| |
| Ongoing & Multiple
Day Events |
1/1/09 - 3/31/09
Whale Watching
Experience
an incredible event by observing the annual migration
of the Pacific Grey Whale from the arctic to the warm
lagoons of Baja, California. Call 562-436-3645 for more
information.
1/2/09
- 1/4/09
Disney
on Ice - High School Musical
Long Beach Arena -
Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long
Beach /
Buy
Disney on Ice - High School Musical Tickets Here!
1/2/09 - 1/17/09
Little Women
Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach
/ Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little
Women is the story of tomboy Jo, her sisters, and
their loving mother Marmee. Each of the March sisters
face the challenges of 1860s America ultimately discovering
their personal purpose and enduring love. Classic Tale
by John Ravold, Directed by Dale Jones. Call 562-494-1014
for tickets and information.
1/7/09 & 1/8/09
Linda Purl
Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts, 6200 Atherton
St., Long Beach / Stage, screen and recording artist Linda
Purl was praised by Rex Reed (New York Observer) as “an
act that literally takes your breath away!” Discover
why audiences marvel at her lush and jazzy sound, sultry
song styling, and personal enchantment! Dinner/Drinks
6pm Show at 7p.m. Call for more information - 562-985-7000
1/30/09 - 2/15/09
 The
Producers
Carpenter
Center for the Performing Arts, 6200 Atherton St., Long
Beach / The Producers is a movie classic that
became a Broadway sensation! The record-breaking Tony
Award-winning hit (based on Mel Brooks’ seminal
1968 motion picture comedy) received 15 nominations and
won a record-breaking 12 awards, including Best Musical,
Best Director and Choreographer, and Best Actor. Call
562-985-7000
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Thursday
January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S DAY! |
Friday
January 2
Disney
on Ice - High School Musical
Long Beach Arena - Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Buy
Disney on Ice - High School Musical Tickets Here!
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone.
Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot
near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs,
honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and
bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG
(866-466-3834) |
Saturday January
3
Disney
on Ice - High School Musical
Long Beach Arena - Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Three Shows!
Buy
Disney on Ice - High School Musical Tickets Here!
|
Sunday
January 4
Disney
on Ice - High School Musical
Long Beach Arena - Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Three Shows!
Buy
Disney on Ice - High School Musical Tickets Here!
|
| Monday January 5 |
| Tuesday January 6 |
Wednesday
January 7
Linda Purl
Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts, 6200 Atherton
St., Long Beach / Stage, screen and recording artist Linda
Purl was praised by Rex Reed (New York Observer) as “an
act that literally takes your breath away!” Discover
why audiences marvel at her lush and jazzy sound, sultry
song styling, and personal enchantment! Dinner/Drinks 6pm
Show at 7p.m. Call for more information - 562-985-7000 |
Thursday
January 8
Linda
Purl
Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts, 6200 Atherton
St., Long Beach / Stage, screen and recording artist Linda
Purl was praised by Rex Reed (New York Observer) as “an
act that literally takes your breath away!” Discover
why audiences marvel at her lush and jazzy sound, sultry
song styling, and personal enchantment! Dinner/Drinks 6pm
Show at 7p.m. Call for more information - 562-985-7000 |
Friday
January 9
First
Fridays Long Beach
First Fridays Long Beach promotes and supports local artists
and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase
their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating
Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists
and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing
so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists
and the community. Atlantic Ave. between Bixby Rd. and San
Antonio Dr. 6pm-10pm. (562) 595-0081
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone.
Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot
near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs,
honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and
bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG
(866-466-3834) |
Saturday January
10
The Wacky World
of Pollination: Bees and Beyond
Rancho Los Cerritos
Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., Long Beach / Get a whole
new perspective on your garden by looking at it from the
bug’s point of view, as biologist Bob Allen talks
about who is pollinating our flowers. $5; 10am -noon. 562-570-1755 |
Sunday
January 11
 Bridal
& Quinceanera Show
The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach / Meet some
of Southern California's most distinguished wedding professionals.
You will find everything you need to plan your perfect event,
from bakeries and florists to photographers and romantic
destinations. Sample cake tasting and hors d'oeuvres, live
entertainment, door prizes, fabulous designer fashion shows.
Admission: $5 at the door; 11am - 4pm. 562-924-2048 |
Monday
January 12 |
| Tuesday January 13 |
| Wednesday January 14 |
| Thursday
January 15 |
Friday
January 16
Fridays
are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone.
Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot
near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs,
honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and
bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG
(866-466-3834) |
Saturday
January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration
The parade will begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue at
the Anaheim Street intersection. It will be followed by
a multi-cultural celebration at King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
There will be music, dance performances, and a children's
play area. There also will be food vening booths and nonprofit
community service information. 10:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. 562-570-6816
30 Minute Beach Cleanup
1 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore in Long Beach / Be sure to
be signed-in by 10 a.m. to get a raffle ticket. Free parking
(when you enter the lot at 1 Granada Ave. after 9:30 a.m.).
Free bags, gloves, refreshments from Duthie Power Services,
door prizes from the Aquarium of the Pacific and Aroma di
Roma, and volunteer credit forms will be available, too!
We provide bags, but we encourage folks to bring their own
recycled bags - like a plastic grocery sack. Contact
Justin
Rudd for more info. |
| Sunday January 18 |
| Monday January 19 |
| Tuesday January 20 |
| Wednesday January 21 |
| Thursday January 22 |
Friday
January 23
Fridays
are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone.
Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot
near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs,
honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and
bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG
(866-466-3834) |
Saturday
January 24
Tchaikovsky
Troika
Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean
Blvd., Long Beach /
Buy Tchaikovsky TroikaTickets Here!
Ghostfest
III
Queen
Mary / The third annual Queen Mary paranormal
weekend, is scheduled for this weekend. Presented by the
Queen Mary and Beyond Investigation Magazine. More details
to come. Call 562-435-3511
|
Sunday
January 25
Ghostfest
III
Queen
Mary / The third annual Queen Mary paranormal
weekend, is scheduled for this weekend. Presented by the
Queen Mary and Beyond Investigation Magazine. More details
to come. Call 562-435-3511
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| Monday January 26 |
| Tuesday January 27 |
| Wednesday January 28 |
| Thursday January 29 |
Friday
January 30
Art
for Lunch at MoLAA
Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long
Beach / The last Friday of each month. Guests will meet
with a docent presenter in the gallery for 20 minutes at
noon, then meet in the Lecture Room to eat lunch and discuss
the art and artist. Bring your lunch with you and drop it
off in the Lecture Room before noon. More info: 562-437-1689
Fridays are
FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone.
Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot
near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs,
honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and
bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG
(866-466-3834) |
| Saturday January 31 |
| |
| Ongoing & Multiple Day Events |
2/6/09
- 2/8/09
Homeworld Show
Save money and save
time by seeing hundreds of exhibitors at the Home Improvement
Show from February 6-8 at the Long Beach Convention Center!
Come and see the latest in products and services to make
your next home improvement project a success. Whether you're
looking to get that room addition you've always wanted,
or get info on new cabinets - this show will have it all!
Call 562-436-3661 for ticket information.
2/13/09 - 3/21/09
George Washington Slept
Here
Long
Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach / Newton
Fuller has always dreamt of having “a little place
in the country to call his own”. Newton’s dreams
come true when he purchases a dilapidated farmhouse, where,
according to legend, George Washington stayed the night.
When a city-dweller prepares to make such a move, complications
ensue and Newton is no exception. A classic farce, George
Washington Slept Here will leave audiences asking for
more. Comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Call 562-494-1014
for tickets & schedule.
2/14/09 - 2/16/09
 Queen
Mary Mary Scottish Festival
Come help us celebrate
the Scottish Heritage of the Queen
Mary. This unique ship exemplifies the fine craftsmanship
of Scotland and is proud to be the most famous ship built
on the River Clyde. We celebrate this legacy today with
a festival of Scottish Culture through music and dance.
More info: 562-499-1650
2/17/08
& 2/18/08
Diavolo
Dance Theater
The Carpenter Performing
Arts, 6200 Atherton, Long Beach / Few
dance companies will dazzle your senses and provoke thought
like Diavolo Dance Theatre, who continues to redefine dance
through dynamic movement and creative expression—propelling
the evolution of dance and entertainment while performing
with oversize structures and surrealistic sets. Buy
Diavolo Dance Theater Tickets Here!
2/19/08 - 3/22/09
The Threepenny Opera
International City Theatre at The Long Beach Performing
Arts Center / With music by Kurt Weill and book & lyrics
by Bertolt Brecht, The Threepenny Opera takes audiences
on a spellbinding tour through the seedy underworld of Victorian
London. Brecht and Weill’s deliciously dark satire
weaves the stories of murderous con artists, aggressive
beggars, and saucy ladies of the evening, mixed with the
innocent Polly Peachum and a revolutionary musical score
that boasts the classic, “Mack the Knife." Tickets
& more info: 562-436-4610
2/21/09 & 2/22/09
Ragga
Muffins Festival
Long Beach Arena - Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Buy
Ragga Muffins Festival Tickets Here!
2/21/09 & 2/22/09
Belly Dancer of the Universe
Competition
Long Beach Convention
& Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. / The most
highly respected and prestigious belly dance competition
in the universe. There will be vendors, Dance Workshops,
Celebrity Judges Shows and Competitions.
2/25/09 & 2/26/09
Jennifer Shelton
Capenter
Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach /
Jennifer Shelton has delighted Southern California audiences
and left them cheering—from the first national tour
of Ragtime to Musical Theatre West’s Hot Mikado and
more! Now sit back for an electrifying evening from this
enjoyable, energetic singer! Drinks 6p.m. Show 7p.m. Call
562-985-7000
2/27/09 - 3/1/09
SC Golf Show
 Test
your skills at the Southern California Golf Show and win
prizes at the Short Game Central, Long Drive Competition
and 50-Foot Putting Challenge. Pros and experts will be
on hand all weekend for FREE one-on-one lessons. The Demo
Zone will have the latest clubs from top manufacturers like
Callaway, Taylor Made, Nike, Cleveland, Adams, Fisher Touch
Putters and more.This show will be held at the Long Beach
Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.,
Long Beach. More info: 562-436-3661 or 888-367-6420 x1209.
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| Sunday February 1 |
| Monday February 2 |
| Tuesday February 3 |
| Wednesday February 4 |
| Thursday February 5 |
Friday February 6
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact
us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near
Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey
and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai),
herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)
|
Saturday
February 7
Ben
Vereen
Long Beach Arena - Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Buy
Ben Vereen Tickets Here!
The
4th Annual Chocolate Festival
 Belmont
Shore Business Association / Chocoholics rejoice as Second
St. is filled with chocolate! Approximately thirty merchants
participate in the event by offering tempting chocolate treats.
Residents may enter the Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest,
which is judged by local community leaders, business owners,
and press. And children ages 5 - 12 can get a face full of
chocolate during the Chocolate Pie Eating Contest. 1pm - 4pm.
Ticket books (12 tickets for $10) will be sold the week of
the event at Mail Boxes Etc., Salon Soma, Sweet Jill's, and
Wiskers. 562-434-3066. |
| Sunday February 8 |
| Monday February 9 |
| Tuesday February 10 |
Wednesday
February 11 |
| Thursday February 12 |
Friday
February 13
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact
us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near
Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey
and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai),
herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)
|
Saturday
February 14
Bulldog Beauty Contest
It's a face everyone can love! French and English Bulldogs
are expected to travel to Long Beach for this annual event.
The bulldogs will be evaluated (by reigning, real-life beauty
queens and other judges) on personality, charm, face, figure,
and first impression. This is a contest where gender is no
limitation and good looks is no advantage. Costumes are optional.
A pet adoption fair and vendor booths begin earlier in the
day. Each dog in
the contest donates $15-$25 and several thousand dollars will
be raised from entry fees, seating rentals along the runway
and vendors space rentals. Free to spectate. Huge metered
parking lot or free street parking. Presented by Haute Dogs.
Contact Justin
Rudd for more info. |
| Sunday February 15 |
| Monday February 16 |
| Tuesday February 17 |
| Wednesday February 18 |
| Thursday February 19 |
Friday
February 20
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact
us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near
Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey
and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai),
herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)
|
Saturday
February 21
30 Minute Beach Cleanup
1 Granada Ave., Belmont
Shore in Long Beach / Be sure to be signed-in by 10 a.m. to
get a raffle ticket. Free parking (when you enter the lot
at 1 Granada Ave. after 9:30 a.m.). Free bags, gloves, refreshments
from Duthie Power Services, door prizes from the Aquarium
of the Pacific and Aroma di Roma, and volunteer credit forms
will be available, too! We provide bags, but we encourage
folks to bring their own recycled bags - like a plastic grocery
sack. Contact Justin
Rudd for more info.
Chicago
Long Beach Convention
Center, Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Buy
Chicago Tickets Here!
|
| Sunday February 22 |
| Monday February 23 |
| Tuesday February 24 |
Wednesday
February 25
Jennifer Shelton
Capenter
Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach / Jennifer
Shelton has delighted Southern California audiences and left
them cheering—from the first national tour of Ragtime
to Musical Theatre West’s Hot Mikado and more! Now sit
back for an electrifying evening from this enjoyable, energetic
singer! Drinks 6p.m. Show 7p.m. Call 562-985-7000 |
Thursday
February 26
Jennifer Shelton
Capenter
Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach / Jennifer
Shelton has delighted Southern California audiences and left
them cheering—from the first national tour of Ragtime
to Musical Theatre West’s Hot Mikado and more! Now sit
back for an electrifying evening from this enjoyable, energetic
singer! Drinks 6p.m. Show 7p.m. Call 562-985-7000
|
Friday
February 27
Art for Lunch at MoLAA
Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach
/ The last Friday of each month. Guests will meet with a docent
presenter in the gallery for 20 minutes at noon, then meet
in the Lecture Room to eat lunch and discuss the art and artist.
Bring your lunch with you and drop it off in the Lecture Room
before noon. More info: 562-437-1689
Fridays are FREE
Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach,
CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support
from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us
for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact
us for more info at 562-439-2119.
Farmers Market
Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly
Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade
No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near
Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables
(including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey
and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai),
herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)
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| Saturday February 28 |
| Upcoming Events |
3/21/09
 Bye
Bye Birdie
Long
Beach Convention Center, Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd.,
Long Beach / Lots of laughs and great songs have made this
favorite hit Broadway show one of the most memorable musicals
of all time.
Buy
Bye Bye Birdie Tickets Here!
4/4/09
American
Legends Classics Concert
 Long
Beach Convention Center, Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd.,
Long Beach / The great American spirit soars with tuneful
echoes of cowboy legends and creative takes on jazz-influenced
melodies. The musical palette is bold, vibrant, adventuresome
and playful. So saddle up for an unforgettable ride with Maestro
Diemecke and the orchestra! Buy
American Legends Tickets Here!
4/19/09
 35th
Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
The SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT – featuring such quick
marques as Porsche, Corvette, Viper, Cadillac CTS-V and Mustang
Cobra – will again wrap up racing activities at the
35th Anniversary Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 16-19.
Buy
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Tickets Here!
4/24/09
 Celtic
Woman
Long Beach
Convention Center, Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long
Beach /
Buy
Celtic Woman Tickets Here!
5/6/09 & 5/7/09
 Hairspray
Long Beach Convention
Center, Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach /
Buy
Hairspray Tickets Here!
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