From makers to Mardi Gras, this weekend has a little bit of everything. Here are some happenings coming up in #DTLB this weekend.
Friday, Feb 24
Urban Hive Market’s 4th Fridays at The Pike Outlets
5pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Open air night market with over 80 vendors, food trucks, local art and live music.
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Friday, Feb 24
Star Girls at Harvelle’s
9pm & 11pm
Cost: $15-$25
The Original Star Wars Burlesque Parody is coming to Harvelle’s Long Beach. This internationally critically acclaimed show has been running for 7 years in Hollywood and has travelled worldwide. With a rotating cast of classic and modern characters from a galaxy far far away, prepare for a Sci Fi Tease-O-Rama not for the faint of heart.
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Friday – Sunday, Feb 24-26
Electric Bike Expo at Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California 90802
Friday 3pm – 7pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
Cost: Free
In an increasingly digital world, the bicycle has largely remained analog. That’s what the upcoming Electric Bike Expo aims to remedy. Tempo Bicycles will be raffling off one of their Carmel or Santa Barbara hybrid electric bicycles worth $4,000 to a lucky winner. The raffle proceeds will go to a local bike advocacy organization. The raffle tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Expo..
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Friday, Feb 24
FINAL Final Friday Wake at Promenade Area Bars from Congregation Ale House to The Stave
7pm
Cost: Free
A decade ago the earliest residents along The Promenade decided to create a social event to foster community and safety. Every final Friday of the month since then PARA has carried it on. But, now it’s time to lay it to rest. They will be hosting a New Orleans style wake, “second line” and all.
Wear your best funeral garb to walk and dance the Second Line in. It wouldn’t be a Second Line unless you have a handkerchief to wave or a parasol (or umbrella) to carry up high. Decorate it for the occasion!
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Friday, Feb 24
Farewell Brass Lamp Party Jam at The Brass Lamp
245 Promenade, Long Beach, California 90802
8pm – 12am
Cost: Free
As The Brass Lamp prepares to close it doors and look for a new Downtown location, Scott Heustis returns last show at the location. The band invites you to bring your instrument and play with them. All players, spoken word, and performers are welcome.
Saturday, Feb 25
Garage Theatre’s 16th Birthday at Hellada Art Gallery
117 Linden Avenue, Long Beach CA 90802
7:30pm – 11pm
Cost: $25
The Garage Theatre’s annual Season Kick-Off Fundraising Soiree will be this Saturday. We would be honored and delighted if you were able to join us for it, and be a part of all the magic. You’ll be enjoying delicious treats from George’s Greek while being sweetly and/or aggressively serenaded by the local favorite bands King Kang and Nothing But Flowers.
Saturday, Feb 25
Long Beach Mardi Gras at Shoreline Village
12pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Long Beach Mardi Gras returns on Saturday February 25, 2017 to Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor. One of the largest annual free community events in Long Beach, #MardiGrasLB invites you to join thousands of cheering revelers as Shoreline Village hosts an afternoon of music, art, festivities, and more, as folks of all ages dress up, dance, and make merry along Long Beach’s beautiful Rainbow Harbor.
Sunday, Feb 26
Vandal Disco presents Colorsound at Cielo
Cielo at The Sky Room, 40 S Locust Ave, Long Beach, CA
4:30pm – 11pm
Vandal Disco is back at Cielo Rooftop Bar to bring you !COLORSOUND!, a Vibey Sunset Music+Art Experience the last Sunday of every month. In addition to World Groove and Indie Dance they will be exhibiting urban artists, local and international.
Sunday, Feb 26
Vino & Vinyl Monthly Open Turntables Night at Public Beer and Wine
121 W 4th Street
5pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
A night when record collectors, diggers, music aficionados, and overall music lovers can share some of their favorite records. This is open to anyone who has basic knowledge of utilizing turntables and a mixer, and will get 30 minutes to play a set. This month, the theme will be jazz, and will have an all-night happy hour.
Sunday, Feb 26
Art for Children Fundraiser at Hellada Gallery
117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, California 90802
6pm – 9pm
Join an evening of art, wine, music by Melissa Lussier, Shy But Flyy and The Hawkline Monster. All ticket sales will be donated to fund HeARTsy Comprehensive Development Summer Program serving at-risk youth and children with special needs in Long Beach. Tickets can purchased online and include a glass of wine and raffle ticket.
