April 25
Adults Unwind: Game Night. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 5-6:30 p.m. bitly.ws/CtJx.
Financial Literacy for Teens: “Savings and Wealth.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 4-5:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, bitly.ws/CtJx.
“The Fabulous 50s”: Presented by the Long Beach Primetime Players. Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. 12:30 p.m. 714-269-7496.
University Woodwind Quintet: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/hlG08.
First District Check-In: Presented by Councilmember Mary Zendejas’ office. The Guidance Center, 1301 Pine Ave. 6:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP at tinyurl.com/CheckInRSVPLB.
April 26
Aquarium of the Pacific Teen Science Cafe: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-7 p.m. 560-570-6610, bitly.ws/CtJx.
Piano Con Brio: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, https://shorturl.at/hlG08.
The Fabulous 50s: Presented by the Long Beach Primetime Players. Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., Long Beach. 11 a.m. 714-269-7496.
April 27
Call of the Wild: “Youth Poet Laureate Poetry Reading.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Casita Bookstore, 1440 E. St. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5641, bitly.ws/CtJx.
Cherry Blossom Festival: Presented by 2nd and PCH Shopping Center, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. Noon-6 p.m. shorturl.at/cmoGH.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest: Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $29.95-$44.95. shorturl.at/afqwK.
Festival of Great Reads: Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus, 1305 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. festivalofgreatreads.org.
Junk Journaling: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Public Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 2-3 p.m. bitly.ws/CtJx.
Pacific Standard Time/Jazz and Tonic: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/hlG08.
Red Not Chili Peppers/Don’t Push: Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sublime. Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway. 8 p.m. $22.50. shorturl.at/mrvQT.
Spoken Word/Spoken Art Series: “Ode to the Los Angeles River.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. bitly.ws/CtJx.
Tea for Tots: Honoring three-term Long Beach mayor Beverly O’Neill. Presented by Long Beach Day Nursery. Offices of Kessal, Young and Logan, 400 Oceangate, Suite 1400. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $125. RSVP at shorturl.at/lmtGL.
Tiny Film Fest: Short film screenings at the Art Theater, 2025 E. 4th St. $25/program block; $35 for reception and daytime lounge access. tinyfilmfest.org.
Celebration of the Young Child: Presented by city of Long Beach. Saturday, April 27. BJK Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
First District Clean-Up: Presented by Councilmember Mary Zendejas. 14th Street Park, northwest corner of Cedar Avenue and 14th Street. Email district1@longbeach.gov for more info.
Nature Walk: Presented by Los Cerritos Wetlands. 6990 E. 2nd St. 10 a.m.-noon. RSVP at tinyurl.com/LCWNatureWalk.
April 28
4th Annual Long Beach Black Dance Festival: Hosted by the Cray Project. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. crayproject.org/lbbdf.
8th Annual Touch-A-Truck: Presented by Justin Rudd. 5000 E. Ocean Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Attendees encouraged to bring peanut butter/canned tuna for donation to local food banks. justinrudd.com/truck.
Holland Festival: Celebrating Dutch King’s Day 2024. POA Gemmrig Park, 7390 Carson Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. Free for children under 12. dutchkingsday.com.
Orchestra at The Beach: With Bel Canto, Cantus and ConChord. Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/hlG08.
April 29
Corner Pocket/Coastline A Cappella Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/hlG08.
April 30
Book Club: “The Final Revival of Opal and Nev,” by Dawnie Walton. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1040, bitly.ws/CtJx.
Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/hlG08.
May 1
Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/hlG08.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200. 7:30 p.m. bitly.ws/RUme.
Kick Off Pride Mixer: Presented by Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Gaucho Beach, 780 E. Shoreline Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. $20 for chamber members/$30 for non-members. 562-225-3198, shorturl.at/kxPT5.
Author Talk: Virtual. “The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel” with author Douglas Brunt. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-6128, bitly.ws/CtJx.
Ongoing
59th Congressional Cup: World championship regatta presented by the Long Beach Yacht Club. Runs April 24-28. For more information: thecongressionalcup.com.
“Men on Boats”: Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St. Runs thru May 25. $10-$35. shorturl.at/vwM49.
Book Drive: AOC7 Neighborhood Organization is accepting new and gently used children’s books through April 30. Drop off location: 4362 Atlantic Ave. More info: tinyurl.com/AOC7BookDrive.
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207. 562-570-3500.
Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. clubofharps.org.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”: International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way. $32-$37. Runs thru May 19. 562-436-4610, shorturl.at/dszNR.
Accordion Meet-Up: Accordion players (all levels) and listeners are invited to the jam held on the first Saturday of every month at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. For more information, contact program coordinator Dave at 310-210-3297.
Exhibit: “Portraits, Figures and Animals from the Artist Journey of Bernette Derpaulian.” Long Beach Playhouse Gallery, 5021 Anaheim St. Runs through April 28. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
“Hamlet”: Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St. $10-$35. Runs thru May 6. shorturl.at/MSW89.
“Million Dollar Quartet”: Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. Runs through April 28. $23 and up. 562-856-1999, musical.org.
Upcoming
Q&A with City Auditor Laura Doud: Featuring Behrang Abadi of the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department. Presented by Friends of Belmont Shore. Bay Shore Community Church Fellowship Hall, 5100 The Toledo. Thursday, May 2. 6:30 p.m. shorefriends.org.
7th Annual Senior Fest: Presented by Long Beach Gray Panthers and Port of Long Beach. Saturday, May 4. Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th Street. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mariachi Festival: Presented by Councilmembers Roberto Urgana and Mary Zendejas. Saturday, May 4. Harry Bridges Park, 1126 Queens Highway. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free.
Piano Concert: Featuring Mark Sullivan. Sunday, May 5. Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 E. Atherton St. $20 general admission donation suggestion, $10 for students. 12 and under free. More info: musicandarts@uuclb.org
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