Long Beach Stuff

The Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival & Spring Sweets – March 24, 2012

longbeachadmin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:01:08 +0000

March 24, 2012

The Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival & Spring Sweets!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of Chocolate Treats for all chocolate lovers along with other Spring Sweets to satisfy the whole family.

There is no entry fee for the event, only the cost of tickets used to purchase the chocolate items. Books of twelve tickets are $10 and will be sold the week of the event at the following locations: La Strada, Mail Boxes Etc., Sweet Jill’s, We Olive, Salon Soma & The Beach on2nd St.Tickets may be purchased during the festival in front of Chase Bank (5200 E. 2nd St.).

The Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest for those who think they have a recipe for a chocolate dessert worthy of an award. A panel of judges will sample the desserts and choose winners in three categories: Chocolate Cakes & Pies, Chocolate Cookies & Brownies and Unique Chocolate Treats. Entry forms are available on the events page of http://www.belmontshore.org/. It costs $10 per dessert to enter. The contest tent will be located onCorona Ave.(only judges may sample the desserts).

There is a Chocolate Pie Eating Contest. Contestants will race each other to see who can eat an individual size chocolate cream pie the fastest. Winners of all contests will be announced at 4:00PM on Corona Ave.(south of2nd St.) and will receive trophies. The following are the age categories and contest times:

3:00PM Kids 6 – 8

3:10PM Kids 9 -11

3:20PM Kids 12 – 14

3:30PM Kids 15 – 17

3:40PM Adults

The Big Red Bus St Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl – Sat, March 17, 2012

longbeachadmin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:22:32 +0000

March 17, 2012

The Big Red Bus St Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl

Saturday March 17, 2012

Pub Crawl Time: 10:00am-1:00pm (LOADING AT 9:45am)

Breakfast Time: 8:00am-9:45am

(Guinness + Harp + Irish Coffee available at breakfast!)

Pick up: Seaport Marina Hotel LOBBY

(6400 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach CA, 90803)

Cost: The best $35 you’ll spend on St Paddy’s!

Ticket Includes:

• 3 Irish Pubs w/ no lines or cover charge + drink specials

• Big Irish Breakfast includes eggs, grilled tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, Bangers, Rashers of Irish bacon, Irish brown bread, and Black pudding of blood sausage!

• Choice of a Guinness, Harp, or an Irish Coffee w/ breakfast

• Cruising the coastline on a topless Double-Decker Bus

• St Paddy’s day SWAG for all passengers

• MORE surprises on-board

Reservations Needed: Please email events@bigredbus.com to reserve your spot. Seating is limited. A credit card is needed to hold the reservation, but only for authorization. Cash is accepted the day of event. There is also a PAYPAL option.

Cancellations: No refunds

The Crooked Duck – A Neighborhood Grille – Long Beach

longbeachadmin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:48:55 +0000

The Crooked Duck is located at 5096 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach,CA 90804

Phone: (562) 494-5118

Website: thecrookedduck.com

Hours:

Mon Closed

Tues – Thurs: 8am to 9pmish

Fri 8am to 10pmish

Sat 8am to 10pmish

Sun 8am to 9pmish

Brunch ’til 3pm on Weekends

Happy Hour Tue – Fri 3pm to 6pm

Gorgonzola Bacon Burger with caramelized onion and sautéed mushrooms.

Duck Chili – black beans, 5-spice duck, and won-ton chips.

The Crooked Duck is quickly becoming a local favorite. They offer a unique dining experience with menu items ranging from classic Americana to upscale dishes you would find in a 5 star restaurant. Their wide selection and high standards of everything being made from scratch has made this one of my new favorite places in Long Beach.

Long Beach Mardi Gras at Rainbow Harbor – February 18, 2012 – FREE Event!

longbeachadmin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:41:34 +0000

Long Beach Mardi Gras returns to Rainbow Harbor

Saturday, February 18, 2012!

1pm – 7pm. Parade starts at 3pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Location Shoreline Village

Admission FREE

A rollicking Long Beach tradition returns Saturday, February 18, 2012 as Shoreline Village hosts a great day of music, art, festivities, and more as we once again welcome young and old alike to dress up, dance, and make merry along Long Beach’s beautiful Rainbow Harbor! The group behind last year’s Long Beach Mardi Gras has teamed with Shoreline Village and Long Beach Cinematheque to bring a Mardi Gras event that incorporates and celebrates long-standing traditions across the globe, from Italy to Brazil to New Orleans, from parading to dancing to live music (from swing to samba), bead-throwing, and more! There’ll be something for everyone at this year’s event.

Long Beach Garage Sale Feb 4, 2012 – 8am to 2pm

longbeachadmin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:19:49 +0000

Multi House Yard Sale

Also having an Estate Sale across the street the same day and time.

Saturday Feb 4th, 2012

Hours: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: 2271 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815

CLICK FOR MAP

This is a one day only multi house/yard sale in the heart ofLong Beach,CA. We will be selling a wide selection of items including:

Over 100 DVDs
Bicycles
Baby items and Clothes
Antiques
Furniture
Toys & Collectibles
Cash & Visa/Mastercard Accepted

For more information and pictures CLICK HERE

Internationally acclaimed best-selling author Lisa See to speak at Long Beach Main Library – Feb 11, 2012

longbeachadmin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:37:38 +0000

Lisa See, internationally acclaimed best-selling author of On Gold Mountain, Dreams of Joy, Shanghai Girls, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and other best-selling novels, is the featured speaker for the 2012 Blanche Collins Forum. This is a FREE public event hosted by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library Collins Forum and the Long Beach Public Library. Lisa See will speak and sign copies of her books after the program.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 – Doors open at 1:00 PM. Event starts at 1:30 PM

Long Beach Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.

Oscar Viewing Party at the Art Theatre – Cinematheque Members Only – Feb 26, 2012

longbeachadmin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:16:36 +0000

February 26, 2012

Sunday February 26, 2012 – Doors 3:30PM / Show 4:00PM

Art Theatre of Long Beach – 2025 E. 4th Street, Long Beach CA 90814

It’s Oscar Time again, and this year, we’re celebrating the biggest night in Hollywood with our Long Beach Cinematheque Members!

This year, we’re rewarding our cherished Long Beach Cinematheque card-carrying members with a Members-Only live viewing event of Hollywood’s biggest night, including giveaways, contests, and surprises! We’ll have nomination ballots on hand – prizes will be given away to our most accurate award predictors!

Not a Member yet? Take advantage of our Oscar Drive! – all Membership tiers have been reduced through Oscar night! Get all the same benefits of an annual Long Beach Cinematheque at a reduced rate! Click here to get your official Long Beach Cinematheque Membership card – all proceeds will support the Long Beach Cinematheque’s ongoing mission to provide quality and eclectic cinematic, arts, and multimedia programs to the Long Beach community, including this summer’s weekly series of FREE classic Movies on the beach!

Harold & Maude at the Art Theatre on Valentines day!

longbeachadmin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:39:54 +0000

Tuesday February 14, 2012 – 9:30PM

Art Theatre of Long Beach – 2025 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA 90814

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with HAROLD AND MAUDE!

Hal Ashby’s beloved Harold and Maude famously transcends multiple genres and emerge as one of the finest works of American cinema.

Once again we choose this wonderful film as our pick to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. Whether you’re an avid fan or a first-timer, there are very few finer films to enjoy on February 14!

Advance tickets on sale at the Art Theatre box office, or online by clicking here!

Cinematheque Members – Enjoy Harold and Maude for FREE! Just bring your card to the Art, and enjoy the show!

RSVP to our Harold and Maude screening on Facebook – please share it with your friends!

Salon Pop 5th Anniversary Celebration – February 4, 2012

longbeachadmin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:57:37 +0000

5 year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Salon Pop is located in the heart of Retro Row at 2218 E. 4th Street Long Beach,CA 90814

Phone: (562) 987-9200

Hours: Tues 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Wed & Thurs 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Fri 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun & Mon closed

Website: salonpopandbarbershop.com

Salon Pop and Barber Shop is not your average hair salon in Long Beach. The funky décor and unique style of the artist here make Salon Pop stand out. I highly recommend you check them out next time you are on Retro Row.

Come celebrate Salon Pops 5 year anniversary! There will be drinks, snacks, music, and raffles!

Runners High Store – Long Beach – Review

longbeachadmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:46:30 +0000

Runners High is located at 5338 E 2nd St,Long Beach,CA 90803

Phone: (562) 433-7825

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 7pm, Friday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm, Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Website: runnershighcalif.com

Runners High has been providing runners with the gear and service they need since 1979. They were voted one of the top 50 running stores in the United States and there staff are armed with the latest electronic foot scanning device. That combination of technology and expertise makes this store my choice for getting fitted for a running shoe. Let Runners High help you keep that New Years Resolution!