor’s Earth Day Clean-Up: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mayor Keir Jones and the Signal Hill Sustainable City Committee invites the public to this clean-up event and electric vehicle display at Discovery Well Park (2200 Temple Ave.). Water, light snacks and supplies will be provided. Those under 18 can attend with a signed waiver from a legal guardian. Free.
Silver Sneakers: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Seniors can enjoy this low-impact exercise class and meet fellow neighbors at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.). This session is free for those 55 years and older.
Vinyl Listening Session: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This week’s listening session from Good Luck Vinyl Club is Aphex Twin’s “Selected Ambient Works 85-92” at Social List (2105 E. Fourth St.). The album, described as techno, industrial, acid house, IDM and experimental, will be sandwiched by two DJ sets. Tickets are $19 dollars, can be purchased at @goodluckvinylclub on Instagram and comes with a themed cocktail.
Wednesday 4/23
DIY Snuffle Mat: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pet owners who have a cat or dog can create a snuffle mat at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.) for their furry friend to stimulate their mind while they eat. This puzzle feeder allows your pet to get physical exercise while they enjoy their meals. Space is limited, and registration is required. Free for ages 11 and older.
LB Just Economy Meeting: 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to this regional Long Beach for a Just Economy meeting, where there will be a conversation about how race has affected the housing crisis in the city, at First Congregational Church (241 Cedar Ave.). RSVP by contacting Deonna at 323-740-5546. Free.
Neighborhood Leadership Workshop: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can attend this workshop at Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.) to learn how to join the Neighborhood Leadership Program, its benefits, hear from program graduates and more. Spanish interpretation will be provided, and those wanting interpretation in another language should register with this information at least 72 hours in advance. Free, and online registration is encouraged but not required.
Thursday 4/24
Civil Rights Discussion: 6 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. This panel is a continuation of the Historical Society of Long Beach’s “Represented At Last” exhibit, and will feature a discussion between four experts with specialization in the CSULB Chicano movement, integration at LBUSD schools, the creation of a Historically Black Cultural District in Long Beach, migration of Cambodians to Long Beach and more. This panel will be held at Long Beach City College (4901 E. Carson St.) Room T1200. Tickets are $10 online and free for students.
Sustainable Sewing Workshop: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents can learn how to mend and up-cycle their clothing at this workshop led by Nica Calonsag at the Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.). Attendees will learn how to repair clothes, hem pants, reattach buttons and customize textiles. Materials and tools will be provided, but participants can bring their own. Free.
Wine and Cheese Shop: 7 p.m. Enjoy California cheeses and wines in a laid back, educational tasting event at Oh La Vache (2112 E. Fourth St.). Attendees can try four wine and cheese pairings around high-top tables while learning about each. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at @ohlavachelb on Instagram.
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