Thursday, July 23 

Book Talk: With Mitch Stone. Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. 562-424-2220, hslb.org.

DIY Summer Flower Crowns: All ages. Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.

Sip and Craft: Plant a Seed. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 5-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Game Zone: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

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

Friday, July 24 

Instrument Petting Zoo for Kids: Presented by Long Beach Public Library and Long Beach Symphony. Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 Britton Drive. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

KCRW Summer Nights: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 6-10 p.m. $10 per car. 562-437-1689, molaa.org.

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

Movies in the Park: “Hoppers.” Sponsored by Signal Hill Petroleum and Partners of Parks. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. 6 p.m. 562-570-3228.

“The Piano Man”: Harvelle’s, 201 E. Broadway. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Starting at $27. shorturl.at/rAyiA.

Saturday, July 25

2026 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival: Marine Stadium, 5255 E. Paoli Way. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. lbdragonboat.com.

Family Pride: Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Food is Medicine: Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Mario Kart Tournament: Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Musical Performance Series: “Celebrating America’s 250th,” featuring Long Beach Community Band. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4 p.m. 562-570-6729, longbeach.gov/library.

Sew it Goes: Quilted Cases. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Sunday, July 26

Film screening: “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.” In collaboration with the Museum of Latin American Art. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 6 p.m. $13.50-$16.50. shorturl.at/qfWGe.

Monday, July 27

Film screening: “Sunset Strip Killers” and Q&A session with filmmakers. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 8 p.m. $13-$16. shorturl.at/RMDIz.

Tuesday, July 28

Country Night: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive. 4-8 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

Painted Wings and Garden Things: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-6959, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Arcade: Cozy Game Day. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Art Series: Corkboard String Art. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave.. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Virtual Author Talk: “Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult,” featuring Dr. Marisa G. Franco. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Wednesday, July 29 

Film screening: “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 11 a.m. $5 for adults, children under 18 get in free. shorturl.at/R3uI2.

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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