Long Beach is buzzing this weekend: from late-night punk chaos to crafty swaps, cultural festivals, and soulful Sunday matinees. Whether you’re looking for live music, something to do with the kids, or a reason to get out of the house, here’s your local cheat sheet.
Plan 9 (Misfits Tribute) – Live Concert
Saturday, November 8 · 7 PM
Supply & Demand, 2500 E Anaheim St.
Punk’s not dead — it’s just hanging out on Anaheim Street. Plan 9 brings all the classic Misfits chaos back to life with a full-blown tribute night at Supply & Demand. Expect thrashing guitars, psychobilly hairdos, and a sea of black eyeliner. It’s the kind of show where the floor shakes and everyone sings along whether they know the words or not. Grab a drink, lean into the vibe, and remember why Long Beach’s dive-bar scene still reigns supreme.
Nov 8th Market: Together We Ride
Saturday, November 8 · 11 AM – 3 PM
Plantiitas, 2011 E 4th St.
Now this is the kind of market that reminds you why Long Beach is built different. Together We Ride blends motorcycle culture, art, and community in one all-ages event. Expect craft vendors, a portrait photo studio featuring a custom-built bike, print-screening (bring your old tees!), food, coffee, and plenty of vibes. Organized by @NaranjiJreams and @Kidthesister, this market celebrates joy, solidarity, and craftsmanship — with all proceeds benefiting Long Beach Forward’s Belonging and Resiliency Fund and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Come ready to ride, pose, or just soak up the culture.
Community Values Art, Art Values Community Festival
Saturday, November 8 · All Day
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Gumbiner Park, 628 Alamitos Ave.
This one’s a love letter to Long Beach creativity. MOLAA is throwing open its doors (and the park gates next door) for a full day of live music, cultural performances, and hands-on art stations. Think local artists, kid-friendly craft zones, and food vendors serving global bites. If you’ve ever wanted to wander a museum in your favorite sneakers while dancing to a drumline, this is your moment. It’s free, colorful, and pure Long Beach energy.
Men’s Water Polo – Long Beach State vs. UC Davis
Saturday, November 8 · 12 PM
Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center, CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
The Beach takes on UC Davis in a top-ten water-polo matchup that’s guaranteed to make a splash (pun intended). The vibe? Sun-drenched bleachers, rowdy students, and plenty of high-speed action. If you’ve never seen elite water polo up close, it’s basically aquatic MMA with better abs. Admission is usually under ten bucks — a cheap ticket to some serious school-spirit therapy.
Art Supply Swap & Craft
Saturday, November 8 · 2–4 PM
BYO Long Beach, 431 E 1st St.
Artists, makers, and creatives unite. Bring those unused paints, yarn, beads, or brushes collecting dust and trade them for something new at BYO Long Beach. It’s part swap meet, part social hour, part group therapy for crafters. Perfect if you’re the kind of person who can’t resist buying “just one more” sketchbook. Come ready to trade, talk shop, and maybe leave with your next project idea.
Streets Unplugged Long Beach
Saturday, November 8 · Evening
The West Factory, 1057 E Artesia Blvd.
Looking for a live-music fix without the tourist crowd? The West Factory is hosting Streets Unplugged, a showcase of local bands and singer-songwriters doing it their way — raw, rhythmic, and real. Expect indie, R&B, maybe a little experimental funk depending on who jumps onstage. It’s the kind of show you stumble into and end up bragging about later.
Live from Laurel Canyon: A John Lennon & Harry Nilsson Tribute
Sunday, November 9 · 3 PM
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St.
For those who prefer harmonies over headbanging, this Sunday matinee brings vintage cool to the Carpenter Center. The show celebrates Lennon and Nilsson’s friendship and music — think soulful vocals, acoustic storytelling, and that ‘70s Laurel Canyon glow. Perfect for a mellow Sunday date or a solo self-care outing where you can sip a latte and feel cultured.
Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Saturday, November 8 · 7:30 PM | Sunday, November 9 · 7 PM
First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave.
If you grew up screaming Alanis lyrics in your car, this one’s for you. The Long Beach Landmark Theatre Company brings the Broadway-winning musical to an intimate local stage. It’s a raw, emotional, rock-infused look at love, identity, and all the messy stuff in between. Expect powerhouse vocals echoing through the church’s stained-glass acoustics. Not your grandma’s musical — unless your grandma is a total badass.
Fall Fest Block Party
Saturday, November 8 · 11 AM–3 PM
Parkview Village, 5423 E Village Rd.
A wholesome throwback to community fairs — except with better food. Parkview Village’s Fall Fest brings together local artisans, food trucks, games, and live tunes. It’s the kind of event where you end up buying handmade soap you didn’t know you needed, eating a giant pretzel, and running into at least three people you know. Bring the family, or just bring your appetite.
Long Beach Night Walk
Saturday, November 8 · 6 PM
Meet at 401 Shoreline Village Dr.
Calling all night-owls and camera nerds. The Long Beach Night Walk takes you along the harbor for a guided photo adventure focused on capturing light trails and reflections. It’s part photography class, part community stroll. You’ll see the city from a whole new angle — twinkling skyline, neon reflections, and that salty sea breeze that never gets old. Tripods encouraged, curiosity required.
Casita Books Kids Craft Pop-Up
Sunday, November 9 · 10 AM–12 PM
Casita Books, 1440 E 4th St.
Tiny creatives get their moment at Casita Books, where little hands can decorate book bags and make bookmarks in the cutest corner of Retro Row. Parents get coffee, kids get crafts — everyone wins. It’s simple, sweet, and a great excuse to introduce the next generation to Long Beach’s indie bookstore scene.
Caribe with King Steady Beat
Sunday, November 9 · 5–9 PM
The Bamboo Club, 3522 E Anaheim St.
Wrap up your weekend with a tropical nightcap at The Bamboo Club. DJ King Steady Beat spins Latin, reggae, and tropifunk vinyl that’ll have you swaying before your second Mai Tai. No cover, all vibes. It’s chill, danceable, and undeniably Long Beach — a perfect reminder that here, the weekend doesn’t end until the last record spins.
Final Word on Things to Do This Weekend in Long Beach
From punk pits to pottery swaps, Long Beach proves again that there’s no such thing as a “quiet weekend.” So pick your lane — art, music, family, or full-on dance mode — and go soak in the local color.
