When: 6-8pm

Where: 7/3 Drake Park; 7/10 Whaley Park; 7/17 Silverado Park; 7/24 Ramona Park; 7/31 Somerset Park

Bring your blanket and chairs and prepare yourself for an evening of musical enjoyment.

Information: www.longbeach.gov/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=3334&TargetID=36

When: Thursdays 6/26-8/14 6:30-8:15pm

Where: Marine Stadium

The Long Beach Municipal Band will perform every Thursday evening.

Contact: 562-570-3150 or visit www.longbeach.gov/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=3262&TargetID=36

When: July 4th, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM

Where: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

Live music, a beer garden, seafood and bbq, boat rides, reserved seating for the 9:00 pm fireworks show.

Contact: Fred Khammar 562-434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com or www.belmontpier.com

When: BBQ is 6-8 p.m. Aquarium open until 10 p.m.

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific

Meet 12,500 animals from the world's largest ocean, purchase a BBQ picnic, and watch the city firework show from the Aquarium.

Information: www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/eventsdetail/4th_of_july/

When: Open 10 Sundays until 10 p.m. through August 31

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific

Celebrate the Aquarium's 10th anniversary with special extended evening hours on Sunday nights. Admission is $10 after 5:00 p.m.

Information: www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/eventsdetail/10_summer_sundays/ or

When: Tuesday July 8

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 9th to July 12th

Where: Spectating off Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

The highly-graded Mayor's Cup pits eight female skippers and crews from 4 nations against each other in one-on-one matches south of the Belmont Pier.

Information: www.mayorscuplongbeach.com

When: Wednesday July 9

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/12 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Where: Marine Stadium

Watch Polynesian Outrigger Canoe racing in a sprint regatta for one, two and six-person canoes.

Contact: Larry Kunz 714-381-4995 or visit akai.org

When: Tuesday July 15

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/16 7:00 PM

Where: Bixby Bluff Park

The Shakespeare By The Sea group will perform Antony and Cleopatra.

Contact: Lisa Coffi 310-217-7596 or visit www.shakespearebythesea.org

When: July 17th 5:30 pm to 11 pm

Where: Pine Avenue

Kick off the Powerfest Boat Races with Powerfest Thursday on Pine Avenue! Incredible wakeboard stunt shows, live music, power boats, Sea Doos, a monster truck and more will turn Downtown Long Beach into one big party. On Pine Avenue between Broadway and 4th and in the Diamond Parking Lot next to Hooters Restaurant.

Information: www.dlba.org/lifestyle/newsletter/2008/July08/PowerFest.htm or

When: July 19th

Where: Long Beach Harbor by Coast Hotel

The world's best water skiers are towed by powerful, high-speed off-shore boats from Long Beach's inner harbor to Avalon and back! Part of the Powerboat Magazine Offshore Powerfest on the Marina Green by Shoreline Drive.

Contact: Randy Jarrell 909-463-3069 or visit www.catalinaskirace.net

When: July 19th 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Where: South Shore Of Belmont Pier To Granada Landing

Using traditional six-man Polynesian Outrigger Canoes, 26 teams from San Diego to San Luis Obispo will compete in a series of colorful, vibrant sprint races.

Contact: Billy Whitford 949-646-7725

When: July 18th to July 20th

Where: Marina Green on Shoreline Drive

The three-day Powerfest Expo, located on the Marina Green adjacent to Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive is the main staging area for all offshore racing events and will feature the racing boats and their teams, the latest in products and services for fun on the water, food, fun and live entertainment. And – if you’re more into classic cars – you can also enjoy the 5th Annual Long Beach C

Contact: Marcus Mask 562-427-4606 x6

When: July 20th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am

Where: Long Beach Harbor

Professional watercross racers in a race to Catalina and back for the 2008 APBA Offshore National Championships. Visit the Powerfest Expo, located on the Marina Green adjacent to Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive featuring the racing boats and their teams, the latest in products and services for fun on the water, food, fun and live entertainment.

Contact: Ross Wallach 310-318-4012 or visit www.apbaracing.com

When: July 20th

Where: Spectator Viewing Belmont Veteran Memorial Pier

The oldest offshore powerboat race in the U.S., featuring some of today's most exotic and expensive offshore racing boats. Visit the Powerfest Expo, located on the Marina Green adjacent to Shoreline Drive for all offshore racing events featuring the racing boats and their teams, the latest in products and services for fun on the water, food, fun and live entertainment.

Contact: Kevin Cooper 714-612-3378 or visit www.pacificoffshore.com

When: July 21st to July 24th

Where: Rainbow Harbor

22 parks and 720 youth, ages 8-13 from Long Beach's inner city will enjoy sailing on the American Pride Tall Ship. This 3-hr. trip will provide the youth with a brief history lesson and will teach youth sailing techniques and other skills. Visit your local park to sign-up, space is limited.

Contact: 562-570-3150

When: Tuesday July 22

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Wednesday July 23

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/24

Where: Long Beach Yacht Club and Alamitos Bay

Open to A/B/C1/C2C3 senior fleets, 125 kid-skippered boats will race from Shoreline Beach to the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Contact: 562-598-9401

When: 7/24-7/26 8am-8pm; 7/27 8am-3pm

Where: Marina Green

Come see the World's Top Beach Volleyball Players. Last Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Stop prior to the Olympics!

Contact: 310-426-8000 or visit www.avp.com

When: 7/25-7/27 8:00-6:30 PM

Where: Marine Stadium

A weekend of races in magnificently-decorated canoes/Dragon Boats showcasing pageantry, diversity and sportsmanship from across the globe and an on-shore festival.

Contact: Dr. Howard Chen 626-288-2888 or visit www.lbdragonboat.com

When: Tuesday July 29

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Wednesday July 30

Where: Cherry Beach or Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 5th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all. A BBQ beach dinner and refreshments will also be available.

Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com