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 food distributions, COVID-19 testing, free school supplies, shopping, music, a grand opening and Greek culture.
Food Distribution
What Free groceries
Who Puente LBC
When Saturday, Aug. 28 at 8 a.m.
Where Ricardo’s Nursery, 6850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The first 150 people to arrive will receive free groceries. Attendees should bring their own grocery bags.
Testing Pop Up
What COVID-19 tests
Who Project Optimism
When Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where MLK Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info Free COVID-19 tests are available for members of Long Beach’s Black community. A food truck will give free food to the first 50 people to get tested.
Back 2 School Blast
What Free groceries and school supplies
Who Collins Neighborhood Association and more
When Saturday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where Ramona Park, 3301 E 65th St.
More Info Free food and back to school supplies will be distributed to families in need.
Summer’s End Concert
What Community jazz celebration
Who Councilmember Al Austin
When Saturday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info A free jazz concert featuring several performers. This event is family-friendly, and no alcohol will be served. Attendees should only bring beach and sand chairs. No lounge chairs, tents or umbrellas are allowed. Registration can be made on Eventbrite.
Muy Hidden Backyard Pop Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Indigo Crystal
When Saturday, Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where 1721 E Hungerford St.
More Info 13 small businesses will be selling a variety of products, including food, handmade jewelry, artwork and tarot card readings.
Happy Sundays
What Free music festival
Who Zaferia Business Association and TheMouth.tv
When Sunday, Aug. 29 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where Various locations in the Zaferia neighborhood
More Info A free festival featuring a series of local musicians and bands at a number of local businesses.
Halika Market
What Filipinx pop up shop
Who Kasama Culture
When Sunday, Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where TBA
More Info A marketplace of small Filipinx-owned businesses selling their products, including pins, stickers, succulents and more.
Grand Opening
What New plant shop
Who Peacock & Co
When Saturday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 306 Cerritos Ave.
More Info Come celebrate the opening of a new local plant shop. There will be small business vendors, beverages and music.
Greek Fest
What Cultural festival
Who LB Greek Fest
When Saturday, Sept. 4, Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6 at noon
Where 5761 E Colorado St.
More Info A celebration of Greek culture featuring food, music, vendors and game booths. Admission costs $5. Free parking will be available. There will also be a shuttle service to the event from the VA hospital.
