Thursday, Dec. 5
Family Movie Thursday: “The Santa Clause.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov.
Toy Drive: Century Villages at Cabrillo, 2001 River Ave. To make arrangements to either drop off or arrange for a toy donation pick up, please call or e-mail Christine Byrne at 562-388-7889, [email protected].
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
Friday, Dec. 6
New Music Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
State of Business: With Mayor Rex Richardson. Presented by the city of Long Beach and Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/RkIWW.
Saturday, Dec. 7
40th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade: Presented by Belmont Shore Business Association. Along Second Street. 6-9 p.m. Free. shorturl.at/LHsKB.
Winter in Willmore Holiday Market: Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle. 5-9 p.m. tinyurl.com/WinterinWillmoreLB.
51st Annual Portraits of the Prince of Peace Pageant: Along Wardlow Road at Bellflower Blvd. 7-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8.
Christmas Market: Crafts, Fair Trade items, Food, Kids Area, Family Photos. Christ Lutheran Church, 6500 Stearns Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. christlutheranlb.com.
“Handel’s Messiah”: Presented by Long Beach City College Choirs and Orchestra. Long Beach City College Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium, 4901 E. Carson Street. 7 p.m. $10-$15. shorturl.at/NWHJ5.
Hanukkah Celebration: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-6420, longbeach.gov.
Los Cerritos Wetlands Nature Walk: 8-10 a.m. For ages 7 and up. Closed toes shoes are required. Park at the intersection of PCH and First St., at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at [email protected].
It’s a Drag to Give: 10th anniversary fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations featuring drag performances. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co., 230 Pine Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: tinyurl.com/DragtoGiveLB.
Musical Performance Series: Community Concert with Baroque Guitarist Richard Savino and Soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani of Musica Angelica. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov.
“Pilobolus”: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St.. 8 p.m. $58.75. 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.
Santa Clause is Coming to LBPL: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-570-6420, longbeach.gov.
Winter Festival Carnival: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 4 and 8 p.m. Also Dec. 8, 4 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Holiday Concert: Featuring the Long Beach Community Band. St. Anthony’s Church, 540 Oliva Ave. 5-7 p.m. longbeachcommunityband.org.
Holiday Home Tour Fundraiser: Presented by Rossmoor Women’s Club. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 to help support local charities. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 714-465-4417 or visit rossmoorwomansclub.com.
“The Change We Wish To See”: Winter Concert. Presented by the Long Beach Youth Chorus. Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road. 7 p.m. $10. longbeachyouthchorus.org.
Monday, Dec. 9
23rd Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic: Virginia Country Club, 4602 N. Virginia Road. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/9ndkt.
Orchestra at the Beach: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
Job Fair: Hosted by City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Whaley Park, 5620 E. Atherton St. 6-8 p.m. shorturl.at/wj8Gq.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Annual Holiday Membership Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 World Trade Center. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 for members/$30 for non-members. Register at shorturl.at/edaCX.
Craft it Out: Lit Holiday Cards. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov.
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200. 7:30 p.m. bitly.ws/RUme.
Electronic Music Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. shorturl.at/VpO63.
Author Talk: Virtual. “On Thrilling, Family Driven Mysteries: A Chat with Author Laura Dave.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. longbeach.gov.
Upcoming
70th Annual Daisy Lane Parade: Presented by city of Long Beach and 7th District Representative Roberto Uranga. Saturday, Dec. 14. Daisy Avenue between Hill Street and PCH. 5 p.m. longbeach.gov/daisyparade.
Ongoing
“A Christmas Carol”: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $15. Runs thru Dec. 15. 562-997-1494, shorturl.at/IsGUi.
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. Information: clubofharps.org.
Riley’s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it’s raining). 9 a.m.-dark. 3040 E. 1st St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com/cat.html.
“Steam Powered Rocket Ride to the Moon”: Garage Theatre, 251 E. Seventh St. $15-$35. Runs thru Dec. 5-21. shorturl.at/gwg5g.
Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to [email protected].
