Don’t let the heat wave fool you — Halloween and fall festivities are in full swing in Long Beach and Signal Hill, from spooky shows to free trick-or-treatings.
Hispanic Heritage Month continues to spotlight culture at events like Noche Latino at Renaissance High School and live cumbia music at ISM Brewing, both Friday night. Latino Restaurant Week will also wrap up Sunday.
Halloween gatherings come in both the frightful and fun persuasion this week, including Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s spooky radio show double feature playing all weekend, East Village Arts District’s Halloween-themed Second Saturdays and a late-night evening of vinyls and burlesque Saturday at The Bamboo Club.
Those seeking community can meet like-minded friends at events like Care Culture Collaborative’s weekly food distribution Saturday, the uptown edition of the annual Open Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, resilience classes at Long Beach Community Table Sunday and an evening photo walk Wednesday night.
Friday 10/9
Noche Latina: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Renaissance High School for the Arts (235 E. Eighth St.) is hosting its fourth annual Noche Latina, a night of fun and culture for all ages. The evening will feature a live DJ, student performances, a Latin Street Food Fest, a makers market, cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts, a photo booth and an inflatable obstacle course. Free.
Cumbia: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy live cumbia music from Cello Azul while sipping on craft beer and enjoying a vast menu of food at ISM Brewing (210 E. Third St.) on the second Friday of each month. Free.
Radio Show Double Feature: 8 p.m. The Long Beach Shakespeare Company offers an evening of chilling mystery, madness and macabre while exploring the work of two legendary writers through radio adaptations. Ray Bradbury’s “Zero Hour” and Edgar Allan Poe’s “Tell Tale” will take guests through scares and otherworldly creatures at the Helen Borgers Theatre (4250 Atlantic Ave.). The show will continue throughout the weekend on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $21.50 and can be purchased online.
Saturday 10/10
Skate Turn Up: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sixth annual LBC Skateboard Turn Up and Shoe Giveaway hosted by Dreamz into Goals and First District Councilmember Mary Zendejas will include raffles for skateboards, skateboard decks and bikes, as well as free haircuts, clothing and art activities at Lincoln Park (101 Pacific Ave.). Students must be present to receive resources. There will be free parking at the Civic Center located on Broadway and Cedar Avenue. Free.
East Village Arts District Second Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m. Residents can enjoy flash tattoos, food, coffee, dirty soda, local artists, plenty of vendors and trick-or-treating at the shops on First Street between Elm and Linden Avenues. Free.
Food Distro: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Care Culture Collaborative every Saturday at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) to hang out and hand out hot meals to the community. There’s also a distribution for those open to walking around Fourth Street and downtown to hand out meals, and the group is always accepting donations. A sign-up sheet can be accessed through the link in the bio of @careculturecollab_lb on Instagram, or people can just show up to volunteer. There will be vegan food to snack on and water. Free.
Open Studio Tour: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The second week of the Long Beach Open Studio Tour will take residents through various studios and artists’ homes in Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach on Saturday and Sunday. Nearly 20 artists will present their work around these neighborhoods and give residents an insight into their artistic journey. View the virtual map of locations and artists on the tour’s website. Free.
Coastal Celebration: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, Surfrider Foundation and California Coastal Commission (CCC) will celebrate 50 years of the California Coastal Act, and the creation of the CCC, with a party and resource fair at Junipero Beach (1 Junipero Ave.). The fair will feature DJs, music, food and a variety of guest speakers. Reserve a spot on Eventbrite. Free.
Libra New Moon Tea, Tarot and Sound: 7 p.m. Gather under the Libra New Moon for an evening of intention, connection and balance at 12th House Tea and Sanctuary (1950 W. Willow St.). Sip tea, receive collective tarot guidance, reflect through journaling and settle into a soothing sound bath. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online.
A Night of 16mm: 7:30 p.m. Join Long Beach Community Media Arts for a night of 16mm ephemeral films at PLACE LB (3923 Long Beach Blvd.). Ephemeral films are non-fiction motion pictures produced for a specific, practical purpose. There is a suggested donation of $5.
Vinyls and Burlesque: 8 p.m. The Bamboo Club (3522 E. Anaheim St.) is throwing a night of terrors, featuring post-punk, ‘80s and Halloween tunes spun by DJ Not Rodney and Londres while a handful of performers put on a burlesque show. Entry is $10.
Sunday 10/11
Ask a Master Gardener: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Master gardener Bonnie will be at Long Beach Community Compost (2714 California Ave.) to answer any gardening-related questions residents might have, in both English and Spanish. She will also be there on Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. Free.
Resilience Classes: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The last sessions of Long Beach Community Table’s resilience classes will take place this Sunday at 151 W. Victoria St., offering valuable lessons on topics like chicken coops, chickens, and eggs; backyard and community crop-swapping gardening; and neighborhood preparedness planning, leadership and emergency communications. Residents can sign up for the workshop that they are curious about and sign up by scanning the QR code on the Instagram page @lbcommunitytable. Donations are also greatly appreciated at Bit.ly/give-lbct.
Painting in the Park: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reconnect with nature as part of Willow Springs Experiences at the namesake park (2745 Orange Ave.). Lainey Atwood will lead this painting experience, which is open to all levels of painters. Guests should bring chairs, an easel, a hat or umbrella, water and painting supplies. Visit the park’s website for a full list of supplies to bring. Free.
Comedy Heals: 8 p.m. Celebrate National Coming Out Day with a free stand-up night of comedy celebrating the queer community at Werk Long Beach (3428 Pacific Coast Highway). Come laugh and connect while enjoying an all-queer lineup of comedians. Free.
Monday 10/12
Book Sale: Noon to 8 p.m. The Friends of Signal Hill Library is hosting a book sale during the month of October, featuring books of all kinds at the library (1800 E. Hill St.) as well as DVDs and audiobooks. The sale will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash only.
One-Year Anniversary: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Got Your Back LB is celebrating their first anniversary of having a kitchen residency at Selva LB (4137 E. Anaheim St.) with a birthday bash, featuring commemorative T-shirts, Ashkahn wines, DJ Once Wise and food by Chef Brennan. Free.
Tuesday 10/13
Farmers Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shop for local and homegrown produce as well as homemade snacks, breads, pastries, crafts and more at the Bixby Park farmers market (130 Cherry Ave.). Free.
Recycling Workshop: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can learn practical strategies to reduce waste during holidays, parties and special events at this workshop at the Michelle Obama Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). This workshop’s content is geared toward adults, but the activity is kid-friendly. All children attending must be supervised by an adult at all times. Free.
Halloween Adventure: 7 p.m. Children and families are invited to this spooky and kooky show at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E. Hill St.) featuring a puppet show adventure musical suited for kids. Registration is required by calling 562-989-7323. Free.
Wednesday 10/14
Night Walk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This monthly photo walk hosted by Happily Bearded After invites photography enthusiasts to walk around downtown Long Beach and take photos to submit to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s annual photo contest, “Unfiltered.” This walk begins at Rainbow Lagoon (400 E. Shoreline Drive) and will focus on the skyline, waterfront and architecture. Free.
Run Club: 6:15 p.m. (ish). This weekly run club hosted by Care Culture Collaborative is open to runners of all types and levels, as well as walkers and joggers. The run begins at Vizzi (2650 E. Broadway) and includes a 1.5-mile route for walkers and joggers and a 3-mile route for runners. Free.
Thursday 10/15
Book Club: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Discuss the first chapter of “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire at PLACE LB (3923 Long Beach Blvd.) with Cindy. Free.
Movie Night: 7 p.m. Enjoy spooky food, fun treats and tasty drinks from a new menu at Dolores (2105 Fourth St.) while watching “Beetlejuice” on their new projector and surround sound system. Classic Halloween movies will screen at 7 p.m. every Thursday in October. Reserve your table at the link in the bio @doloreslbc. Free.
Astrology Spa: 7:30 p.m. Come talk astrology, make DIY face masks and sip on tea at 12th House Tea Sanctuary (1950 W. Willow St.). Their in-house astrologer will be present to answer questions and do mini readings. Tickets are $27.77 and can be purchased online.
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