{"id":79702,"date":"2023-11-15T14:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=79702"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:51:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:51:10","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-complexcon-and-pop-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-complexcon-and-pop-ups","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including&#8230; ComplexCon and pop-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>The following list is a curated roundup of weekend events in Long Beach published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email <a href=\"mailto:cheantay@lbpost.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheantay@lbpost.com<\/a> with \u201cThings to Do\u201d in the subject line.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This weekend marks the return of one of the city&#8217;s largest conventions, ComplexCon, so if you&#8217;re a big streetwear fan or sneakerhead, it&#8217;s not too late to snag a ticket. The holidays are quickly approaching and local pop-up markets are sprouting up everywhere, some of which we&#8217;ve listed below.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a big gallery coming to Long Beach Beer Lab, so if you like your art with a side of bubbly, you can check that out all weekend long.<\/p>\n<p>Get to scrollin&#8217;!<\/p>\n<h3>PINK FRIDAY POP-UP MARKET AND FUNDRAISER (Friday)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzoqcBbvvTX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzoqcBbvvTX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by syncopated brewing company (@syncopatedbrewing)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Syncopated Brewing Co., is hosting a Pink Friday small business shopping market at its Lakewood brewery on Friday, Nov. 17.<\/p>\n<p>Pink Friday is a spinoff of Black Friday but with an emphasis on shopping at small businesses. This local event has been organized by clothing boutique Lav Lotus and will feature over 15 vendors selling clothing and apparel, jewelry, home goods and more. The event will also include some local food and drink vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Pink Friday is also doubling as a fundraiser. Attendees are encouraged to bring toiletries and gift cards that will be donated to the nonprofits Interval House and the Women&#8217;s and Children&#8217;s Crisis Center.<\/p>\n<p>The event will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CybonjbyZB3\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Syncopated Brewing Co. is at 3671 Industry Ave unit C1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>LRG BREW ART SHOW (Friday &#8211; Sunday)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79705\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79705\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15122631\/LRG_brew_art_show_flyer.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy flyer to the LRG Brew Art Show at Long Beach Beer Lab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With its very fine selection of craft beer and its scratch bakery, little convincing is necessary to warrant a visit to the Long Beach Beer Lab. But you&#8217;ll definitely want to stop by this weekend to check out a large-scale pop-up exhibition at the Wrigley neighborhood brewery.<\/p>\n<p>Over 100 paintings will be on display all over the brewery beginning Friday, Nov. 17 and through Sunday, Nov. 19. The exhibition was created in collaboration with Los Angeles&#8217; Los Ruano Gallery which tapped the talents of 20 local and countrywide artists. So grab a beer and enjoy some art all weekend long.<\/p>\n<p>Entry is free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzhPlprJOdf\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>Long Beach Beer Lab is at 518 W. Willow St.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKET (Saturday)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79722\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79722\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79722\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15134659\/holiday_pop_up_market_beachwood_brewing.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy flyer for the Holiday Pop-up Market at Beachwood Brewing and Distilling in Bixby Knolls on Saturday, Nov. 18.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen on getting a head start on your holiday shopping, check out this holiday market happening at Beachwood Brewing and Distilling in Bixby Knolls on Saturday, Nov. 18.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can shop from over 20 vendors from the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, selling a wide assortment of gift-ready goods. If you&#8217;re feeling festive, consider coming dressed in your ugliest Christmas sweater (pets included) and you could win a cool prize.<\/p>\n<p>The market is open from 2 to 7 p.m. and is free to attend. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/830917042062638\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>Beachwood Brewing and Distilling is at <span dir=\"auto\">3630 Atlantic Ave<\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>COMPLEXCON (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70501\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-70501\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-151x108.jpg 151w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-400x285.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-421x300.jpg 421w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5-970x691.jpg 970w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/10143220\/1003-COMPLEXCON-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ComplexCon 2018 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2018. Photo by John Valenzuela, contributing photographer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>ComplexCon, the two-day celebration of all things streetwear, art and pop culture returns to the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19.<\/p>\n<p>The convention each year attracts thousands of shoppers looking to snag merch from their favorite brands and artists, meet influencers, check out live music and maybe even spot a celebrity or two.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s live performances feature <span lang=\"en\"> Kid Cudi, Lyrical Lemonade, Zack Bia, Kerwin Frost, Luh Tyler and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Single-day ComplexCon tickets start at $144.49. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tixr.com\/groups\/complexcon\/events\/complexcon-2023-75907\">Click here<\/a> for more information and to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Long Beach Convention Center is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd. <\/em><\/p>\n<h3>PINBALL TOURNAMENT (Saturday)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78251\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78251\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-81x108.jpg 81w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/03191238\/i_need_a_miracle_tickets_pinball.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of pinball machines at I Need A Miracle Tickets. Courtesy photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A pinball tournament put on by <a href=\"http:\/\/pinballwizards.org\/about\/\">Pinball Wizards<\/a>, a Paramount-based organization that aims to build community around the classic game of pinball, is hosting an open pinball tournament at I Need A Miracle Tickets on Sunday, Nov. 19.<\/p>\n<p>Players will go head-to-head to compete for prizes and, of course, bragging rights. The tournament is free to enter unless you\u2019re an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifpapinball.com\/\">IFPA member<\/a>, then it costs $10. Those who&#8217;d just like to enjoy some bouts of pinball can also show up anytime after noon and enjoy unlimited free play for $15.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament starts at 1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/200834456008072?active_tab=about\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>I Need A Miracle Tickets is at 5541 E. Spring St.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>SKATE LESSONS (Sunday)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75901\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-75901\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Pigeons_03-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-155x108.jpg 155w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-1536x1070.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-2048x1427.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-1200x836.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-1568x1093.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/28164135\/Pigeons_03-scaled-400x279.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shereen Moustafa, a Pigeon&#8217;s Roller Rink employee, skates on July 28, 2023. Photo by Tess Kazenoff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Roller skating events abound in Long Beach, but if you&#8217;re a beginner looking to get in on the fun, consider taking a class at Pigeon&#8217;s Roller Rink this Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The hour-long classes are led by a skating instructor who helps guide you step-by-step on how to feel more comfortable on the eight wheels. There are both adult and kids&#8217; classes, but adult sessions also include entry to the hour-long free skate after the class.<\/p>\n<p>Adult tickets cost $30 and include skate rentals, but you can also bring your own. <a href=\"https:\/\/checkout.roller.app\/pigeonsrollerrink\/products\/booknow?date=20210920&amp;fbclid=IwAR2b0wJPvueaTMs_EZNlz_oIW2UykDYGQoS-6cHB4HpXkcj3On8CezpLyPw#\/sessions\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pigeon&#8217;s Roller Rink is at 2ND &amp; PCH at 6400 Pacific Coast Hwy.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;border: 1px solid #004E80;background-color: #e6edf2;margin-bottom: 30px\">\n<p>SPONSORED BY THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY<\/p>\n<h3>LONG BEACH SYMPHONY BRINGS TOGETHER VARYING CLASSICAL STYLES (Saturday)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-79718\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-1024x536.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-1024x536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-192x100.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB-400x209.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/15132911\/2023_LBSO_Social-FB.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A showcase of unique classical music style combinations, Long Beach Symphony\u2019s 89th season continues with \u201cBernstein,\u201d a concert featuring guest appearances by renowned Hindustani violinist Kala Ramnath and dancers from the Long Beach Ballet.<\/p>\n<p>The evening\u2019s setlist goes beyond Leonard Bernstein\u2019s joyous \u201cFancy Free,\u201d beginning with Igor Stravinsky\u2019s lighthearted and theatrical \u201cPulcinella Suite,\u201d followed by award-winning composer Reena Esmail\u2019s \u201cHindustani Violin Concerto,\u201d a commission by the Seattle Symphony that premiered in 2022 and was designed specifically to be played by Ramnath. This particular piece makes Long Beach Symphony a proud presenter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cafestival.org\/\">CA Festival: a Celebration of New Music<\/a>. Long Beach Symphony\u2019s special evening will continue with Scott Joplin\u2019s \u201cTreemonisha Overture,\u201d which is a lesser-known work by the composer known as the \u201cKing of Ragtime.\u201d And the night will wrap up, of course, with Bernstein\u2019s \u201cFancy Free.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBernstein\u201d takes the stage Saturday, Nov. 18. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow patrons to enjoy the dancing fountains, firepits, bars, and lobby ensemble music. Then, the 7 P.M. Pre-Concert Talk in the concert hall will take place before the featured music envelopes the Long Beach Terrace Theater (300 E. Ocean Blvd.) with the ability to \u201cSip and Enjoy\u201d in the concert hall. Tickets start as low as $32. Subscriptions are still available. 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