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 two holiday pop-ups to get your Christmas shopping on track, plus a special Hello Kitty pop-up stopping in Long Beach for one day. We’ve found some live entertainment, a place you can get your drink and (drawing) doodle on, plus something for the kiddos.
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POP-UP COMEDY SHOW – HI-LO LIQUOR MARKET (Thursday)
From the same folks who put on the weekly comedy shows at Ficklewood Ciderworks, this Thursday, Dec. 9 four comedians will entertain at Hi-Lo Liquor Market in Downtown as part of a new pop-up show by Friendzone.
What’s sweet about the Hi-Lo Liquor Market (aside from sharing the same, lovely name as this arts & culture publication), is that the market is also part taproom. So, while you enjoy the show, you can sip a few pints and afterward take home a craft beer or two. They’ve got a fine selection.
Show starts at 7 p.m., but guests are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 p.m. The show is free to attend. Click here for more information.
Hi-Lo Liquor Market is at 707 E. Ocean Blvd #A.
INK & DRINK – SUPPLY & DEMAND (Thursday)
Sip a pint while you draw and doodle with other artists at the Ink & Drink art party Thursday, Dec. 9 at Supply & Demand. If you’ve never been before, just know it’s a great place to meet fellow artists in a relaxed setting with some great tunes.
Supply & Demand provides supplies, such as pencils and pens as well as the butcher paper covering tables, which are stationed throughout the whole bar. But guests are welcome to bring their own supplies if so inclined.
Ink & Drink starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. You must be at least 21 to enter the bar and proof of full vaccination is required. As per city regulation, masks are required while indoors except while eating or drinking.
The event is free to attend.
Supply & Demand is at 2500 E. Anaheim St.
“THE GRINCH” MOVIE SCREENING – 2ND & PCH (Friday)
Watch a free outdoor movie screening of “The Grinch” at 2nd & PCH Friday, Dec. 10 as part of the holiday Movies & Moonlight series at the dining and shopping center.
From 5-6 p.m., 2nd & PCH will host pre-show entertainment with special appearances by characters the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, before the movie begins at 6 p.m.
Early arrival is encouraged so that you can stake your spot along Seaport Way, which will be blocked off to traffic. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets as complimentary seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be heaters stationed outside, though getting a spot near those will also be first-come, first-served.
The center requests that all attendees adhere to social distancing.
2nd & PCH is at 6400 Pacific Coast Highway.
HELLO KITTY CAFE POP-UP – 2ND & PCH (Saturday)
This traveling Hello Kitty business is launching its nationwide tour in Long Beach Saturday, Dec. 11, meaning Long Beach-ers, you get first dibs on all those cute and adorable Hello Kitty merchandise and desserts.
Shop Hello Kitty shirts, plushies, pillows, enamel pins, thermoses and more. And desserts like macaroons, cookies, madeleines and mini-cakes.
And for those of you who somehow missed the cultural phenomenon that is Hello Kitty, all you need to know is that it’s a super famous character created by the Japanese company Sanrio that’s now come to include a whole family of cute, or kawaii, characters like frogs, bunnies, and pandas. Basically, kids—even some adults—go nuts over it.
The truck will be parked at 2nd & PCH, near Free People, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2nd & PCH is at 6400 Pacific Coast Highway.
MERRY MAKERS MARKET (Saturday)
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If you’re looking to shop local this holiday season, check out the Merry Makers Market from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at 1565 Magnolia Ave.
There will be over 25 vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, even some custom, chain-stitched stockings. There’ll be a live DJ, as well as food and baked goods to purchase.
The event is free to attend.
Merry Makers Market is at 1565 Magnolia Ave.
YOUTH HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS CLASS – SCHOLARS COLLECTIVE (Saturday)
Children ages 4 and up can enroll in a special holiday arts and crafts class Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Scholars Collective, a local educational center.
Scholars Collective will take care of the supplies while an instructor helps the kiddos with activities such as painting a dreidel, creating holiday cards, making tree ornaments, decorating a stocking, writing letters to Santa and more.
The class costs $16 and starts at 11 a.m. Click here to purchase tickets.
Scholars Collective is at 236 E. Third St. #100C
A POLYNESIAN CHRISTMAS – PARKVIEW VILLAGE SHOPS (Saturday)
Parkview Village Shops is celebrating the season with Polynesian flair with a four-hour event Saturday, Dec. 11 featuring live music, a live Polynesian dance performance, shopping and a visit from Santa.
Shop from over 50 local and fair trade vendors while you check out the entertainment. The dance performance will start at 2 p.m.
The shops are also hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive, so if you’ve got a gift to drop off, please bring it.
The event is from noon to 4 p.m.
Parkview Village Shops is at 5423 E. Village Rd.
DAMIEN SNEED’S JOY TO THE WORLD: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL JOURNEY – CARPENTER CENTER (Sunday)
Composer and accomplished pianist Damien Sneed will perform live alongside a cast of musicians and singers Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
The afternoon concert will include Sneed’s original arrangements of “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and many other gospel, jazz, and traditional holiday favorites.
Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased online, click here. Show starts at 2 p.m.
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is at 6200 E. Atherton St on the Cal State Long Beach Campus. Parking, which can be paid for on-site, costs $4 per hour, or you can buy at $10 day pass.
SPONSORED BY THE PIKE OUTLETS
HOLI-DATE NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS – PIKE OUTLETS (Friday)
Grab someone special and some take-out from our restaurants and enjoy Live Music and Delicious Dining in Main Plaza. Join us every Thursday in December until Christmas (Dec. 9, 16 & 23), from 6-9 PM, around our 30′ tree. Cozy up, kick back and enjoy the sounds of the season under the festive lights.
Enjoy special Holi-Date Night take-out only discounts from our restaurants too! Click here for more information.
SPONSORED BY ZAFERIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
ZAFERIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HOSTS CORONADO AVENUE HOLIDAY MARKET (Sunday)
Over 40 vendors are participating across five businesses on Coronado Avenue, all within steps of each other. Compound, Ore’ Originals, Urban Americana, Commodity, All Time Plants and Amigo Modern will each not only sell their own products, food items and beverages, but also host other local artisan vendors.
Activities include singing along and dancing with The Rok Academy, fun reading out loud with Bark Therapy’s gentle canines, face painting, and art kits provided by the Long Beach Arts Council. DJ Travis Edson will be playing at Compound where Holy Basil will take over the kitchen and Live Wire will be serving cocktails. Beer, wine, and of course coffee will be flowing at Commodity all day long.
Parking is available at Compound’s garage located just one block over on Obispo. Visit the Coronado Avenue Holiday Market event page for vendor updates and to subscribe to a reminder at https://coronadoholidaymarket.eventbrite.com To learn more about the Zaferia Business Association, go to https://zaferia.org/