{"id":326237,"date":"2026-05-21T14:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/326237\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:44:08","slug":"grunion-gazette-calendar-week-of-may-21-27-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/326237\/","title":{"rendered":"Grunion Gazette Calendar: Week of May 21-27. \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, May 21\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>14th Annual Cottonwood Award Luncheon: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For tickets, call 562-431-3541.<\/p>\n<p>Adult Crafting Hour: Cherry Blossom Scroll. Presented by Long Beach Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5-6 p.m. 562-570-1047, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bookbinding Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5756, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Crafty Kids Club: AAPI Celebration. 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>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>Friday, May 22\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Block Printing for all Ages: Presented by Long Beach Neighborhood Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1039, <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeach.gov\/library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lecture Demonstration: Presented by Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre. Wilson High School Small Gymnasium, 4400 E. 10th St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/nannettebrodie.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nannettebrodie.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.<\/p>\n<p>Older Americans Month Senior Carnival Extravaganza: Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1675.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth Fridays: Retro Row, 2122 E. 4th St. Featuring local artist pop-ups, live entertainment, food, shop specials, and more. 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 23<\/p>\n<p>4th Annual High School Battle of the Bands Contest: Presented by Live at the Shell. Rec Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive. 4-7 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/liveattheshell.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">liveattheshell.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest: Presented by Axiom Kitchen and Noah\u2019s Arc Foundation. Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E. Shoreline Drive. Noon-9 p.m. Also noon-9 p.m., May 24. Starting at $7.18. <a href=\"http:\/\/longbeachbbqfest.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeachbbqfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, May 24\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cocina del Barrio: Mexican Culinary Tradition. Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 N. Virginia Road. 2-5 p.m. $25. <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/6WOuB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/6WOuB<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, May 27\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Queen Mary Celebration: The ship will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its maiden voyage on Wednesday, May 27. The event will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, a special anniversary tour, and more. <a href=\"http:\/\/queenmary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">queenmary.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Young Professionals Evening Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. La Traviata, 301 N. Cedar Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members\/$35 for non-members. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/shorturl.at\/D1zbr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shorturl.at\/D1zbr<\/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>Event: \u201cPublic Oral History Evening with the Honorable Evan Anderson Braude.\u201d Presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach at the office of Keesal, Young &amp; Logan, The Waterfront at Catalina Landing, 310 Golden Shore, Suite 400. Thursday, June 4, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Tickets and more information available at <a href=\"http:\/\/hslb.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hslb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pancake Breakfast: Presented by Naples Improvement Association. Saturday, June 6. 8:30 a.m.-noon. 10 The Colonnade Canal.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>Cambodian Restaurant Week: Runs from May 19-24. Featured restaurants will offer specials and\/or $5, $10, $15, and $20 menus. For details, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/cambodianrestaurantweeklb.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cambodianrestaurantweeklb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Exhibit: A Ukrainian Art Exhibit by collage artist Eve Pericich will be featured at the Long Beach Senior Center from June 5 to June 30. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1140 East 4th Street, Room 107.\u00a0 Reception will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.\u00a0\u00a0Everyone welcome. Temporary parking pass available at the front desk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lion in Winter\u201d: Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs thru June 13. 562-494-1014,<a href=\"http:\/\/lbplayhouse.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPOTUS: A Political Farce\u201d:\u00a0Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. Runs through May 23. $20-$27. 562-494-1014,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lbplayhouse.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lbplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Art of Wood Carving:\u00a0Presented 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>Dancing Through Parkinson\u2019s: Class at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th St. Every Saturday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/invertigodance.org\/dtp\/class-sign-up\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">invertigodance.org\/dtp\/class-sign-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Club of Harps:\u00a0The 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:\u00a0<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, May 21\u00a0 14th Annual Cottonwood Award Luncheon: Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. 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