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Calendar of Events

Downtown Long Beach's energy and excitement is never ending. In addition to an urban and stylish setting along the glistening coast, the central business district is brimming with events to suit every person's needs.

To have your Downtown event included in the June 2008 calendar, please send your submissions to the DLBA at info@dlba.org.

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Through May 31
The Chi of Fragmentation
Utopia hosts this unique gallery display by artist Frances Lai Wang.
Utopia, 445 E. 1st Street
(562) 432-6888
www.utopiarestaurant.net

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Free Admission Fridays
MoLAA offers free admission every Friday of the month.
Museum of Latin American Art
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org

May 10
2nd Saturday Art Walk
Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and food.
4 –10 p.m.
East Village Arts District
www.artwalklb.com

May 11
Free TARGET Garden Sunday
Enjoy a day of free admission and special programs.
Museum of Latin American Art
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org

May 17
A Night in Brazil
Museum of Latin American Art
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org


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May 7
Long Beach Area Homeless Coalition
8:30 a.m.
Multi-Service Center
1301 W. 12th Street
(562) 733-1147

May 9
DLBA Operations Meeting
8:30 a.m.
DLBA Offices
100 W. Broadway, Suite 120
(562) 436-4259
www.DowntownLongBeach.org

May 21
DLBA Board of Directors Meeting
8 a.m.
Location to be determined.
(562) 436-4259
www.DowntownLongBeach.org

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All month
Vault 350
Live music concerts.
(562) 590-5566
www.vault350.com

All month
Blue Café
Live music concerts.
(562) 983-7111
www.thebluecafe.com

All month
The Cellar
Live music concerts.
www.thecellarlbc.com
(562) 495-9000

All month
Downtown Long Beach Summer Music Series
Enjoy over 400 free performances as the DLBA kicks off our annual Summer Music Series. Tuesday thru Saturday, you’ll find the sweet sounds of reggae, acoustic rock, R&B, jazz, Top 40, steel drums and more floating through the streets of Downtown.
Various Downtown Locations
(562) 485-3136
www.downtownlongbeach.org

Every Friday and Saturday in May
Seaside Summer Concert Series

Enjoy live music by the sea.
7 – 10 p.m.
Shoreline Village
(562) 435-2668
www.shorelinevillage.com

May 5
Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Bands
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which marks the Battle of Puebla in 1862, with Mariachi bands performing in full silver-studded charro regalia.
12 – 2, 5 – 7 p.m.
Nautical Shell at the Waterfront, strolling Pine Avenue
(562) 485-3136
www.downtownlongbeach.org

May 9
Frederica Von Stade Recital
Frederica Von Stade will make her exclusive Los Angeles appearance this season in a recital of 20th century French and American works. She is well-known to audiences and critics as one of the world’s most-beloved mezzo-sopranos.
8 p.m.
Center Theater
(562) 439-2580
www.longbeachopera.org

May 15
Celtic Woman
Named #1 Top World Music Artist by Billboard Magazine, Celtic Woman has been winning over audiences worldwide with their heavenly renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites, and contemporary hits.
7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 21
Gigantour Featuring Megadeth
Hailed by Revolver Magazine as “the mother of all shred-fests,” the third installment of this popular tour features the legendary rock band, Megadeth with front man Dave Mustaine at the helm.
5:30 p.m.
Long Beach Arena
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 31
Long Beach Symphony POPS!
Celebrate America and its great musical heritage as the Symphony POPS! performs the best of our patriotic tradition. From our armed forces’ anthems to our great folk traditions, this concert will warm your heart.
8 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.lbso.org


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Through May 25
Park Your Car in Harvard Yard
This hilarious and deeply-moving tale is about the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  Now he is dying and he hires a mousy, middle-aged woman to look after him during his final year.  What he has forgotten is that he flunked her…and her mother and her father…and her recently deceased husband. 
2, 8 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-4610
www.ictlongbeach.org

Through May 17
Britannicus
Director Bart DeLorenzo joins California Repertory Company to present Racine's story of passion and political intrigue in ancient Rome. 
7, 8 p.m.
Cal Repertory Company
National Guard Armory at 7th and Alamitos
(562) 985-5526
www.calrep.org

Through May 17
The Pinter Project
Two shows + two casts = one hell of a good time!  The Garage Theatre presents two of Harold Pinter's one-acts in an evening of great intrigue and fun. The Lover & The Dumb Waiter are boldly imagined (twice!) by this smart, irreverent band of theatre makers. 
8 p.m.
The Garage Theatre
(562) 433-8337
www.thegaragetheatre.org

May 9 – June 7
The Good Hours
Just when you think you’ve got love right, everything goes wrong. The Found is proud to present a brand-new play by Long Beach writer Todd Cunningham, plus original songs by Kerry Getz and Drayfus Grayson.
8:30 p.m.
The Found Theatre
(562) 433-3363
www.foundtheatre.org

May 24
Let Them Eat Books!
Suitable for all ages, this special stage event uses a trunk full of costumes, props, and "all sorts of junk" to bring the works of Aesop, Sandburg, Poe, Carroll, Thurber, Twain and others to life on the ICT stage. 
11 a.m.
Center Theater
(562) 495-2472
www.longbeachcc.com

May 24
Summer Beats 2008
The three-and-a-half hour show will feature non-stop entertainment with performances of hit songs from the latest and hottest Bollywood movies that are rocking the charts in India and internationally.
7 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com



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May 1
The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller
Treat your ears to the innovative arrangements and groundbreaking music of Mannheim Steamroller. This performance features lavish multi-media images, synchronized lighting, and special effects. 
7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Farmer’s Market
Fresh, flavorful and fun.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CityPlace
(562) 433-3881
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Shark Lagoon Night
Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators and take advantage of the opportunity to touch more than 150 sharks.
6 – 9 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org

May 3
Lewis Black
A stand-up comedian, actor, and author, Black's live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He is known as a passionate performer who has perfected expressing what the rest of us cannot say in polite company.      
8 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 3
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join the fiesta at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s sixth annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Families will enjoy a special day of traditional music, dance, and ethnic food honoring the rich culture of our Mexican communities. Enjoy live entertainment, including folkloric and Mexican regional dance troupes, underwater presentations in Spanish by the Aquarium's divers, mariachi and other traditional and modern Mexican music.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org

May 4
Gurdas Maan in Concert
Gurdas Maan’s love and talent for writing, singing, and acting made him a star. He arrived on the music scene more than two decades ago and is recognized for taking Punjabi music to the international level.
7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 6, 13, 20, 27
Farmer’s Market
Fresh, flavorful and fun.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
World Trade Center
(562) 428-1050
www.rawinspiration.org

May 11
Mother’s Day Aboard the Queen Mary
Choose from a variety of breath-taking locations and a spectacular array of dining options aboard the historic ocean liner. Your mother is sure to feel celebrated!
Queen Mary
(562) 435-3511
www.queenmary.com

May 11
Mother’s Day at Tracht’s
Treat your mother to a special brunch at celebrity chef Suzanne Tracht’s newest restaurant, located right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
562.499.2533
www.trachts.com

May 16
Comedian Ron White in “Blue Collar Comedy Tour—One for the Road”
8 p.m.
Terrace Theater
(562) 436-3661
www.longbeachcc.com

May 17
KABC Clean Air Car Showcase
The 4th Annual KABC Clean Air Car Showcase comes to The Pike at Rainbow Harbor in Downtown Long Beach featuring clean-air and alternative fuel vehicles from auto manufacturers including Chrysler, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. With live music, ride-alongs and much more, this is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy!
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
(562) 436-4259
www.downtownlongbeach.org

May 17
The Swing of Things
Dinner and live music at Long Beach’s famed Sky Room.
8 p.m. – Midnight
Sky Room
(562) 983-2703
www.theskyroom.com

May 17 – 18
Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a two day festival featuring world-class LIVE entertainment on seven different stages, dance areas and venues right next to the ocean. The Parade takes place on Sunday, beginning at Ocean and Temple.
Marina Green between Rainbow Lagoon & Shoreline Drive
www.longbeachpride.com

May 29 – 31
Coin, Stamp and Collectables Expo
More than 1,000 dealers will be buying and selling rare coins, paper money, stamps, antique jewelry and historical documents. Many dealers will provide free, informal appraisals. A gold coin door prize will be given away each day, and a children's treasure hunt will be held Saturday, May 31.
Long Beach Convention Center
(562) 436-3636
www.LongBeachShow.com


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