Thursday, March 5
Changing the Narrative Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 5-6:30 p.m. 562-570-7095, longbeach.gov/library.
Coffee with a Cop: Presented by Long Beach Police Department. Starbucks, 695 E. Artesia Blvd. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-9800.
Speed Networking: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Halbert Hargrove Offices, 111 W. Ocean Blvd., Floor 23. 5-7 p.m. $15 for members/$35 for future members. shorturl.at/GG48S.
Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. thebungalow.com/long-beach.
Friday, March 6
“A Night of Mostly Comedy”: Produced by Rick Reischman Productions. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also March 7 at 8 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. $20. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”: Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Long Beach. Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Ave. 7 p.m. Also March 7 and 8 at 2 p.m. $12-$33. childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org.
Noche de Estrellas: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-11 p.m. $24.95/kids under 3 and Aquarium members with advanced reservations free. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.
Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.
Tequila Tasting and Dance Night: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $25-$35. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.
Saturday, March 7
Brian Regan Live: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 8 p.m. Starting at $54. shorturl.at/4noHS.
Nature Walk: Presented by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. 8-10 a.m. Check out cutting-edge wetlands restoration in a unique patch of open space between Long Beach and Seal Beach. You will tour the plant-growing section and enjoy views of Zedler Marsh, an area normally off-limits to the public. Ages 7 and up. Meet at the corner of PCH and 1st Street in Seal Beach. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
Custom Cowboy Hat Workshop: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road. 10 a.m.-noon. $130/$125 for RLA members. shorturl.at/FZBCD.
Family Theatre: “Aesop’s Fabulous Fables.” Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way. 11 a.m. shorturl.at/e4kyj.
Literary Festival of Women: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 a.m. literarywomen.org.
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party: Shoreline Village, 425 Shoreline Village Drive. 2 p.m. shorturl.at/BLNk6.
Pacific Coast Regional Wind Band Festival Concert: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Phone Photography: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.
Sunday, March 8
2nd Annual Together We Walk 5K Walk/Fun Run: Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. cscsouthbay.org/Together-We-Walk.
24th Annual $1,000 National Kid’s Spelling Bee: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Bay Shore Church Sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. 2 p.m. $20 before event/$30 on day of. Register at justinrudd.com.
Monday, March 9
Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society: “The Four Seasons of Cattleyas,” featuring Carlos Lopez. 6201 E. Willow St. 7-9 p.m. lbaos.org.
Tuesday, March 10
Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 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/a7rdj.
Wednesday, March 11
Bob Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Guest Artist Daniel Shapiro: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3 p.m. shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Line Dance Night: 2ND & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.
Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. sharnafabiano.com/tango.
Upcoming
Benefit Concert: Featuring singer and pianist Ken Medema. First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. $40 general admission/$30 for seniors and youth. Proceeds benefit Urban Community Outreach. Tickets: www.ucodic.org/events.
Ongoing
Lawn Bowling Americas Qualifying Tournament: Qualifying for 2027 World Bowls Championships. Hosted by Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 1109 Federation Drive. March 2-6. Details: bowlusa.com.
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.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”: Presented by International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way. Runs thru March 8. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows cost $56; Sunday shows cost $59. ictlongbeach.org/iloveyou.
“Gem of the Ocean”: Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $35. Runs thru March 21. 562-494-1014, shorturl.fm/rGOFK.
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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