A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including a Robo-Tech Fest, a garden open house, art and more.
Succulent Easter Basket Workshop
What Plant arrangement
Who Soulful Succulents
When Saturday, April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Where Better Half Boutique, 3803 Atlantic Blvd.
More Info Participants will arrange succulents in an Easter-themed basket. Those interested can purchase tickets on Eventbrite for $35 to $45.
Robo-Tech Fest
What Technology event
Who Shared Science
When Sunday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where 4901 East Carson St.
More Info Parents and children of all ages are invited to participate in educational activities related to STEM subjects.
Prisk Native Garden’s Open House
What Garden tour
Who Prisk Elementary School
When Sunday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 2375 Fanwood Ave.
More Info The public is invited to view the California wild flowers in this garden.
Art In The Garden
What Art workshop
Who Museum of Latin American Art
When Sunday, April 10 at 9 a.m.
Where 628 Alamitos Ave.
More Info An art workshop where participants will work with ink wash and bamboo brushes. Admission to this event costs $5.
RoadwatchLB
What Volunteer opportunity
Who Long Beach health Department
When Tuesday, April 12 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. or from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where Multiple locations
More Info Volunteers are needed to observe distracted drivers at different intersections throughout the city. Those interested in volunteering can sign up at bit.ly/RoadwatchLB.
Ink & Drink
What Art and drinking
Who Supply & Demand
When Wednesday, April 13 at 8 p.m.
Where 2500 E Anaheim St.
More Info A large paper will be rolled onto the table and attendees will be able to draw on it while drinking alcoholic beverages. This event is only for people ages 21 or over.
Paint n’ Pint Night
What Painting and beer
Who Pop Art Studios Long Beach
When Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
Where 4019 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will paint while drinking beer. Those interested can buy tickets for this event for $35 at popartstudioslbc.com
Easter Egg Hunt & Book Fair
What Annual Mark Bixby Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
Who Councilmember Suely Saro
When Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where Rotary Centennial Park, 1729 Junipero Ave.
More Info Free Easter eggs will be scattered throughout the park for children to find. Children who participate will receive a free book. The event will also include face painting, egg bag decorating and a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
