If it didn’t already feel like summer, this list of movies in parks and beaches, as well as Juneteenth and Pride celebrations will surely make some seasonal memories.
A number of Juneteenth celebrations will take place throughout Long Beach, celebrating the Black community, beginning with a festival featuring gospel, drum lines, local Black businesses and more at Rainbow Lagoon Park Saturday. Festivities continue with a concert at Shoreline Village and a mix of Motown music at 2ND & PCH, both on the 19th.
Pride events this week include the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pride Night, featuring DJs, drinks, galleries and photo-ops on Friday night and a welcoming open mic night organized by the queer and trans community at El Dorado Library Tuesday night. Other ways to connect with the community this week include the kickoff of LA’s Independent Beer Fest at Shoreline Park, a cake picnic and swap at Sports Basement, a yoga session that benefits local immigrants or plenty of movies at parks and beaches.
Friday 6/13
Queen Mary Movie Night Market: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Check out the Queen Mary, explore a night market with local food vendors, pop-up shops, live music and a beer garden and cap off the night with an outdoor movie at sunset at Harry Bridges Memorial Park (1126 Queens Hwy.). This Friday’s movie showing will be the 1998 fantasy film “Practical Magic.” Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and no outside food or drinks are allowed. Free.
Movies and Moonlight: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To kick off its summer film series, 2ND & PCH (6400 Pacific Coast Hwy) will host an outdoor screening of “A Goofy Movie.” The event starts at 6 p.m. with the film beginning at dusk. Moviegoers are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP online. Free.
Pride Night: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) will host an all-ages Pride celebration after hours with music from DJs and Mariachi Arcoiris, meet and greets with The Pacific Pals, rainbow photo-ops with the Aquarium mascot and a children’s storytelling session with Pickle the Drag Queen. The LGTBQ Center of Long Beach and other local organizations will be on hand. During this after-hours event, all exhibits and galleries will be open except for Lorikeet Forest. Food will be available for purchase at the Blue Whale Coffee Cart and there will be 21+ cash bars. Tickets are $24.95 and can be purchased online.
Saturday 6/14
Long Beach Classic Half Marathon & 5K: 7 a.m. to noon. Local runners will race along the Long Beach shoreline and through Belmont Shore and Naples. The half marathon will begin at 7 a.m. followed by the 5K at 7:20 a.m. Both races will start and finish in Marine Stadium (5413 Appian Way). The post-race Michelob Ultra Wine, Sip, Savor Festival will start at 8 a.m. Race registration ranges from $50 to $170.
Companion Plant Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. For nearly every vegetable you cultivate, there is a companion plant that can help enrich soil, repel pests and maximize your garden’s potential. Learn about these plants at this workshop at the Signal Hill Community Garden (1917 E. 21st St.). Free.
The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, a variety of arts and crafts activities and a step show by Black fraternities and sororities from Cal State Long Beach and much more at Rainbow Lagoon Park (400 E. Shoreline Drive). The day’s festivities will include a gospel choir, drum lines, face painting, DJs and local Black-owned businesses. This year’s celebration will be headlined by R&B/soul singer Lalah Hathaway. General admission is free but tickets, which can be secured on Eventbrite, are required for entry. Reserved seats are $87.221 and reserved tables for 10 people are $855.50.
LA Independent Beer Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. The Los Angeles County Brewers Guild’s 16th Annual LA Beer Week begins with a festival featuring live music, games, local food vendors and 75 independent craft breweries at Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way). VIP entry begins at noon and general admission opens at 1 p.m. General admission is $65, VIP passes are $90 and designated driver tickets are $20, all of which can be purchased online.
Art Block Second Saturdays: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 425 E. First St., visitors can peruse this pop-up market in the East Village Arts District for art, jewelry, plants, textiles, ceramics, food, drinks and more. Free entry.
Sunday 6/15
Long Beach Antique Market: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This monthly market, taking place every third Sunday at Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium (4901 E. Conant St.), offers an array of vintage items from hundreds of vendors selling clothing, artwork, collectibles and much more. Admission is $10, while entry for children ages 12 and under is free.
Cake Picnic with Kittens: Noon to 3 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day with cake and kittens at this free Cake Picnic hosted by The Little Lion Foundation at Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.). Enjoy a taco bar, pop-up artisan shopping, and a tent full of adoptable kittens. Guests are encouraged to bring a cake to share. Wristbands are required to participate in the cake swap. Registration is available on Eventbrite. Those who bring a cake get in for free, while those without a cake can pay $23.18 to try five slices.
Monday 6/16
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Animal Care Services (7700 E Spring St.) will be offering discounted vaccines and microchips for pets. Cats must be brought in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 60 pets. Treatment prices vary.
Movie in the Park: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a screening of “Inside Out 2” at Davenport Park (2910 E. 55th Way). The evening includes kids’ activities like a jumper, themed crafts and a raffle. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. Free.
Be S.A.F.E.: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The City of Long Beach invites families to enjoy free evening activities at 11 local parks through the Be S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) program, running weekdays from June 16 to August 22. Each location will host supervised arts and crafts, games, sports, science projects and special events. The program aims to create safe, fun spaces for families and youth after school hours. For a list of participating parks, visit the City’s website.
Tuesday 6/17
BabyTime: 11 a.m. to noon. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring babies between the ages of 6 to 18 months to enjoy fingerplays, books and interactive songs at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Free.
Swing Set Open Mic: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Share your voice at this inclusive event open mic at El Dorado Library (2900 Studebaker Road). All forms of creative expression — poetry, music, comedy and more — are welcome. Founded by queer and trans people of color, this open mic celebrates diverse voices in a safe and uplifting space. Sign up to perform in person on the day of the event or register to attend on the City’s website or by phone at 562-570-3136. All are welcome.
Moonlight Movies at the Beach: 8 p.m. This summertime staple will kick off its 2025 season with an all-ages screening of “The Goonies” at Granada Beach (5100 E. Ocean Blvd.) The movie will start at sunset (between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.). Filmgoers can bring blankets, chairs and their own food. Local food trucks as well as a kettle corn vendor will also be onsite. Free.
Wednesday 6/18
Kitchen Pail Giveaway: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pick up a free kitchen pail for your food scraps at the Michelle Obama Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). These pails make it easier to collect and transfer food scraps into residents’ new green carts for composting. This giveaway is for residents who have already received their City-serviced green carts. Pails are limited as supplies last. Free.
Fiber Club: 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Teens and young adults are invited to a crafting meetup at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Attendees can work on their knitting, crocheting or other fiber arts projects. Materials such as yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies. This event is appropriate for those 13 and older. All experience levels are welcome. Free.
Yoga con Corazón: 7 p.m. Pueblita Tortillas is hosting this yoga session to raise funds for local organizations aiding immigrants. Registration costs $20. The location of the event will be shared with attendees after they register. To register, visit linktr.ee/Pueblita.
Thursday 6/19
Juneteenth Concert: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth at Shoreline Village (429 Shoreline Village Drive) with a live performance by recording artist Jah Faith and the Family Tree band. The concert will take place at the “Off Boardwalk” stage near the Funnel House. Dancing is encouraged. Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs. Free.
Beachside Beats Fest: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Head to 2ND & PCH (6400 Pacific Coast Hwy.) for this monthly concert series. Enjoy a special Juneteenth edition featuring Motown hits performed live by Seville Band. Free.
Community Grief Circle: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 7th Street Collective is providing this safe space for anyone experiencing grief, fear, rage or sadness due to the ongoing ICE raids, at 811 Seventh St. Masks are required. This event is QTBIPOC-centered. Free.
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