Feb. 22
Basic/Advance Crochet Workshop: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave., 4:30-6:30 p.m. 562-570-1042, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Breakfast with the International Business Association: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 World Trade Center, Suite 101. 8-9 a.m. Register at https://bitly.ws/3dwz6.
Feb. 23
42nd St.: Presented by Musical Theatre West. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St. 8 p.m. Also 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Feb. 24; 1 p.m., Feb. 25. $35 and up. 562-856-1999, https://bitly.ws/KfG9.
Night Dive: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7:30-11 p.m. $64.95. 562-570-3100, https://bitly.ws/3dA6A.
Nina and Troyboy: Presented by the Studio collaborative and Sparrow and Finch Films. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m., Feb. 24; 2 p.m., Feb. 25. $25-$30. 562-494-1014, https://bitly.ws/3dwWP.
Feb. 24
African American Festival: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 25. General admission required. 562-590-3100, https://bitly.ws/3dzZV.
Animation Film Series: “Black Panther” in 3D. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Black History Month Adult Book Club: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-1042, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Black Voices Open Mic: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 1-3 p.m. 562-570-1041, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Dream and STEAM: Black History Month watercolor paintings. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 1-3 p.m. 562-570-7500, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Education Series: “Where to Locate and Lease Negotiations,” featuring Austin Metoyer and Karie Armstrong. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Studio One Eleven, 245 E. Third St. 9-11:30 a.m. Register at https://bitly.ws/3ar88.
Fun-a-Day-LA: 8th Annual Art Show. Jewel Box Studio, 2050 Santa Fe Ave. Noon-4 p.m. Also noon-4 p.m., Feb. 25. Runs through March 2. https://bitly.ws/3dwCc.
Musica Angelica Baroque: Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 562-570-1042, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Musical Performance Series and Craft: Community Drum Circle Jam with James Matthews and Friends. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-6729, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Silverado Skate Park Reopening: Hosted by Action Sports Kids Foundation. Silverado Park, 545 W. 31st St. Noon-5 p.m. https://bitly.ws/3dAiq.
Feb. 25
Afro-Latinx Family Festival: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. RSPV at https://bitly.ws/3dAfp.
Feb. 26
South Coast Orchid Society: “Five Favorite Dendrobiums,” featuring Douglas Overstreet. Whaley Park Community Center, 5260 E. Atherton St. 7-9 p.m. southcoastorchidsociety@gmail.com.
Feb. 27
Color Me Queer: California State University Long Beach MCC, F03-002, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 3-4:30 p.m. Register at https://bitly.ws/3dAbq.
They Live: Alien Mask Workshop. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6:30 p.m. 562-570-5756, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Tuesday Talk: Featuring artist Ahree Lee. Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. Noon. https://bitly.ws/3dAdH.
Feb. 28
Drag Bingo: The Bungalow, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200. 7:30 p.m. http://bitly.ws/RUme.
Long Beach Young Professionals Mixer: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The Wicked Wolf, 2332 Pacific Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 for members/$35 for future members. https://bitly.ws/3dwAe.
Virtual Author Talks: “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity,” featuring Kim Scott. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 562-570-7500, https://bitly.ws/CtJx.
Ongoing
Alexey Steele-Love My Neighbor Project: Presented by California Creative Corps and African American Cultural Center of Long Beach. Expo Arts Center at Bixby Knolls, 4321 Atlantic Ave. Exhibit runs through Feb. 24. Thursdays and Fridays, 2-7 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. https://bitly.ws/3b6MB.
Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207. 562-570-3500.
Ben Hur: By Patrick Barlow. Directed by Gregory Cohen. Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. 8 p.m., Feb. 23, 24. $10-$35. Runs through March 23. 562-494-1014, https://bitly.ws/3dwUV.
Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.
Exhibit: “Professional Artist Fellows.” Presented by Arts Council for Long Beach. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. Runs through March 2024.
Marilyn, Mom, and Me: Written and directed by Luke Yankee. Presented by International City Theatre. Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E. Seaside Way. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22, 23, 24; 2 p.m., Feb. 25. Runs through March 3. 562-436-4610, https://bitly.ws/3d2cg.
Send calendar announcements two weeks prior to the scheduled event to editor@gazettes.com.