This Weekend in Long Beach

Raise a glass to Long Beach's vibrant nightlife scene! Long Beach Last Call, a spinoff of the beloved Long Beach Restaurant Week, will be shining a spotlight on the city's rich bar culture and the hardworking people behind it. More than two dozen bars and restaurants will be serving up special cocktails and menus.

From the Academy Award-winning writers of Bonnie and Clyde, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Superman (1978), and the composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, comes a rarely seen musical, campy and fun, that brings the man of steel to the stage in a hilariously unique story that explores the differences of alter ego Clark Kent and who he becomes when he dons the famous “S”. He’s caught in a love triangle with Lois Lane and an overly ambitious Daily Planet reporter who is eager to leak Superman’s true identity. All the while, a vengeful scientist plots something sinister…

Master playwright August Wilson blends naturalism, mysticism, and magical realism to explore the experience of a Black community at the turn of the 20th century. It’s 1904, and Citizen Barlow comes seeking asylum in the Pittsburgh Hill District home of matriarch and spiritual advisor Aunt Ester. She sets him off on a spiritual journey aboard the legendary slave ship Gem of the Ocean to visit the home of the ancestors, the City of Bones. Confronted with the plight of those who came before him, Citizen must come to terms with his own guilt in this unsettling yet compelling story, filled with humor and heart and a touchstone for everything else Wilson has written.

Celebrate Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day, at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. This festive event features crafts and activities for all ages.

As part of its 2026 Studio Collaborative Season, the Long Beach Playhouse welcomes Rick Reischman Productions for A Night of Mostly Comedy. The show features a series of short plays written by Rick Reischman, two dramas and six comedies, each with a different subject and style, proving no two plays are alike.

Literary Women of Long Beach's Festival of Authors returns to the Long Beach Convention Center this March, bringing together talented women writers and avid readers for a full day of storytelling. Attendees can listen to featured authors share sometimes funny, often poignant stories, browse literary-themed goods, purchase books, and get them signed by the authors themselves.

International City Theatre's FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series returns on March 7 with Aesop's Fabulous Fables, a fun and interactive performance open to kids of all ages. After each story, the players invite children to come up with their own morals before revealing what Aesop said, making for a creative and engaging experience for the whole family. Reservations are required.

Brian Regan, one of the most celebrated stand-up comedians working today, takes the stage at the Long Beach Terrace Theater on Saturday, March 7. Known for his sharp wit and timeless storytelling, Regan has built a devoted following over three decades, earning praise from fellow comedians, critics, and audiences alike through his hit Netflix specials and his Jerry Seinfeld-produced series, Stand Up and Away!

Start your week on a calm and positive note with a casual in-person meditation session in Long Beach. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for tea and mingling before the session begins at 6:00 p.m. Whether you're looking to unwind, connect with like-minded individuals, or simply explore meditation for the first time, all are welcome.

This adults-only event features DJs throughout the Aquarium galleries, art, cash bars, and a live band performing on the stage in front of the Honda Blue Cavern.

The Aquarium recommends purchasing your Night Dive tickets early, as this popular event often sells out.

Learn the art of growing roses from the ground up at Rancho Los Alamitos, where gardener Ara Öraöspa leads an in-depth Roses 101 course designed for all skill levels. From seasonal care and hybridization history to watering, transplanting, and container growing, the class offers a comprehensive look at cultivating healthy roses in coastal Southern California. Attendees will also take a guided tour of the Rancho's historic Rose Garden, where the day's concepts come to life.

Step aboard the Queen Mary for The Grand Ball at Sea, a high Regency era-inspired evening set within the ship's elegant Grand Ballroom. The immersive event features a welcome champagne toast, live string quartet, ballroom dance lessons, and strolling actors in period attire who weave moments of charm and playful storytelling throughout the night. Wine, cocktails, and small bites will be available for purchase.

Luck is on your side! The "Almost St. Patrick's Day" adventure is bringing the festivities to Brewery Knolls on March 15. This relaxed, self-guided pub crawl lets you set your own pace as you hop between participating breweries, restaurants, and wine bars, all within walking distance of each other. Free shuttle rides, festive drink and food specials, live music, and a few surprises along the way make it an easy and festive way to celebrate.

KASSO, the electrifying Japanese skating show, makes its way to California for an immersive collision of skateboarding, music, art, and apparel unlike anything you've seen before.

Chart your own course through Via Zaferia, a district-wide celebration featuring live music, food and drink specials, and shopping throughout the neighborhood. With no central hub, this event invites you to wander and discover at your own pace.

Part of the Long Beach Symphony's Pops Series for the 2025-26 season, Sounds of Laurel Canyon: 60s & 70s will transport you back to the heart of the 1960’s and 70’s California rock scene with a tribute to some of the most influential artists of the time. This unique concert experience combines great music and dancing with indoor picnicking – guests are encourage to BYO picnic basket or pre-order a delicious dinner.

Hop on over to the Partake Collective for a spring night market with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy a festive evening of food, shopping, giveaways, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more!

Experience the grandeur of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion as Musica Angelica concludes its annual Bach Festival with this monumental masterpiece. Arrive early for a hosted reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and beverages before the sanctuary fills with the soaring sounds of this legendary choral work.