Bring your friends to our annual Rainbow Connections Youth PRIDE Event at First Congregational Church of Long Beach! First Congregational Church of Long Beach has once again partnered with The LGBTQ Center Long Beach to bring PRIDE to the youth of our community. We'll have music, a DJ and dancing, LGBTQ+ resources including the wonderful...

An essential election is upon us. Long Beach citizens are headed to the polls to decide who will lead our City into the next chapter. The Arts Council for Long Beach and the League of Women Voters are pleased to invite the community to a Candidates Forum that aims to illuminate and inform while inspiring...

Bike Check-Ups If it has been a while since you have been on your bike, stop by one of our free bike check-ups happening every Saturday where an expert can help you address minor issues or identify problems for a bike shop to repair. Just show up with your bike, no pre-registration needed.  

Are you angry? Are you afraid? Gather with others who rage against this pending decision. Let's share a contagion of hope and blow the forces of despair away. We will love this world united. Light a candle for reproductive rights, for bodily autonomy, for the trans and the queer, for everything possible that calls forth...

Come to Ficklewood for a night to learn about our cider making process and make some cider of your own. Each ticket includes a behind the scenes tour with one of the owners, a pour of your favorite cider and 20 oz of cider as a base to make your own unique cider at Ficklewood!...

Explore the world of ceramics and create your own clay lantern In this workshop we will be creating lanterns from air dry clay. Participants will learn basic ceramic handbuilding techniques and use geometry to build candle holders. We will learn how to roll slabs of clay, decorate them through carving and painting, and assemble them...

Dear Neighbor, I would like to cordially invite you to the Annual Harvey Milk Day Celebration in the First District! This event is in honor and celebration of the amazing human rights leader Harvey Milk who fought for LGBTQ+ rights and who became the first openly gay elected official in the history of California! The...

Join us during hosted rides all month long for Bike Month! Events are free and registration is required—click to register below: https://bit.ly/lbpd-bikewithacop If it has been a while since you have been on your bike, get there an hour or two early at these events to take advantage of the free bike check-ups and registration...

Celebrate AAPI stories and culture at the first ever FAB LB – Festival of AAPI Books! About this event Meet local AAPI adult, teen, and children’s authors as they share their work through a series of readings and panel discussions. Join us for author talks and signings, kids’ activities, and cultural performances! Admission is FREE;...

The 2nd Annual Seafood Festival is happening again! Seafood lovers from all over California eagerly await the Long Beach Seafood Festival. This event celebrates the region's delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs to the finest restaurants throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. This is an all age outdoor event alongside the Light House...

On May 28 at 8pm, celebrate Bob Dylan's 81st Birthday at Elinor with unique takes on some of his songs mixed with originals by Ted Kane Sonnyskyes Talkin' Treason With a career spanning more than 60 years Bob Dylan has proven to be a truly great song writer. Come and see the true versatility of...

Bike Month returns to the City of Long Beach this May with events and activities for everyone. This celebration of bicycling will include some of last year’s popular virtual events such as self-guided tours and social media posts on local bike history, but residents can also join in person for group rides, bike-to-school events, and more....

Friday, June 3 at 7:30pm Join Elinor for the launch of our new monthly comedy show, Riveting Laughs, curated by Future is Female Comedy and presented by Bivouac Ciderworks. Hosted by Breanna Kelley @brefartturd Featuring sets by: Laura Peek @laurapeekcomedy Jasmine Ellis @jasmineelliscomedy Mistress K @mistressk5 Amber C. Walker @ambawalka_ Laugh while you enjoy a...

Saturday June 4 at 8pm Elinor is excited to present: Manuel the Band: https://www.manueltheband.com/ With special guests the Moon Jays! Celebrate the recent release of Manuel the Band's latest album "Things that Can't be Seen," pick your own copy direct from the band while you enjoy their infectious sounds, and imbibe on your favorite hyper-local...

Join us as we raise awareness and funds for hearing health and empower people to live well with hearing loss! Gather with a team and your community for a fun and inspiring Walk Day! Meet hearing care professionals, learn about hearing technologies and resources, and share experiences of how to live well with hearing loss....