Discover a wide array of events happening around Signal Hill and Long Beach over the next week.
On Friday, kids can ignite curiosity with a STEM Workshop for elementary students at Dana Neighborhood Library, followed by a special Teen Hour at the Long Beach Museum of Art.
Those with a green thumb can join the Mayor’s Tree Planting in Signal Hill or learn about water-wise gardening at Long Beach Water Department Headquarters. Literary enthusiasts can meet author Xochitl Gonzalez for a book signing, and families can celebrate Día de los Niños at Burnett Library. The excitement continues into the weekdays with events ranging from educational workshops to community forums.
Friday 4/19
Teen Hour: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E Ocean Blvd.) invites teens to a special viewing of its current exhibit “Wires Crossed: The Culture of Skateboarding.” To register, visit Eventbrite. Free.
Local Artist Exhibit: 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The African American Cultural Center of Long Beach will be hosting an exhibit celebrating local African American artists Friday and Saturday at the cultural center (4321 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
Sublime Tribute Band: 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Sublime-inspired vibes provided by the band 40-oz to Freedom at the Edison Theater (213 E Broadway). Last Fix will also serenade the crowd. Tickets cost $25 at the door.
Saturday 4/20
Grand Prix: 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. This famous three-day auto-racing event in Shoreline Village (300 East Ocean Boulevard) will feature races, car displays, vendors and more. General admission ranges from $120 for all three days, $40 on Friday, $82 on Saturday and $87 on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased on the Grand Prix’s website.
Mayor’s Tree Planting: 9 a.m. The City of Signal Hill invites members of the public to help plant trees in Reservoir Park (3315 Gundry Ave.). To sign up, visit the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Garden Design Class: 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The City of Long Beach invites the public to learn how to design water-wise gardens at the Long Beach Water Department Headquarters (1800 E Wardlow Rd.). Topics discussed will include rainwater capture, climate-appropriate plants, design principles and more. Registration through the City’s online event calendar is required. Free.
Book Signing: 11 a.m. to noon. Author Xochitl Gonzalez will be signing copies of her new novel “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” at the Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.). Register for this event through the museum’s website. Free.
Día de los Niños: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this celebration of children, families can enjoy activities, performances and storytime at Burnett Library (560 E Hill St.). Free.
Arts Film Series: Noon to 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch this screening of the 1990 film version of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). There will be a short introduction before the film and a discussion afterwards. Space is limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free.
Transparent Families Quarterly Outing: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach invites families with transgender and nonbinary children to socialize together at Colorado Lagoon (5130 E Colorado St.). Attendees are encouraged to bring towels, swimsuits, sunblock, blankets and chairs. Free.
Sunday 4/21
LBFD P.R.E.P Workout: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Long Beach Fire Department invites anyone interested in becoming a firefighter to this workout that will prepare them for the Physical Abilities Test. The workout will be held at the Long Beach Fire Dept. Station 17 (2247 Argonne Ave.). Participants are asked to wear workout clothes and bring water. To reserve a spot, visit the City’s event calendar. Free.
Live Theater: 2 p.m. The Long Beach Playhouse will be performing a live rendition of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on its Mainstage Theater (5021 E Anaheim St.). Tickets can be purchased for $34 on the playhouse’s website.
Monday 4/22
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: 10 a.m. to 3 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.
One Voice: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Impressionist Bethany Owen will be embodying famous women in history during this live performance at the Long Beach Grand Event Center (4101 E Willow St.). Dinner will be served along with the show. Tickets cost $75 per person for parties between 1 and 9, and $69 per person for parties of 10 or more people. To reserve tickets, call (714) 475-9678.
Tuesday 4/23
Dive Into Letters: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parents and caregivers are invited to learn alongside their children during this educational event at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Attendees will learn different ways to help young children between 1 and 5 years old learn the alphabet. Free.
Tie-Dye Textiles: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to learn how to tie-dye fabric at Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W Broadway). Supplies will be provided, but people are welcome to bring their own clothes from home to tie-dye as long as they’re made from cotton, rayon or hemp. This event is appropriate for those 12 and older. Free.
Wednesday 4/24
Youth Power Voter Fair: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The City of Long Beach will be receiving $400,000 in public funds to spend on youth, and those between the ages of 13 and 26 are invited to vote on how the money should be spent at this event in the campus quad of Polytechnic High School (1600 Atlantic Ave.). Free.
Community Teach-In: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Anti-Surveillance Coalition will be informing the public about the use of surveillance technology by authorities in Long Beach during this event at St. Luke’s (525 E Seventh St.). To register, visit the link in Órale’s Instagram bio.
South Division Commander’s Community Forum: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Long Beach Police Department’s South Division Commander Stephanie Hall will be listening to residents share their concerns during this public event at the South Division Community Room (400 W Broadway). Free.
Thursday 4/25
Financial Literacy for Teens: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed Financial Educator Nema Escartin from World System Builder will be teaching teens about wealth building at the Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.). Registration is required, and can be made through the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Sidewalk to Success: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This community town hall at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) will explain the new street vending laws to aspiring entrepreneurs, existing vendors and community stakeholders. Free.
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