DLBA Events Calendar http://dlba.org/residents/Events News and updates from the latest events and happenings in Downtown, Long Beach. Long Beach Reads One Book: The Soloist http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=521 Saturday, March 13 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.

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Saturday, March 13 2010 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!

]]> Laugh Factory http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=444 Saturday, March 13 2010 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.

]]> Bookworm Buddy Story Time at Main Library http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=502 Saturday, March 13 2010 2-3pm- Fun reading program for all ages. Please call Library for details.

]]> 2nd Saturday Art Walk in the East Village http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=506 Saturday, March 13 2010 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.

]]> Power Flow at Yoga World Studio http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=476 Saturday, March 13 2010 11am-12:30pm- Power Flow with Ramona Tamulinas every Saturday at the Downtown studio. Ample free parking, New Student special- unlimited classes for 2 weeks for only $30.

]]> Mat Pilates at Yoga World http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=475 Saturday, March 13 2010 8:30-9:30am- Mat Pilates with Emelia Garkovich every Saturday at the Downtown studio. Ample free parking, New Student special- unlimited classes for 2 weeks for only $30.

]]> Mad About Mango Happy Hour at Pinkberry http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=522 Saturday, March 13 2010 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.

]]> The Ladies Of Motown: Radiance http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=518 Saturday, March 13 2010 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!

]]> East Village Farmer's Market http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=152 Saturday, March 13 2010 Fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, crafts, and live music entertainment. 10am-4pm

]]> Sgt. Pepper's Live Piano Open Mic Night http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=56 Saturday, March 13 2010 8pm

]]> Live Steel Drummer at Gladstone's Long Beach http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=283 Saturday, March 13 2010 12-3:00pm on the Sunset Deck

]]> Taco Beach Karaoke Party http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=57 Saturday, March 13 2010 8pm

]]> Champagne Brunch at Cafe Sevilla http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=377 Saturday, March 13 2010 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.

]]> LB Blues Army at Bouchee's Bistro at Smooth's http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=517 Sunday, March 14 2010 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.

]]> Long Beach Reads One Book: The Soloist http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=521 Sunday, March 14 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.

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Sunday, March 14 2010 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!

]]> Crabby Hour at Gladstone's http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=301 Monday, March 15 2010 3-7pm-  Crabby Hour in the Quarter Deck Bar and Lounge, and All-you-can-eat Sushi Mondays. Please see website for full details.

]]> Buono's Beer Night Mondays http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=378 Monday, March 15 2010 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.

]]> Hamburger Mary's Happy Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=46 Monday, March 15 2010 11am-10pm

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Monday, March 15 2010 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!

]]> Comedy at the Rhythm Lounge http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=52 Tuesday, March 16 2010 $5 Cover, 8pm

]]> Open Mic Night at The Cellar http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=49 Tuesday, March 16 2010 A jam session for the true musician and singer. $5 Cover. 8pm

]]> Hamburger Mary's Happy Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=46 Tuesday, March 16 2010 11am-10pm

]]> $2 Tuesday at Sgt. Pepper's http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=55 Tuesday, March 16 2010 $2 Tacos, $2 tequila and $2 margaritas. 7pm

]]> Live Blues Jam http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=395 Tuesday, March 16 2010 8pm-12:30am- Every Tuesday night, bring your guitar, bass, drumsticks, amp, girlfriend, boyfriend, significant other. Come to play, hang, eat or drink!

]]> Tiny Tot Story Time http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=17 Tuesday, March 16 2010 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)


]]> Laugh Factory http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=440 Tuesday, March 16 2010 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.

]]> $2 Tuesdays http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=8 Tuesday, March 16 2010 Frequent this groovy Piano cafe on Tuesdays for $2 Tacos, Tecate, and Margaritas.

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Tuesday, March 16 2010 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!

]]> Hamburger Mary's Happy Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=46 Wednesday, March 17 2010 11am-10pm

]]> Sgt. Pepper's Whiskey Tango http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=53 Wednesday, March 17 2010 $3 PBR Tallboys, whisky shots, and tequila shots. 7pm

]]> The Cellar: Room 77 http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=38 Wednesday, March 17 2010 World collectives and rare grooves. $2.00. 9pm

]]> Free Salsa Lessons at Cohiba http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=376 Wednesday, March 17 2010 $10 Cover. Every Wednesday Free salsa lessons and a live salsa band.

]]> Sevilla's Salsa Club with Band http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=35 Wednesday, March 17 2010 Salsa Club with Live Band. Free lessons with paid cover charge. 8:30pm

]]> Karaoke with Tom Terrific http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=39 Wednesday, March 17 2010 9pm

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Wednesday, March 17 2010 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!

]]> Laugh Factory http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=441 Wednesday, March 17 2010 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.

]]> 1/2 Price bottles of wine at George's Greek Cafe http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=130 Wednesday, March 17 2010 George's offers half price bottles of wine every Wednesday night.

]]> Robert Incelli at Alegria http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=363 Thursday, March 18 2010 8:30-11:30pm-  Latin Jazz, Merengue and Salsa with Robert Incelli.

]]> Hip Hop and R&B at Cohiba http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=365 Thursday, March 18 2010 $10 cover after 10 PM. Dancing and fun with Hip Hop and R&B music every Thursday night.

]]> Indie Nights at Club 149 http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=364 Thursday, March 18 2010 9pm-2am-  Every Thursday, featuring Indie, Alt Rock and Ultra Lounge with special guest DJs.

]]> Late Night Happy Hour at Alegria http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=32 Thursday, March 18 2010 Late happy hour Thursday through Sunday 9pm-11pm Half off appetizers.

]]> Mecca Thursdays at Sevilla http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=36 Thursday, March 18 2010 DJs Blacksheep, Buzz and Spazz spinning hip-hop/mash-ups/electro/top 40/reggae and more, go-gos. 9:30pm

]]> Hamburger Mary's Happy Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=46 Thursday, March 18 2010 11am-10pm

]]> The Comedy Machine Harbor Cruise http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=61 Thursday, March 18 2010 Come abord and experiance a great comedy show and tranquil boat ride taking in a beautiful view of Rainbow Harbor. Our Entertainers have been on HBO, Comedy Central and the Tonight show, among others. Excellent dinner entrees available. Call for reservations, 6:30pm and 8:30pm $15 per person, ask about group rates.

]]> College Night at Sgt. Pepper's http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=54 Thursday, March 18 2010 Drink Specials all night. 7pm

]]> Jelly Bean Book Club at the Main Library http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=501 Thursday, March 18 2010 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.

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Thursday, March 18 2010 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!

]]> Toddler Story Time http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=18 Thursday, March 18 2010 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)


]]> Friday Night Fusion at The Cellar http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=51 Friday, March 19 2010 Live Music and DJ. 5-8pm No cover, $10 cover after 8pm.

]]> Sevilla's Back to Basics http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=37 Friday, March 19 2010 Upscale Attire. 10pm.

]]> Hamburger Mary's Happy Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=46 Friday, March 19 2010 11am-10pm

]]> Alegria's Flamenco Dancers http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=34 Friday, March 19 2010 Late happy hour Thursday through Sunday 9pm-11pm. Flamenco Dancers Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm-9pm.

]]> Bean Friday http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=286 Friday, March 19 2010 Every Friday is Bean Friday at Borders. Buy a bag of Seattle's Best Coffee beans and get a FREE medium beverage!

]]> Club Alegria http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=375 Friday, March 19 2010 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.

]]> The Cellar's Mojo Hour http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=48 Friday, March 19 2010 $4 drink specials and half price appetizers. Live music. 4-8pm

]]> Improv Comedy at All American Melodrama http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=59 Friday, March 19 2010 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

]]> Preschool Story Time http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=19 Friday, March 19 2010 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)

]]> Karaoke at Clancy's with Tom Terrific http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=40 Friday, March 19 2010 9pm

]]> Free Shark Lagoon Nights http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=512 Friday, March 19 2010 6-9pm- Visit the sharks for free, every Friday night through May 7, 2010.

]]> Downtown Farmers Market http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=2 Friday, March 19 2010 Fresh produce, organic and cooked food. Live music and crafts! Every Friday. 10am-4pm

]]> Live, Local Theatre and Arts Events http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=510 Friday, March 19 2010 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!

]]> Alegria's Live Flamenco Dance Performances http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=374 Saturday, March 20 2010 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.

]]> Up Lounge at The Sky Room http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=371 Saturday, March 20 2010 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.

]]> "Nixon in China" at the Terrace Theater http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=354 Saturday, March 20 2010 8pm-  The Long Beach Opera will present Nixon in China at the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 20 at 8PM and Sunday, March 28 at 4PM. John Adams' Nixon in China is considered a landmark of contemporary opera. The world changed with President Nixon's 1972 visit to China, and the walls between East and West began to crumble. In this work, a profound historical event has become a mesmerizing drama filled with riveting music, striking choruses, and stunning ballets. The political and private lives of Richard Nixon, Chairman Mao, Henry Kissinger, and Pat Nixon set the stage for this masterpiece by Adams, who is recognized as the most frequently performed living American composer of orchestral music.Subscriptions are available now and can be purchased online at www.longbeachopera.org or by calling the Long Beach Opera Box Office at (562) 432-5934.  Subscription prices range from $67.00 to $142.00. Single ticket purchases will be available beginning November 2.

]]> Improv Comedy at All American Melodrama http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=60 Saturday, March 20 2010 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

]]> Karaoke at Clancy's with Tom Terrific http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=40 Saturday, March 20 2010 9pm

]]> Alegria's Flamenco Dancers http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=34 Saturday, March 20 2010 Late happy hour Thursday through Sunday 9pm-11pm. Flamenco Dancers Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm-9pm.

]]> Girls Gone Funny at the Found http://dlba.org/residents/Events?id=525 Saturday, March 20 2010 8pm- The Found is celebrating Women's History Month on three Saturdays in March, showcasing women poets, comedians, and musicians. The second installment, "Girls Gone Funny," features today's hippest and hottest TV and touring comedians. Headlining the show is the brilliant Lizzy Cooperman ("Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson"), while the host for the evening is Shannon Hatch. Also on the line-up are spoken word artist Daroo, and comedians Claire Titelman, Amber Tozer ("Last Comic Standing"), and Jan Davidson (Nickelodeon's "Funniest Mom in America"). It's a rare comedy bill featuring so many talented women. Even in the 21st century, most comedy clubs won't put more than one or two women on an evening's line-up. How messed up is that? The Found is tipping the scales with this all female comedy show guaranteed to create a new chapter in women's history. Admission is $10

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