Thursday, July 16 

Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor: Restaurants and businesses along Second Street will offer samples, deals, and discounts starting at 4 p.m. Tasting tickets ($20 for 18 or $15 for 12) can be purchased in front of the Chase Bank. belmontshore.org.

Sunsets at LBMA: Gallery admission, live music by Ladies Sing the Blues presented in partnership with KJazz, and more. Visit lbma.org for tickets and details. 5-9 p.m.

Movies on the Mary: “Back to the Future” 41st anniversary screening. Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway. Movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. or when the sun sets, whichever comes first. Visit queenmary.com for tickets.

DIY Slime: Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Online Safety: Spot the Scam. Billie Jean King  Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-570-6226, longbeach.gov/library.

Puppet Show: Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 12:15-1:15 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Crafternoon: El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.

Virtual Art Talk: “Migrant Heart: Life Across Borders and Healing Through Storytelling.” Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Friday, July 17 

Everydays Friday: Presented by Ice Cube and Mike Epps. F&M Bank Amphitheater, 1051 Queens Highway. 7 p.m. Starting at $47. shorturl.at/5bosO.

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

Instrument Petting Zoo for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Symphony and Long Beach Public Library. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Movies and Moonlight: “Hoppers.” Presented by 2ND & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 7 p.m. 2ndandpch.com.

Saturday, July 18 

11th Annual Love Long Beach Festival: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 2-10 p.m. Also July 19 from 2-10 p.m. Starting at $45/kids 15 and younger get in free. livelongbeachfestival.com.

Jazz on the Bay: Free concert series hosted on the sand along Alamitos Bay at 66th Place on the Peninsula. Featuring Grammy Award-wining vocalist Karrin Allyson. 7-10 p.m.

Yoga at Ballast Point: Presented by Purple Yoga. Ballast Point, 110 N. Marina Drive. Bring your own mat and water. 9-10 a.m. Tickets start at $31. shorturl.at/MUp1D.

Bookbinding a mini sketchbook: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

History Hangouts: With Ron Mahan. Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-424-2220, hslb.org.

Ink Against the Machine: “Youth Creative Success and Impacts of AI.” Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-4 p.m. 562-570-5641, longbeach.gov/library.

“No Mercy”: Short film screening, open mic video night, and filmmaker showcase. DiPiazza’s, 5205 Pacific Coast Highway. 4 p.m. Register at shorturl.at/M0eH1.

Reading Buddies: For 6 to 12 years old. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Recycle and Remake: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Summer of Architecture: Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Meet in front of “Recreation in Long Beach” mural, 185 E. Third St. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Starting at $12.51. shorturl.at/GFhRk.

The Blessing of the Pacific: Presented by Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre. Belmont Beach, Ocean Boulevard across from Alamitos Bay. 6-7 p.m. shorturl.at/TD02o.

What to Plant in July: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-5659, longbeach.gov/library.

DTLB Live!: Community event with live country music, entertainment, and more. The Promenaded North between Broadway and Third Street. 4-8 p.m. shorturl.at/f7uoO.

Sunday, July 19 

Beach Streets: “Kickin’ it Downtown.” Long beach will close vehicle traffic on major corridors in downtown for pedestrians and bicyclists, and more. The event will also feature music, live entertainment, activities, and a screening of the FIFA World Cup final. Broadway West to Pine Avenue North. 11 a.m-4 p.m. Free. For details, go to longbeach.gov/beachstreets/.

World Cup Final Watch Party: Presented by At the Top, 105 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.

Pet Wellness Clinic: Pet vaccinations and microchipping. Presented by Willmore City Community Association. The Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle. 8 a.m.-noon. shorturl.at/BUhZS.

Summer Concert Series: Presented by Shoreline Village. Featuring DJ Impeccable Styles from 1- 5 p.m. Free.

Long Beach Antique Market: Hosted the third Sunday of every month at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St. $10 admission, children under 12 get in free. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21 

Movies on the Mary: “Spirited Away.” Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway. Movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. or when the sun sets, whichever comes first. Visit queenmary.com for tickets.

Brick Break: Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-1039, longbeach.gov/library.

Scraps of Summer: Junk Journaling. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov/library.

Rayford Bros: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive. 6-8 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

Sunshine Storyteller: Featuring Ina Buckner Barnette. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 12:15-1:15 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Wednesday, July 22

A Splash of Watercolor: Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 2-3:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Franklin Haynes Marionettes: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 12:15-1:15 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Film screening: “Bee Movie.” Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 11 a.m. $5 for adults; children under 18 free. shorturl.at/R3uI2.

Music with Chelsea Wong: Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-7500, 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.

Ongoing

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50/$21.50 for students. Runs thru July 25. 562-997-1494, lbshakespeare.org.

“Godspell”: Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs thru Aug. 2. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.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.

Dancing Through Parkinson’s: Class at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th St. Every Saturday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register at invertigodance.org/dtp/class-sign-up.

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.

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