Okay, Long Beach, we need to talk. Just when we thought we could finally pull our hoodies out of hibernation and get a pot of chicken corn chowder going, Mother Nature got wild and now we’re melting down. We’re under another extreme heat warning in the LBC, and it’s not just hot. It’s fucking hot. It’s “why did I leave the house” hot.
So here’s the game plan: keep it cool, keep it hydrated, and keep it local. I’ve rounded up the best events in Long Beach this weekend, with a mix of morning moves, air-conditioned hangs, and evening plans for when the sun finally backs off. Your weekend of things to do in Long Beach starts right here.
Saturday, October 3
LB Open Studio Tour Weekend at Studio 33
Address: Studio 33, 3316 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Date: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
Time: Workshops from 1:30–4:30 PM both days
Cost: Free (all workshops are free)
Link: lbopenstudiotour.com | @studio.33.lbc
Art, music, drinks, and zero dollars spent? Say less. Studio 33 is throwing open its doors for the Long Beach Open Studio Tour, which this year features 80+ studios and 120+ artists across four October weekends. This weekend is the Belmont leg of the tour, so make a day of it.
On Saturday from 1:30 to 3:00, Simon Garcia leads a Drawing + Composition workshop, perfect if you’ve been meaning to dust off that sketchbook. Both Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 4:30, artist TETRIS hosts Live Drawing with the “Long Beach” and “Compton” Chicken Friends (yes, chickens, and yes, you need to see this). Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 brings Storytime with Charlie, Frankie, and Sara Moore of Silverlining Stuffies, an adorable one for the little ones.
All weekend long, DJ BassFeathers and DJ fear in the typing pool keep the vibes going, plus acoustic and electric sets by Chollas Lake. Indoor art + cold drinks + free = the ultimate heat wave survival strategy.
Sip, Shop & Chat with Author Elena Marie
Address: The Mom-Up Shop, 50 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend
Link: Elena Marie Appearances | The Mom-Up Shop
Romance girlies, this one’s for you. Author Elena Marie is popping into Downtown Long Beach to sip, shop, and chat about her spicy debut, Nine Months: The First Book of The Castille Chronicles. We’re talking billionaire romance, a one-night stand, a marriage of convenience, and a slow burn. Basically every trope you secretly screenshot on BookTok.
It gets better: The Mom-Up Shop is a curated vintage store that funds Project WomanGood, which helps women rebuild their lives after abuse. So you can grab a signed book, browse some vintage treasures, and support an amazing local cause all in one stop. Hot book, cool shop, good cause. That’s a Saturday.
Irish Punk Night at DiPiazza’s
Address: DiPiazza’s, 5205 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: Doors at 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 entry
Link: dipiazzas.com
Once the sun goes down, it’s time to get loud. DiPiazza’s is hosting a full-on Irish Punk Night with a stacked lineup: Whisky Sunday, Cutthroat Clovers, Brick Top Blaggers, and Hounds of Belfast. Four bands for ten bucks? That’s the best deal in town.
DiPiazza’s has been a family-owned Long Beach institution since 1984, serving pizza, cocktails, and live music, and this lineup is pure pints-up, fists-pumping, sing-along chaos in the best way. It starts at 8, when the heat finally starts to cool off. Wear your boots, bring your friends and stay hydrated (beer counts, right?).
Sunday, October 4
Long Beach Community Run & Pilates
Address: Long Beach Pier, park near Belmont Brewery, Long Beach, CA
Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 10-mile run at 6:30 AM; Pilates at 9:00 AM
Cost: Free, no RSVP needed
Link: @run562lbc | @omsculptpilates
If you’re going to sweat this weekend, do it before the sun gets out of control. RUN562 and OM Sculpt Pilates are teaming up for a free morning of movement, music, and community at the beach. Run lovers can join the 10-mile community run at 6:30 AM (DM @run562lbc for run details). Not a runner? It’s allll good. Skip straight to the free 45-minute Pilates Sculpt class at 9 AM, led by @meesosculpted on the sand.
DJ Midnytt is spinning live, and the vendor lineup is giving full wellness morning: açaí bowls and pressed juices from Vigorosa Press, B12 shots from Nurse Nicole Injects, grip socks from Girasella Grip, florals from Blooms by Ems, and jewelry from The Mixed Beauty Bar. Bring a mat or towel, lots of water, and sunscreen.
Foxy By Nature Beer Release Party
Address: Beachwood Brewing & Distilling, 3630 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Cost: Free admission (21+ for alcohol purchase)
Link: Catalina Island Conservancy event page
You did Pilates. You earned a beer. Head up to Bixby Knolls for Beachwood Brewing’s Foxy By Nature release party, a limited-edition IPA brewed with the Catalina Island Conservancy to celebrate the island fox’s comeback. It’s 6.7% ABV with a zesty lime vibe, and every Foxy By Nature pint or 4-pack you buy helps fund island restoration and wildlife protection.
It’s family-friendly, too, with raffle giveaways and an exclusive co-branded tee if you join or upgrade your Conservancy membership. An ice-cold IPA in a shady taproom on a scorching Sunday afternoon is not a want. It’s a need. Free entry, cold beer, good cause. Sunday sorted.
Stay Cool, Long Beach
So yeah, the hoodies and chowder will have to wait a little longer. But with free art, punk rock, spicy romance, sunrise Pilates, and cold beer, there are plenty of events in Long Beach to keep you busy while we wait for fall to show up.
Please take care of yourselves out there. Drink more water than you think you need, check on your neighbors and elders, and don’t leave pets or kids in the car. Not even for a minute.
Looking for more things to do in Long Beach? Check back every Friday for our weekly events roundup, and tag us @lbcvibe so we can see you out there.
Stay cool, stay cute, and stay local.
FAQs: Events in Long Beach This Weekend
What are the best events in Long Beach this weekend?
This weekend’s lineup has something for everyone: the LB Open Studio Tour at Studio 33, a romance author meet-up at The Mom-Up Shop, Irish Punk Night at DiPiazza’s, a free community run and beach Pilates at the Long Beach Pier, and the Foxy By Nature beer release at Beachwood Brewing.
What are some free things to do in Long Beach this weekend?
Plenty, babe. The Studio 33 workshops, the RUN562 × OM Sculpt community run and Pilates class, and the Foxy By Nature release party all have free entry. Your wallet can chill even if you can’t.
What are good things to do in Long Beach during a heat wave?
Go early or go late. Hit the beach Pilates class before the sun gets wild, spend the afternoon inside at Studio 33 or Beachwood Brewing, and save the outdoor roaming for the evening. DiPiazza’s Irish Punk Night doesn’t kick off until 8 PM, when things finally cool down.
Are there family-friendly events in Long Beach this weekend?
Yes! Sunday’s Storytime with the Silverlining Stuffies crew at Studio 33 is perfect for little ones, and the Foxy By Nature party at Beachwood Brewing is billed as family-friendly, with raffles and conservation fun.
Do I need to RSVP for the Long Beach Community Run & Pilates?
Nope. Just show up near Belmont Brewery with a mat or towel and water. You don’t have to do the run to join the Pilates class, either.
Where can I find more events in Long Beach every week?
Right here on LBC Vibe. We drop a fresh roundup of events in Long Beach every Friday, so bookmark us and never miss what’s happening in the 562.
