This Weekend in Long Beach

LB Sake Day is a chance for you to connect to Japan and celebrate World Sake Day with your fellow Sake Lovers! Come try dozens of Craft Sake brewed in Japan AND locally, along with food and Japanese light bites like Drinking Buddy Artisan Snacks. Celebrate the history of Sake and deepen your understanding of the breadth and depth of flavors Sake can offer. Put down the text books and learn about Sake the fun way, by sampling and discussing Sake with experts and afficionados from all over!

Take on the challenge of the Long Beach Marathon, a fast and flat 26.2-mile course starting in Downtown Long Beach and winding past iconic landmarks like the Queen Mary, Shoreline Village, and Belmont Shore. Marathoners will enjoy scenic oceanfront views and a loop through the California State University, Long Beach campus before finishing strong on Ocean Boulevard. With perfect Southern California weather and a Finish Line Festival to celebrate, this event also offers a half marathon, 5K, and bike tour.

Catch the explosive Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater! After a botched operation and broken dreams, Hedwig Schmidt, a fierce and fabulous rocker, reclaims her story and her songs. Left in a Kansas trailer park after a GI’s empty promises, she falls for a young musician who steals her music and rises to fame. But now, it's Hedwig's turn to shine as a rock goddess! This Tony and Obie award-winning show is a wild mix of rock concert, stand-up, and a heartfelt journey of self-love. Don’t miss it—visit the Long Beach Playhouse website for dates and showtimes!

The 4th Annual Halloween Hootenanny will feature a curated line-up of craft breweries (from all over the world), local wineries, cideries, and kombucha makers and will include an expanded selection of creepy art vendors, local artists, musical guests, & tasty food vendors! Created by the folks behind Craft Beer LB and Festival Obscura, this friendly Halloween bash is the perfect way to celebrate the season in Long Beach!

Get ready to be captivated by an extraordinary ballet performance! This fall, prepare to witness the timeless classic "SWAN LAKE" brought to life on stage. Join us at the Long Beach Terrace Theater on October 13th for a mesmerizing four-act production presented by Performing Arts Cultural Exchange (P.A.C.E.) Ballet Theatre and the International Classic Ballet Theatre.

Experience the essence of the Harlem Renaissance with Musical Theatre West's production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ - The Fats Waller Musical Show at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Journey back to the vibrant New York jazz scene of the 1920s and 1930s, celebrating the unparalleled talents of Black musicians. Hear timeless classics like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The Joint is Jumpin’,” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.” Don’t miss this sassy and sultry show!

Night Dive returns on Friday, October 25. This adults-only event features food trucks, cash bars, DJs throughout the Aquarium galleries, art, and a live band performing on the stage in front of the Honda Blue Cavern. Night Dive will sell out so be sure to purchase your tickets early.

Justin Rudd's Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest will surely "draw" a crowd along 2nd St. in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach.Attracting more than 50 seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.), will showcase the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore for their premium paper canvases.