Things to do in Long Beach: glow roll, food drive, book reading and anime fest

Two women show off their wing-like LED capes during the Take Back the Night glow ride along the beach bike path in Long Beach on June 27, 2021. (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 a food drive, shopping, book reading, anime and more.

Glow Roll 2022

What Take Back the Night group rollerskating
Who Cody Danger
When Saturday, June 25 at dusk (meet at 8 p.m. and roll out at 8:30 p.m.)
Where Junipero Beach Parking Lot
More Info A take back the night event where the public is invited to rollerskate together. The route from Junipero Beach to Lion’s Lighthouse is recommended for intermediate skaters. Attendees are encouraged to dress up with glow and light-up accessories.

What Food drive
Who Belmont Heights Community Association
When Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where 317 Termino Ave.
More Info A monthly food drive where the public is asked to bring nonperishable food to donate to the AIDS Food Store.

Crescenciana

What Book reading
Who Kenneth Tan
When Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where 345 E Carson St.
More Info The public is invited to listen to author Kenneth Tan read excerpts from his book Crescenciana and a coffee tasting. General admission costs $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Anime Fest

What Anime fair
Who Roxanne’s Bar and more
When Saturday, June 25 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where 1115 E Wardlow Rd.
More Info This event will include vendors, entertainers, music and more. General admission costs $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Grand Unveiling

What New aquatic playground
Who City of Long Beach
When Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m.
Where Alamitos Beach, south of Ocean Boulevard and east of Shoreline Drive between 5th and 6th Places.
More Info A new inflatable play structure will be opened to the public. Children under 14 must be supervised when playing on it.

Sunset Party

What Public gathering
Who Luke Elder & The Infinite Ways
When Saturday, June 25 at 6 p.m.
Where Rose Park
More Info The public is invited to hang out with a local band before their performance.

Pop-Up Market

What Small vendor marketplace
Who LBCAP Alliance
When Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where 237 Long Beach Blvd. Suite B
More Info A variety of small businesses will be selling their products. General admission to enter will be $5 and will benefit LB Reentry Week.

Midwifery Meet Up

What Parent support group
Who Angelica Miller
When Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where TBA
More Info Parents are invited to build community together, connect, ask questions, move their bodies and enjoy the outdoors together.

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