The Long Beach QFilm Festival (QFilms) is the longest-running film festival in Southern Los Angeles, and the only festival in the area dedicated to screening films showcasing the stories and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and increasing visibility for independent LGBTQ+ and allied filmmakers. QFilms’ inception stems from the inspiration experienced by QFilms founder Robert […]
Free, community educational lecture/discussion. Everyone is welcome to join in and discover many souces of inspirations to create. Hellada Gallery believes that Art pushes our society, our economy, and our communities forward. “What is Art?” gatherings have been offered every week since June 2017.
Seeds of Resilience: The Story of Long Beach is a free Community Activation Day presented that brings together local artists and storytellers to share the histories that have shaped the city. As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, Seeds of Resilience honors Long Beach’s diverse living histories and how they continue to resonate across generations, […]
Now in its fifth year, Doors Open California invites visitors to step inside the places that shape California’s story – from Gold Rush towns and landmark theaters to private homes, working craft shops, archives, adobes, ships, churches, civic buildings, gardens, and architectural icons. Across four weekends in September, more than 60 participating sites throughout the […]
How It Works: Random Selection: Films are pulled blindly from a container called the Dojo Bowl to remove bias, politics, and gatekeeping. The 60-Second Rule: Projects play on screen, and at the one-minute mark, the audience votes on their fate. Live Voting: Shouting “No Mercy!” cuts the film immediately; shouting “Mercy!” lets the screening continue. […]
Join the Long Beach Symphony for “Faces of America at 250”, a stirring musical celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary performed under the artistic direction of Eckart Preu at the Terrace Theater on October 10, 2026. This powerful concert celebrates the spirit and ideals of America through music. From the stirring strains of “The […]
