Honda Center
2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806
Info: Star Wars: In Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen - one of the largest ever put on tour. The live music and film elements are synchronized in order to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience. Price: $35.00 - $85.00
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, Ca
Info: Beloved villains from Disney movies are joining the Halloween Time festivities this year! Experience the incredible transformation that both Parks — and many of your favorite attractions — go through to make this the ultimate Halloween party! ..Open thru November 1st.
October 1- 4
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, Ca 91768
(909) 623-3111
Info: $17.00/12: 00 PM – 11:00 PM
September 24- October 31
7pm
Info: 37 Years of Fears at Knott’s Halloween Haunt. This ghoulish granddaddy of all Halloween celebrations has been resurrected for 28 nights of fright starting September 24.Halloween Haunt transforms the family friendly farm into a 160-acre living horror movie filled with 13 chilling mazes, six hair-raising shows, three horrific scare zones, 1,000 monsters roaming for their next victim and one all new Scare Scene attraction based on Sony Pictures’ new movie, The Stepfather.
151 South Pine Ave, Long Beach, Ca
October 1-4
8 PM
VIP Admission: $25 (doors 7:15pm & 9:15pm) includes front of line pass and preferred seating General Admission: $20 (doors 7:45pm & 9:45pm) For reservations, call: (562) 495-2844 ext. 1.
Info: An actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and singer, Tommy Davidson's exceptional range has made him a stellar force in entertainment. Perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of the hit television show In Living Color.
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Through October 16
11am-5pm
Info: This exhibition will showcase more than 120 works of art including paintings, sculptures, works on paper and prints by renowned and emerging artists from Mexico, Central and South America and the Spanish speaking Caribbean. All works will be available for bid at Auction 09, on October 17, MOLAA's premier fundraising event. Admission is $9.00.
October 2-4
Long Beach Convention Center
300 Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: Come and check out the 1st Annual Long Beach Comic Con! Gamers rejoice! The Long Beach Comic Con is pleased to announce that Nintendo -- one of the world's most groundbreaking, influential video game manufacturers -- has joined the growing list of world-class exhibitors at the Long Beach Comic Con! LBCC attendees will be able to visit the Nintendo booth for an insider's look at new and exciting products from Nintendo, and of course, to demo games for their favorite interactive platforms! Visit the website for more information and tickets! Phone:562/436-3661 Box Office. Single Day Passes are $25.00, 3-Day Passes are $45.00, and kids 12 and under are free.
October 2-4
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Info: The Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show®, the largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast, returns to the Long Beach Convention Center October 2-4, 2009 with unique products, eclectic entertainers and a full day of fun.
Price: Adults: $9, Seniors (62+): $7, Youth (13-17): $4, Group (10 or more): $5, Kids 12 & Under: Free. Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
October 2- November 1
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, Ca 90802
Info: Slither down to the Queen Mary for the 15th Annual Halloween Terrorfest, SHIPWRECK! Dare to venture into terrifying mazes located both on and off the haunted vessel. Price: General Admission - $29 Per Mortal ($19 Preview Nights on October 2 & 3). Time: 7:00pm-12:00am
539 E. Bixby Road, Long Beach, Ca (Atlantic Ave. between Bixby Rd. and San Antonio Dr.)
Info:First Fridays Long Beach promotes and supports local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. 6:00 PM -10:00 PM
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 East Anaheim St., Long Beach Ca 90804
Showings through October 17
Info: If you think your life is complicated, imagine the life of two-timing taxi driver John Smith who keeps two separate families! When his teenage children (a girl from one family and a boy from the other) meet in an Internet chat room and are anxious to meet in person, John's already hectic life shifts into high gear as he tries to keep his double life a secret. Time: 8:00 PM, Admission: $12:00 w/ valid student ID
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach Ca
9am-5pm
Info: The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its fifth annual Southeast Asia Day. The festival’s program will highlight the beauty and diversity of Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, and Laotian cultures. Guests will enjoy live performances, including music, dance, and cultural craft demonstrations. Ethnic dishes will available for purchase, and children will have the opportunity to partake in arts and crafts. Cost: General Admission--$23.95 adult (12+), $20.95 senior (62+), $11.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Colorado Boulevard Between Eagle Rock Boulevard and Argus
4:00pm-11:00pm
Info: The eclectic neighborhood street festival exploring the many cultures and subcultures of L.A. with a focus on independent music of all genres - from the nationally-noted to backyard weekend bands. Indie, jazz, punk, zydeco, kids music, a son jarocho fandango, classical music, community booths, cumbia, and more on 6 blocks of Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock. Admission is Free
Mission Gold Line Station
916 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena , 91030
5:00pm-10:00pm
Info: South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with participating merchants and galleries, is proud to present ArtsFest 2009, an evening of gallery tours, live music and festivities celebrating the creative spirit in South Pasadena, October 3rd from 5 pm to 10 pm. Eight galleries and open studios will display the works of renowned and local artists. ArtsFest guests are encouraged to stroll along the gallery loop or catch the FREE ArtMobile circulator bus at the Gold Line Mission Station. Admission is free.
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Info: The 2nd Annual J.U.i.C.E. HIP HOP DANCE FESTIVAL is an awe-inspiring and engaging festival that showcases innovative styles of street dance by some of LA’s freshest choreographers and dancers at the Ford Amphitheatre on Sat, Oct 3rd, 2009. The LA Times has called it “...the local Hip-Hop community in all its multifaceted athleticism...” (Lewis Segal). Admission: Early buyer incentive: Purchase by September 26 and pay only $25. Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20. Full price $30, Student/child price $5.
Laugh Factory
151 South Pine Ave, Long Beach, Ca
8:00pm
Info: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. More than 22,000 individuals are expected to run, walk or ride in the marathon, half marathon, marathon bike tour, Bubba Gump Run Forrest Run 5K and kids’ one-mile fun run. Among those participating in the marathon will be a very special group of 15 original Legacy Runners, who will be running in their 25th Long Beach Marathon.
For more information on the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon, visit www.runlongbeach.com or call 562/427-4606.
Cerritos Center for Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Dr., Cerritos, CA, 90703
8:00 pm
Info: The Bangles dominated the music scene with catchy tunes like Manic Monday, Eternal Flame, and a rocking cover of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter. The No. One hit Walk Like an Egyptian was featured on The Bangles' double-platinum Different Light, which was Billboard's top album of 1986. The all-female group's inventive sound was hailed as "Folk-Rock with flashes of the Beatles" by The New York Times, which credited the band's success to "ballads sung with heart-rending vulnerability." The Bangles was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. Price: $38.00 - $62.00
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 East Anaheim St., Long Beach Ca 90804
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Ca
(562)590-3100
Info: Discover the creatures lurking in the depths of Pacific at the Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family. FREE with general admission. FREE for members. Members' guests receive 20% off admission. 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, Ca
(562)590-3100
Info: Discover the creatures lurking in the depths of Pacific at the Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family. FREE with general admission. FREE for members. Members' guests receive 20% off admission. 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
