The following is a curated roundup of weekend events in Long Beach published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo/Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email [email protected] with “Things to Do” in the subject line.
This weekend we’ve found events you can enjoy outside, from a walking tour of the city’s architecture to a group evening bike ride in Downtown. There are also some seasonal shopping opportunities, plus a workshop that teaches how to create a festive pumpkin display.
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FIRST FRIDAYS (Friday)
Every first Friday of the month the Bixby Knolls business community throws opens its doors for a block party-style celebration of local business with food, art, music and entertainment. .
Along Atlantic Avenue, between Bixby Road and San Antonio Drive, visitors can walk the street to check out live music, art exhibitions, pop-ups and various activites.
This month, in celebration of the arts, visitors can check out salsa dancing, a zine-making workshop, live art demonstrations, face painting and spin art crafts for children.
First Fridays is Friday, Oct. 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Click here for more information.
MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM (Saturday)
The Long Beach Museum of Art will be showing a free screening of the film “The Cool School” Saturday, Oct. 8 at the museum on the Downtown coast.
The 2008 art documentary follows the rise of the Los Angeles contemporary art scene in the late 1950s and early ’60s centered mainly on Ferus Gallery and its founders, Walter Hopps and Ed Kienholz. Directed by Morgan Neville, the film has received critical praise with a solid 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
After the hour-and-a-half film, Deputy Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Paul Loya will discuss the context of this film in today’s contemporary art world. The screening is free to attend but RSVP is required. Click here for more information.
The Long Beach Museum of Art is at 2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
ART MUSIC AND CULTURE’S ART EXHIBITION (Saturday)
A new art exhibition concept that launched last month in Cambodia Town is returning for the month of October, featuring the creative works of over 16 local artists.
Attendees can look or shop the local art, such as drawings, paintings, mixed media and photography, and enjoy coffee and Guatemalan food from Cafe Chapin, where the exhibition is located.
Opening night on Saturday, Oct. 8 will also host music by DJ Ferri Boy. The event is free to attend. Click here for more information.
Cafe Chapin is at 1436A Cherry Ave.
EAST VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR (Saturday)
East Village in Downtown is generally a lovely place to visit with its many shops, restaurants and cafes. But those who’d like to get to know the area from a historical perspective may enjoy this docent-led walking tour of the area’s architecture.
The two-hour tour will dive into changing architectural styles of the early 20th century and explore Victorian cottages, the storied Royal Hotel, Lafayette Complex, Broadlind Hotel, Cooper Arms building and more.
The tour costs $10 for adults. Children 12 and younger may join for free. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Meet up is at near the intersection of Linden Ave and Ocean Boulevard at the Linden Avenue entrance to the Cooper Arms Condominiums.
SUCCULENT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP (Sunday)
Better Half Boutique is hosting a succulent pumpkin workshop on Sunday, Oct. 9, where guests will learn how to plant a selection of succulents into a hollow pumpkin to make a decorative holiday display.
Tickets range between $35-$55 depending on the size of the pumpkin, click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Better Half Boutique is at 3803 Atlantic Ave.
MOONLIGHT MASH (Sunday)
Each month whenever there is a full moon bicycle riders, organized as the Moonlight Mash, convene for an evening bike ride in the Downtown area.
What can you expect at Moonlight Mash? A safe, coordinated group ride that’s more or less like a costume party on wheels. This month’s ride is Halloween-themed so dress up to storm the streets in your spookiest.
Moonlight Mash is free to join, just show up at Pedal Movement by 7:30 p.m. Roll-out is at 8 p.m. Click here for more information.
Pedal Movement is at 223 E. First St.
THE FALL CRAFTERS GATHERING (Sunday)
On Sunday, Oct. 9 the weekly Arts & Crafts Marketplace is presenting its Fall Crafters Gathering featuring over 30 vendors selling handmade wares and now with a new selection of fall-themed goods.
Shoppers can expect to find items such as jewelry, soaps, clothing, home decor and more. The event will also have free games and crafts for kids and live tunes by local musician Indreamspirit.
The marketplace is free to attend. Click here for more information.
The Fall Crafters Gathering is at 6475 Pacific Coast Highway.
SPONSORED BY THE LONG BEACH CAMERATA SINGERS
LONG BEACH CAMERATA SINGERS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN SEASON OPENER – LONG BEACH ARENA LOBBY (Sunday)
The Long Beach Camerata Singers (LBCS) begin their 57th season with Peace Project VI, a community-themed concert with a focus on works by composers who identify as LGBTQIA+. With music anchored by contemporary excerpts from “Considering Matthew Shepard,” the concert led by Grammy award-winning Artistic Director Dr. James K. Bass reflects both the pain and joy of acceptance and homecoming in our diverse world.
“For this upcoming concert, I’m really looking forward to singing some exquisite and quintessentially choral-sounding music,” said LBCS tenor singer Rohan Ramanan, who is among the 80-voice chorus. “Plus, it’s always so much fun to sing with Camerata!”
Long Beach Camerata’s Peace Project VI includes a pre-concert lecture at 4:30 p.m., with the singing starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9. Tickets to the event at the Long Beach Arena Lobby start at $40 and are available now, click here.
The Long Beach Convention Center is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
SPONSORED BY THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES
Already well established as a Southern California cultural institution, the Distinguished Speakers Series of Long Beach has lined up an all-star array of live presenters. Now in its second season at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, the speakers include Ken Burns, Misty Copeland, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Admiral James Stavridis, Cristina Mittermeier, and Bob Eubanks sharing the stage with Ticket to Ride.
The Series is sold in subscription packages ranging from $210 to $660 for all six evenings. Each presentation begins at 8:00pm. The season runs from October 2022 to April 2023. On six different evenings, the Distinguished Speaker Series will bring neighbors together for some of the world’s most influential, timely, and captivating speakers.
“We search the globe to find great speakers whose leadership, accomplishments and opinions challenge us. This season we look forward to riveting personal stories, epic photos taking us on global adventures, learning from science and historical greats and laughing and listening in awe, “said co-owner Kathy Winterhalder. “What makes our series unique is that instead of the media selecting the sound bites or quotes, our patrons can listen, submit questions and create their own opinion,” said Winterhalder. For information on the series visit – www.speakersla.com.
The Terrace Theatre is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd.