Oct. 5
Movies at the Shell: “Mamma Mia!” Recreation Park Bandshell, 4900 E. Seventh St. 7 p.m. bitly.ws/WeMS.
Shakespeare and Friends Aloud: “The Spanish Tragedy” by Thomas Kyd. 4 p.m. Register at carpenterarts.org/virtual-shakespeare-friends-aloud.
Open Mic Night: Hot Java, 2101 E. Broadway. 2:30-6 p.m. $5. bitly.ws/DsmA.
Thursday Night Market: Every Thursday. Presented by Weekend Night Market. 300 Promenade North, between Third and Fourth streets. 5-9 p.m.
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music with Jermie Arnold, conductor. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 562-985-7000, bitly.ws/WcCe.
Oct. 6
2nd Annual Yen and Dung Tran Distinguished Author Series: With California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick. Presented by Renaissance High School for the Arts. 235 E. Eighth St. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 562-901-0168, bitly.ws/Wcnn.
Friday Farmer’s Market: Every Friday. Presented by Harbor Area Farmers Market. The Streets, 151 E. Fifth St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Long Beach Blues Society: Live show at Museum of Latin American Art. 628 Alamitos Ave. 4-10 p.m. Tickets start at $30. tinyurl.com/LBBSConcert.
Oct. 7
Fiesta in the Park: Presented by Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga. Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St. Saturday, Oct. 7. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
19th Annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest: Presented by Justin Rudd. 5200 E. Second St. Saturday, Oct. 7. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register at justinrudd.com/chalk.html.
Poetry Series-Part One: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 3 p.m. $13. 562-997-1494, bitly.ws/WevL.
Shakespeare on the Dark Side: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $13/$23. 562-997-1494, bitly.ws/WewF.
Free Youth Tennis Day: Presented by Bridge the Gap Tennis. El Dorado Park Tennis Center, 2800 N. Studebaker Rd. Noon-3 p.m. Open to children aged 4-14. Register: tinyurl.com/freetennisoct.
Shakespeare Sonnets Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 2 p.m. $13. 562-997-1494, bitly.ws/Weum.
Midtown Neighborhood Clean Up: Presented by city of Long Beach. 1744 Gaviota Ave. 9 p.m. Email [email protected] for questions.
STEAM Party/Community Carnival: Presented by Makersville Services. Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus, 4901 Carson St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 562-225-9589, bitly.ws/Wcp2.
Green Port Fair: Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach. Harry Bridges Memorial Park, 1126 Queens Highway. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. bit.ly/GreenPOLBFair.
Stewards Volunteer Cleanup Event: Presented by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St. 10 a.m.-noon. bitly.ws/WeDu.
“Superstars of Magic”: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 8 p.m. $45. 562-985-7000, bitly.ws/Wce9.
Wetlands Turtle Trek: Learn about the Los Cerritos Wetlands and search for the Pacific Green Sea Turtles. 8 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact [email protected].
Downtown Open Studios Tours: Available Oct 7-8 from 1-5 p.m. Free, self-guided. More information lbopenstudiotour.com.
Oct. 8
How to Make a Monster: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $13/$23. 562-997-1494, bitly.ws/WeyD.
Peace Project VIII: “The Worth of Water.” Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. Long Beach Performing Arts Center Arena Lobby, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 4:30 p.m. $45-$70. bitly.ws/Wck9.
Poetry Series-Part Two: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. 3 p.m. $13. 562-997-1494, bitly.ws/Wexx.
“When You Wish Upon a Star”: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 2 p.m. $45. 562-985-7000, bitly.ws/WcgU.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society: Meeting featuring Jim Gardener. Sunday, Oct. 8. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. 1 p.m. Free admission for members. southcoastcss.org.
EnviroArts Fair: Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers and more. Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Noon-3 p.m.
Oct. 10
Author Talk: Virtual. “Travel to Europe: Tips and Tools,” featuring guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-6128, register at bitly.ws/CtJx.
Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p..m. $25 for members/$35 for non-members. bitly.ws/Wcd2.
Long Beach Search & Rescue: Annual recruitment event. Open to people aged 15-18. Behind Fire Station 17, 2247 Argonne Ave. 7 p.m.
Oct. 11
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200. 7:30 p.m. bitly.ws/RUme.
Macrame Plant Holders: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1045, bitly.ws/CtJx.
Houghton Park Community Meeting: Updates about the park’s playground project. Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave. 6:30 p.m.
Central Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting: Presented by city of Long Beach. Burnett Library, 560 E. Hill St. 4 p.m. Email [email protected] for questions.
Upcoming
Rumba Foundation Family Concert: Presented by the Long Beach Symphony. Sunday, Oct. 22. Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 1-5 p.m. $20 for adults, kids get in free. Information: aabn.short.gy/YJWFPc.
30-Minute Beach Clean Up: Presented by Justin Rudd. Saturday, Oct. 21. 1 Granda Ave. Two start times: 9:30 and 10 a.m. justinrudd.com/cleanup
21st Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals: Presented by Justin Rudd. Sunday, Oct. 22. 1 Granada Ave. 3 p.m. justinrudd.com/blessing.
2nd Annual Race For Rare 5k Run: Presented by National MPS Society. Sunday, Oc. 22. 8:30 a.m. bit.ly/longbeach2023.
Black & White Ball: Presented by LGBTQ Center Long Beach. Saturday, Oct. 28. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Tickets start at $250. tinyurl.com/LGBTQCenterBall.
22nd Annual Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade: Presented by Justin Rudd. Sunday, Oct. 29. 4000 E. Olympic Plaza. 12:30 p.m. justinrudd.com/howloween.
“Nosferatu”: Halloween screening and fundraiser for the 100th anniversary of The Art Theater. Tuesday, Oct. 31. 2025 E. 4th St. 7 p.m. General admission starts at $30. arttheatrelongbeach.org.
Ongoing
“Thom Pain”: Written by Will Eno. Directed by Matthew Anderson. The Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St. $12.50-$30. Runs through Oct. 7. bitly.ws/BEY8.
Art exhibits: “Drag Show,” “Andy Warhol: Polaroids,” “From the Collection: Arthur Tress,” “Tierra del Sol,” “Untitled (L.A.)” and “The Emancipation of P.P.” art exhibits, presented by CSULB’s Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. Open through Dec. 15. bit.ly/3R5WVQh.
“Frankenstein 1930”: By Stephen William Shakespeare. Directed by Michael Hernandez-Phillips. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 Anaheim St., Long Beach. 8 p.m., Sept. 23. $35. Runs thru Oct. 21. 562-494-1014, bitly.ws/UZAW.
Stargazing with CSULB: Every Tuesday night (while classes are in session) from 8 to 9 p.m., on the roof of the Hall of Science. Check twitter.com/CSULBPhysics for cancellations in case of weather problems. Parking on campus is $10 dollars.
Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to [email protected].
