{"id":89733,"date":"2026-08-26T16:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T23:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/?p=89733"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T23:39:30","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-ghost-hunt-beach-cleanup-and-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/eat-see-do-2\/do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-ghost-hunt-beach-cleanup-and-film-festival","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including\u00a0a ghost hunt, beach cleanup and film festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Want a chance to be featured in our weekly events roundup? Add it to our\u00a0<strong>free community calendar at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lbpostevents.com\/\">lbpostevents.com<\/a><\/strong>. For a guaranteed placement, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ads@lbpost.com\">ads@lbpost.com<\/a>\u00a0to purchase a sponsored item.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-coven-of-the-full-moon-aboard-the-queen-mary-thursday-aug-27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coven of the Full Moon Aboard the Queen Mary (Thursday, Aug. 27)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-157x108.jpg 157w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-1200x826.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx-400x275.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/07141234\/0515-flowerbloodmoon-2-1320x909-124218-webw9m3p-022713-YKucKoKx.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flower blood moon seen rising behind the Queen Mary in Long Beach, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Stormie Gayle beneath this month\u2019s full moon for an immersive tour through the Queen Mary\u2019s supernatural history from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Guests will prepare to cross the veil and contact the ship\u2019s well-known spirits using specialized equipment, including spirit rods, EMF meters and pendulums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coven of the Full Moon tickets include ship admission, and drinks and cocktails will be available for purchase. More information and tickets can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queenmary.com\/whatsondeck.aspx\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fourth-fridays-on-retro-row-friday-aug-28-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fourth Fridays on Retro Row (Friday, Aug. 28)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db9i0E-oIdN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db9i0E-oIdN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><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; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db9i0E-oIdN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by 4th Street Long Beach (@4thstreetlb)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long Beach\u2019s monthly pop-up on Retro Row returns this Friday, featuring local artists, live music, food, drinks and late-night shopping. The event stretches along Fourth St. from Cherry Ave. to Temple Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m. Free shuttle service will be available through DRIVER, and Pedal Movement will provide free bike valet. The event is free to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlongbeach.com\/events\/fourth-fridays-on-retro-row\/\">here<\/a>, and additional updates are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/4thstreetlb\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-great-night-in-hip-hop-at-the-long-beach-amphitheater-friday-aug-28-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Great Night in Hip-Hop at the Long Beach Amphitheater (Friday, Aug. 28)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-176x108.jpg 176w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/20071438\/6-4-26-stuff-8-957128-q8etwrep-490420-l0jqzaze-455238-bc8odmag-588083-w5RRPJmo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Queen Mary serves as a backdrop for the new F&#038;M Bank Amphitheater in Long Beach on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musical legends Nas and The Roots headline the Amphitheater for a legendary night of rap and hip-hop culture, supported by De La Soul. Parking is not available at the venue, and attendees are encouraged to park downtown and take a water shuttle to access the event. Shuttles begin at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/a-great-night-in-hip-hop-long-beach-california-08-28-2026\/event\/0B00645AE92B5FA9?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;clickid=W2aXD6W3FxyZUW-xFUVBsUGmUkrxl8z0K2ed2Y0&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_4241810&amp;impradid=4241810&amp;REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat4241810&amp;wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_4241810&amp;utm_source=4241810-Simpleview&amp;impradname=Simpleview&amp;ircid=4272\">here<\/a>, and event details, including parking and shuttles, are available <a href=\"https:\/\/fmbamp.com\/event\/a-great-night-in-hip-hop-nas-%26-the-roots\/tm_vvg1iz_alt1gxt\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-scavenger-hunt-at-los-altos-library-saturday-aug-29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scavenger Hunt at Los Altos Library (Saturday, Aug. 29)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids aged 12 and under are invited to the Los Altos Neighborhood Library (5614 E. Britton Dr.) to search for hidden graphics throughout the building while discovering new favorite books in the process. The event is free and part of the Long Beach Public Library\u2019s ongoing scavenger hunt series. Additional information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longbeach.gov\/events\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D203964708\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-mindful-beach-cleanup-saturday-aug-29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mindful Beach Cleanup (Saturday, Aug. 29)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy.jpg\" alt=\"2012 International Coastal Cleanup 41 copy\" class=\"wp-image-69476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy.jpg 620w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy-163x108.jpg 163w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/10181030\/2012-International-Coastal-Cleanup-41-copy-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Pacific Mind Health at the Belmont Pier for a free beach cleanup. Teams will scour the shore for trash from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and gloves, eco-friendly supplies and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome, and attendees are invited to drop in for part or all of the cleanup session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpostevents.com\/events\/free-mindful-beach-cleanup-with-pacific-mind-health\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ambitious-record-fair-saturday-aug-29-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ambitious Record Fair (Saturday, Aug. 29)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 2048w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 240w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 86w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 1229w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 1638w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/26163324\/arf-august-instagram-ost-45-scaled-232281-6tvttfdz-622164-jxWjbhaA.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find your new favorite record while sipping a craft beer at Long Beach\u2019s monthly record swap, hosted at Ambitious Ales (4019 Atlantic Ave) in Bixby Knolls from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ten local vendors will offer an abundance of vinyl, collectibles, vintage home goods, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpostevents.com\/events\/ambitious-record-fair\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-long-beach-film-festival-saturday-aug-29-sunday-aug-30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long Beach Film Festival (Saturday, Aug. 29 &#8211; Sunday, Aug. 30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-162x108.jpg 162w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/28163837\/07-28-2026-art-01-464924-p7nbsmty-375552-OBJbMGOt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Art Theater on Fourth Street in Long Beach Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long Beach\u2019s beloved Art Theater will host the city\u2019s inaugural film festival featuring four films, multiple shorts and industry panel discussions. The feature films will range from psychological horror to romantic science fiction. 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