I think I smell summer!

Right around the corner is the start of June gloom, the official weather change in Long Beach that signals that summer is here! Long Beach Parks and Recreation starts to host great outdoor events, the Hollywood Bowl showcases amazing artists and performances, people head outdoors to enjoy the beach, etc. Life if good and the gloom only acts as a reminder of the great weather that breaks through by mid-day. I want to make it even better for you by providing some great opportunities to explore fun locations and activities in Long Beach.

Picks of the Week:

SPORTS
Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club
10 am - 3 pm, Saturday, May 7th - Open House

ART & MUSEUMS
Tuesday, May 10 from 12 noon - 8 pm
Free Day at LACMA

Through August 8, 2011
MOCA’s Art in the Streets
@ the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Ave Los Angeles CA 90013

Through August 14
Jam Session: American's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World

MUSIC

UCLA Hammer Museum

• Saturday, May 7 at 2 PM - Spring Festival of World Music
• Thursday, May 12 at 6 pm - Women in Jazz: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Thursday, May 19 MoLAA - En la Noche - $10

• ¡aparato! - 8 PM
• La Santa Cecilia @ - 9PM

My Music Wishlist: 1 | 2 | 3

FOOD & FESTIVALS
May 21 & 22

• Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade
• Strawberry Festival - See the Park & Ride options

OUTDOORS & ACTIVITIES
May 13 - 14th
Long Beach Bike Festival

VOLUNTEER
May 14 and/or May 15
Big Sunday Weekend 2011 Projects

DEALS, DISCOUNTS & OFFERS

• Dump the Pump - Free three day Metro pass (TAP card)