{"id":282056,"date":"2026-04-23T14:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/282056\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:03:07","slug":"week-of-april-23-29-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/282056\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of April 23-29 \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday<\/p>\n<p>A Musical Crossover Journey: Presented by the Primetime Players. EXPO Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. 12:30 p.m. 714-269-7496.<\/p>\n<p>A Quiet Place to Write: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 6-7 p.m. 562-570-1041, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Book Talk: \u201cNo Walk in the Park: Newspapers, Booze and God,\u201d featuring Harry Saltzgaver. Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. 562-424-2220.<\/p>\n<p>Earth Day Celebration: Presented by Long Beach. Long Beach City Hall Lobby, 411 W. Ocean Blvd. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-6396.<\/p>\n<p>University Woodwind Quintet: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p>In the Heights: Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 7 p.m. Also 2 and 7 p.m. April 25 and 1 p.m. April 26. Tickets starting at $35. 5620-856-1999, <a href=\"http:\/\/musical.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">musical.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Piano con Brio: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shankar Ehsaan Loy Live in Concert: Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7 p.m. Starting at $77.90. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/jed4a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/jed4a<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p>7th Annual Celebration of the Young Child: Presented by Long Beach. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 562-570-6420, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>38th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show: Takes place on Main Street and Ocean Avenue in Old Town, Seal Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/H5TQT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/H5TQT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>AAPI-One Book Club: \u201cPick a Color\u201d by Souvankham Thammavongsa. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Month. Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1038, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Crafters of a Certain Age: Japanese Kinusaiga. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Month. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 2-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dive into Reading Graduation: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Noon-1 p.m. 562-570-5644, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Earth Day Teen Climate Fest: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 9 a.m.-5 p.m.\u00a0April 26. $34.95-$44.95. 562-590-3100, ext. 0, <a href=\"http:\/\/aquariumofpacific.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aquariumofpacific.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sew It Goes: Hand puppets. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>St. Anthony High School Hall of Fame Gala: Historic Jack Errion Memorial Gymnasium, 844 E. Sixth St. Reception at 4:30 p.m. Anniversary celebration at 6-10:30 p.m. $200; $350 for couples. <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeachsaints.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeachsaints.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p>10th Annual Long Beach Touch-A-Truck: Presented by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team. In the beachfront Granada Ave. parking lot, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/justinrudd.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">justinrudd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>17th Annual March for Marrow 5K Run: Benefiting the AAMDS International Foundation. Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way. 7-11:30 a.m. Registration cost up to $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fSUov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fSUov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>714 Market: Sun, sea and handmade. 2nd &amp; PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway. Noon-6 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/2ndandpch.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2ndandpch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Annual Holland Festival: Celebrating Dutch King\u2019s Day. P.O.A. Gemmrig Park, 7390 Carson Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10 at door, $7 for early bird and free for children under 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/dutchkingsday.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dutchkingsday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>API-Latinx Series: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 1-3 p.m. 562-437-1689, <a href=\"http:\/\/molaa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">molaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Breads of the Hearth: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road. 4-7 p.m. $135. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/qGpKE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/qGpKE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Up Close and Classical: Sonata Series \u2014 violin (Limor Toren) and cello (Alicja Blanquart). St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Suite B. 4 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/upcloseandclassical.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">upcloseandclassical.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Monday<\/p>\n<p>Corner Pocket Vocal Jazz Ensemble: And special guests. Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>April Showers Bring May Flowers: Arts and crafts. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-6959, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Concert Band: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Daniel Recital Hall, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>STEAM Explorers: \u201cGrowing Our Love for Earth.\u201d Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Young Professionals Networking Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Encore Gas &amp; Supply, 2900 E. 29th St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members; $35 for non-members. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/sLbc3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/sLbc3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Symphony Orchestra: Presented by Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. 7:30 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 562-985-7000, <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fH3f2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/fH3f2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meets from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. 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>Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. 1-2 p.m. Fridays. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n<p>Harvey: By Mary Chase and directed by Bob Fetes. Presented by Long Beach Playhouse. Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs through May 2. 562-494-1014, <a href=\"http:\/\/lbplayhouse.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the Heights: Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. Tickets starting at $35. Runs through April 26. 5620-856-1999, <a href=\"http:\/\/musical.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">musical.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Riley\u2019s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it\u2019s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. First St. First-time guests can have five free books. j<a href=\"http:\/\/ustinrudd.com\/cat.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ustinrudd.com\/cat.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Road Trip Adventures: Presented by Disney on Ice. Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 7 p.m. April 23, 7 p.m. April 24, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. April 25, and 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. April 26. Starting at $36. <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/S6E5Y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/S6E5Y<\/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. 7-8 a.m. every first and third Wednesday on Zoom. Information and to receive a meeting link: jgrobaty@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Bolivar Park, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. 562-278-5603.<\/p>\n<p>Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday. <a href=\"http:\/\/sharnafabiano.com\/tango\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sharnafabiano.com\/tango<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. 7 p.m. every Thursday. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebungalow.com\/long-beach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thebungalow.com\/long-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Warsaw: By Paul Webb and directed by Caryn Desai. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way. Tickets start at $44. Runs through May 17. 562-436-4610, <a href=\"http:\/\/ictlongbeach.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ictlongbeach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013Compiled by Robert Doss<\/p>\n<p>Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to editor@gazettes.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thursday A Musical Crossover Journey: Presented by the Primetime Players. 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