If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Long Beach. From an Elton John tribute to an evening of storytelling and music, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.

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Giuda, Channel 3, Cheap Tissue and Transistor

From the event description:

All the way from Italy: GIUDA with special guests CH3, Cheap Tissue and Transistor at Alex's Bar.

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-8 p.m.
Where: Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St.
Price: $15
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Elton John Tribute 'Elton The Early Years'

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Elton John tribute "The Early Years" featuring Kenny Metcalf, performing all of Elton's hits at Gaslamp Long Beach.

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Gaslamp Long Beach, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Price: $12.50
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Sandra Bernhard

From the event description:

The actress, comedian, singer and radio talk-show host Sandra Bernhard tells it like it is — riffing on politics, family, entertainment and everything in-between. Bernhard’s hilarious new show, "Quick Sand," is a mélange of musings, music and whimsy. “Never boring, j’adoring,” is her motto. Covering the outrageous, quotidian and glamorous, Sandy is “a brief respite from the endless madness of the ever more stressful news of the world.” (Time Out NY).

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB, 6200 Atherton St.
Price: $30
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