Thursday, April 30 

2026 High Tide Student Film Festival: Presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 6:30-9 p.m. $8. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

Secret Island Member Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Shannon’s on the Pine, 209 Pine Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members/$35 for non-members. shorturl.at/QpSvI.

Virtual Author Talk: “The Track Series: Author Talk with Jason Reynold.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-6128, longbeach.gov/library.

Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. 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, May 1 

AAPI Toddler Storytime: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 10:15-11:15 a.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

National Space Day Celebration: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-5644, longbeach.gov/library.

Piano Plus: 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.

St. Joseph Parish Fair: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6180 E. Willow St. 5-11 p.m. Also May 2 from noon-11 p.m. and May 3 from Noon-8 p.m. stjosephlb.org/fair.

Water Buffalo Craft: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Saturday, May 2 

3rd Annual Mariachi Festival: Presented by the Office of Mayor Roberto Uranga. Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. Noon-6 p.m. 562-570-7777.

2026 Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Young Professionals. Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 7:30 a.m. Register at shorturl.at/aNbMj.

Car Show and Fair: Presented by Assistance League of Long Beach, 6220 E. Spring St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. shorturl.at/VD0EV.

Celebrating Music: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, shorturl.at/fH3f2.

Crafting in Community for LB Pride Parade: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.

DIY Mini Japanese Zen Garden: Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Guided Nature Walk: Walk with an ecologist through the Marketplace Marsh to check out wildlife, including egrets and hummingbirds. This is Blue Heron nesting season. Learn about the restoration of this long-degraded portion of the Los Cerritos Wetland. 8-10 a.m. For ages 7 and up. Meet at the corner of PHC and 1st Street in Seal Beach. For questions and to RSVP, email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

Lei Making Craft: Hawai’i Inspired. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 562-570-1045, longbeach.gov/library.

Pickleball for Parks Charity Tournament: Presented by Partner of Parks. Billie Jean King Tennis Center, 1040 Park Ave. 11:30 a.m. Also May 3 at 11 a.m. $75 per team. 562-570-3209, partnersofparks.org.

Star Wars Crafts: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1046, longbeach.gov/library.

Sunday, May 3

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

Children’s Workshop: “AAPI Book Reading and Steam Art.” Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

Crescendo: “All That Jazz.” Presented by Long Beach Symphony. The Westin, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. 4 p.m. $350. 562-436-3203, ext. 1, longbeachsymphony.org.

“Hendrie”: Presented by KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 2 p.m. $25. klbp.org.

“Monteverdi”: Reflections from Venice. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 5500 E. Wardlow Road. 4:30 p.m. $46-$60. longbeachcameratasingers.org.

Monday, May 4 

University Reed 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.

Woven Coasters: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Tuesday, May 5 

Big Boy’s Comedy Fiesta: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $57.30. 562-436-3661.

“Cantus, ConChord, and Bel Canto”: 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.

DIY Samoan Weaving: For teens. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6610, longbeach.gov/library.

“Lucia”: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 8 p.m. $48.75. 562-985-7000, carpenterarts.org.

Wednesday, May 6 

First Wednesdays: One Ocean Film Tour. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7-9 p.m. $8 online/$10 day of event. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

May the Sixth: Lightsaber Craft. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-5:30 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

New 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.

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

Upcoming

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

“POTUS: A Political Farce”: Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 23. $20-$27. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.

“Warsaw”: Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way. Starting at $44. Runs thru May 17. 562-436-4610, ictlongbeach.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: 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.

— Complied by Robert Doss

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