Thursday, April 16

Thunder Thursday: Free pre-Grand Prix of Long Beach community event featuring car displays, Pit Stop competitions, driver meet-and-greets, a motorcycle freestyle demo, and more. Pike Outlets. 6 p.m. thepikeoutlets.com/thunder-thursday.

2026 Annual Assembly: Presented by South Coast Interfaith Council. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3701 Elm Ave. 7-8:30 p.m. $15. scinterfaith.org.

“Ha-Ha Funny”: Presented by Jah Like Funny. The Hare, 1800 E. Broadway. 7 p.m. shorturl.at/jXVX6.

Spring 2026 Colloquium: “(Re)membering.” Presented by the Textile Society of America. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 9 a.m.-noon. $35-$75. textilesocietyofamerica.org.

Women’s Trumpet Ensemble and University Brass Quintet: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. thebungalow.com/long-beach.

Friday, April 17 

51st Annual Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Day 1: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Lupe Fiasco performs at the Terrace Theater Plaza at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets start at $58. For more information and tickets, visit gplb.com.

Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.

“A Musical Crossover Journey”: Presented by the Primetime Players. Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 2 p.m. 714-269-7496.

“Charlotte’s Web Radio Show”: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Blvd. 8 p.m. Also April 18 at 8 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. $21.50. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

Spring Market Sale: Long Beach City College TCC Campus Horticultural Garden, 1305 Pacific Coast Highway. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Also  April 18 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. shorturl.at/tSP5R.

String Chamber: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Saturday, April 18

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Day 2: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Kings of Chaos perform at the Terrace Theater Plaza at 6:30 p.m. Historic Sports Car Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup races, IndyCar practice, and more get underway. General admission tickets start at $58. For more information and tickets, visit gplb.com.

30-Minute Beach Cleanup: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Meet at Granada Ave. at Ocean Blvd. 9:30 and 10 a.m. justinrudd.com.

DTLB Live: Presented by Downtown Long Beach. The Promenade N, 235 The Promenade North. 4-8 p.m. shorturl.at/eabj3.

Musical Performance Series: Jazz with Paul Munoz. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov/library.

Piano Showcase: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Tales Bridging Generations: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Sunday, April 19 

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Day 3: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Historic Sports Car Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup races, and more get underway. Grand Prix starts at 2:45 p.m. General admission tickets start at $58. For more information and tickets, visit gplb.com.

Concert: “A Fusion of Music and Art” featuring bassoonist Barry Stees. First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. Free and open to the general public.

Concert Jazz Orchestra, Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Studio Jazz Band: With special guest Pacific Standard Time. Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Corner Garden Plein Air Workshop: Charcoal and white pencils on toned paper. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 9-11 a.m. $5. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Earth Day Event: Presented by Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association. Rose Park, 800 Orizaba Ave. 1-4 p.m. 562-254-6721.

Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. $50/free for members. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Multiple Sclerosis Meeting: Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood. 1 p.m. RSVP to Franitkoff@cs.com.

Monday, April 20 

Composers Guild: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Tuesday, April 21 

“A Musical Crossover Journey”: Presented by the Primetime Players. Weingart Senior Center Mayfield Park, 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood. 12:30 p.m. 714-269-7496.

Electronic Music Ensemble: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Good Afternoon, Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 for members/$45 for non-members. shorturl.at/dzOp8.

Ribbon Rosette Pins: Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Salsa Night: Presented by 2ND & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.

Wednesday, April 22

Earth Day Art Jam: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Let’s Craft! Earth Day Bird Feeders: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

University String Quartet: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Virtual Author Talk: “Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions” with Miranda Cowley Heller. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.

Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. sharnafabiano.com/tango.

Upcoming

Fundraiser: Benefiting nonprofit Christian Outreach in Action. Includes a private performance of “Harvey” at the Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Thursday, April 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission costs $75; priority seating costs $100. givebutter.com/jr8vhU.

Open House: Presented by Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 1109 Federation Drive. Saturday, May 9. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Learn about the sport and meet new people. Info: longbeachlawnbowlingclub@gmail.com.

Ongoing

“Harvey”: Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 2. $10-$35. 562-494-1014. Friday ticket costs: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Saturday and Sunday ticket costs: $32 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. lbplayhouse.org.

“In the Heights”: Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. Tickets starting at $35. Runs thru April 26. 5620-856-1999, musical.org.

Art of Wood Carving: Class. Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207, Long Beach. 562-570-3500.

Club of Harps: Class. The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.

Riley’s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it’s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. 1st St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com/cat.html.

Shoreline Speaker’s Toastmasters: Class. For more than 30 years Shoreline Speakers Toastmasters has provided a supportive and positive environment for people to become confident public speakers and strong leaders. Visitors are welcome. Every First and Third Wednesday, 7-8 a.m. on Zoom. For more information and to receive a meeting link, email jgrobaty@gmail.com.

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