Concerts, festivals, art walks, food events, markets, open mics and pop-ups, with dates, times and places. This is Long Beach’s calendar of scheduled events, kept by locals and updated every day. Browse music, food and drink, arts and culture or neighborhood events, or see the highlights in our weekend roundup. Looking for places to go anytime? Check out things to do in Long Beach.
Come hang out at Shenanigans for great vibes, good drinks, and live music to keep the energy going! With Happy Hour specials from 3pm-6pm Tuesdays-Fridays, free pool on Wednesdays, and live music playing most days with a different band every night, it’s a guaranteed fun time to be had. The scheduled bands are as follows: […]
Flesh&Edibles speaks directly to the intersection of culinary culture and physical vulnerability-themes right at the heart of my professional background. At the same time, Flesh&Edibles is a visual exploration of how Food we consume directly alters our physique, minds and how we are perceived by our society. My collection was perceived a long time ago […]
On view September 17–October 24, 2026. Opening Reception Thursday, September 17 | 5–7 PM Artist Talk & Closing Reception Saturday, October 24 | 1–3 PM Long Beach City College Art Gallery 4901 Carson St., K100A Long Beach, CA 90808 With thanks to our sponsors, Arts Council for Long Beach and LBCC ASB. Save the dates […]
Dark Harbor is Southern California’s most haunted Halloween event! Each fall the Queen Mary transforms the ship and surrounding harbor into a massive Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, VIP experiences, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, festive eats and treats, instagrammable moments and more! Our festival format allows […]
A co-creation safe space held weekly by Nicky da Kiid° of kid°MANDU. We begin by checking in with each other somatically, before working on our own projects. You are welcome to join Nicky in creating Art as Resistance by taking up space and embodying joy. Guidance on technique and art supplies provided by Nicky uoon […]
Welcome to our weekly board game night at *The Wicked Wolf*! We’ll have multiple tables of games going, so if you have a game you’d like to teach, feel free to bring it. 📍 *The Wicked Wolf* is located at **2332 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806**. When you enter the bar, there’s a heavy […]
Welcome to our weekly board game night at *The Wicked Wolf*! We’ll have multiple tables of games going, so if you have a game you’d like to teach, feel free to bring it. 📍 *The Wicked Wolf* is located at **2332 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806**. When you enter the bar, there’s a heavy […]
The team that creates Miracle At The Ordinarie every holiday season also presents this event, which is bigger, stranger, and spookier than ever! The Ordinarie’s transformation is so amazing, it’s hard to believe it’s the same establishment. Look forward to Halloween-flavored cocktails, scary collectible mugs, and all kinds of eerie oddities and surprises throughout the […]
Dare to Explore Long Beach’s Haunted Past The Long Beach Horror Tour has returned! Step aboard the “Ghost Whisper,” a 12-passenger minibus, for a spine-chilling journey through the city’s haunted streets and hidden sites where real Long Beach stories come to life. Discover Long Beach’s dark and notorious horror history. Available dates: Oct. 2, 9, […]
VICTOR'S returns to Long Beach on Friday, October 2 with The Devil Wears Lace & Leather; a Halloween masquerade edition.Lace. Leather. Masks. Low Lights.VICTOR'S returns to Long Beach on Friday, October 2 with The Devil Wears Lace & Leather, a Halloween masquerade where bold style, dramatic lighting and great music set the tone for the […]
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month! Let’s start the day with friends, fresh air, and an ocean view. 🌊☀️ This is a feel-good morning walk where we’ll take in the scenery, get a little nature time, and ease into the day with good company. We’ll walk at a comfortable, steady pace […]
Hosted by Travis of Happily Bearded After, join a guided Downtown photography walk, meet fellow photo enthusiasts and capture photos to submit to the contest! Walks are open to photographers of all levels who are interested in gathering with folks who enjoy the art of photography. For more information on Long Beach Night Walks, visit […]
Artist Sonja Schenk and the Blue Wave team will be at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls collecting materials to build Blue Wave. Bring hard-to-recycle plastics and be a part of it!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Skelesaurus. Experience FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and witness a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur in action. PLUS, see the all-new truck joining the tour: Rhinomite, the dynamite rhino-themed truck […]
JCCS® 2026 – Japanese Classic Car Show Come celebrate Japanese automotive history at the 21st Annual Japanese Classic Car Show® (JCCS®) on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach! See nearly 500 kyusha — classic Japanese cars and motorcycles — from beautifully preserved originals to custom and modified builds. Meet major Japanese automotive manufacturers and industry […]
If you enjoy sketching or painting and would like more time in a beautiful setting to work on your subject, join this welcoming group of artists. We meet at the Rancho Los Cerritos Visitor Center before exploring the grounds. Artists working in all media are welcome—graphite, oil, pastels, or watercolors. Please bring a chair, your […]
Connect with nature, creativity, and place in this guided workshop by creating a mindful ikebana arrangement within our historic gardens.Rancho Los Alamitos presentsIkebana Workshop with Tiger Blossom StudioSunday, October 4, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PMFree onsite parking. Join us at Rancho Los Alamitos for a guided botanical art experience led by Tiger Blossom Studio. Set […]
LBMA Downtown offers dedicated drawing time in the gallery on the first Sunday of the month. Drop by to do some drawing inspired by the art on view, our gallery space, and downtown Long Beach! Creative prompts are provided. Supplies are available to borrow from the front desk. Attendees are welcome to bring their own […]