{"id":88100,"date":"2026-01-29T11:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/?p=88100"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:57:45","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-warped-tour-block-party-and-a-giant-boat-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/eat-see-do-2\/do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-warped-tour-block-party-and-a-giant-boat-show","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including a Warped Tour block party and a giant boat show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want a chance to be featured in our weekly events roundup? Add it to our\u00a0free community calendar at\u00a0lbpostevents.com<\/a><\/strong>. For a guaranteed placement, contact\u00a0frankie@lbpost.com<\/a>\u00a0to purchase a sponsored item.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Notebook at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Tuedsay Jan. 27 – Sunday, Feb. 8) – sponsored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook<\/em> tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. \u201cFull of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs\u201d (Entertainment Weekly<\/em>), The Notebook<\/em> is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune<\/em> says The Notebook<\/em> is \u201cabsolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,\u201d and The New York Daily News<\/em> calls it \u201ca love story for the ages.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT<\/em>) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida<\/em>), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC\u2019s This Is Us<\/em>), and choreography by Katie Spelman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall in love again with the Notebook.\u00a0 Get your tickets<\/a> to the OC premiere!\u00a0More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A massive boat show at the convention center (Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Boat Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Are you in the market for a new boat, be it tow, pontoon, fishing or high-performance? Dozens of exhibitors will be showing off their vessels at the Los Angeles Boat Show in the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event organizers promise an “impressive selection” of watercraft plus “cutting-edge innovations in marine gear and personal on-water products.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-day admission is just over $20. Get a ticket here<\/a>. Check out the exhibitor list and get more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charo at the Carpenter Center (Saturday, Jan. 31)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Charo, performing at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 31. Photo courtesy of the Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This event promises \u201cvivacious humor, astounding flamenco guitar talent and sparkling stage presence,\u201d according to the Carpenter Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charo, who was born and musically trained in Spain, became a fixture on American television sitcoms and variety shows in the 1970s, known for her vibrant costuming and performance style, big hair and signature phrase \u201ccuchi-cuchi.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She released the album \u201cFantastico! The International Remixes\u201d in 2020, a series of dance tracks played in gay clubs around the world, and has guest-starred multiple times on the show \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d and also performed on \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d in 2017 and appeared on the talk show \u201cThe View\u201d in 2022.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at about $45. Get them and more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A free, boozy block party hosted by Warped Tour (Sunday, Feb. 1)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fans react to Slaughter To Prevail at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, Saturday, July 26, 2025. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vans Warped Tour will host a free block party this Sunday in downtown Long Beach featuring live music and specialty drinks for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buen Provecho, The Ordinarie Tavern, ISM Brewing, El Viejon and The Stave Bar will all be selling alcoholic beverages from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on The Promenade between First and Third streets. The party is open to everyone, but you \u2014 of course \u2014 have to be over 21 to buy alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three bands will play on stage at the event, although they haven’t yet been announced. Warped Tour has been putting out info on the event through its Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not enough for you? Check out the Musica Angelica Baroque Ensemble concert<\/a> and an I\u00a0\u2764\ufe0f\u00a0the Arts<\/a> fundraiser over at LBPostevents.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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