RLn COMMUNITY: May 2, 2014

May 3
Friend Fest
The May Day Festival and Friend Fest will take place, from 1 to 4 p.m. May 3, at Drake Park in Long Beach.
The event will include folkloric dances, tours, May pole dancing and live music. Activities include clothe mending, a free market and screen printing.
Details: (562) 270-5463; www.facebook.com/events/500351740088020/
Venue: Drake Park
Location: 951 Maine Ave., Long Beach

May 3
Fashion Extravaganza and Fundraiser
Maral clothing design presents its fourth annual Fashion Extravaganza and Fundraiser, at 5:30 p.m. May 3, at the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
The event will include, cultural clothing and a showcase of local artisans.
Details: www.toberman.org, www.afganwce.org
Venue: Grand Annex
Location: 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

May 14
Spanish as a Second Language
The Long Beach Senior Latino Club is hosting weekly beginning Spanish classes, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays starting May 14.
The class instructor is Rosa Ruiz, who plans on focusing on reading, writing and speaking Spanish. This is a 12-week session that cost $25.
Details: (562) 570-3514
Venue: Long Beach Senior Center
Location: 1150 E. 4th St., Long Beach

May 17
Free Boat Rides
The Port of Los Angeles is offering hour-long boat tours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro and Bannings Landing in Wilmington.
Details: www.portoflosangeles.org
Venue: Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Bannings Landing
Location: 600 Sampson Way, Berth 84, San Pedro; 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington

May 22
Summer of Wonders
The Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting the Summer of Wonder Press Review, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 22, in Long Beach.
The event will allow families to get up and personal with the exhibits, animals, and various programs. RSVP by May 19.
Details: (562) 951-1684, mpadilla@lbaop.org
Venue: The Aquarium of the Pacific
Locations: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach