This Weekend in Long Beach

Convinced her mother was wrongly convicted of her father’s murder, Carla Crale investigates a family tragedy in this clever detective story. As witnesses revisit the scene 16 years later, the play shifts between past and present, revealing how memory, bias, and perception twist the truth. Can Carla uncover the real killer, or will the mystery endure?

Bixby Knolls returns in the new year on February 6 with a celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy live music, art, entertainment, and all your favorite Bixby Knolls restaurants, breweries, and shops.

Musical Theater West presents Man of La Mancha as part of its 2026 season, The Season of Dreams, which promises to transport you through unforgettable stories of hope, family, ambition, and adventure.

We have your Valentine’s Day all figured out with an evening of food, drink, music, and dance! Grab your sweetheart for a romantic evening of classic love songs for the ages, featuring some of the greatest solos and duets of all time, such as Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, What’s Love Got To Do with It, Let’s Get It On, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher, Stand By Me, At Last, When I Fall in Love, Unforgettable and The Best – powered by a full symphony!

Celebrate love (and sugar!) in Belmont Shore at our Valentine’s Sweets & Sips Festival—a sweet new spin on the Shore's most delicious tradition.

Stroll down 2nd Street sampling delectable desserts from over a dozen local bakeries, cafés, and sweet shops. Then turn it into a bar crawl—use your tickets to sip curated cocktails, mocktails, or wine inside participating restaurants and bars.

This crowd-pleasing comedy explores the truths and myths of modern relationships. With witty songs and sketches, Act I takes us from awkward dating to hopeful marriage, while Act II dives into life after "I do" - in-laws, babies, road trips, and the golden years of love. Hilarious and heartfelt, this revue is a tribute to anyone who's ever loved, lost, or simply wondered, "What are you doing Saturday night?"

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…

The Aquarium of the Pacific will host its 24th annual African American Festival, which features music, dance, historical displays, and the Aquarium’s Heritage Award ceremony. Guests can also experience presentations, including storytelling, hip-hop and breakdance, drum circles, and live bands, during the festival. They can also visit participating booths with displays.

Come mingle, meditate, explore, feel, and start your week on a positive note. No prior experience? No problem! These sessions are perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. They welcome everyone who is curious about enhancing their well-being and connecting with like-minded individuals.

Enjoy the return of the legendary guitarist Pepe Romero! With artistry and warmth, Pepe’s performances are nothing short of magical. He will bring to life Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most beloved of all guitar concertos. This masterpiece transports us to Spain with its lively rhythms and the breathtakingly beautiful second movement—a haunting, unforgettable melody.