Long Beach Weekend Highlights
- This weekend in Long Beach offers a variety of activities, including an Anime Weekend Night, a Holiday Hangover Run, and a Resin Jewelry Workshop.
- Anime Weekend Night at Alter Ego features DJ Kei Abe, providing a free, energetic evening for adults.
- The Holiday Hangover Run includes a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, promoting a fun and scenic race atmosphere along the coast.
- A resin jewelry workshop at Craft & Light allows participants to create their own pieces in a hands-on setting.
- Sunday features a Vinyl Shop & Social at Beachwood Brewing, perfect for music lovers and community gatherings.
If January feels slow, gloomy, or like the holidays just left your body — this weekend in Long Beach says otherwise. From anime-fueled nightlife and coastal runs to live garage rock, vinyl digging, and hands-on art workshops, there’s something happening every day that actually feels worth leaving the house for.
Here’s your Friday–Sunday guide to what’s happening in Long Beach this weekend, with the details you need to plan your time without overthinking it.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Anime Weekend Night at Alter Ego ft. DJ Kei Abe
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Age: 21+
Address: 210 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Venue: Alter Ego
Hosted by: Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Anime Weekend takes over Long Beach, and Friday night kicks off with a one-night-only DJ takeover at Alter Ego. DJ Kei Abe brings anime-inspired sounds and high-energy vibes to this stylish cocktail lounge right near The Pike.
This is a great low-commitment, high-energy way to start the weekend — whether you’re coming straight from Anime LA events or just want something different from the usual Friday bar scene.
Why go:
- Free entry
- Prime downtown location
- Perfect pre- or post-convention hang
- Elevated lounge vibe with anime culture energy
🔗 Find tickets and event details here
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Holiday Hangover 5K / 10K / Half Marathon – The Great Reset Run
Check-in: 6:15 AM
Start Times:
- Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
- 5K & 10K – 8:00 AM
Price: $42.33 – $52.93
Address: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
If you’re ready to shake off December and start the year moving, the Holiday Hangover Run is one of Long Beach’s most fun and scenic races. With distances for every level — 5K, 10K, or half marathon — this run is about resetting, not pressure.
You’ll run along Long Beach’s winter coastline with cool temps, ocean views, and plenty of community energy.
What’s included:
- USATF-certified, chip-timed course
- Holiday Hangover finisher medal
- “Hangover Recovery Wall” photo ops
- Free downloadable race photos
- Post-race refreshments + DJ vibes
This is the last chance to register, so if you’ve been on the fence — this is your sign.
🔗 Register via Find a Race
Resin Jewelry Making Workshop at Craft & Light
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Price: Varies (advance registration required)
Address: 5614 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA
Venue: Craft & Light Creative Arts Studio
Looking for something creative and hands-on earlier in the day? This resin jewelry workshop lets you design and create your own floral resin pieces — earrings or a necklace — in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting.
All materials are provided, and it’s a great option for solo creatives, friends, or a daytime date that’s actually memorable.
Good to know:
- Beginner friendly
- Limited spots
- You leave with finished jewelry
🔗 Reserve your spot through Craft & Light
The Sunset Dregs – Live at The Good Bar
Time: 9:00 PM
Price: Typically low or door-based
Address: 3316 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Venue: The Good Bar
If your Saturday night needs guitars, grit, and a packed local bar, The Sunset Dregs deliver. Known for their sun-bleached surf riffs and garage-rock edge, this is the kind of show that feels authentically Long Beach.
The Good Bar is small, loud, and full of energy — exactly how shows like this should be.
Perfect for:
- Live music lovers
- Eastside locals
- Anyone avoiding big-club energy
🔗 Find show details on Bandsintown
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Vinyl Shop & Social at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: Free to attend
Address: 3630 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Venue: Beachwood Brewing & Distilling
Ease into Sunday with records, beer, and community at Beachwood’s Vinyl Shop & Social. This crate-digging afternoon features live vinyl DJ sets and multiple vinyl vendors — all set to a relaxed, neighborhood vibe.
It’s part record fair, part hangout, and part excuse to slow down before Monday.
Vendors include:
- Recordbox LB
- 45 Revolutions
- Collecting Dust Vintage
Music by: DJ Quatre Cinq + special guests
This is the first Vinyl Shop & Social of 2026 and part of a quarterly series.
🔗 More info via Beachwood Brewing
Wrapping It Up
Whether you’re dancing downtown, running by the ocean, making art, or flipping through vinyl in Bixby Knolls, this weekend in Long Beach offers something for every mood — without feeling overstuffed or overwhelming. Want more? Check our events calendar for more info.
FAQs
This weekend in Long Beach features a mix of nightlife, fitness, live music, art, and community events. Highlights include Anime Weekend Night at Alter Ego, the Holiday Hangover 5K/10K/Half Marathon along the coast, a live garage-rock show at The Good Bar, a hands-on resin jewelry workshop, and a vinyl pop-up at Beachwood Brewing in Bixby Knolls.
Yes. Several events this weekend are free to attend, including Anime Weekend Night at Alter Ego, Vinyl Shop & Social at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling, and many live music shows that only require a small door fee or no cover at all. Check our events calendar for more info.
Definitely. If nightlife isn’t your thing, you can run the Holiday Hangover 5K/10K/Half Marathon, attend a resin jewelry-making workshop, explore vinyl vendors at a brewery, or enjoy daytime creative and wellness-focused events around the city.
Some daytime events like the Holiday Hangover Run and creative workshops are open to a wide audience, but many nightlife events are 21+. Always check individual event listings for age restrictions before attending. Check our events calendar for more info.
Some events require advance registration, including the Holiday Hangover Run and the resin jewelry workshop. Others, like Anime Weekend Night and Vinyl Shop & Social, are free but may have capacity limits. It’s best to register or RSVP ahead of time when possible.
