July 2008

Ongoing Events

Thru 7/6/08 Tibbies Great American Cabaret Featuring 'Feelin' Groovy' Queen Mary / At Tibbies we're gonna "Let the Sunshine In" as we pay tribute to the memorable music of the 60's and 70's. Join Sonny and Cher, Steve and Edie, Tom Jones and the rest of the crew on our "Magical Mystery Tour" back in time! More info: 562-499-1757 Thru 9/7/08 GORD PETERAN: FURNITURE MEETS ITS MAKER Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA / Subversive. Funny. Sinister. Adjectives not normally used when describing furniture. But these are exactly the words one could use to describe the works of Canadian furniture maker, Gord Peteran, whose works are on view until September 7, 2008. This is a thought-provoking exhibition of 34 psychologically compelling pieces of, you guessed it, furniture. More info: 562-439-2119. 7/9/08- 7/12/08 Mayor's Cup Spectating off Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier - The highly-graded Mayor's Cup pits eight female skippers and crews from 4 nations against each other in one-on-one matches south of the Belmont Pier. More info: 714-296-9955 7/11/08- 7/27/08 Musical Theatre West's The Wizard of OZ Carpentar Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton Street, Long Beach / Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto and of course the Wicked Witch of the West as they travel through the marvelous land of Oz. This production promises to be a spectacular and delightful extravaganza! Performance times & tickets: (562) 856-1999 x4 7/28/08- 9/18/08 Young Choreographers' Workshop Pacific Dance Center (Official school for Coast City Ballet), 9596 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach / An interactive ten week program designed to inspire and expose aspiring young choreographers to all aspects and complexity of choreography: auditioning dancers, music selection, costume selection / design, stage presentation, set design, promotion. Workshop tuition: $180. The workshop culminates in a performance showcasing the Young Choreographers' works on September 28th. More info: 714-963-9771.

Wednesday July 16

Thursday July 17 Twilight Concerts in the Park Silverado Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring The Durell Coleman Band. 6pm - 8pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Friday July 18 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday July 19 30 Minute Beach Clean-Up Third Saturday. of every month at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Meet on the beach at 1 Granada Ave. in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach to help rid the beach of trash and debris. Free parking, bags, gloves, refreshments, door prizes, and volunteer credit forms. Just show up. Contact Justin Rudd at (562) 439-3316.

Sunday July 20 OUTDOOR ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MARKET Veterans' Stadium, 5000 E Lew Davis St., Long Beach / Over 800 dealers exhibit, featuring a huge selection of antiques and collectibles for sale at bargain prices! Early Admission is $10 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and general admission is $5 from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rain or shine! More info: 562.985.7000   Twilight Concerts in the Park Whaley Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Elm Street Band. 4pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Monday July 21

Tuesday July 22 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday July 23

Thursday July 24 Twilight Concerts in the Park Ramona Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Bobby D & The Mix. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Friday July 25 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday July 26

Sunday July 27

Monday July 28

Tuesday July 29 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday July 30

Thursday July 31 Twilight Concerts in the Park Somerset Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Emperor. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555 Rancho Los Cerritos Hosts FREE Outdoor Concerts Catch the sweet sounds of summer in the tranquil gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site during the 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series. The concert series will be bringing a variety of musical styles that are sure to entertain guests of all ages. Featuring Lauren Koval. 6pm -7:30pm (gates open at 5). 562-570-1755

August 2008

Ongoing Events

Thru 9/7/08 GORD PETERAN: FURNITURE MEETS ITS MAKER Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA / Subversive. Funny. Sinister. Adjectives not normally used when describing furniture. But these are exactly the words one could use to describe the works of Canadian furniture maker, Gord Peteran, whose works are on view until September 7, 2008. This is a thought-provoking exhibition of 34 psychologically compelling pieces of, you guessed it, furniture. More info: 562-439-2119. 8/8/08 - 9/13/08 Romeo And Juliet, Together And Alive At Last Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach / Eighth-graders Pete Saltz and Anabell Stackpoole are in love, but terribly shy. To bring the two together, their classmates decide to stage a performance of Romeo and Juliet, with the reluctant Pete and Anabell voted into the title roles. With two weeks of rehearsal and a classmate’s villainy threatening the well-meaning endeavor every step of the way, the big day finally arrives. Lines are dropped, costumes rip, scenery tumbles, potions spill, and Juliet’s bier nearly blows up. Yet, in spite of everything—or maybe because of it—true love triumphs in the end.Tickets & more info: 562-494-1014.

Friday August 1 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday August 2

Sunday August 3

Monday August 4

Tuesday August 5 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday August 6

Thursday August 7 Twilight Concerts in the Park Stearns Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Emperor. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Friday August 8 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday August 9

Sunday August 10 Rancho Los Cerritos Hosts FREE Outdoor Concerts Catch the sweet sounds of summer in the tranquil gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site during the 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series. The concert series will be bringing a variety of musical styles that are sure to entertain guests of all ages. Featuring Sharp Sounds. 6pm -7:30pm (gates open at 5). 562-570-1755

Monday August 11

Tuesday August 12 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday August 13

Thursday August 14 Twilight Concerts in the Park Coolidge Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring LA Bluescasters. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Friday August 15 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday August 16 30 Minute Beach Clean-Up Third Saturday. of every month at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Meet on the beach at 1 Granada Ave. in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach to help rid the beach of trash and debris. Free parking, bags, gloves, refreshments, door prizes, and volunteer credit forms. Just show up. Contact Justin Rudd at (562) 439-3316.

Sunday August 17

Monday August 18

Tuesday August 19 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday August 20

Thursday August 21 Twilight Concerts in the Park Houghton Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Scoop DeVille. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555 Rancho Los Cerritos Hosts FREE Outdoor Concerts Catch the sweet sounds of summer in the tranquil gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site during the 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series. The concert series will be bringing a variety of musical styles that are sure to entertain guests of all ages. Featuring Ross Altman. 6pm -7:30pm (gates open at 5). 562-570-1755

Friday August 22 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday August 23

Sunday August 24

Monday August 25

Tuesday August 26 Salsa Class for Adults Museum of Latin American Art in the Balboa Room, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach / Dance Instructor: Peter Araiza teaches three and a half hours of dance & fun. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Beginner Level Class 7:30 - 8:00pm. Break 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Level Class 9:00 - 9:30pm. Happy Hour! No partner, no problem! We rotate. Call for more info: 562.437.1689

Wednesday August 27

Thursday August 28 Twilight Concerts in the Park Silverado Park, Long Beach / Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring Lucky Lloyd. 6pm -8pm. More info: 562-570-6555

Friday August 29 Fridays are FREE Long Beach Museum of Art / 2300 E. Ocean Blvd / Long Beach, CA. Every Friday is FREE at the museum with generous support from L.A. County Arts Commission. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Join us for FREE Fridays with artmaking activities for everyone. Contact us for more info at 562-439-2119. Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at City Place/ This weekly Certified Farmers Market is held on both sidewalks of Promenade No. between E. 5th & 4th Streets and on a small lot near Pine Ave. Featuring fresh fruits (some organic), vegetables (including many Asian & organic), cut flowers, eggs, honey and other bee products, plants (including cacti and bonsai), herbs and much more. 10am - 4pm. More info: 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834)

Saturday August 30

Sunday August 31

Upcoming Events

9/28/08 Playhouse Disney Live! Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center / Your Playhouse Disney pals come to life as never before in the new Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage! show. Sing, dance and play along with friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins™ and more! Buy Playhouse Disney Live Tickets Here! 10/12/08 Brian Regan Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach  / Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Buy Brian Regan Tickets Here!  10/24/08 David Sedaris Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach  / David Sedaris is a playwright and a regular commentator for National Public Radio. He is also the author of the bestselling Barrel Fever, Naked, Holidays on Ice, and Me Talk Pretty One Day. He travels extensively though Europe and the United States on lecture tours and lives in France. Buy David Sedaris Tickets Here! 11/22/08 k.d. lang Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach / Watershed tour Buy k.d. lang Tickets Here!

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