Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Coffee with a Cop: Presented by Long Beach Police Department. Starbucks, 695 E. Artesia Blvd. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-9800.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. thebungalow.com\/long-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday, March 6<\/p>\n \u201cA Night of Mostly Comedy\u201d: 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cChitty Chitty Bang Bang\u201d: Presented by the Children\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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,\u00a0aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n Brian Regan Live: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 8 p.m. Starting at $54. shorturl.at\/4noHS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nature Walk:\u00a0Presented 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.<\/p>\n Custom Cowboy Hat Workshop: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road. 10 a.m.-noon. $130\/$125 for RLA members. shorturl.at\/FZBCD<\/a>.<\/p>\n Family Theatre: \u201cAesop\u2019s Fabulous Fables.\u201d Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way. 11 a.m. shorturl.at\/e4kyj<\/a>.<\/p>\n Literary Festival of Women: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 a.m. literarywomen.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mardi Gras Masquerade Party: Shoreline Village, 425 Shoreline Village Drive. 2 p.m. shorturl.at\/BLNk6<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 24th Annual $1,000 National Kid\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday, March 9<\/p>\n Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society: \u201cThe Four Seasons of Cattleyas,\u201d featuring Carlos Lopez. 6201 E. Willow St. 7-9 p.m. lbaos.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 10<\/p>\n Concert Band:\u00a0 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers\u2019 Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 for members\/$45 for non-members. shorturl.at\/a7rdj<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday, March 11<\/p>\n Bob Conservatory Symphony Orchestra: \u00a0Presented 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Guest Artist Daniel Shapiro: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 3 p.m. shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n Line Dance Night: 2ND & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 6 p.m. 2ndandpch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming<\/p>\n Benefit Concert:\u00a0Featuring 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:\u00a0www.ucodic.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ongoing<\/p>\n Lawn Bowling Americas Qualifying Tournament:\u00a0Qualifying for 2027 World Bowls Championships. Hosted by Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 1109 Federation Drive. March 2-6. Details: bowlusa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI Love You, You\u2019re Perfect, Now Change\u201d:\u00a0Presented by International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way. Runs thru March 8. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows cost $56; Sunday shows cost $59.\u00a0ictlongbeach.org\/iloveyou<\/a>.<\/p>\n