Things to do in Long Beach this week 4/1/19

Hey Long Beach, here are some upcoming events for the week of April 1-7 2019

Long Beach Career Fair – Live Recruiting/Hiring Event

Live Recruiting/Hiring Event! Ready for a new career? National Career Fairs is the industry leader and are driving employers and future employees together faster than ever before.

DATE AND TIME

Wed, April 3, 2019

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

LOCATION

Long Beach Marriott

4700 Airport Plaza Drive

Long Beach, CA 90815

SHARED SCIENCE 7TH ANNUAL ROBO-TECH FEST

Shared Science will host the 7th Annual Robo-Tech Festival in celebration of National Robotics Week 2019 on April 7th at Long Beach City College. Shared Science advocates for STEAM educational learning opportunities within the Greater Long Beach area.

Parents and children of all ages are invited to join.

At the Long Beach City College campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tinker, operate robots, attend hands-on workshops, and explore their interests in robotics,science, technology, engineering, art, and math, at the seventh annual ROBOTech Fest.

Workshops will focus on engaging youth in science and technology in a fun and creative manner.

DATE AND TIME

Sun, April 7, 2019

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

LOCATION

Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus

4901 East Carson Street

Long Beach, CA 90808

An Evening with Mayor Robert Garcia

Join Friends of Belmont Shore for this special evening with Mayor Robert Garcia. Doors open at 6:00pm for refreshments and the meeting will begin at 6:30pm-8pm.

Location: 5100 E The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803

55th Annual Congressional Cup

The thrilling event returns to Long Beach with an all-star, international lineup to celebrate the Long Beach Yacht Club’s 90th Anniversary!

Long Beach Yacht Club is proud to have founded and hosted this world class regatta since 1965. The Congressional Cup is premium yacht racing at its finest, featuring an elite delegation of the world’s best sailors competing in five days of rousing matches, aiming to don the esteemed Crimson Blazer. The 55th Congressional Cup Executive Committee and the Long Beach Yacht Club Flag have been working behind the scenes on plans for the April 3 – 7, 2019 event. The event promises once again top-notch spectating. 

DATE AND TIME

Wed, April 3, 2019

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

LOCATION

Long Beach Marriott

4700 Airport Plaza Drive

Long Beach, CA 90815

Vegan District, Food Court and Marketplace.

Vegan District Features a Vegan Food Court and Marketplace. 
Presented by LB Vegan Fest and Plant Based 

Sat Apr 06 2019 at 11:00 am

The Pike Outlets

95 S Pine Avenue, 

Long Beach, California 90802


For More Info, Visit vegandistrictlb.com

Historical Display

April 2 – April 30

Scouting Memorabilia, Patches, Photographs, Artifacts, Vintage Uniforms, Much More!

All ages welcome.

Location: Historical Society Long Beach (4260 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach 90807)• Opening Night: Friday, April 5 at 7pm• No cost admission• Donations much appreciated

Phone: 562-427-0911• Opening Night: Friday, April 5 at 7pm• No cost admission• Donations much appreciated

Sonu Nigam with Neha Kakkar Live in Concert 2019 Los Angeles

For the First time, Sonu Nigam and Neha Kakkarpresent a musical concert Close To My Life, live with the Symphony Orchestra!! An experience of a lifetime, not to be missed – as these two celebrated music personalities bring to you their best! This musical event is already making waves across the United States and fans are eagerly awaiting to get tickets!!

Sat Apr 06 2019 at 07:45 pm 

The Long Beach Arena,

300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802, 

Dolphin Dash 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon

There will be Medals for everyone, FREE downloadable photos (by two photographers) ,-Scenic flat beach route,-Group/family discounts, Walker friendly, Goodie bags, 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall in each category receive special 16 oz glasses

Sat Apr 06 2019 at 06:30 am

5400 E Ocean Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach County Fair

First Friday’s Bixby Knolls

• Expo Arts Center
o Blue Ribbon Fruits and Vegetable Competition. All the best seeders, feeders, and eaters
o Local chefs
o Local bees and bread
o Local green and sustainability organizations
o Local artists
o Shy But Flyy hosting the Never Speak Poets
o North Gallery: Toaster Music live electronic music performance and dancing: Maha & Company; Featured local artist Jan Vogels
o South Gallery: Common Ground: Only in Long Beach – interactive storytelling
• Storytelling farmer at Pixie Toys
• Children’s Business Fair in Bixby Joe parking lot
• LB Littles kids’ activities
• Fair food
• S’mores
• Classic cars at George’s 50s Diner
• Finger boarding skate park in the Allery at Burlinghall
• Tattoos
• Elise’s Tea Party
• Pie eating contest
• Free trolley

MUSIC:
• The Nectarines at Sister LB
• Pat Reedy from Nashville at Willmore
• Feather River Band at Bixby Joe
• Hedgehog Swing at Coffee Bean
• Ponderosa Aces at Pow Wow Pizza
• The Killer West at Georgie’s Place
• Windy Ridge Bluegrass Band at 4321 Atlantic
• Toaster Music at Expo Arts Center

6:30pm-9:30pm

4321 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, California 90807

Let us know if you have an event this week by emailing longbeachlocalnews@gmail.com

Have a great week.

By Karina Manzo