As a fitting Veterans Day weekend and following week, residents can volunteer in their communities or take part in plenty of the free and fun things to do in Long Beach and Signal Hill.
Residents who wish to celebrate and honor those who have served in the United States military can attend the annual Long Beach Veterans Day celebration at Houghton Park Saturday. For people wanting to give back to their community, they can help paint a mural at Safe Refuge Saturday, support local businesses at a night market Saturday night or celebrate various cultures at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Autumn Festival.
To pick up a new skill, Sunday offers a myriad of workshops where residents can learn how to create a macrame plant hanger, how to craft a Native American-style flute or how to organize the perfect holiday charcuterie board.
For a fun way to unwind, the Bamboo Club will host a movie screening of “The Goonies” Sunday night, DiPiazza’s will host a karaoke night Monday, The Brit LB will host a bingo night Tuesday and Alder & Sage will host a book club Thursday.
Friday 11/10
Cambodian Kitchen Pop-Up: Noon to 8 p.m. Battambong BBQ and Ming Da’s Cambodian Kitchen will be selling their dishes at Ten Mile Brewing (1136 E Willow St.). Menu prices vary.
Concession Stand Grand Opening: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the revamped Alamitos Beach Concession Stand (780 E Shoreline Dr.). The new structure includes a two-story café with outdoor and indoor seating, as well as a rooftop deck. Free to attend.
Saturday 11/11
Signal Hill Hike: 7 a.m. The public is invited to this four-mile walk in Signal Hill. This event is appropriate for beginners, but some endurance is needed to get up hills. Participants will meet at 3351 Hill St. Friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Free.
Volunteer Opportunity: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help paint a rose mural on the outer walls of local rehab center Safe Refuge (1044 Redondo Ave.). Volunteers are asked to message the organizer on Instagram, @rosesforrosepark. Free.
Veterans Day Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Long Beach will be holding a community celebration in honor of Veterans Day at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.). The celebration will include a ceremony with local elected officials and community leaders, a veterans recognition ceremony, a community resources fair, live musical performances, a Kids Zone, food trucks, a giant inflatable obstacle course, flyovers with historic aircraft and community showcases. Free.
Fall Festival Block Party: Noon to 4 p.m. Parkview Village Shops (5423 E Village Rd.) will be hosting a seasonal block party including music, food, vendors, kid’s games, arts & crafts and more. Free to attend.
Night Market: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Maye Center and the United Cambodian Community will be hosting this food vendor marketplace at 2201 E Anaheim St. Participating businesses will include Battambong BBQ, Shlap Muan, Taste of Lao Paradise, Pueblita and more. Free entry.
Sunday 11/12
Autumn Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can learn about and celebrate traditions of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way). This is the second day of the two-day festival, which will feature dancing, music, cultural art exhibits, storytelling, crafts and more. Admission is included with a ticket which costs $45 for adults, $30 for children over 3 years old and $42 for seniors. Tickets can be purchased online.
Makers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30 local vendors will be selling their wares at 2nd and PCH (6400 E. PCH) along with live entertainment, photo opportunities, activities for children and more. Free to attend.
Macrame y Mimosas: Noon to 3 p.m. Plantiitas (2011 E 4th St.) invites people to learn how to make a macrame plant hanger while sipping a mimosa. All skill levels are welcome. Tickets cost $50, and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Native Flute-Making: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Native American artist Martin Espino will be teaching a workshop on crafting flutes at the Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.). This event is appropriate for all-ages. All materials will be provided. To register, visit molaa.org/events. Participation costs $5.
Charcuterie Board Class: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During this workshop at The Vintage LBC (4236 Atlantic Ave.) participants will learn how to make their own charcuterie board. Participants will learn how to style and cut cheese, fold meats and add seasonal elements. One glass of wine and beer is included. This class costs $75 for singles and $85 for couples. Tickets can be purchased on thevintagelbc.com.
Movie Night: 7 p.m. There will be a screening of the film “The Goonies” 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 11/13
Karaoke & Happy Hour: 8 p.m. to midnight. DiPiazza’s (5205 E Pacific Coast Hwy.) will be hosting a karaoke night. This event is appropriate for all ages. There will be a happy hour on alcoholic beverages for those 21 and over. No cover charge.
Live Music: 8 p.m. The Tom Kubis Big Band will be playing at The Gaslamp (6251 East Pacific Coast Hwy). Tickets can be purchased on ticketweb.com for $15.
Tuesday 11/14
Native American Heritage Celebration: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Native American family dance group Red Boy Productions will share their culture with the public through song, dance and storytelling at Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Free.
Bingo Night: 8 p.m. Those 21 and over are invited to local bar The Brit LB (1744 E. Broadway) every Tuesday in November to play bingo. Winners will receive prizes. Free to attend.
Wednesday 11/15
Diabetes Awareness Event: 9 a.m. to Noon. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, St. Mary Medical Center will host this event with free glucose level readings, healthy snacks, educational lessons from healthcare professionals and connections to resources at 1050 Linden Ave. on the second floor. Residents must register by calling 562.491.9187 or by emailing Gia.Lipow@commonspirit.org. Free.
Parkour Fitness: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. During this weekly meet up at Discovery Well Park (2200 Temple Ave.) participants will practice parkour and martial arts. Attendees are asked to arrive five minutes early, because the class starts immediately at 7 p.m. and the group may move locations as they practice parkour. Those who know they will be late should call (562-533-7371) before the class starts. Free.
Thursday 11/16
Your Medicare, Your Choice: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this workshop to learn about various Medicare plans and learn what works for them. This event will be held at El Dorado Neighborhood Library (2900 Studebaker Rd.). Free.
Book Club: 6:30 p.m. During this book club meeting at local business Alder & Sage (366 Cherry Ave.), organized with the help of Bel Canto Books, attendees will discuss the novel “Home Fire” by Kamila Shamsie. Registration is required. To register visit belcantobooks.net/book-clubs. Free.
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