Thursday, April 9
Bird Walk: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road. 8-9:30 a.m. shorturl.at/Vuy1v.
Lego Club with STEM Quest: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.
Jazz Combos: 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.
Sesame Street Live: “Elmo’s Got the Moves.” Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 6 p.m. Starting at $42. sesamestreetlive.com.
Writing Session: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. thebungalow.com/long-beach.
Friday, April 10
Adult Enrichment Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 10:45-11:15 a.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Amazing Art Expo: Hilton Long Beach, 701 W. Ocean Blvd. 6-9 p.m. Also April 11 and 12, from noon-6 p.m. amazingartexpo.com.
“A Musical Crossover Journey”: Presented by the Primetime Players. Silverado Park Senior Center, 1545 W. 31st St. 11 a.m. 714-269-7496.
“Cherubino’s Rise and Fall”: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. University Theatre, Seventh St. and E. Campus Drive. 7:30 p.m. Also April 11 at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. $18.75-$28.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
“Murder on the High Seas”: A Farewell Voyage to Die For. Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway. 7 p.m. $95.40. shorturl.at/7w2UM.
“Smooth Criminal”: A Tribute to Michael Jackson. Presented by the Dirty Secret Burlesque, Harvelle’s, 201 E. Broadway. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Starting at $22. shorturl.at/LG1L6.
Dance Fitness: Class. With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.
Saturday, April 11
Día de los Niños Bubble Party: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Public Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.
Earth Day Book Sale: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 1-3 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.
Film Screening: “Southeast Asian American Journeys.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3-5 p.m. 562-570-1038, longbeach.gov/library.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-890-0240, longbeach.gov/library.
Multi-Piano Extravaganza: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 4 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Spring Gala: “Celebrating the Central Park Five Opera.” Presented by Long Beach Opera. Located at 440 Elm Ave. 6 p.m. $250. longbeachopera.org.
Taste the Shore: Presented by Belmont Shore Second Street Business Association. 1-4 p.m. $75. Starting location will be provided in email with ticket confirmation. To purchase tickets, visit belmontshore.org.
Teen Hobby Fair: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.
Sunday, April 12
Newfangled Four Barbershop Quartet: St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 6201 E. Willow St. 4 p.m. stgregoryschurch.com.
Monday, April 13
Percussion Ensembles: 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.
Trail Run Film Fest: Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 6-9:30 p.m. $21.40 shorturl.at/BRGEI.
Tuesday, April 14
“A Musical Crossover Journey”: Presented by the Primetime Players. El Dorado Park West Senior Center, 2800 N. Studebaker Road. 2 p.m. 714-269-7496.
Clay Basics: “Pinch Pot, Coil and Slab.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.
“Collegium Musicum”: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.
Evening for Educators: AAPI Series. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.
Virtual Author Talk: “On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft” with Brad Taylor. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.
Wednesday, April 15
“A Musical Crossover Journey”: Presented by the Primetime Players. Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St. 12:30 p.m. 714-269-7496.
Earth Day Crafternoon: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.
Long Beach Garden Club: Featuring a presentation about mosquitos by Vector Control. St. Gregory’s Church, 6201 E. Willow St. 9:45 a.m.-noon.
Woodwind 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.
Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. sharnafabiano.com/tango.
Upcoming
Concert: “A Fusion of Music and Art” featuring bassoonist Barry Stees. First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. Sunday, April 19. 2 p.m. Free and open to the general public.
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
“Charlotte’s Web Radio Show”: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Blvd. $21.50. Runs thru April 19. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.
“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: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207. 562-570-3500.
Club of Harps: 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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