{"id":227041,"date":"2026-03-19T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/227041\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:29:13","slug":"week-of-march-19-25-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/227041\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of March 19-25. \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, March 19<\/p>\n<p>Adult Crafting Hour: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5 p.m. 562-570-1047, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Evening Mixer: Presented by Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Watch Me Sports Bar, 6527 E. Pacific Coast Highway. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members\/$25 for non-members. <a href=\"http:\/\/lbglcc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbglcc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 4 p.m.562-570-3136, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m.<a href=\"http:\/\/thebungalow.com\/long-beach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> thebungalow.com\/long-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Community Night at the Museum: Presented by Kleefled Contemporary Art Museum,1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 4-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, March 20\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, March 21\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>30-minute Beach Clean-up: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. Meet at Granada Ave. and Ocean Blvd. 9:30 and 10 a.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/justinrudd.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">justinrudd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Concert: \u201cSounds of Laurel Canyon: 60s &amp; 70s.\u201d Presented by Long Beach Symphony. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeachsymphony.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeachsymphony.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Arts Film Series: In honor of Women\u2019s History Month. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6729,<a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Coding with Spheros: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billy Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-2 p.m. 562-570-7500,<a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tales Bridging Generations: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Architectural Walking Tour: Presented by Long Beach Heritage. Tour starts at 185 E. 3rd St in front of \u201cRecreation in Long Beach\u201d mural. Tickets start at $12.\u00a0 9:30 a.m. Tour is about 1.5 miles long. <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/YQhYk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/YQhYk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Khmer Night Market: Hosted in F&amp;M Bank parking lot at 3140 E. Anaheim St. Noon to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the Belmont Heights\u201d: Block party presented by Musical Theatre West. 4350 E. 7th St. 2-5 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/musical.org\/events\/community-connects\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">musical.org\/events\/community-connects\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 22<\/p>\n<p>Genre Fiction and Race Panel: Presented by Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. Authors Naomi Hirahara, Pedro Iniguez, and David A. Romero discuss how mystery, horror, and science fiction can be used to celebrate cultures and unearth repressed histories. 1-3 p.m. Free admission. <a href=\"http:\/\/molaa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMozart\u2019s Requiem\u201d: Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, 5195 Stearns St. 4:30 p.m. $46-$60.<a href=\"http:\/\/longbeachcameratasingers.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longbeachcameratasingers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, March 23\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Composition Faculty Recital: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m.\u00a0 $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plant Sale:\u00a0Hosted by South Coast Orchid Society. Sale will include donated plants, books, and supplies. Monday, March 23. Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. Doors open at 6 p.m.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/southcoastorchidsociety.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">southcoastorchidsociety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Health Screenings: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-1047, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, March 24<\/p>\n<p>University Flute Quartet and University Flute Choir: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Also Mar. 15 at 3 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual Author Talk: \u201cAmerica\u2019s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis\u201d with journalist Shoshana Walter. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-6128, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 25\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Young Professionals Networking Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Boos and Associates CPA, 180 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 900. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members\/$35 for guests and non-members. <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/vYCNX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/vYCNX<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/sharnafabiano.com\/tango\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming<\/p>\n<p>Signal Hill Library Spring Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Signal Hill Library. Friday, March 27. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill St, 90755. Fill a bag we will provide for only $5. Cash only. Free parking. 562-989-7323.<\/p>\n<p>Nature Walk: An ecologist will share progress on the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project. Park in the Gum Grove parking lot at Crescent View and Avalon Drive in Seal Beach. Saturday, April 4. 8-10 a.m. Free. \u00a0Email\u00a0elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org\u00a0with questions or to RSVP.<\/p>\n<p>Concert: \u201cA Fusion of Music and Art\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>Fundraiser:\u00a0Benefiting nonprofit Christian Outreach in Action. Includes a private performance of \u201cHarvey\u201d 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.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/givebutter.com\/jr8vhU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">givebutter.com\/jr8vhU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAntony and Cleopatra\u201d:\u00a0Presented by Long Beach Shakespeare Company. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave. $31.50\/$21.50 for students. Runs thru Mar. 22. 562-997-1494,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lbshakespeare.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbshakespeare.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGem of the Ocean\u201d:\u00a0Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $35. Runs thru March 21. 562-494-1014,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/uPbXn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/uPbXn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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:<a href=\"http:\/\/clubofharps.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> clubofharps.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Riley\u2019s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it\u2019s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. 1st St. First-time guests can have five free books. <a href=\"http:\/\/justinrudd.com\/cat.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">justinrudd.com\/cat.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shoreline Speaker\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to editor@gazettes.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thursday, March 19 Adult Crafting Hour: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 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