What's Good in the LBC: Jazzy summer nights, movies on the beach and more
A jazz festival and a jazz concert are on the books for this week, plus a neighborhood market and Moonlight Movies on the Beach returns.
Temperatures have been high, but Long Beach is filled with activities this week to brave the swelter. This week, we've curated things to do around town indoors and in the evening to help you beat the heat.
Here are some events to start with.
Long Beach Jazz Festival (August 9-11)
The 35th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival will return this weekend at Marina Green Park. Tickets range from $91 to $218 depending on seating and number of days. The festival will include both food vendors and merchandise, but festival goers will be allowed to bring lawn chairs and picnic food. More information including the line-up can be found here.
LBX Neighborhood Market (August 10)
The LBX Neighborhood Market will have a "Back 2 School Carnival" on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over 40 local crafts vendors will be featured, live entertainment and DJs, free face painting and slime station, photo opportunities and more. For food, attendees can pop into the Hangar and choose from one of 13 restaurants in the hall. The event is free, but some things like the slime station will require a reservation. More details here.
ASL Class (August 11)
Wood Coffee Co. is hosting an American Sign Language class Sunday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $12 (before fees) and are required to attend. Follow Wood Coffee Co. to stay up to date with similar event offerings.
More events happening:
Tuesday
- Moonlight Movies returns Tuesday night at Granada Beach at sunset. This week's showing will be John Hughes' classic "The Breakfast Club". Food and kettle corn vendors will be on site, but attendees can also bring their own snacks.
Friday
- Trademark Brewing is hosting a line dancing class on Friday at 7 p.m. No experience is needed as instructors will guide dancers through the steps. Tickets are priced at $10 plus fees.
Saturday
- Compound’s Community Market on Saturday will be focused on wellness. The market is free for all to attend and will feature a panel discussion, a free yoga class and sound bath. It will begin at 10 a.m. The full schedule and list of vendors can be found here.
- The King Salmon Band will play a free concert at the Bandshell from 6 to 9 p.m. See the event flyer here.
Sunday
- Rancho Los Alamitos will host a free jazz concert Sunday at from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring trio jazz group, the Jazz Angels. Though the concert will be free, registration is required. Details and RSVP link can be found here.
- Museum of Latin American Art will host a Bask & Brunch in the museum's Sculpture Garden. Admission is free, but food and a cash bar will be available. Tour the garden and enjoy the flavors of Latin America. A bathing suit, sunscreen and a towel is recommended. RSVP here.
- Long Beach City College's PCH campus will host a LBC Family Market where attendees can get photo opportunities with Hello Kitty and Kuromi. Register for the photo opportunities here. The market will also include local vendors, live music and food.
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