{"id":90386,"date":"2026-11-04T14:18:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/?p=90386"},"modified":"2026-11-04T14:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:44:33","slug":"things-to-do-long-beach-ska-punk-thanksgiving-run-gourmet-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/eat-see-do-2\/do\/things-to-do-long-beach-ska-punk-thanksgiving-run-gourmet-soup","title":{"rendered":"Things to do this weekend in Long Beach \u2014 including an epic ska punk lineup at Alex’s Bar, a Thanksgiving run and gourmet soup for a good cause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Get a head start on Christmas with the LBX tree lighting ceremony (Saturday, Nov. 7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pumpkins are put away and now it\u2019s time to thaw out the Christmas decorations. Come for the 4th annual Merry Little Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Long Beach Exchange. The tree lighting starts at 6:15 p.m. at The Hangar, but ahead of that, enjoy an early visit from Santa, Gingerbread characters and a performance by the Sugarplum Fairies. See more information on this family-friendly festivity here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slurp some gourmet soup in a handmade bowl \u2013 for a good cause (Saturday, Nov. 7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sara Pilchman Ceramics, along with the Volunteer Center, is bringing the first Empty Bowls event to Long Beach on Saturday, Nov. 7.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Local ceramist Sara Pilchman<\/a> and the Volunteer Center<\/a> are hosting the first-ever Empty Bowls in Long Beach. Empty Bowls<\/a>, a grassroots movement that aims to end global hunger connects with local artists and community organizations. Long Beach\u2019s Empty Bowls kicks off on Saturday at the First Congregational Church. Ten restaurants, including Colossus<\/a>, Alder & Sage<\/a>, and Got Your Back<\/a>, will concoct gourmet soups. Soups like pozole verde, Filipino arroz caldo, chicken curry, kale-lentil soup, and minestrone will be served in handmade ceramic bowls. Tickets are $35 and you can purchase tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to some of the best poets in the area at CSULB\u2019s Design District (Saturday, Nov. 7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DTLB Design District<\/a> is launching \u201cBack Door Poetry\u201d<\/a> on Saturday \u2014 programmed by Long Beach\u2019s Poet-in-Residence, Mike Sonkensen (Mike thePoet). Hear from the city\u2019s top poets like Librecht Baker<\/a>, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez<\/a> and Nancy Lynee Woo<\/a>. The event kicks off at the Immersive Design Research Lab in downtown Long Beach, where you can literally immerse yourself in a creative design space. More information on Back Door Poetry can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a quiet moment to write at The Wicked Wolf (Saturday, Nov. 7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every Saturday morning at The Wicked Wolf, a cocktail bar and tea lounge on Pacific Ave., visitors come to shut up and write. Literally. The focused writing time is meant to give you time to write whatever you\u2019ve been meaning to write. Consider it an adult study hall where you buy a beverage and tuck into a corner and write what you need to. There is no need to share what you\u2019ve written, but it\u2019s an opportunity to meet other writers in the area. Learn more about Shut Up and Write! here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk (or run) for liberation in the \u00d3rale Liberation 5K (Saturday, Nov. 7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u00d3rale’s 4th annual Liberation run\/walk 5K will be on Saturday, Nov. 7. (Photo courtesy of \u00d3rale.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u00d3rale<\/a>, the immigration-led nonprofit organization in Long Beach, is hosting its annual 5K run\/walk on Saturday at Junipero Beach. Children (5 and under) and student tickets are already sold out, but there are still tickets for runners ages 6-12 and adult tickets (anyone 13 and up). DJ Beto del Barrio will provide the soundtrack for Saturday’s run and Long Beach’s own “Dancing Diva,” Robbie Osa,<\/a> will emcee. There is still room to volunteer<\/a> for the Liberation 5K. Ticket sales support the \u00d3rale\u2019s goal to raise $35,000 to continue to empower the immigrant community. You can purchase tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice your Spanish-speaking skills at Goodtime (Sunday, Nov. 8)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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