A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by local communities in Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including a crop swap, vegan food, fishing, a drive-in movie, a concert, a documentary and Thanksgiving distributions.
Crop Swap
What Produce trading
Who The MAYE Center
When Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where 2153 E Anaheim St.
More Info The first crop swap held at this location. Community members are invited to bring fruits and vegetables they grew at home and trade with each other.
LB Vegan Fest
What Vegan food festival
Who Vegan District LB
When Saturday, Nov. 20 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where The Pike Outlets, 95 S Pine Ave.
More Info A variety of vegan food vendors will be selling their dishes.
Turkey Giveaway
What Free Thanksgiving turkeys
Who Imam Ameen Omar Foundation
When Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where 2104 Orange Ave.
More Info Free turkeys will be given to the first 200 families that RSVP. To RSVP, email st.julianservices@gmail.com
Youth Fishing Derby
What Kids’ fishing competition
Who City of Long Beach, Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation
When Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m.
Where 7550 E Spring St.
More Info A fishing competition for youths. Free tackle will be available for children 15 years old and younger. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the derby begins at 9 a.m. A raffle will be held at 1 p.m. where participants can receive prizes.
Twilight Cinema Drive-In
What Drive-in movie
Who Port of Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
Where LBCC Pacific Coast Campus, 1305 CA-1
More Info A free drive-in screening of the Grinch will be shown. One reservation is needed per car. Register for the movie by visiting the Port of Long Beach’s website.
Album Release Concert
What Free music performance
Who Light & Life
When Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
Where 5951 Downey Ave.
More Info Several artists will be performing at this free event to celebrate the release of the rapper Peace2irin’s newest album.
Lost Voices of Long Beach
What Documentary premiere/supply drive
Who Marcella’s Community Outreach Program
When Sunday, Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where 244 Redondo Ave.
More Info A short 15-minute documentary about the unhoused community in Long Beach will be shown for the first time. Attendees are asked to also bring supplies to donate to their unhoused neighbors, such as blankets, jackets, beanies, sanitary products, socks, tents and more.
Thanksgiving distribution
What Free turkeys and groceries
Who American University of Health Sciences
When Monday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where 1600 E Hill St.
More Info Email info@auhsfoundation.org or call (562) 988-2278 to request a voucher for a free turkey. Turkeys and groceries will be distributed to the first 500 families who have vouchers the day of the event. Only one voucher will be given per family.
