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.

Whether you feel like celebrating Earth or Halloween in late April, Long Beach is primed for it this weekend. We’ve also found an ube food pop-up, a free live concert in the park and a show that’s part theater and burlesque.

Also if you’re looking for a few more ways to celebrate Earth Day check out this list, here.

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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION BEACH CLEAN-UP – BELMONT PIER (Friday)

Volunteers participating in a Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup. Photo courtesy Surfrider Foundation.

Local ocean conservationist organization, the Surfrider Foundation, is hosting a special beach cleanup in honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22.

Volunteers are asked to show up at the Belmont Pier on 39th Place from 4 to 6 p.m. with bags and gloves to pick up trash around the beach and pier area. Organizers also encourage participants to bring water, wear close-toed shoes and wear sunblock. No waivers are necessary to participate; Surfrider Foundation will offer parking passes for those who attend.

Belmont Pier is at 3998 E. Allin St.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – GROWING EXPERIENCE URBAN FARM (Friday)

A sign promoting the Growing Experience near the Carmelitos housing community in North Long Beach on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Photo by Sebastian Echeverry.

A North Long Beach urban farm and agricultural program known as The Growing Experience was nearly lost to the community last year after it shut down due to a lack of funding. But, thanks to some community advocating, organizing and planning, the farm is back in business and is ready to once again welcome the community.

In honor of Earth Day, The Growing Experience is hosting a celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. where visitors can take tours of the farm and gardens, check out some free workshops on composting, food tastings from chefs and enjoy a free concert from members of the Long Beach Symphony and local blues singer/songwriter Shy But Flyy.

The event is free to attend, click here for more information.

Growing Experience Urban Farm is at 750 E. Via Carmelitos.

AFTER DARK CONCERT & BURLESQUE SHOW – HARVELLE’S (Saturday)

Flyer courtesy Six String Society.

A show that’s part theater, concert and burlesque is taking stage at Harvelle’s Saturday, April, 23 with music by the Six String Society a group made up of enthusiastic, seasoned musicians who blend elements of theater and live music in their productions.

Visitors can expect a variety of numbers, from jazz and blues to pop and trip-hop. Harvelle’s dancers will open the show.

Tickets cost between $25-$160. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Harvelle’s is at 201 E. Broadway.

UBE OVERLOAD FESTIVAL – ROSE PARK ROASTERS (Saturday)

 

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From the organizers behind the Long Beach Ube Festival is Ube Overload, a free one-day ube pop-up at Rose Park Roasters in Downtown featuring purple pastries and desserts from 10 local and regional bakeries.

The pop-up is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23 and will also include live music and a small marketplace with local vendors selling clothing, jewelry, handmade goods and art.

Click here for more information and to see the full list of participating bakeries and vendors.

Rose Park Roasters is at 455 E. Ocean Blvd.

1/2 TO HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY – MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART (Saturday)

1/2 Way to Halloween Hootenanny flyer courtesy Obscura LB.

Six months ago, a new craft beer festival, Halloween Hootenanny, debuted at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). It was a spooky affair, being in October and all, and organizers thought to bring it back again because why limit the fun of spooky season to just one month a year? So, with plans to make the festival a twice-annual tradition, on Saturday, April 23 will be “1/2 Way to Halloween Hootenanny.”

Over 40 craft breweries, cideries, wineries and hard kombucha makers will take over the MOLAA grounds, along with a horror-themed marketplace, live music and food vendors.

A $50 general admission ticket buys you a commemorative glass for unlimited sample pours. A $70 ticket awards early entry into the festival. Click here for more information including participating breweries and vendors and to purchase tickets.

MOLAA is at 628 Alamitos Ave.

SUMMER COMMUNITY CONCERT FT. THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL – LARRY CURTIS CONCERT PARK (Sunday)

A free concert at the recently renamed Larry Curtis Concert Park (formerly Marine Stadium Park) will commence Sunday, April 24 featuring the six-piece brass ensemble Americana band, The Dustbowl Revival.

The two-hour concert begins at 5 p.m. Show up early and you can catch a set by the Wilson Syncopated Drum Corps at 4:30 PM. Food trucks will be available on-site, plus a host of other activities including face painting and a bounce house.

Larry Curtis Concert Park is at 5255 E. Paoli Way.

GIN AND JUICE FESTIVAL – ROXANNE’S (Sunday)

 

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From noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Long Beach culture will converge in the annual “Gin and Juice” celebration featuring various events and activities including a marketplace selling Long Beach-centric wares, artwork displays, a mini car show, a gin and spirits tasting and live music from Santeria, a Sublime tribute band.

The event will span over a cluster of businesses on Wardlow Road, east of Lemon Avenue including Roxanne’s bar and Wille’s Tin Shop; Verdes, a new cold press juice bar; and The Wardlow Studio, a creative collective featuring local artists, web designers and 3D model builders.

At Wille’s Tin Shop, next to Roxanne’s bar, guests can check out the Mi Vida Marketplace and taste test a variety of spirits including the recently released Pine Avenue Gin by Wille’s Tin Shop. Tickets cost between $15-$30. Learn more about what to expect at the event and purchase tickets by clicking here.

Roxanne’s bar is at 1115 E. Wardlow Road.

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (Saturday & Sunday)

Photo by Robin Briggs courtesy Aquarium of the Pacific.

The Aquarium of the Pacific will be celebrating Earth Day on April 23-24, 2022. At the Aquarium’s twenty-first annual Earth Day Celebration, guests are invited to explore their relationship with our ocean planet through the visual and performing arts.

Visitors can also meet Aquarium educators and learn about what the Aquarium is doing to help protect local endangered animals and ocean habitats. You can visit the Aquarium’s front plaza and take part in painting ocean animals and seascapes. You can also participate in a short craft session called “Draw with Us: Earth” in the Ocean Science Center. Guests can hear performances by the Long Beach Symphony celebrating Earth Day throughout the Aquarium.

This festival will also feature the winners of the Aquarium’s annual contests for art, poetry, and fashions made from recycled materials. Those visiting the Aquarium that weekend can view the Earth Day Art Contest exhibit, then meet the artists during their talks in the Ocean Theater. The Aquarium’s Poetry Contest winners will read their poems accompanied by live music from the Long Beach Symphony at the Honda Blue Cavern exhibit. Fashion created from recycled materials by the winners of the Trashin’ Fashion Contest will also be on display. The festival is included with general admission to the Aquarium and advance reservations are required for everyone. Click here for more information.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is at 100 Aquarium Way.

 

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SEAFOOD EXPERT ASKS: ‘CAN WE EAT OUR FISH AND HAVE IT TOO?’ – AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (Wednesday, May 4)

Plated oysters at Hog Island. Photo courtesy Aquarium of the Pacific.

Seafood for the Future’s Kimberly Thompson is an expert when it comes to understanding why we need to eat more seafood and how to do so in a way that supports healthy ocean ecosystems. As part of the First Wednesdays series at the Aquarium of the Pacific, attendees will meet her and learn from her longtime experience leading the aquarium’s sustainable seafood program.

Asking vital questions about how the ocean can be a sustainable and reliable source for feeding a growing human population, Thompson will provide an in-depth look into the benefits and limitations of the dominant sustainable seafood narrative. Attendees will be challenged to consider new approaches for more productive outcomes.

The free talk and Q&A titled “Beyond the Lists: Can we eat our fish and have it too?” — capped off with a cash bar cocktail hour and fish bingo — will take place from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater. Reservations are required and may be made online or by calling 562-590-3100.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is at 100 Aquarium Way.