{"id":50151,"date":"2025-11-12T21:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/50151\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T21:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:31:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-an-improv-festival-and-kids-fishing-derby-the-hi-lo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/50151\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including an improv festival and kids fishing derby \u2022 the Hi-lo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Improv Lab comedy festival (Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16)<\/p>\n

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How much laughter can you handle? Long Beach\u2019s first-ever improv comedy festival is coming to Bixby Knolls this Saturday and Sunday, according to organizers at the Long Beach Improv Lab.<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s pay-what-you-can to attend. They suggest around $10 for a show or $25 for a full day. There are seven performances scheduled \u2014 including ones where you can participate yourself.<\/p>\n

The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and continues at 1 p.m. Sunday at Jammin\u2019 Music, 4228 Atlantic Ave. Check out a full schedule of events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A chorale show about a trailblazer (Saturday, Nov. 15)<\/p>\n

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Do you know Pauli Murray?\u00a0Here\u2019s your chance to learn about the American civil rights activist, lawyer, poet and the first Black person perceived as female to be ordained an Episcopal priest.<\/p>\n

According to organizers:<\/p>\n

\u201cSincerely Yours, Pauli Murray\u201d is a multi-movement dramatic cantata commissioned by GALA Choruses\u2013including South Coast Chorale and Trans Chorus of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

The work, with a libretto by Kim Hines and music by Steve Milloy, uses Murray\u2019s own words to illuminate her work for racial and gender equality.<\/p>\n

Get more tickets and information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An Evening with Baratunde Thurston (Saturday, Nov. 15)<\/p>\n

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Baratunde Thurston is an \u201cEmmy-nominated host, futurist, comedian, cultural critic, and proud Earthling\u201d who \u201chelped relaunch\u00a0The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, worked for\u00a0The Onion, and hosts the PBS TV series\u00a0America Outdoors\u00a0as well as the popular podcast\u00a0Life with Machines.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Saturday, organizers say attendees at the Carpenter Center can enjoy his \u201cgenerosity and humor\u201d as he \u201ctells stories of interdependence through our relationship with nature, each other, and technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show runs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $33.75 to $53.75 and are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free fishing derby for kids (Saturday, Nov. 15)<\/p>\n

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Long Beach is hosting its annual free youth fishing derby from\u00a09 a.m. to 1 p.m. at El Dorado East Regional Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor over 20 years the Derby has been a unique learning experience for youth to enjoy outdoor recreation, get expert fishing tips and have opportunities to win prizes like fishing gear and gift cards,\u201d according to the city\u2019s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s free for those under 17. Fishing poles and tackle will be provided, but you\u2019re free to bring your own. Anyone over 16 must have a valid California State Fishing License.<\/p>\n

Registration starts at 8 a.m. You can get all the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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