Once you’re done recovering from a day of family, food and football, consider peeling yourself off the couch and attending one of many fun and free things to do in Long Beach and Signal Hill this week.
Residents can jump right into holiday celebrations with a parol lantern workshop at Kubo LB Friday morning, a Signal Hill toy drive at Target on Saturday and both Long Beach and Signal Hill’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies.
Unique gift shopping experiences present themselves through multiple community markets such as the kid’s makers market at Sweet Threads, a small business marketplace at Prism Boutique and local vendors at The Artist Coop.
Families and friends can enjoy a slate of heartwarming movie screenings with the Bamboo Club showing “The Princess Bride” on Sunday and “Edward Scissorhands” on Wednesday or The Long Beach Art Theatre showing “Chicken Run” on Saturday morning.
Friday 11/24
Parol Lantern Workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kids and their families are invited to Kubo LB (3976 Atlantic Ave.) to celebrate the holidays and Filipino culture by creating parol lanterns. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased on flippfamily.com.
Stand Up Comedy: 7:30 p.m. Those 21 and over are invited to watch comedian Tiffany Haddish perform live at the Laugh Factory (151 S Pine Ave.). Tickets can be purchased for $40 on Tixr.
Saturday 11/25
Toy Drive: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to the Signal Hill Police Department at the local Target (950 E 33rd St.). Free.
Beach Clean Up: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Let’s Make Waves needs volunteers to help clean litter off Junipero Beach. Gloves, bags and free parking will be provided to volunteers. Volunteers will meet in the Junipero Beach parking lot (1 Junipero Beach). Free.
Morning Movie Screening: 10:30 a.m. Long Beach nonprofit Love in the Mirror is hosting a screening of the 2000 claymation comedy “Chicken Run” at the Long Beach Art Theatre (2025 E Fourth St.). This event is free and popcorn and drinks will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy as a donation.
Children’s Author Reading: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Author Mika Storey will be reading her children’s book “Nixon’s Engine Words” at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (695 Alamitos Ave.). Free.
Kids’ Makers Mart: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sweet Threads will be hosting a variety of youth business owners who will be selling various products such as stuffed animals, slime, apparel, accessories and more. Free to enter.
Shop Local Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prism Boutique (406 Termino Ave.) will be hosting a small business marketplace where vendors will be selling textiles, clothing, skin care products, sunglasses and more. Free to attend.
Small Business Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Artist Coop (1330 Gladys Ave.) will be showcasing the creations of local creators Katie Stubblefield, Lissette Thierry and Angie Fegley. Free to attend.
Underwear Party: 8 p.m. Local gay bar Mineshaft (1720 E Broadway) will be raising funds for a local softball team with an underwear party for those over 21. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their undergarments. Jello shots will be $2 each. There will be a fundraiser coat check for $5.
Sunday 11/26
Subtract On The Pier: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. DJ Nico Stojan, DAVÍ and Anton Tumas will be performing at the end of Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier (35 39th Pl.). There will be a full drink and food menu, but only cash will be accepted. An ATM will be available on the premises. Tickets can be purchased for $25 on Eventbrite.
Movie Night: 7 p.m. There will be a screening of the film “The Princess Bride” at the Bamboo Club (3522 E Anaheim St.). Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended. To register, visit bambooclublb.com/. Free to enter.
Monday 11/27
Drop-In Mahjong: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mahjong enthusiasts are invited to play together at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (3801 E Willow St.). Cards will not be provided so participants should bring their own. General admission costs $5.
Plant Discussion: 7 p.m. The South Coast Orchid Society will host a program by Michelle Dobard-Anderson, an accredited judge and expert on Dockrillia Orchids. The plant is a rare species in the U.S., but able to grow in Long Beach and produce “clouds of starry white flowers.” Orchids grown by members will be on display at the discussion at the Whaley Park Community Center (5620 E Atherton St.). Free.
Mystic Mind Body Music: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Loiter Galleries (425 The Promenade) will be hosting an immersive sound bath organized by Gongphoria. To register for this event, visit Eventbrite. Admission is donation based.
Tuesday 11/28
Social Security Workshop: 11 a.m. to noon. Aly McFarlane will be teaching an informative workshop about social security at Billie Jean King Main Library (200 West Broadway). Pens and papers will be provided so attendees can take notes. Free.
Tree Lighting Celebration: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public is invited to watch the lighting of Long Beach’s tallest Christmas tree at the Long Beach Convention Center (300 E Ocean Blvd.). The event will feature fireworks, food trucks, live music, performances and more. Free.
Wednesday 11/29
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6 p.m. The public is invited to watch the lighting of a giant Christmas tree at Signal Hill City Hall (2175 Cherry Ave.). The event will feature photos with Santa, music and more. Free.
Movie Night: 6 p.m. There will be a screening of the film “Edward Scissorhands” at the Bamboo Club (3522 E Anaheim St.). Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended. To register, visit bambooclublb.com/. Free to enter.
Daydream Book Club Burlesque: 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Those 21 and older are invited to watch a book-themed burlesque show at Supply & Demand (2500 East Anaheim St.). Eight different performers will take the stage. General admission tickets can be purchased for $15 on Eventbrite.
Thursday 11/30
A Conversation Beyond the Frame: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to listen to a discussion about the exhibit “Ordinary People” at the Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E Ocean Blvd.). The event will also be live streamed on Instagram, @lbmaorg. Entrance to the in-person event is included with the price of admission to the museum, which costs $12.
Night Market: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy this combination of a street fair and farmers market in downtown Long Beach (300 N Promenade.) The event will include vendors, live music and more. Free.
Stand Up Comedy: 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grey LB (237 Long Beach Blvd., Unit B) will be hosting a stand up performance by comedian Roy Anthony. Tickets will cost $10 at the door.
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