Things to do

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.

Caitlin Antonios

Aug 5, 2024 — 3 min read

Trademark Brewing in the Washington neighborhood on Friday, April 25. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

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.

A man and a dog walk along a gravel road between trees and bushes with an oil derrick in the background.

Get to know Long Beach’s Willow Springs Park with free weekend activities

A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.

Clocked Out: Let's take a hike

Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.

A big blue pyramid is surrounded by palm trees next to a green, grassy area.

CSULB to celebrate 75th anniversary with live music, food, beer and more

The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.

Large pieces of bright green cannabis plants.

Long Beach could update regulations to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses

The city's existing cannabis laws require an owner to have an active retail dispensary license in order to deliver products across Long Beach.