What's Good, LBC? Supper clubs, movies, free concerts and more
Summer isn't over yet. From a guided rancho walk to the Kidical Mass Bike Ride, Long Beach has plenty of outdoor activities to take advantage of.
It's hard to believe that it's nearly autumn and soon enough, we'll reach the end of 2024 — and what a year it's been.
This week we've rounded up happenings around town including free concerts, movie screenings, culinary experiences and more.
Here's what we've got:
A Fungi Fest (Sept. 12)
Chef Eugene Santiago of Union at Compound and Baryo will partner with Long Beach Mushroom Founders Justin and Mia Nguyen for a Supper Club event. The five-course meal ($90) with optional wine pairing ($35) will showcase different mushrooms from the local farm. The dinner will be the first of a recurring monthly Supper Club series. Tickets can be purchased here.
Spooktacular Bazaar (Sept. 13)
The Queen Mary is beginning spooky season festivities with a Spooktacular bazaar and movie night. Tickets are $10 and begin at 5 p.m. with double movie screening of Nightmare Before Christmas followed by Labyrinth beginning at 7 p.m. There will be live music, shopping, food vendors and the Dark Harbor experience on the harbor. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased here.
Moonpetam American Indian Festival (Sept. 14 and 15)
The Aquarium of the Pacific will host the 20th annual Moompetam American Indian Festival this weekend beginning at 9 a.m. General admission to the aquarium is required. The festival celebrates indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay. Craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, dance and more will be featured. More information can be found here.
More events happening:
Tuesday
- Moonlight Mash will host another night ride on Tuesday at Pedal Movement on First Street at 7:30 p.m. The after-ride party will be at the Vine on Fourth Street. This ride's theme will be band t-shirts, so make sure to wear your favorite band tee along with safety gear.
Thursday
- Lola's Mexican Cuisine will have a Good Spirits Club night on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be an extended happy hour menu and a free margarita with a $25 donation during the event as a fundraiser for the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation.
Friday
- 2ND & PCH will be screening the movie "IF" for free on Friday night at 5 p.m. The event will be self-seating and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. RSVP is encouraged.
Saturday
- The 2024 Rancho Walk will take place this Saturday, attendees will take the crest trail that links Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos. They can choose between a 9 mile, 6 mile, or 3 mile hike. A post-walk celebration will take place at Rancho Los Cerritos with food, music and more activities. Registration is encouraged, but day-of walk-ups will also be allowed.
- Heritage will partner with Oh La Vache for a grilled cheese collab on Saturday at Heritage Farm from 5 to 9 p.m. or until sell out. It will be first come first serve, so early arrival is recommended.
Sunday
- Kidical Mass Bike Ride is set for Sunday at 11 a.m. The ride will begin at Pixie Toys (in the parking lot) and include a DJ, free treats and more. It's free to attend.
- The brand-new production of "The Cher Show" comes to the Terrace Theater this Sunday at 1 p.m. It will be the first show of the new season of Broadway at the Beach. More information of upcoming shows and tickets can be found here.
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