Get into the holiday spirit with live blues music performances of all your Christmas favorites.
Artists include:
The Broughams
Long Beach Blues All Stars.
Pack a picnic and bring your own seating.
Price: Free.
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Photo credit: Long Beach Blues Society.
Pick up unique holiday gift items at this great local brewery for all your loved ones. Local vendors from across SoCal will sell their wares, including:
Alberly Sombreros
Araceli Macias Jewelry
Aroma de Vida Candles
Long Beach Botanist Supply Company
Olmac
Summer Body Brands
Tiki Foliage
While you shop, pick up tacos from onsite food truck, Birrieria Don Gato (12 PM - 9 PM).
Experience the sights and sounds of the immersive holiday ballet The Nutcracker and feel the holiday spirit like never before. The Long Beach Ballet performs this masterpiece.
Showings on Sunday 12/19 are at 1 PM and 6 PM. Performances continue on
Price: $55+.
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Photo credit: Long Beach Ballet.
Enjoy all the festive vibes with a live kids’ storytelling session from a Christmas character.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: LBX.
Wear your ugliest sweater and join a community bike ride through the Bixby Knolls neighborhood! All ages are welcome, and treats will be provided. A prize will be awarded for the ugliest sweater!
The ride leaves from Los Cerritos Park at Country Club Drive, south of Bixby Road. Arrive early to make sure you join the ride on time.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association.
Dance the night away in your tackiest ugly Christmas sweater at this festive holiday party. There will be cash prizes for the ugliest sweater, and live music by The Love Trio at 10 PM.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Auld Dubliner.
Celebrate the Christmas holiday with a live symphony orchestra performance of all your favorite holiday tunes.
Price: $30+.
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Photo credit: Long Beach Symphony.
Get your holiday vibes on with a free holiday concert featuring the soulful blues music of Gates of Thunder, Bill Grisolia, The Long Beach Blues Society All-Stars, and American Campfire.
All ages are welcome.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Long Beach Blues Society.
Wear your favorite costume and join a social nighttime bike ride through the city of Long Beach. This ride comemorates six years of Moonlight Mash rides. Bike rentals are available.
The ride will conclude with drinks at a local bar.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Moonlight Mash.
Bring your kids and enjoy a live storytelling session featuring a different holiday character at each session.
This event continues on Sunday 12/19 from 1 PM - 4PM.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: LBX.
Celebrate Filipinx culture with lantern lighting, delicious food, live music, dancing, entertainment, and local vendors!
Join this free festival event to connect with Filipino culture and the local Long Beach community.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Long Beach Parol Lantern Festival.
Treat yourself to an amazingly festive performance of the classic ballet The Nutcracker. The Long Beach Ballet performs.
Saturday 12/18 showings are at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Performances continue on Sunday 12/19.
Price: $34+.
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Photo credit: Long Beach Ballet.
Grab a brew and shop for Christmas gifts from tons of local unique small businesses. Artisan goods include local jewelery, floral arrangements, clothing, paintings, soaps, metals and fibers, and more!
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Long Beach Beer Lab.
Bring your whole family to enjoy storytime and get the chance to make your own traditional Filipino holiday paper lantern, a parol.
Grab cookies and hot cocoa during storytime, then learn to make a Filipino star lantern. All supplies will be provided.
Price: Free. Donations accepted.
RSVP required.
Photo credit: Romeo Chocolates.
Browse goods from talented local artists at this swap meet-style market in a bar setting.
Vendors include Third Eye Records, Velvet Ears Vintage, La Onda Vintage, Petals and Pricklys, Ooakworks Leather, Hot Wax Candles, Strainge Beast Hard Kombucha, Emily Eliza Art, and Plants Choto. The event even features live portraits by Shaina Turian.
As you shop, sample delicious foods from Getting Caked and Your Kitchen.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: The Hawk Bar.
Stop by for an amazing selection of 100% vegan foods from delicious local vendors.
Live Hawaiian-style music by Kimo Delgado.
Price: Free entry.
Photo credit: Vegan District.
Treat yourself to an amazing underground reggae show featuring local acts Mas and Dread Kennedy, with vibes selected by DJ Mets. Sekoh hosts.
Bring a small unwrapped toy worth $15+ to donate to kids in need, and you’ll be entered to win free Cali Vibes tickets.
Price: $12.
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Photo credit: Reggae in the LBC.
Prepare to be amazed as the Long Beach Ballet performs the classic Christmas spectacular, The Nutcracker.
Performances continue on Saturday 12/18 and Sunday 12/19.
Price: $45+.
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Photo credit: Long Beach Ballet.
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Fred Claus under the stars! There will even be a holiday performance before the movie, beginning at 5 PM.
Bring your own seating and a blanket, and arrive early to get a good spot. Space is limited.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
masQuer Theatre Company is performing the holiday play I Need a Moment for free! Tonight’s the last showing.
Doors open at 7 PM. Arrive early to get a good seat.
Price: Free. Donations accepted.
Photo credit: masQuer Theatre Company.
Enjoy a three-course holiday meal with a live holiday music performance by the South Coast Chorale. A vegetarian/vegan option is available.
Price: $50.
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Photo credit: South Coast Chorale.
Treat yourself to a live outdoor blues concert in celebration of the holidays.
Artists include:
Southside Slim.
Gates of Thunder, featuring Laurie Morvan.
Bring your own seating and pack a picnic for a festive Sunday afternoon.
Price: Free.
RSVP.
Photo credit: Long Beach Blues Society.
Learn to make a beautiful Christmas wreath with succulents. All materials and wine are included in the course fee. This class is held outdoors. Please wear a mask if you enter the shop.
Price: $45+.
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Photo credit: The Better Half Boutique.
Check out great new finds at this creators market in a bar atmopshere. Local vendors will sell unique, handmade items. Sip and shop at the same time.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Black LBC.
This free art festival event includes artisan, food, and drink vendors. There will be great music by DJs Ladysoul, Killedbysynth, and Gfunktrece.
Performances include spoken word poetry by Myriam Gurba and Olga Garcia Echeverria (12 PM - 12:45 PM), and live music by Ana Saldaña (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM) and Mariachi Las Colibri (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM).
Price: Free with RSVP.
RSVP required.
Photo credit: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA).
40+ vendors will pop up in the Zaferia neighborhood, selling unique handmade and locally crafted goods for everyone on your list.
The block party event includes live music, food for purchase, and family friendly activities.
Price: Free.
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Photo credit: Zaferia District.
Enjoy free admission to this open air holiday shopping event featuring items from local makers, face painting by Karen Face Painting, activities for kids, live music by The Nandos (1 PM - 5 PM), and more. Pets are welcome.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
Shop tons of unique vintage items, including fashion, antique pottery, collector vinyl, memorabilia, home decor, and more!
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Bamboo Club.
This body-positive strip and burlesque show features holiday-themed dances by over 15 performers to get you in the Yuletide spirit. 21+.
Price: $10 advance.
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Photo credit: Acro Strip.
Dress up in your best holiday-themed costume and celebrate with other revelers this Saturday. Festivities include a live DJ, special holiday pizza, festive cocktails, and a candy bar. 21+.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: Black LBC.
