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Inglourious Basterds : Cult Classic Hollywood Rooftop Screening
Date: 2026-09-04T18:00:00-07:00
Description: A Night of Revenge, Suspense, and Cinema: Experience Inglourious Basterds Under the Stars Join us for an electrifying rooftop screening of Tarantino's classic WWII epic! Join us at The Montalbán Rooftop for an electrifying night of suspense, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and cinematic revenge. With Happy Hour specials beginning at 6:00 PM and the film starting promptly at 8:00 PM, this rooftop screening is the perfect setting to experience one of Tarantino’s most acclaimed films on the big screen. Set in Nazi-occupied France, Inglourious Basterds follows a fearless group of Allied soldiers led by Lt. Aldo Raine as they carry out a bold mission behind enemy lines. Featuring unforgettable performances from Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender, and Christoph Waltz in his Academy Award-winning role as Col. Hans Landa, the film delivers tension, style, and unforgettable moments from beginning to end. Whether you are seeing it for the first time or revisiting one of Tarantino’s modern classics, there is no better place to experience its larger-than-life action and unforgettable dialogue than beneath the stars at The Montalbán Rooftop. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No outside food or drink is permitted. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in the event of inclement weather, credit will be offered toward a future screening. A $3 preservation fee supports the historic Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. Don’t miss this unforgettable rooftop cinema experience. Get your tickets today and prepare for a night of suspense, revenge, and Tarantino at his best.
Location: The Montalban
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationSummer Send-Off Luau
Date: 2026-09-04T18:00:00-07:00
Description: Join us for an unforgettable evening of island vibes and coastal celebration at the Summer Send-Off Luau at Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island! Celebrate the close of summer with your toes in the sand, tropical drink in hand, and the rhythm of live island music filling the air. Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian-inspired buffet, refreshing cocktails, and the unbeatable backdrop of Descanso’s palm-lined shoreline.
Location: Descanso Beach Club, Catalina Island
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More information**update** The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade by Thomas Lynch.
Date: 2026-09-04T18:30:00-07:00
Description: Date changed to Sep 4!
Location: Location is provided upon RSVP
Source: Belmont Heights Community Association
Shark Stewards Fundraising Event: Shark Speaker Panel, Art Auction and Film Screening
Date: 2026-09-05T15:00
Description: An unforgettable afternoon of film, science, art, and shark conservation. Shark Film Screening, Shark Expert Panel & Original Ocean Art Fundraiser Meet world-renowned shark experts, watch an inspiring shark film, bid on original ocean artwork, and help protect sharks through education and conservation.
Location: Sports Basement Long Beach – Third Floor 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationShark Stewards Fundraising Event: Shark Speaker Panel, Art Auction and Film Screening
Date: 2026-09-05T22:00:00Z
Description: An unforgettable afternoon of film, science, art, and shark conservation. Shark Film Screening, Shark Expert Panel & Original Ocean Art Fundraiser Meet world-renowned shark experts, watch an inspiring shark film, bid on original ocean artwork, and help protect sharks through education and conservation. Beverages and light fare included An unforgettable afternoon of film, science, art, and shark conservation. Join us for a Shark Film Screening, Shark Expert Panel & Original Ocean Art Fundraiser Meet world-renowned shark experts, watch an inspiring shark film, bid on original ocean artwork, and help protect sharks through education and conservation. Speaker Panel Dr. Chris Lowe, Professor, Cal State Long Beach and Director, CSULB Shark Lab David McGuire, Founder, Shark Stewards Carmen Koepfer, Marine Biologist Carlo Gauna, 'The Malibu Artist,' Cinematographer, Photographer Moderated by Maria Korcsmaros, Shark Survivor turned Shark Advocate.
Location: Sports Basement Long Beach – Third Floor
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationLabor Day Luau & Caftan Bar Crawl — Belmont Shore
Date: 2026-09-06T13:00:00-0700
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Belmont Shore Business Association
City Holiday - Labor Day
Date: 2026-09-07
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationLabor of Love 5k/10k Run
Date: 2026-09-07T08:00:00-07:00
Description: Labor of Love: Merging Forces 5K/10K is an inaugural Labor Day run/walk in Long Beach benefiting Merge Opportunities, a workforce development nonprofit that helps underserved young adults, system-impacted individuals, and transitioning foster youth access paid training, apprenticeships, job placement, mentorship, and long-term career support. Hosted in partnership with CaliFlow Runs, the race begins near the iconic lighthouse at Shoreline Village and follows a flat, scenic route through the village and along the beautiful beach path, making it a great course for runners, walkers, families, company teams, and community supporters. Participants can expect professional chip timing, instant results powered by ChronoTrack, free race day photos, multiple on-course water stations, vendors, music, and CaliFlow’s signature finish-line energy. Start your Labor Day with purpose, movement, and community as we launch a new tradition where every step helps young adults move toward stable careers and brighter futures.
Location: Shoreline Aquatic Park
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationCity Council Meeting
Date: 2026-09-08T18:00:00
Description: No description
Location: All agenda items and report are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and www.hpca.gov.
Source: City of Huntington Park
More informationGood Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon
Date: 2026-09-08T18:30:00Z
Description: Join the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Good Afternoon Long Beach Networking Luncheon! Please be sure to bring lots of business cards to share with your fellow professionals!
Location: Parkers' Lighthouse
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationNEIGHBORHOOD FORUM will focus on DISASTER PREPAREDNESS and launching of our neighborhood CERT program.
Date: 2026-09-10
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association
Fall Excellence Summit
Date: 2026-09-10T00:30:00Z
Description: No description
Location: The Grand
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationCommunity Meeting with League of Women Voters
Date: 2026-09-09T18:00:00-07:00
Description: Bills and Propositions in elections can be confusing, so join us at our special community meeting as we welcome the League of Women Voters to help us understand the impact of a "yes" or "no" in the upcoming election.
Location: Long Beach
Source: Belmont Heights Community Association
LGBTQ+ & Allies Youth Group
Date: 2026-09-10T16:30:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationEducation Commission Meeting
Date: 2026-09-10T17:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationFall Excellence Summit
Date: 2026-09-10T17:30
Description: Buy your tickets here! Chamber Members can use the code SOCALCHAMBER for discounted pricing.
Location: The Grand
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationHOW YOU CAN HELP
Date: 2026-09-11
Description: Rose Park Neighborhood’s ArtWorksLBC program is participating in Long Beach Gives and we are asking for your help to support the free art workshops, and revitalization projects that strengthen the health and wellness of Rose Park Neighborhood. You can help Rose Park Neighborhood’s ArtWorksLBC program by donating HERE OR https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Roseparkneighborhoodassociationforartworkslbc ArtWorksLBC is a community benefit project of Rose…
Location: Rose Park Neighborhood
Source: Rose Park Neighborhood Association
More informationWhen Neighbors Create, Communities Thrive
Date: 2026-09-11
Description: We invite the community to join us on Thursday, September 11th for the last mosaic workshop. Come out to create and continue to prioritize the health and wellness projects in our neighborhood by SUPPORTING US HERE for Long Beach Gives 2025. This citywide fundraising campaign for Long Beach nonprofits begins on Thursday, September 11th and ends at midnight on Thursday, September 18th.
Location: Rose for Rose Park
Source: Rose Park Neighborhood Association
More informationSpecial City Council Closed Session
Date: 2026-09-11T17:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationA Fish Called Wanda : Cult Classic Hollywood Rooftop Screening
Date: 2026-09-11T18:00:00
Description: A Night of Crime, Comedy, and Chaos: A Fish Called Wanda Under the Stars Join Us for a Rooftop Screening of the Hilarious Classic, A Fish Called Wanda! Join us at The Montalbán Rooftop for an unforgettable evening beneath the Hollywood skyline, filled with double-crosses, stolen diamonds, sharp wit, and one of the funniest ensemble casts in film history. With Happy Hour specials beginning at 6:00 PM and the film starting promptly at 8:00 PM, it is the perfect way to spend a summer night in Hollywood. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin, A Fish Called Wanda follows a group of thieves whose perfect jewel heist quickly unravels into betrayal, seduction, mistaken loyalties, and complete comedic mayhem. With its brilliant mix of British humor and fast-paced farce, this beloved classic remains as smart, chaotic, and entertaining as ever. Whether you are revisiting this comedy favorite or discovering it for the first time, there is no better place to enjoy the madness than beneath the stars at The Montalbán Rooftop. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No outside food or drink is permitted. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in the event of inclement weather, credit will be offered toward a future screening. A $3 preservation fee supports the historic Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. Don’t miss this unforgettable rooftop cinema experience. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of diamonds, deception, and nonstop laughs.
Location: The Montalban
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationBHNA CLEAN-UP #4
Date: 2026-09-12T10:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association
Fiestas Patrias and El Grito of Independence
Date: 2026-09-12T16:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationTwo Harbors Wine Fest
Date: 2026-09-12T20:00:00Z
Description: Calling all wine lovers! Catalina Island Company and Avalon Rotary are pleased to announce the 24th annual Two Harbors Wine Fest, a tasting extravaganza featuring the finest in local and imported wines and live entertainment happening on September 12, 2026. Taking place on the beach in beautiful Two Harbors, Catalina Island, Two Harbors Wine Fest has become one of Two Harbors most popular events. Complete with a silent auction, live music, complimentary appetizers, and tastings of all our participating wineries, this is a festival you won’t want to miss. *This is a 21 and over only event. No dogs are allowed at any Two Harbors Special Events.
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationThe Todd Anglin Home for Children 19th Annual Children Dinner
Date: 2026-09-12T23:00:00Z
Description: No description
Location: The Todd Anglin Home for Children
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationBelmont Shore Car Show — Belmont Shore
Date: 2026-09-13T09:00:00-0700
Description: No description
Location: Belmont Shore
Source: Belmont Shore Business Association
Networking Made Fun
Date: 2026-09-15T09:00:00-07:00
Description: Join us for an engaging and enjoyable networking event to connect with local business owners and professionals.
Location: Bellflower Chamber of Commerce
Source: Bellflower Chamber of Commerce
More informationDowney Police Department's 27th Citizens Academy
Date: 2026-09-17T01:00+00:00
Description: Downey Police Department's 27th Citizens Academy
Location: Downey Police Department
Source: City of Downey
Long Beach Gives!
Date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00-07:00
Description: Our city’s annual day of collective giving, where neighbors come together to support the local efforts that make Long Beach—and Belmont Heights—such a wonderful place to live.
Location: https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization
Source: Belmont Heights Community Association
La Pacific Mariachi 5K Run
Date: 2026-09-19T06:30:00
Description: No description
Location: Event Location
Source: City of Huntington Park
More informationLa Pacific Mariachi 5K run/walk
Date: 2026-09-19T08:00:00
Description: save $10 adults and $5 children walk/run for resident discount. register at Salt Lake Park.
Location: Come join us to run/walk a 5k or a 1k for children. For more information go to www.
Source: City of Huntington Park
More informationCoffee Club! Ma N' Pa Grocery for August
Date: 2026-09-19T09:00:00-07:00
Description: Let's sip, smile, and build community—one cup at a time!
Location: Ma N' Pa Grocery
Source: Belmont Heights Community Association
An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert
Date: 2026-09-19T20:00:00-07:00
Description: With wisdom and radical candor, Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, has inspired millions to live more creative, courageous lives. In this revealing evening, Gilbert talks about the surprising ways in which chasing a purpose in life can hinder creativity and freedom. A Q&A follows the talk.
Location: 6200 Atherton St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationStar Party!
Date: 2026-09-19T20:00:00-07:00
Description: An unforgettable show!
Location: East 6th Street & Tremont Avenue
Source: Belmont Heights Community Association
KIDZ BOP LIVE: Birthday Concert Event
Date: 2026-09-20T23:00:00Z
Description: You’re invited! KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, is celebrating 25 years with the ultimate birthday party concert for the whole family, coming to select cities for an unforgettable experience packed with music and fun. The KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event brings the party to the stage, with the KIDZ BOP Kids performing today’s biggest kid-friendly pop hits alongside throwback favorites from the past 25 years. With interactive moments, an all-new stage design, and the return of the fan-favorite Daddy Dance Off, it’s a high-energy experience made for kids (and fun for parents too!). DJ KB, KIDZ BOP’s official DJ character, will be opening the show with a dance party that will get families ready to party! For many young fans, KIDZ BOP LIVE is their very first concert—creating a fun, safe, and memorable introduction to live music. Don’t miss the biggest party of the year—get your tickets now!
Location: F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach
Source: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
More informationManaging Debt and Avoiding Financial Mistakes - A Financial Literacy Workshop
Date: 2026-09-21T18:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationFirst Day of Fall
Date: 2026-09-22
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationCity Council Meeting
Date: 2026-09-22T18:00:00
Description: No description
Location: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and at www.hpca.gov.
Source: City of Huntington Park
More informationBusiness Watch Meeting
Date: 2026-09-23T09:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
More informationNEIGHBORHOOD FORUM
Date: 2026-09-23T18:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association
Skate Jam
Date: 2026-09-25T18:00:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: City of Bell Gardens
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