{"id":85090,"date":"2025-03-05T12:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=85090"},"modified":"2025-03-05T16:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T00:35:40","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-whiskey-tasting-and-tribute-to-james-taylor-and-joni-mitchell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-whiskey-tasting-and-tribute-to-james-taylor-and-joni-mitchell","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including a whiskey tasting and tribute to James Taylor and Joni Mitchell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><i>The following is a list of curated Long Beach events and paid placements published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email <\/i><a href=\"mailto:robert@lbpost.com\"><i>robert@lbpost.com<\/i><\/a><i> with \u201cThings to Do\u201d in the subject line.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Irish Whiskey Tasting (Thursday, March 6)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/07\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/07\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-180x108.jpg 180w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-2048x1229.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1200x720.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1568x941.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-400x240.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1110x666.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/06110846\/BungalowLB_Patio_Final-1320x792.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The patio space of The Bungalow Long Beach at 2nd &amp; PCH. Courtesy of Kovert Creative.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2ND &amp; PCH hosts an Irish Whiskey Tasting event in the Game Room of The Bungalow from 7 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exclusive experience includes a welcome Maple Old Fashioned cocktail followed by a curated tasting of four premium Irish whiskeys: Jameson Black Barrel, Redbreast 12 Year, Green Spot, and Yellow Spot \u2014 each paired with a selection of elevated tray-passed bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bungalow is at 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Tickets cost $75 per person. For more information and tickets, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thebungalow.com\/event\/a-premium-irish-whiskey-experience\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval (Saturday, Mar. 8)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arturo Sandoval on escaping Cuba, jazz and being honored by Kennedy Center\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EdFvXbiSEN4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Long Beach Symphony presents its classical series featuring \u201cMusical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval\u201d at the Long Beach Terrace Theater starting at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk, followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned for his mastery in the realms of both jazz and classical music, Sandoval\u2019s 10 Grammies and his expansive repertoire as a trumpeter, vocalist, storyteller and composer ensure a captivating performance, promising a harmonious fusion of genres and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Long Beach Terrace Theater is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Tickets start at $34. For more information and tickets, call 562-436-3201, ext. 1 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.longbeachsymphony.org\">longbeachsymphony.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>5K Walk\/Run (Sunday, Mar. 9)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-1024x654.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-1024x654.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-169x108.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G-400x255.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/12144724\/shoreline-park-3089-1110x709-1-732855-7ek5hqka-348075-QobfAv6G.jpeg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Families enjoy the sun at the Shoreline Aquatic Park in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer Support Community South Bay presents its inaugural \u201cTogether We Walk\u201d 5K walk and fun run at Shoreline Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set against the scenic waterfront, walkers and runners will enjoy views of the Queen Mary and other landmarks. The event will bring together people of all ages to support those affected by cancer and their families. There will also be an expo featuring healthy food and beverage vendors and wellness resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoreline Park is at 200 Aquarium Way. The cost of registration is $50. For more information and to register, click <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/TogetherWeWalk5K\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>James and Joni (Sunday, Mar. 9)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-1024x283.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-1024x283.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-768x212.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-192x53.jpg 192w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-1536x424.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-1200x331.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-1568x433.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6-400x110.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/05122939\/jamesandjoni-artist-header-475866-zu2fzvqp-335681-vWOx8aj6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Live From Laurel Canyon presents \u201cJames and Joni: Their Stories, Their Songs\u201d at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delight in the iconic music of James Taylor and Joni Mitchell in this afternoon concert brimming with early hits, legendary classics and the personal stories behind the songs you know and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is at 6200 E. Atherton St. Tickets cost $53.75. For more information, call 562-985-700 or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpenterarts.org\/event\/james-and-joni\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>A Conversation with MariNaomi (Monday, Mar. 10)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blanche Collins Forum presents \u201cA Conversation with Comic Artist MariNaomi\u201d at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library from 4:30 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MariNaomi\u2019s comics and paintings have been featured in the Smithsonian, the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, the Asian Art Museum, and the Japanese American National Museum. In 2011 and 2018, Mari toured with the literary roadshow Sister Spit. MariNaomi is an illustrator and author of works such as \u201cI Thought You Loved Me\u201d and \u201cTurning Japanese.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library is at 5870 Atlantic Ave. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lbplfriends.org\">lbplfriends.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let us help plan your weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":82069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","inline_featured_image":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_":"","_author_alias":"","cap-aim":"","cap-description":"","cap-display_name":"","cap-first_name":"","cap-jabber":"","cap-last_name":"","cap-linked_account":"","cap-newspack_employer":"","cap-newspack_job_title":"","cap-newspack_phone_number":"","cap-newspack_role":"","cap-user_email":"","cap-user_login":"","cap-website":"","cap-yahooim":"","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_email_html":"","newspack_email_type":"","newspack_featured_image_position":"hidden","newspack_hide_page_title":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_show_share_buttons":"","newspack_sponsor_byline_prefix":"","newspack_sponsor_disclaimer_override":"","newspack_sponsor_flag_override":"","newspack_sponsor_only_direct":"","newspack_sponsor_url":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32099],"tags":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"coauthors":[32320],"class_list":["post-85090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85090"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85097,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85090\/revisions\/85097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85090"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=85090"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=85090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}