ENTERTAINMENT
Dec. 23
Anne Walsh
Anne Walsh and her L.A. band will energize Long Beach’s most-historic supper club with an eclectic soundscape of groove-oriented bossa nova, samba and standards. Her live shows are spontaneous and fun with selections rooted in American and Brazilian classics as well as original works. The Sky Room is the kind of place Desi Arnaz played on I Love Lucy.
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 23
Cost: Free
Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment.html
Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 23
Fredy Fresco
Dance the night away at Long Beach’s hottest nightclub: Sevilla’s.
Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 23
Cost: Free
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 23
The Cineramas
Rock the night away with The Cineramas, Damon’s Dagger’s rock ’n’ roll revue and The Class Zero.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 23
Cost: $5
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Dec. 24
#LifeonSaturdays
Enjoy the latest in hip-hop, electronic dance music and Spanish hits at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach.
Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost: Free
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 24
Get Low
Get Low with a hip-hop Christmas.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost: Free
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Dec. 24
Sylvia & The Savoy 6
Sylvia & The Savoy 6 will entertain you as you enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner.
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost: Free
Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment.html
Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 24
La Sole
La Sole will entertain you as you enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 436-3388
Venue: Alegria’s Cocina Latina, 115 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 24
Kub Kamp Bear Night
A night for the Bears in Long Beach, with drink specials and go-go bears.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 436-7900
Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 25
Banda Sunday
This Christmas put on your boots and ranchero hat, and head over to Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach. Free before 10:30 p.m.
Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 25
Cost: Free
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 25
Rei Williams
Rei Williams has traveled all over the world performing as a pianist with groups. He is the founder of Master TouchProductions, a company that has helped many musicians and artists write, record, promote and perform their music.
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 25
Cost: Free
Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment.html
Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 25
Façade Drag Show
Enjoy awesome performers and the oldest living show girl.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 25
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 436-7900
Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 26
Brain Party Trivia
Enjoy a Star Wars-themed night.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 26
Cost: $5
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Dec. 27
Alex’s Bar Karaoke
Get your song on.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 27
Cost: Free
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Dec. 27
T-Girl Tuesdays
It’s a night for the t-girls, hosted by Jamie Jameson, starting off with Mary-Oke.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 27
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 436-7900
Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 28
Bachata Wednesdays
Learn to dance bachata at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach and shine on the dance floor. No partner needed all levels welcome
Time: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28
Cost: $10
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 29
Dreamville
If you can dream it you can dance it at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach with DJ Geo, DJ Krazy and DJ Brokk.
Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 29
Cost: Free
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 29
Alice Bag
Jam all night with Alice Bag, Bombón, Rats in the Louvre and DJ Polyester of the Slop Stomp.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 29
Cost: $8 to $10
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Dec. 29
Leche
Club Papi presents Leche with hot papí go-go boys. Free before 10 p.m.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 29
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 436-7900
Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 30
#SevillaFridays
Shut up and dance at Long Beach’s most happening dance club, Sevilla’s Nightclub.
Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 30
Cost: Free
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 30
Tino Productions
Tino Productions was recently heralded as “best sounding and most versatile band on the
West Coast.” Be it big band, swing, jazz, disco, funk, 80s, rock ’n’ roll, or salsa and merengue, Tino Productions is sure to get you dancing.
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30
Cost: Free
Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment.html
Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Long Beach’s most happening dance club, Sevilla’s Nightclub.
Time: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Cost: $45
Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com
Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Dec. 31
Dengue Fever
Before, it was partly Cambodian and partly indie rock. Now it’s 100 percent both.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec.31
Cost: $22 to $25
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Jan. 1
New Year’s Eve 2016 in DTLB
The Downtown Long Beach Business Association will not only once again host the largest party in town, it has shifted gears to one-up itself as it welcomes a plethora of the world’s finest musicians to take part in a three-stage, three-block festival in the heart of downtown on Pine Avenue between 1st and 4th Streets. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and Citizen Cope are headlining this year with each bringing guests to perform throughout the evening. Those guests include a special DJ set from Cut Copy, electro-dance master Big Data, reggae songstress HIRIE, house DJ Plastic Plates, and Latin soul group Boogaloo Assassins. Joining them are The Delta Bombers, DJ Paul V., DJ Taharba, and Sizwe the DJ.
Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
Cost: $40
Details: http://tinyurl.com/DTLB-NYE
Venue: Downtown Long Beach
Jan. 5
MDC
Formed in 1979 as The Stains and playing their first gig under this name in April 1980, MDC were one of three pioneering hardcore punk bands in Austin, Texas, in the early ’80s, alongside The Dicks and Big Boys. The Grim and Walk Proud also will be playing.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec.31
Cost: $12 to $15
Details: www.alexsbar.com
Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
THEATER
Dec. 29
Black & White
Experience a mind-reading show about the choice we make. It’s an evening that will have you laughing and asking questions about your own choices.
Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 29
Cost: $15
Details: blackandwhiteshow.eventbrite.com
Venue: The Space on Pacific, 624 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro
Jan. 6
Actually Oranges
Actually Oranges (When life hands you lemons) by Tahirih Moeller is a comedy centering on the friendship of Caren, Jasmine and Owen. However, relationships within the trio are challenged when Owen transforms into orange juice as a reaction to expressing his unrequited love for Jasmine.
Time: 8 p.m. Jan 6 and 7, and 2 p.m. Jan. 8
Cost: $15 to $20
Details: www.lbplayhouse.org/show/actually-oranges
Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
Jan. 13
Pick of the Vine
An exciting night of entertainment awaits you in these 7-15 minute short plays hand-picked by LFT from authors across the country.
Time: Jan. 13 through Feb. 11
Cost: $23 to $45
Details: www.littlefishtheatre.org/wp/pick-of-the-vine-season-15
Venue: Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre St., San Pedro
Jan. 14
Capitol Steps
The election may be over, but the laughter continues. The Capitol Steps return with brand new and up-to-the-minute political satire song parodies that take aim at the outrageous goings on—from the campaign trail, congress and other political hot spots.
Time: 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 14
Cost: $50
Details: www.carpenterarts.org/2016-2017/capitol-steps.html
Venue: Carpenter Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach
FILM
Dec. 23
It’s A Wonderful Life 70th Anniversary
Be part of a holiday classic. It’s the 70th Anniversary of Frank Capra’s timeless It’s A Wonderful Life.
Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 23
Cost: $10
Details: http://spiffest-wonderful-life.bpt.me
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Jan. 3
The Polar Express
Long Beach Councilman Roberto Uranga invites the community to a free movie night, showing The Polar Express.
Time: 5 p.m. Jan. 3
Cost: Free
Venue: Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach
DANCE
Jan. 6
Achieving Balance
West High School Dance Department presents Achieving Balance, a dance concert in the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. Beginning, intermediate, advanced dance and Choreo Club students come together for an exciting evening of dance.
Time: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7
Cost: $10
Details: (310) 781-7171
Venue: James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
ARTS
Dec. 31
L.A. Noir
Since 1999, Mark V. Lord has plied his trade as a professional screenwriter in New York and Los Angeles, while maintaining a mostly private practice as a photographer.
Lord’s images of Los Angeles are filled with the deep shadows and low-key lighting characteristic of these films, but with a decidedly contemporary twist.
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Cost: Free
Details: www.pvartcenter.org
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
Jan. 1
Suspended Disbelief
Suspended Disbelief is an exhibition where 12 artists create installations suspended from the ceiling grid at the MADE by Millworks store and gallery. Regionally acclaimed artists have created site-specific suspended installations along with emerging new talent creating their first installation works.
Time: through Jan. 1
Cost: Free
Details: madebymillworks.com
Venue: MADE By Millworks, 204 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Jan. 5
San Pedro on the Edge
Artists at The Loft invite you to celebrate their 20 birthday. San Pedro on the Edge is a special group show featuring the diverse talent of the San Pedro arts community.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5, 2017
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 831-5151
Venue: The Loft Art Studios and Gallery, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro
Jan. 9
New Creations
New Creations exhibition featuring painters Don Crocker, bronze sculptor Errol Gordon and portrait artist Susan Whiting opens at the Promenade Gallery. There will be an opening reception for the artists from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28, 2017.
Time: 3 p.m. Jan. 14, continues through Feb. 19
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 265-2592; artists-studio-pvac.com
Venue: The Artists’ Studio Gallery at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Road, #159, Rolling Hills Estates
Jan. 14
Dear President
Dear President is an art exhibition corresponding with the presidential inauguration in January 2017. The artwork being shown touches on issues that face our country. The art will be displayed along with the artists’ letters to the president as a statement. All the artwork and letters will be combined into a catalog that will be mailed to the chief in Washington, D.C., along with other representatives and the press. The catalog will also be available to order.
Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 429-0973
Venue: South Bay Contemporary at the Loft, 401 S. Mesa St., 3rd Floor, San Pedro
Jan. 15, 2017
Chiaroscuro
Cornelius Projects is pleased to present new paintings by San Pedro artist Candice Gawne. The exhibition will also include an installation of several of Gawne’s signature plasma glass sculptures in the Cornelius Projects’ screening room.
Time: 12 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 15, 2017
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 266-9216; corneliusprojects.com
Venue: Cornelius Projects, 1417 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro
April 18
Long Beach Remembers Pearl Harbor
The Historical Society of Long Beach marks the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a special exhibition, Long Beach Remembers Pearl Harbor. Long Beach was a strategic stronghold as a major staging area for the Pacific conflict.
Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, through April 18
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 424-2220
Venue: Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
COMMUNITY
Dec. 24
Maritime History Sails into Long Beach
Few are familiar with the term “tall ship,” but the Washington-based nonprofit Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is on a mission to change that.
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will dock at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach to offer dockside vessel tours as well as education programs under sail.
Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 24, 2016 through Jan. 3, 2017
Cost: $5
Details: (562) 570-8636
Venue: Rainbow Harbor, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Dec. 25
Holiday at The Center
Join The Center staff, community and volunteers for a Winter and Christmas day event. Enjoy a meal, play board games and share in fun times.
Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 25
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 434-4455
Venue: The Center Long Beach, 2017 E. 4th St., Long Beach
Dec. 27
QTPOC Open Space
The intention of this monthly group is to provide a space to build Queer and Trans People of Color community in Long Beach, by engaging in discussion and celebrating queer art and literature, having skill shares, offering healing and self-care practices.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 27
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 434-4455
Venue: The Center Long Beach, 2017 E. 4th St., Long Beach
Dec. 28
Retired Folks
Retired folks eat out and talk current events.
Time: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 28
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 833-2467; www.bethelsp.org
Venue: Think Café, 302 W. 5th St., San Pedro
Dec. 29
Rizal Day
Carson in cooperation the Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles is commemorating the 4th annual Rizal Day.
Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 29
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 952-1743
Venue: Rizal Monument, Carson International Sculpture Garden, 801 E. Carson St., Carson
Dec. 30
Shabbat Hanukkah Service
Come celebrate Hanukkah at Temple Beth El.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 30
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 833-2467; www.bethelsp.org
Venue: Temple Beth El, 1435 W. 7th St., San Pedro
Dec. 31
Happiest of the Holidays on Waterfront
Stay local and celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ports O’Call Restaurant. Receive a complimentary glass of champagne
Details: (310) 833-3553
Venue: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Party Cruise
Come get your bubbly on with Spirit Cruises.
Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
Cost: $80
Details: (310) 548-8080; spiritmarine.com
Venue: Spirit Cruises, Ports O’ Call Village, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro
Jan. 1, 2017
Tidepool Wonders
Explore low tides on the rocky shore with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in January.
Bring family and friends to the aquarium’s John M. Olguin Auditorium for an informative slide show, followed by a Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Education Staff led walk to the nearby Point Fermin Tidepools.
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 1
Cost: Free
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
Jan. 8, 2017
Ice Skate on the Big Stick this Winter
North Pole Village has relocated to the Battelship Iowa. The decks of the Big Stick have been transformed into an Arctic paradise. You and your family can lace up your ice skates and spin around the Los Angeles Kings Holiday Ice Rink on our fantail – the only ice rink known to ever have been erected on an actual battleship.
Time: 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. through Jan. 8
Cost: $15
Details: www.pacificbattleship.com
Venue: Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Jan. 8, 2017
CHILL
The Queen Mary’s 5th Annual CHILL returns to the majestic ship. CHILL is Southern California’s coolest holiday adventure complete with ice-skating, ice tubing, swingin’ sleigh rides, visits with Santa, gingerbread decorating and the all-new interactive attraction, Alice in Winterland.
Time: 7 p.m., through Jan. 8
Cost: $30 to $40
Details: www.queenmary.com/events/chill
Venue: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach