Events in Long Beach Highlights
- This weekend in Long Beach features a variety of events like the King of Pop Brunch, Ambitious Record Fair, and a Drag Spectacular.
- The King of Pop Brunch offers a unique experience with live DJ and MJ classics on Saturday at The Loft Long Beach.
- Enjoy the free Ambitious Record Fair at Ambitious Ales for vinyl lovers on Saturday afternoon.
- On Sunday, attend the Spring Fling Mini Market for just $10, which includes access to The Queen Mary.
- Participate in the AAMDSIF March for Marrow 5K on Sunday to support important health causes and enjoy the beautiful waterfront.
We know you had zero plans and were about to spend Sunday in your pajamas watching reality TV. We see you. But Long Beach said absolutely not this weekend, because there is genuinely too much happening to stay home. From drag shows to adoptable kittens to a 5K on the waterfront, the LBC is bringing it hard this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
Rock With You: A King of Pop Brunch + Listening Party
When: Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 AM
Where: The Loft Long Beach, 3290 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Tickets: $65 (limited — grab them before they’re gone)
This is not your average Saturday brunch. Rock With You is a grown, elevated daytime experience built around the sound, style, and energy of Michael Jackson — luxurious food, a live DJ, and a curated listening party that flows from smooth MJ classics straight into a feel-good dance floor moment. This isn’t “eggs and small talk,” but more “Billie Jean drop and everyone loses their mind.” Tickets are limited so grab yours now.
Get tickets: Eventbrite
Ambitious Record Fair
When: Saturday, April 25 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Ambitious Ales, 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach (Bixby Knolls)
Admission: FREE
Vinyl lovers, this is your Saturday. The Ambitious Record Fair is back at everyone’s favorite Bixby Knolls brewery — and did we mention it’s free? Dig through records, grab a craft beer, and pretend you’ve always been this cool. Ambitious Ales also has Mint Burgers popping up at noon if you want to make a full afternoon of it.
More info: ambitious ales
“Moments Made of Magic” — A Drag Spectacular
When: Saturday, April 25 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach, 330 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tickets: $27.31 – $218.58
Saturday night is for sequins and spectacle, and Hamburger Mary’s is delivering both. “Moments Made of Magic” is a full-on drag spectacular — the kind of show that has you cheering, crying, and wondering why you don’t do this every weekend. Get your tickets before they sell out because this one is not to be missed.
Get tickets: Hamburger Mary’s
Spring Fling Mini Market @ The Queen Mary
When: Sunday, April 26 (all day)
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Admission: $10 (includes market + full ship access)
Ten dollars. TEN DOLLARS. For the Spring Fling Mini Market plus full access to the Queen Mary — decks, exhibits, and all. Shop local vendors, grab a bite, and then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring one of the most iconic ships on the planet. This is genuinely one of the best deals in the city this weekend. Don’t sleep on it.
Tickets: QueenMary.com/WhatsOnDeck
AAMDSIF March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk
When: Sunday, April 26 | 5K starts at 8:00 AM
Where: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Admission: Registration required — visit the AAMDSIF website
Rise and shine, Long Beach. The 17th Annual March for Marrow 5K is happening Sunday morning along the waterfront at Shoreline Aquatic Park, raising money and awareness for aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH. Whether you run it, walk it, or enthusiastically power-stroll it, this one matters. Plus, the Shoreline waterfront at 8am on a Sunday? Genuinely gorgeous.
Register: AAMDSIF
Cats & Cocktails Fundraiser for TippedEars
When: Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: The Bamboo Club, 3522 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
Admission: Ticketed — check The Bamboo Club website
All ages welcome
Cats. Cocktails. Trivia. Raffles. On a patio. On a Sunday. We truly cannot think of a better way to spend the afternoon. The Bamboo Club is hosting this adorable fundraiser for TippedEars, a nonprofit doing incredible TNR (trap, neuter, return) and rescue work for cats in the Compton area. You’ll meet adoptable kitties, compete for prizes, and win raffle goodies from local businesses — all while doing some good in the world. This is the most Long Beach event of the entire weekend and you know it.
Get tickets: The Bamboo Club
Events in Long Beach This Weekend
This weekend has a little bit of everything — drag royalty, vinyl records, adoptable cats, waterfront runs, kid-friendly fun, and a $10 ticket that gets you onto a literal ocean liner. Long Beach really said choose your own adventure and we are HERE for it.
Go out, support local, and tell them LBC Vibe sent you.
Know about an event we missed? DM us @lbcvibe on Instagram. We’re always watching.
FAQs
Rock With You: A King of Pop Brunch + Listening Party is at The Loft Long Beach, 3290 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807. It starts Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 AM. Tickets are $65 and limited — get them on Eventbrite before they sell out.
The Ambitious Record Fair at Ambitious Ales (Saturday, 4–9 PM) is free.
The AAMDSIF March for Marrow 5K starts at 8:00 AM on Sunday, April 26 at Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Registration is required — visit AAMDSIF.org to sign up. The event raises money and awareness for aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH.
“Moments Made of Magic” is a drag spectacular at Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach, 330 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. It’s Saturday, April 25 from 7–10 PM. Tickets range from $27.31 to $218.58 and are available at universe.com.
The Spring Fling Mini Market is a Sunday, April 26 all-day event at the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach). For just $10 admission, you get access to the market AND the entire ship — decks, exhibits, and all. Tickets are available at QueenMary.com/WhatsOnDeck.
