{"id":248487,"date":"2026-04-02T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/248487\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:06:07","slug":"week-of-april-2-8-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/248487\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of April 2-8. \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, April 2<\/p>\n<p>Coffee with a Cop: Presented by the Long Beach Police Department. Starbucks LBX, 3821 N. Lakewood Blvd. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-5808.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee with the Chamber: Presented by the Long Beach LGTBQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Hot Java, 2101 E. Broadway. 9-10:30 a.m. $10 for members\/$15 for non-members. <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/XDGJe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/XDGJe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Power Up Your Career: Applying for an electrical apprenticeship. Presented by the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network. 4811 Airport Plaza Drive. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-3700.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual Author Talk: \u201cThe History of U.S. Women Astronauts\u201d with The Smithsonian. 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>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>Primetime Players: \u201cA Musical Crossover Journey.\u201d Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th St. Free, donations welcome. Contact: Jim Meyer, 714-269-7496.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 3<\/p>\n<p>58th Annual Good Friday Breakfast: Presented by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach and Dr. Mike and Arline Walter. Long Beach Convention Center Grand Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:15-9 a.m. Register at<a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/VE1Hb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> shorturl.at\/VE1Hb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Night and Tequila Tasting: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 7 p.m.-midnight. $15-$40. 562-437-1689, <a href=\"http:\/\/molaa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach County Fair: Presented by First Fridays Bixby Knolls. Location: 4301 Atlantic Ave. 6:30-9:30 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/bixbyknollsinfo.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bixbyknollsinfo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay and Play: Health and Wellness for young children infancy to 3 years. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1041, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, April 4<\/p>\n<p>2nd Annual Spring Eggstravaganza Kids Art Festival: Presented by Historic St. Anthony Neighborhood Association. Gumbiner Park, 880 E. Seventh St. Noon-2 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/XgHYb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/XgHYb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>18th Annual Cambodia Town Parade\/Cultural Festival: Parade starts at 10 a.m., traveling along Anaheim St. Festival takes place at Long Beach City College PCC Campus, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Noon-9 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/cambodiatown.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cambodiatown.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Tsunami Walk\/Preparedness Fair: Presented by the City of Long Beach. Bixby Park, 2051 E. Ocean Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 562-570-9251.<\/p>\n<p>Book Signing: \u201cRancho Los Cerritos: People Who Shaped the Land.\u201d Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road. Noon-3 p.m.<a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/sYOz6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> shorturl.at\/sYOz6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bunnies on the Bay Run: Presented by Belmont Shore Second Street Business Association. Starting Line location: Claremont Boat Launch, 5300 E. Ocean Blvd. 9:30-10:30 a.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/belmontshore.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">belmontshore.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ghost Elephants: Presented by Art11. Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 11 a.m. Also April 5 at 11 a.m. $11-$13. <a href=\"http:\/\/arttheatrelongbeach.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">arttheatrelongbeach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nature Walk:\u00a0An 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. 8-10 a.m. Free. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org with questions or to RSVP.<\/p>\n<p>Teen Lit League: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-7500, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 6<\/p>\n<p>Professional Headshots: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1047,<a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, April 7<\/p>\n<p>PCH Explorers Kids Club: Spring Break Play Date. Presented by 2ND &amp; PCH.\u00a0 Seaport Way, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. 10 a.m.-noon. <a href=\"http:\/\/2ndandpch.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2ndandpch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Satchvai Band: Featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai with Animals as Leaders. Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $49. <a href=\"http:\/\/ziply.pk\/OI2eRG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ziply.pk\/OI2eRG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, April 8<\/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>Concert:\u00a0\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>\u201cHarvey\u201d: Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 2. $10-$35. 562-494-1014.\u00a0Friday ticket costs: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Saturday and Sunday ticket costs: $32 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. <a href=\"http:\/\/lbplayhouse.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbplayhouse.org<\/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: 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, April 2 Coffee with a Cop: Presented by the Long Beach Police Department. 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