Events

Supporting Small Businesses this December in Long Beach
It’s December, which means it’s the season of giving. During this time, as you make your way through holiday wish lists, consider supporting small businesses this December in Long Beach. Here are a few great small businesses to check out. Steel Cup Cafe Steel Cup Cafe has something for everyone, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Grab some coffee, breakfast, or lunch at this local hot spot. Purple Yoga With so many yoga studios out there, it can be hard to know which to support. Thankfully, here in Long Beach,…

Naples Canals Christmas Lights by Walking
Every Christmas season brings an especially magical time for Naples Islands. After all, Christmas is the brightest time of the year for this area. Residents of Naples start stringing up their Christmas lights beginning December 1st, going all out with decorations, displays, and lights galore. The Naples Canals are open to the public, which is why we recommend viewing the Naples Canals Christmas lights by walking. Walk Or Boat On foot, grab your hot chocolate and admire the homes and their holiday spirit. Long Beach locals can enjoy strolling through…

Best Restaurants for a Turkey Dinner
Looking for that delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the stress of cooking and cleaning up? Not to worry, here are the best restaurants for a turkey dinner in Long Beach this holiday season. Aquarium Holidays Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, November 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $85/adult, $65 adult member, $57.50/child, $42.50 member child While overlooking Rainbow Harbor this Thanksgiving you can gobble your Thanksgiving feast from 11 am — 4 pm, along with sea otters, puffins, and other sea animals. The traditional spread of Thanksgiving foods will be…

Trick or Treat at Shoreline Village Oct 29th
Looking for fun for the whole family this Halloween? Why not trick or treat at Shoreline Village Oct 29th? Long Beach Zombie Walk The Long Beach Zombie walk is returning to Shoreline Village. But, keep in mind there is fun for all ages on this day! Enjoy everything here, including: Live music Ghoulish walk/shuffle down Rainbow Harbor Scare zones Vendors Roaming monsters Entertainment Saturday, October 29th, 2022, Shoreline Village’s annual Long Beach Zombie Walk + Halloween Party returns! Zombie walk: 8 pm Zombie activities: 4 pm – 10 pm Admissions…

Top 5 Things to Do in Long Beach in November
You’re bound to collect a few newspaper stories, some mementos, and other oddities along the way when you’ve been a revered Long Beach institution for more than 80 years. Joe Jost’s is the oldest bar in Long Beach and has been the talk of the town since the end of the old Prohibition days. Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor (November 3rd – 6th) Thursday, November 3 @ 8:00 pm Friday, November 4 @ 8:00 pm Saturday, November 5 @ 8:00 pm Sunday, November 6 @ 2:00 pm This two-time…

Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival – November 13
Support your local maker at the upcoming Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival next Sunday, November 13, in Long Beach. Now in its 14th year, this festival celebrating creativity, local shopping, and community should be of great interest to Long Beach locals. Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival Long Beach Patchwork Show is the largest of the Modern Makers Festivals, showcasing handmade and independent goods from 200+ local makers, crafters, junior entrepreneurs, designers, and food artisans alongside 10+ food trucks and crafting stations. This exciting local event is family-friendly, waterfront location,…

100th Anniversary of NOSFERATU
The Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble (JCDE) is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of NOSFERATU with their very own original live score! Watch two live performances this October. Who Is the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble? The Jack Curtis Dubowskey Ensemble, also known as JCDE, is a team of top players led by composer and conductor Jack Curtis Dubowsky. JCDE combines intricately composed material and structured improvisation, sparking new life with original scores to classic silent films, including: Nosferatu The Golem The Phantom Carriage Sunrise Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The…

Long Beach Zombie Crawl
Join 300+ guests on the annual Zombie Crawl in Long Beach! Come in costume and party long Pine Avenue, stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass. What Is the Long Beach Zombie Crawl? Party up, down, and all around Pine Avenue as the Zombie Crawl takes over the streets of downtown Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 29th. Come in costume and pick up your Zombie survival kit at check-in. Your kit will include a map of all participating Long Beach bars and nightclubs…

Long Beach Zombie Walk Returns to Shoreline Village
The much anticipated Long Beach Zombie Walk returns to Shoreline Village this year! You can’t miss this Halloween-themed event that celebrates all things undead. Zombie Walk Details Calling all flesh-dripping, brain-eating, rotting folks in varying states of decay! Head to Shoreline Village this upcoming Saturday, October 29th for the celebration of all things zombie-related, including: Live music Ghoulish walk/shuffle down Rainbow Harbor Scare zones Vendors Roaming monsters Entertainment Saturday, October 29th, 2022, Shoreline Village’s annual Long Beach Zombie Walk + Halloween Party returns! Zombie walk: 8 pm Zombie activities: 4…

Now Accepting LVN Applicants
Are you looking to advance your career and skills? Are you looking to start a career in allied health caring for people? Do you want to take your career to the next level? We have a course for you! Nurses’ Development Center is now accepting applicants for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) courses to begin September 12, 2022. What Is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)? Vocational Nurses perform patient care under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse (RN). While LVNs and RNs perform similar duties, the path…