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 a food drive, Cambodian street food, parol lanterns, an author reading, meditation, a camera show and more.
Food Drive
What Food donations
Who Food Finders
When Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where 2883 E Spring St.
More Info The community is asked to donate canned foods, packaged items, and hygiene supplies for their neighbors in need. The community is also invited to bring any important documents they want to have destroyed, to be professionally shredded.
Cambodian Street Food
What Barbecue pop up
Who Battambong BBQ
When Saturday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 5449 Cherry Ave.
More Info This weekly barbecue pop-up is adding Cambodian street food alongside its Texas-style Cambodian barbecue options. The Cambodian street food offered includes lemongrass frog legs, grilled squid, grilled shrimp and more.
Holiday Hot Cocoa Story Time
What Book reading and lantern making
Who LB Patrol Lantern Fest
When Saturday, Nov. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where Romeo Chocolates, 460 Pine Ave.
More Info Attendees will learn how to make a wooden parol lantern while listening to author Michelle Sterling read from her book “When Lola Visits.” Admission is free. RSVPs are required and can be made at https://linktr.ee/lbparollanternfest
Honoring Literary Ancestors
What Reading and community discussion
Who Giovanni’s Room
When Saturday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m.
Where Page Against The Machine, 2714 4th St.
More Info This Day of the Dead themed reading will honor late writers from marginalized communities. Two altars will be erected for “literary ancestors,” with one dedicated specifically to James Baldwin. Attendees are encouraged to bring offerings to place on the altars. Four writers will be reading their original work, and later holding a community discussion on the importance of looking to ancestral authors.
Sound Bath
What Meditation & Sound Healing
Who Heart of Ananda
When Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.
Where El Dorado Park, intersection of Studebaker Road and Stearns Street
More Info This event will start with a Tai Chi session followed by a sound bath and educational discussion of Ayurveda. Participants are encouraged to stay after the event to socialize with each other. This event is donation-based.
So Cal Camera Show
What Camera exposition
Who Multiple vendors
When Saturday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 1565 Magnolia Ave.
More Info Multiple vendors will be selling digital and film cameras. Art and zines will also be available for purchase. Live musical performances by local artists will also be held. Admission is free.
Meet The Beat
What Open House Pop Up
Who The Beat LB
When Saturday, Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where 5641 and 5643 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The community is invited to celebrate the opening of this new mixed-use development. The event will feature artwork by over 15 artists, live music, refreshments and more. All ages are welcome. Admission to this event is free.
Patchwork Show
What Modern Makers Festival
Who Dear Handmade Life
When Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Marine Stadium, intersection of Appian Way and Bay Shore Avenue
More Info Over 100 local creators will be selling their handmade products. Dogs are welcome. Admission is free.
