Alright, Long Beach — grab your tote bag and your good lip balm with sunscreen, because this weekend is gonna be amazing. We’ve got a market, a heritage celebration, a med spa expo giving away actual breast implants (yes, you read that right), a burlesque tribute to a cult classic, and a Sunday pole show that promises “rich fantasy” energy. Whatever your vibe is this weekend, Long Beach has an event with your name on it. Here’s everything happening, in order, so you can plan your weekend like the local pro you are.
Friday, September 18
Westside Night Market
When: Friday, Sept. 18 (also Oct. 16 & Nov. 20), 5–8 PM
Where: Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA
Cost: Free to attend
Links: Event details
Kick your weekend off right at the Westside Promise’s new monthly market series. This is small-business shopping done right — local vendors, handmade goods, food trucks, live music, and that unmistakable “everyone in the neighborhood is here” energy. It’s the kind of event that makes you remember why supporting local actually feels good, not like a chore. Bring cash for the vendors and stay for the sunset.
Saturday, September 19
The Waltzman Institute VIP Expo
When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: The Waltzman Institute, 4251 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 102, Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: Free — RSVP as one of the first 100 guests to get a VIP welcome gift
Link: RSVP here
Okay, this one’s a whole production. The Waltzman Institute is throwing an all-day open house packed with live treatment demos — including injectables, HydraFacials, light therapy, and skincare treatments, performed right in front of you throughout the day. There are free consultations with their clinical team, a luxury vendor marketplace (jewelry, candles, gourmet food, wellness goodies), catered food, a live DJ, and giveaways all day — including their headline giveaway of a Motiva® breast implant procedure (surgical and anesthesia fees not included, because obviously). They’re also debuting “The Waltzman Wallet,” a new preload-and-save program exclusive to attendees. Space is limited, so RSVP ahead through their site if you want in.
DTLB Live! Latin Heritage Celebration
When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 4–8 PM (DJ 4–6 PM, live ensemble with Briana 6–8 PM)
Where: The Promenade, Downtown Long Beach, CA
Cost: Free
Link: Downtown Long Beach Alliance events page
This is a straight-up celebration — live Latin music, local craft vendors, art, and family-friendly fun right on The Promenade. There’s also an EZ Sip Entertainment Zone, so the grown-ups can sip a drink from participating Promenade businesses while strolling the festivities. It’s free, it’s festive, and it’s exactly the kind of community energy that makes Downtown Long Beach special.
Rocky Horror Burlesque Experience
When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 PM & 10:30pm
Where: Harvelle’s, 201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: Starting at $26
Link: Buy tickets here for 8pm and click here to buy tickets for the 10:30pm
“It’s just a jump to the left… and a strip to the right.” Harvelle’s is putting its signature burlesque spin on the cult classic, and if you know Harvelle’s, you know this is going to be dripping in fishnets, glitter, and theatrical chaos in the best way. Grab tickets early — this venue’s shows tend to sell out.
Sunday, September 20
Fantasy Suite: “Rich Fantasy” Queer & Thick Pole Show
When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 8 PM
Where: Que Sera, 1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
Cost: Free (RSVP via Eventbrite)
Links: Que Sera venue site
Close out your weekend with Fantasy Suite’s Queer & Thick Pole Show at Que Sera. This one’s all about decadence — expect booty-shaking to the best “get rich” anthems around in a celebration of queer joy and body positivity. It’s free, it’s inclusive, and it’s the kind of Sunday plan that beats staring at your laundry pile.
What Are You Planning This Weekend in Long Beach?
That’s your weekend, LBC — from small-business market vibes on Friday to a full glam med spa takeover, a cultural celebration, and two nights of burlesque and pole artistry to close it out. This city never runs out of things to do in Long Beach, and this lineup proves it. Whichever event you pick (or if you’re an overachiever and hit all five), you’re supporting local businesses, local artists, and local community — which is really what these events in Long Beach are all about.
FAQs
Do I need tickets for all of these events in Long Beach?
No — the Westside Night Market, DTLB Latin Heritage Celebration, Waltzman Institute Expo, and Fantasy Suite are all free, though the Waltzman Expo and Fantasy Suite ask for an RSVP. The Rocky Horror Burlesque Experience at Harvelle’s is the only ticketed event on this list.
Are these events in Long Beach family-friendly?
The Westside Night Market and DTLB Latin Heritage Celebration are both family-friendly. The Waltzman Institute Expo is open to all ages but geared toward adults interested in aesthetic treatments. Rocky Horror Burlesque and Fantasy Suite are adult-oriented shows.
Where can I find more events happening in Long Beach?
Keep checking back — Long Beach has a packed calendar most weekends between local markets, cultural festivals, and nightlife events, so there’s almost always something new to add to your things-to-do list.
Do I need to RSVP in advance?
Yes for the Waltzman Institute Expo (space is limited, first 100 get a VIP gift) and Fantasy Suite (free RSVP via Eventbrite). The Westside Night Market and DTLB Latin Heritage Celebration don’t require RSVPs.
