Events

For most people, St. Paddy’s Day isn’t about whether or not you go out to an Irish pub, but which pub you decide upon. Central to the most bar-saturated parts of Long Beach, Clancy’s is a must-stop this drunken holiday with their usual all-out Irish bash. This year features the... More >>

MOLAA’s after-dark program promises a little funk and a chance to get a little drunk, too, thanks to San Francisco-via-Chile band Funky C as well as a complimentary Chilean wine-tasting. But the best part is the opportunity for the guided tour of the current “Changing the Focus”... More >>

Fort Wife won early notice in LA for a line-up that included members of suddenly Sub Popped indie band Avi Buffalo—but anybody good with basic band math could correctly figure that Avi Buffalo would only back a winner. Guitarist/singer Elise Ewoldt comes from the same house-y scene as... More >>

Saying “Shel Silverstein didn’t only write children’s poems” is, at this point, a bit like saying “Bob Saget’s stand-up is dirty!” Still, his works collected in books such as Different Dances are surprisingly bawdy and anatomical, like a cartoon of a man... More >>

It is the first survey exhibition of Latin American photography and photo-based art to be presented in the Los Angeles area. All the works in the exhibition were created between 1990 and 2005 and are organized around four themes of investigation—Subliminal Structures, Embodies Identities,... More >>

Still brushing off snow from their Olympic Games closing ceremonies performance, ScrapArtsMusic leave their Vancouver homeland to show us Yankees how Canadians can make a whole lotta noise. The show is kind of like Stomp—but with even more I-found-this-in-the-alley recycled handmade... More >>

In these days of rampant big city, blood-and-guts, profanity-ridden gun-and-sex stories, a good old-fashion “country house” murder mystery by an author who put character, plot and intrigue above all else might just be a cathartic and entertaining diversion. Enter Agatha... More >>

If you are tired of the same old music and non-rhythmic movement, then Monday nights may be a night for change. Come to the Shore Ultra Lounge where people will be coming together for some good, old-fashion, fancy foot-work and hip shaking to the salsa beat. Newcomers welcome. More >>

Nothing like reliving your college days when you're in your 30s. Rehash those memories and play the sport of kings. With strangers. It'll be awesome. More >>

So you play an instrument. But you're not sure if you're talented. Or you think you are and want other people to know it too. Or you want to show off a song that you just wrote to that cute girl who works behind the counter. Whatever the reason, come to Musician's Open Mic Night every... More >>

Because you're never too old for a good ol' booze cruise upon a 140 passenger boat: Secure that baby-sitter and enjoy a live reggae band, plenty of food and a full bar as you float around the waters of Long Beach. More >>

iPod Sunday at The Pike is like a modern day take on a jukebox diner; only instead of a jukebox, you've got your iPod and instead of a soda fountain, you've got beer on tap. Hearing The Knack's "My Sharona" bubble up after AC/DC's "T.N.T." has the potential to be really bad... or really good.... More >>

It isn't just girls who wanna have fun. In downtown Long Beach, Sunday is Funday for anyone with a soft spot for nearly naked men (and women). Club Boombastic makes sure you have all you need to cut loose and close out your weekend with a bang. In addition to all-night drink specials, you can... More >>

Nothing picks you up (and tosses you) like a night of drink specials and punk rock. Once a week, Alex's Bar in Anaheim hosts resident punk foursome, Johnny No Good. This band's takes a brow-raising combination of hardcore and pop to create a sound that simultaneously splits the ears, holds a... More >>

Dean Grech picked up a guitar at the age of 7 and hasn't let it go ever since. Influenced by giants such as Wes Montgomery, Grech plays smooth jazz with a passion that can only be amplified in an intimate setting like Viento y Agua. If you love good music, vibes, or Mexican hot chocolate, it'll... More >>

Bureaucracy is the killer of good ideas, but a foundation is finally paying off for the little guy. Thanks to the LA County Arts Commission, the Long Beach Museum of Art offers free admission to all guests every Friday. Like many of its peers, the LBMA can be hit or miss depending on its... More >>

Part of MOLAA's permanent collection, this brightly colored display adds a dose of much needed culture to Southern California (sorry, but frozen yogurt is not culture). More >>

Set in 1966, this show ... should you choose to accept it ... is a send-up of the world of spies in the vein of 1960s TV shows Get Smart, Mission Impossible, Hogan's Heroes and others. (PG13 mature audience). More >>

Nothing like getting totally sauced on a fine Sunday afternoon with a couple hundred of the hottest boys in Long Beach. Starting at 4 p.m., Ripples pours the ever-flowing beer, provides tasty little tacos on the patio and pumps up the music. You're sure to make (several) friends. More >>

Intrigue, conspiracy, murder and a ghost. It's a power struggle--Roman style. On stage in the classic political thriller. William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR. More >>

Live music and cocktails for about the price of gas! We know, that's not saying much these days, but think how much more enjoyable it is to spend that hard earned cash sipping your favorite libation and listening to some well-played piano. More >>

Is your apartment looking a bit too much like an Ikea catalogue picture? Times are tough and furniture is expensive. Most of us can’t throw down a paycheck or two on an armoire. Less expensive home-decorating options are available though scarce. Said Swedish super-store usually gives you a... More >>