The vibrant heart of Long Beach will welcome a celebration of culture and community engagement with its upcoming free art and music festival. Slated for November 8, the "Community Values Art, Art Values Community" event is expected to draw residents for a day of artistic exploration and entertainment from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Latin American Art and Gumbiner Park.
According to the City of Long Beach's announcement, the festival falls under the umbrella of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. Mayor Rex Richardson highlighted the city's commitment to arts and culture, stating, "With this Neighbor-to-Neighbor event, we are offering the community an opportunity to explore exhibits for free at the beloved Museum of Latin American Art, as well as providing a full line-up of family-friendly activities meant to foster connections between neighbors and inspire more opportunities for artists to collaborate in Long Beach." The day promises to engage attendees with free museum entry, food, and a lineup of live music featuring artists like DJ Kantuta and bands such as 3LH.
Interactive art exhibits and workshops are on the docket too, inviting residents to immerse themselves in dance, puppeteering, and even design-your-own tote bags. Simultaneously, for the younger crowd, the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine's Mobile Recess program will set up shop across the street at Gumbiner Park, providing a trove of recreational activities from 2 to 5 p.m. Event registration is required and available through the city's website or on-site on the day of the event.
The Neighbor-to-Neighbor initiative, backed by California Volunteers and led by the City's Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, seeks to knit tighter community ties and address local concerns such as climate action. The program orchestrates various events throughout the year, including movies in the park, block parties, and environmental workshops. For details and registration for the upcoming festival, interested parties can visit lbcity.info/n2n.
