Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

George's offers half price bottles of wine every Wednesday night.

Events every day throughout the city March 3-14, 2010. Please see website for detailed event information. 2010 Featured Title: The Soloist A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music. Author: Steve Lopez  Synopsis: When Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's Skid Row, he envisions this "Violin Man" as the topic of his next column for the Los Angeles Times-- only to unearth an even more extraordinary story about the mysterious street musician. More than thirty years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard--ambitious, charming and also one one of the few African-Americans at the school--until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown.  When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone and deeply troubled, but glimmers of that brilliance are still there. From an impromptu concert of Beethoven's Eighth in the Second Street tunnel to a performance of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on Skid Row, the two men learn to communicate through Ayer's music.  Their bond takes torturous turns as Lopez imagines he can change Ayer's life--finding him lodging, reconnecting him with his family, taking him to Disney Concert Hall to meet a former Juilliard classmate.  For each triumph, there is a crushing disappointment, yet neither man gives up.  And though it's Ayers he initially sets out to save, Lopez finds that his own life is profoundly changed.

9pm-2am-  Every Thursday, featuring Indie, Alt Rock and Ultra Lounge with special guest DJs.

8:30-11:30pm-  Latin Jazz, Merengue and Salsa with Robert Incelli.

$10 cover after 10 PM. Dancing and fun with Hip Hop and R&B music every Thursday night.

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

4-4:45pm- Programs for school-age children often include activities such as reading circles, crafts, games, and songs. Please call the library for a more complete description of the program at that location.

Events every day throughout the city March 3-14, 2010. Please see website for detailed event information. 2010 Featured Title: The Soloist A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music. Author: Steve Lopez  Synopsis: When Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's Skid Row, he envisions this "Violin Man" as the topic of his next column for the Los Angeles Times-- only to unearth an even more extraordinary story about the mysterious street musician. More than thirty years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard--ambitious, charming and also one one of the few African-Americans at the school--until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown.  When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone and deeply troubled, but glimmers of that brilliance are still there. From an impromptu concert of Beethoven's Eighth in the Second Street tunnel to a performance of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on Skid Row, the two men learn to communicate through Ayer's music.  Their bond takes torturous turns as Lopez imagines he can change Ayer's life--finding him lodging, reconnecting him with his family, taking him to Disney Concert Hall to meet a former Juilliard classmate.  For each triumph, there is a crushing disappointment, yet neither man gives up.  And though it's Ayers he initially sets out to save, Lopez finds that his own life is profoundly changed.

11-11:40am- Toddler time uses stories, songs, puppets, toys, puzzles and games to introduce toddlers and their caregivers to the library. (For children 18 months - 3 years)

$4 drink specials and half price appetizers. Live music. 4-8pm

Every Friday is Bean Friday at Borders. Buy a bag of Seattle's Best Coffee beans and get a FREE medium beverage!

Upscale Attire. 10pm.

11am-12pm-  A literature-based program that promotes reading readiness, reading for pleasure, and library use. Interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and flannelboard fun will develop your child's: familiarity with letters and numbers, vocabulary, word play skills, attention span skills, and listening skills.(for children 3-5 years)

Live Latin bands playing the best Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia every Friday and Saturday night! Fridays 10 PM - 12 AM. Saturdays 10:30 PM - 1:30 AM.

6-9pm- Visit the sharks for free, every Friday night through May 7, 2010.

Events every day throughout the city March 3-14, 2010. Please see website for detailed event information. 2010 Featured Title: The Soloist A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music. Author: Steve Lopez  Synopsis: When Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's Skid Row, he envisions this "Violin Man" as the topic of his next column for the Los Angeles Times-- only to unearth an even more extraordinary story about the mysterious street musician. More than thirty years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard--ambitious, charming and also one one of the few African-Americans at the school--until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown.  When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone and deeply troubled, but glimmers of that brilliance are still there. From an impromptu concert of Beethoven's Eighth in the Second Street tunnel to a performance of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on Skid Row, the two men learn to communicate through Ayer's music.  Their bond takes torturous turns as Lopez imagines he can change Ayer's life--finding him lodging, reconnecting him with his family, taking him to Disney Concert Hall to meet a former Juilliard classmate.  For each triumph, there is a crushing disappointment, yet neither man gives up.  And though it's Ayers he initially sets out to save, Lopez finds that his own life is profoundly changed.

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

5-9pm- Mad About Mango Happy Hour! Get a free mini mango pinkberry with toppings and have a chance to win gift cards and other fun prizes during the trivia event.

Fresh produce, organic and cooked food. Live music and crafts! Every Friday. 10am-4pm

The show features our talented cast of comedians who perform a series of improv comedy scenes all based on suggestions from the audience. No two shows are ever the same! Friday and Saturdays $10, 10pm

Sitting on top of The Sky Room, Up Lounge offers a full bar and Spanish tapas. Drink specials every Saturday, with music by DJ Illumin.

7:30pm- Romantic and lively Flamenco performances every Saturday and Sunday. Saturdays at 7:30 PM and 9 PM. Sundays at 6:30 PM and 8 PM.

5-9pm- Mad About Mango Happy Hour! Get a free mini mango pinkberry with toppings and have a chance to win gift cards and other fun prizes during the trivia event.

Events every day throughout the city March 3-14, 2010. Please see website for detailed event information. 2010 Featured Title: The Soloist A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music. Author: Steve Lopez  Synopsis: When Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's Skid Row, he envisions this "Violin Man" as the topic of his next column for the Los Angeles Times-- only to unearth an even more extraordinary story about the mysterious street musician. More than thirty years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard--ambitious, charming and also one one of the few African-Americans at the school--until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown.  When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone and deeply troubled, but glimmers of that brilliance are still there. From an impromptu concert of Beethoven's Eighth in the Second Street tunnel to a performance of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on Skid Row, the two men learn to communicate through Ayer's music.  Their bond takes torturous turns as Lopez imagines he can change Ayer's life--finding him lodging, reconnecting him with his family, taking him to Disney Concert Hall to meet a former Juilliard classmate.  For each triumph, there is a crushing disappointment, yet neither man gives up.  And though it's Ayers he initially sets out to save, Lopez finds that his own life is profoundly changed.

Doors open at 6:30pm, Show at 8:00pm- Michael Krajewski, guest conductor. Straight from Las Vegas, these ladies pay high-energy homage to the female artists of the amazing Motown era. They’ll sing “Come See about Me,” “Dancin’ in the Streets,” “Stop, in the Name of Love” and many others!

Local art galleries and retail businesses such as gift shops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops stay open until late evening. Linden Avenue is closed to the traffic and transformed into a street art fair by local artists. Two stages are dedicated to street performances and live music.

In need of a good laugh? Visit the World Famous Laugh Factory, right here in Long Beach! Please see website for current schedule, with tickets for some shows starting at just $10, it's definately worth checking it out! Also available for private parties, call for details.

Fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, crafts, and live music entertainment. 10am-4pm

2-3pm- Fun reading program for all ages. Please call Library for details.

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

12-3:00pm on the Sunset Deck

10:30am-  A delicious range of brunch favorites and an all-you-can-drink Champagne menu option. $24.95 regular adult brunch, $27.95 per person for all you can drink champaign, kids 12 & under only $15.95.

4-7pm- Live blues music by Long Beach Blues Army every Sunday at Bouchees Bistro at Smooth's. No cover charge, happy hour drink prices from 4pm to close.

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

Events every day throughout the city March 3-14, 2010. Please see website for detailed event information. 2010 Featured Title: The Soloist A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music. Author: Steve Lopez  Synopsis: When Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's Skid Row, he envisions this "Violin Man" as the topic of his next column for the Los Angeles Times-- only to unearth an even more extraordinary story about the mysterious street musician. More than thirty years earlier, Ayers had been a promising classical bass student at Juilliard--ambitious, charming and also one one of the few African-Americans at the school--until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by a mental breakdown.  When Lopez finds him, Ayers is alone, suspicious of everyone and deeply troubled, but glimmers of that brilliance are still there. From an impromptu concert of Beethoven's Eighth in the Second Street tunnel to a performance of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on Skid Row, the two men learn to communicate through Ayer's music.  Their bond takes torturous turns as Lopez imagines he can change Ayer's life--finding him lodging, reconnecting him with his family, taking him to Disney Concert Hall to meet a former Juilliard classmate.  For each triumph, there is a crushing disappointment, yet neither man gives up.  And though it's Ayers he initially sets out to save, Lopez finds that his own life is profoundly changed.

3-7pm-  Crabby Hour in the Quarter Deck Bar and Lounge, and All-you-can-eat Sushi Mondays. Please see website for full details.

5pm- If you've got a case of the Mondays, Buono's has the cure. Half-price pitchers or mugs every Monday night! No cover charge. Open until 11 PM.

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

11-11:40am- This is a lapsit program with songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and learning toys.  This is a social, as well as an educational time, to introduce families to the library.(Ages 3 months - 2 years)

A jam session for the true musician and singer. $5 Cover. 8pm

8pm-12:30am- Every Tuesday night, bring your guitar, bass, drumsticks, amp, girlfriend, boyfriend, significant other. Come to play, hang, eat or drink!

Be sure to check out our "Arts and Culture in the Downtown" page for information on Live, Local Theater and Arts events in Downtown Long Beach. To get your Downtown Long Beach Arts event listed on our site, please e-mail information to us at: info@dlba.org  and we'll be happy to post it! Please text only and attach one .jpg image or logo. PDFs and Fliers will not be transcribed. Thank you!

In need of a good laugh? Visit the World Famous Laugh Factory, right here in Long Beach! Please see website for current schedule, with tickets for some shows starting at just $10, it's definately worth checking it out! Also available for private parties, call for details.

$10 Cover. Every Wednesday Free salsa lessons and a live salsa band.

$3 PBR Tallboys, whisky shots, and tequila shots. 7pm

World collectives and rare grooves. $2.00. 9pm

9pm