This weekend in Downey, CA

Shoreline Village presents a free summer concert series with live music every weekend, showcasing many of the area’s standout performers across a wide range of styles. Expect R&B, jazz, funk, cumbia, pop, roots reggae, Caribbean rhythms, rock en Español, dance music, country honky tonk, 80s and 90s favorites, and tribute acts. The lineup features In the Red with pop and Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs with blues. Performances take place at the Off Boardwalk Theater by the Funnel House. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Parking is available for an additional fee, with discounts offered when you validate your ticket at participating shops or restaurants. Updates are shared on the event page for those who select interested or going.

The Lucky Eight 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon offers multiple distances to choose from. Participants can look forward to complimentary photos, officially posted results, a picturesque course, and swag bags. Walkers are welcome and the event is suitable for families. Group discounts are available.

Take part in a monthly community cleanup in the Bixby Highland neighborhood. Enjoy some exercise, meet new people, and make a positive impact while all cleanup gear is provided. Donuts are available, and first-time participants receive a free T-shirt and a whistle.

Garden Tai Chi at the Historic Bembridge House offers a gentle, donation-based community practice with Jimmy that emphasizes movement, mindfulness, and connection. Participants of every experience level are welcome to explore this soothing moving meditation under the pepper tree in one of Long Beach’s treasured historic gardens. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and consider inviting a friend.

Support the Woodrow Wilson Marching Band and Color Guard with a one day mattress sale that benefits the music program and its students. Discover brand new, name brand beds built to order, offered in every size with a variety of firmness levels and styles. Prices are promoted as the lowest available, and each purchase includes a manufacturer warranty. In addition to mattresses, there are premium options like adjustable bases, sheets, and luxury pillows. Delivery and financing are available. Every sale directly helps the kids. The experience is like shopping at a retail store, only held at the school for strong value and a meaningful cause. Organizers encourage spreading the word to friends and family who may be looking for a new mattress.

This mech-themed Belegarth gathering brings arts and sciences activities and combat tournaments to the sand at Long Beach City Beach. All activities follow the Belegarth Book of War. Participants are asked to bring three canned food items for a local food drive. As this is a public beach, expect paid parking and lots that fill quickly. Accessible parking is available but limited. Prepare for a day in the sun with water, snacks, shade, and sunscreen. A Hydration Station will be provided by Ordo Errantem Solis. Ban lists from all local realms will be honored. The event area is not part of the designated dog beach.

Head to Golden Park for a fun day with games, prizes, and information booths, plus free backpacks provided by Gangs Out of Downey.

Helping Hands Giving Hope is organizing a community effort at the Lakewood Family YMCA to provide backpacks and school supplies for youth in need. Attendees will gather to place donated items into bags together. Donations are welcome and may be brought to the event, scheduled for pickup with the organizers, or shipped directly through their Amazon wish list. Those who are not local can make a tax-deductible contribution by contacting Helping Hands Giving Hope for donation options.

KNAC Night returns to Stages in Santa Ana, marking the first Orange County edition in many years. FAIR WARNING, a Van Halen tribute experience, teams up again with WHOLE LOTTA ROSIES for a full evening of rock tributes. The lineup also features OZZY BLOODY OZZY, HOODOO MANIACS, LA CULT, DREAM WARRIORS, HOLLYWOOD SLEAZE, and DARK THOR. Presented as the new KNAC with the classic KNAC night spirit, the show brings the attitude fans remember... with an Attitude Check in the mix.

Celebrate the sounds of classic synth pop with a tribute showcase at Gaslamp Long Beach. Ultra MODE honors Depeche Mode, SUBSTANCE revives New Order, and YAZRASURE salutes the music of Yaz and Erasure. Tickets cover admission only, and table seating requires a separate dinner reservation.

REO Dreamwagon brings the arena rock spirit of REO Speedwagon to the Art Theatre of Long Beach, channeling the classic 70s and 80s era with favorites like Keep On Loving You and Roll with the Changes. This Southern California tribute delivers soaring vocals, standout guitar work, rich keys, and a driving groove for a true singalong experience. The lineup features Patrick on vocals, Mykael on guitar, Robert on bass, Andy on keys, Joe on drums, and Kelly and Michelle on backing vocals, capturing the heart and scale of the originals. Beer, wine, and food will be available.

A birthday celebration for Grandmaster Eric Lee features a Hawaiian-themed evening at Capital Seafood, with a nine course dinner and entertainment. The cost is $40 per person.

Little River Band brings a high energy rock and roll concert to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, showcasing the smooth harmonies that defined their sound. The set features beloved songs such as Reminiscing, Cool Change, and Lonesome Loser, along with other Top 10 hits. Expect rich vocals, tight arrangements, and seasoned musicianship that highlight why Glenn Frey of the Eagles once praised them as one of the finest singing bands.

A flea market will take place at Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus.

Green Life Ent. and AYAMTERRAIN celebrate nine years of Tech Me 2 Da Beach with an all-white party at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. The lineup features JJ Flores from Chicago, Big Cee representing DEEP-LA, and San Diego’s DISCOPENNYLANE, supported by residents DJ !M:M£ and Darin Westcott from Green Life Ent. along with Holliday from AYAMTERRAIN. Expect vendors on site, food and drinks from Big Will’s Foodies & Beverage, and a live art show. Attendees are asked to follow beach guidelines by avoiding beer bottles, using plastic red cups for beverages, packing out all trash, and cleaning up their area. Smoking is not permitted, with a 420 exception noted in the announcement. The details also mention beach chairs, towels or blankets, and easy-up canopies.

Discover a gentle introduction to Tai Chi with a beginner friendly class set on the grass by the water at Marine Stadium. For more than a decade, Sierra Holistic Collective has shared this ancient practice through graceful, meditative movements that support physical health, well-being, and a sense of inner calm. Instruction centers on Yang style with thoughtful modifications that emphasize balance and help prevent falls. No yoga mat is needed, and there is ample free parking. If it rains, the class will be cancelled. Friends and family are welcome. Dress for the weather to stay comfortable, and plan to drink water after class to stay hydrated. Learning unfolds gradually, so it is normal to need time and practice to learn the sequence. If you have a medical condition, an injury, or are pregnant, please consult a doctor beforehand. These beginner sessions are offered at no cost, and optional donations help sustain the nonprofit’s work. A step by step online course is also available to complement the park sessions, covering 8 to 12 of the movements taught in person. Sierra Holistic Collective is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities and providing teachings that ease stress and anxiety, improve mental and physical wellness, and offer emotional support.

Strengthen your Mahj Club skills in a focused strategy workshop that helps you move beyond the basics. Learn practical tactics and receive targeted guidance as games unfold, with coaching provided during live play for immediate, hands-on improvement.

An invasion arrives at the Midsummer Scream Halloween & Horror Convention in Long Beach, centered in the Screaming Room. Keep an eye out for the action there during the convention.

Mpz trio will perform a live set.