A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by local communities in Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including an expungement clinic, a toy drive, shopping, live painting, stand up comedy, bicycle safety and more.
Free Virtual Expungement Clinic
What Public service to alter criminal records
Who The REC Center
When Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where Online
More Info A free online workshop where people who’ve been incarcerated will have the opportunity to have their record looked at to see if they can have any crimes expunged, reduced or reclassified. Participants will need to obtain their full criminal docket before the clinic. Those who need help obtaining their full criminal docket can contact the organizers. Registration can also be made by emailing info@rec-center.org or by calling 562 268 0999.
Holiday Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Plantiitas
When Saturday, Dec. 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 4003 E 4th St.
More Info Three different small business vendors will be selling their products inside this plant store. Plants will also be available for purchase from the host.
Hello Kitty Cafe
What Food truck stop
Who Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
When Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where 2nd & PCH, near Free People store
More Info Customers will be able to buy Hello Kitty themed treats and merchandise.
Live Painting
What Art walk pop up
Who District Wine and Stephanie Han
When Saturday, Dec. 11 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where 144 Linden Ave.
More Info Artistic gifts will be available for purchase. Local artist Stephanie Han will be painting live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Prince of Peace Pageant
What Living nativity scene
Who Diana Lejins
When Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where 5500 block of Wardlow Road
More Info Large displays with actors dressed as characters from the Bible will be set up for the community to view. The main attraction will be a living nativity scene of the baby Jesus in a manager. A choir and other musicians will be performing holiday songs.
Compound Holiday Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Compound LB
When Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 1395 Coronado Ave.
More Info A variety of small businesses will be selling their products. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. The event will also feature a musical performance.
Fourth Street Holiday Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who 4th Street Long Beach
When Sunday, Dec. 12 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where 4th St.
More Info A variety of small businesses and vendors will be selling their products. The event will also feature live music.
Comedy At Clancy’s
What Stand up comedy
Who Clancy’s Irish Pub
When Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8:30 p.m.
Where 803 E Broadway
More Info Five comedians will be performing stand up. Admission costs $10.
Free Night Bike Path Safety Class
What Bicycle safety course
Who Pedal Movement and Go Active LB
When Thursday, Dec. 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where Pedal Movement Beach Rental Stand, Junipero Beach
More Info A free class where participants will learn how to use bike paths at night safely. Participants must have lights on their bike to participate. Participants will learn how to conduct a pre-ride safety check, hand signals, beach path etiquette and more.
