When: June 4 & June 6: Fri 10 am-2 pm; Sun 10 am-4 pm

Where: Marine Stadium

Come watch the USA Swimming 10K Open Water National Championship on Friday, June 4 and 5K Championship on Sunday, June 6 featuring top international open water athletes. 2K and 4K individual and Team Pursuit Open Water events are open to the public and held on Sunday, June 6

Contact: 562.427.4606 X227 or visit www.pacificopenwater.com

When: June 5th & 6th, 9 am to 5 pm

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific

Come to the Aquarium of the Pacific to watch hula performances, listen to Tahitian drumming, enjoy island cuisine, and more at the 7th annual Pacific Islander Festival. Various cultures will be featured, including Hawaiian, Fijian, Marshallese, Chamoru, Tahitian, Samoan, Tokelau, Tonga, and Maori.

Contact: (562) 590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/eventsdetail/pacific_islander_festival/

When: June 12th 7 am

Where: Bike Path between Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier & Atlantic Blvd.

Come run a fun 10K or 5K right on the beach and help benefit Children Today's child care programs for children experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. Pre-registered 5K $25, 10K $30, Kids $15

Contact: Dora Jacildo 562.432.1224 or visit childrentoday.org

When: Event Canceled (formerly June 19/20, 2010)

Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park

This event has been canceled by Alfredo's Beach Club.

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: June 26, 2010

Where: Alamitos Beach

International Development Qualifier - This event is open to all beach athletes from around the country. Teams that finish IDQ events among the top four will get the opportunity to represent the United States in Federation of International Volleyball events.

Information: usavolleyball.org/events/3424

When: July 1, 2010

Where: Marine Stadium

Come out to Marine Stadium for FREE concert by the Long Beach Municipal Band

Contact: 562.570.3150 or visit www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/lb_municipal_band.asp or

When: July 3, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day

Where: Queen Mary

The Queen Mary will host “BBQ, Brews and Red, White and Blues,” a two-day Independence Day celebration for 4th of July weekend. Features an old-fashioned cookout, live music, entertainment and spectacular fireworks show on Sunday night at 9 p.m. Come dance under the stars with a live DJ on the ship’s stern from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Contact: 562.499-1650 or visit www.queenmary.com

When: July 4, 2010, 5 pm

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific

Celebrate Independence Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Enjoy extended hours, fireworks, and a buffet picnic! The Aquarium will be open until 10:00 p.m. with admission for everyone just $11.95 after 5:00 p.m. And, for an additional cost, enjoy a buffet BBQ on the Front Lawn from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Please note that seating for the BBQ is limited and advance reservations are strongly recommended

Contact: (562) 590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/eventsdetail/4th_of_july/

When: July 6, 2010 Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 7, 2010 Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 8, 2010 Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 10, 2010

Where: Alamitos Beach

Men's and Women's Open California Beach Volleyball Association Tournament

Contact: Danalee Corso Email: alohaballclub@gmail.com or visit www.cvba.com

When: July 10, 2010, 3 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: Atlantic Avenue from San Antonio Drive to Carson Street

Over 150 pre-1975 cars on display. Vintage top fuel dragsters that used to race at the legendary Lions Drag Strip fire up their engines in a "cacklefest" three times a day. Live music, food, vendors, car art display and historic car films

Contact: 562.595.0081 or visit www.bixbyknollsinfo.com

When: July 10 & 11, 2010, 12pm - 6pm

Where: Claremont Beach

Kitesurfing Expo, stand-up paddle board lessons. On-sand windsurfing demonstrations. In-water kitesurfing exhibition.

Contact: 562.439.6055 or visit www.scka.org

When: July 10, 2010

Where: Marine Stadium

Contact: 310.809.0653 or visit kahakaioutrigger.com

When: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Where: Pine Ave. & Broadway

The Long Beach Gospel Fest has established itself as the premiere Gospel concert in the Los Angeles region. Features Grammy Award winning singers and musicians as well as local choirs and performers. The Gospel Fest gathers the residents in unity and echoes a very positive message. The experience begins with a combined worship service with churches across the city and is followed by a gospel.

Information: longbeachgospelfest.com/AM.php?/users/awp.php?ln=109135

When: July 13, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 14, 2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 15, 2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking/popcorn for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 16, 2010, 7am - 5pm

Where: Marine Stadium

Day of water related activities for special needs children associated with local Long Beach facilities

When: July 17, 2010

Where: Marine Stadium

Information: kahakaioutrigger.com

When: July 17, 2010, 7am - 12pm

Where: Long Beach Harbor

Water Ski Race from Long Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island and back to Long Beach

Contact: 714.614.0834 or visit www.catalinaskirace.net

When: July 17, 2010, 9 am - 6 pm

Where: Marina Green, Long Beach Harbor

Long Beach Offshore Powerboat Race. Free event to spectators

Contact: 310.318.4012 or visit pacificoffshore.com or or www.rpmracingent.com or

When: July 18, 2010, 8 AM

Where: Pits - Marina Green, Long Beach Harbor

A professional watercraft race from Long Beach to Catalina and back. Free event to spectators

Contact: 310.318.4012 or visit or ngent@yahoo.com or or or www.rpmracingent.com or

When: 7/20/2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/21/2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/22/2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: July 24 & 25, 2010

Where: Alamitos Beach

Contact: Mike Elledge - 949-294-9683 or visit www.sinjinvolleyball.com

When: July 24th & 25th

Where: Alamitos Beach

Come see Misty May-Treanor return home to Long Beach and all top professional Volleyball players compete on Saturday and Sunday. The 4’s competition on Sunday featuring the return of Gabrielle Reece! There is FREE General Admission seating for the entire weekend!

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

When: 7/27/2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/28/2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/29/2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 07/30/2010, 10am-3pm

Where: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

57th Annual Funky Monkey Kids Fishing Rodeo event is provided by the SoCal Tuna Club, Fred Hall Fishing Shows and Alfredo's Beach Club, is free to kids 16 and under and includes free bait and instruction.

Information: www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 7/31-8/1/2010, Sat. 8am-6:30pm; Sun. 8 am-5 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.

Information: www.lbdragonboat.com

When: 08/01/2010, 3 pm- 7 pm

Where: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

Come "Taste" around 40 Long Beach restaurants sampling their food to benefit Homeless Children in Long Beach. Come to this fun food event featuring live entertainment. Tickets for Adults $50, Teens $20 children 12 & under $10.

Contact: (562) 432-1224. or visit www.lbkidsconnection.org

When: August 3, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 4, 2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 5, 2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 8/6/2010

Where: 54th Street Beach

Long Beach youth from 16 park sites will spend a fun filled day that will include games, food, water and beach activities. Sign-up at your local park in advance, space is limited

Contact: 562.570.3150

When: August 7 & 8, 2010, 8am - 6pm

Where: Marine Stadium

A professional Power Boat Race Admission: $15 Children under 10 Free, Active Military (ID required) Free

Contact: Ross Wallach 310.318.4012 or visit www.scscracing.com

When: Saturday, Aug 7th 12 noon to 11pm & Sunday, Aug 8th 12 noon to 10pm

Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park

Come enjoy the Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival celebrating Louisiana culture, music, meals and live entertainment!

Contact: 562.495.5959 or visit www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

When: 8/9-13/2010

Where: Marine Stadium/US Sailing Center/Mother's Beach/Belmont Pool

Gives individuals who have a disability the opportunity to explore sports such as water skiing, sailing, hot air balloon rides, canoing, jet skiing and much more. Register in advance.

Contact: 909.596-7733 or visit www.casacolina.org

When: August 10, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 11, 2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 12, 2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Friday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m

Where: Queen Mary Events Parks

Presenting Joan Baez, the supremely accomplished interpretive folksinger of the '60s. Special guest and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn is one of the pioneers of electric rock music in America and was the front man for the legendary band The Byrds. Buy Tickets online at Ticketmaster.com

Information: www.Ticketmaster.com

When: 8/13/2010

Where: Colorado Lagoon

Model Boat Shop program participants build their own model sailboat and race it on the Colorado Lagoon. Register in advance.

Contact: Leeway Sailing Center 562.570.1719

When: August 13, 2010

Where: Granada Beach

Around 1000 youth from Long Beach and beyond will be enjoying the beach and sandcastle building

Contact: 562.570.3150

When: August 13, 14, & 15, 2010

Where: Granada Beach

The Boardwalk Properties Great Sandcastle Contest includes Alfredo's famed BBQ, arts and crafts, Kids Zone, incredible sand sculptures, corporate challenge. Sand Bash Award Ceremony Party Saturday evening.

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: 08/16/2010

Where: El Dorado Park Tennis Centers

Information: www.longbeachtennis.com

When: August 17, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 18, 2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Wednesday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m

Where: Queen Mary Events Park

Smokey Robinson's distinctive voice and songwriting skill has led to a 50-year career full of awards, including Grammys and induction into both the Songwriter Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Buy Tickets online at Ticketmaster.com

Information: www.Ticketmaster.com

When: August 19, 2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Thursday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m

Where: Queen Mary Events Parks

The Beach Boys have often been called "America's Band" - America's first, and best rock band. They have thirty-six U.S. Top 40 hits (the most of any U.S. rock band) and fifty-six Hot 100 hits, including four number-one singles. Expect to hear some of their great songs - "California Girls","Good Vibrations", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "Surfin' U.S.A."and more. Buy Tickets online at Ticketmaster.com

Information: www.Ticketmaster.com

When: 8/21-22/2010

Where: Granada Beach

Free Island entertainment, arts and crafts, cultural center, foods of the South Pacific and many more Polynesian delights on the beach

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Aug. 21st 11 am & 2 pm; Aug. 22nd 2 pm

Where: Bixby Park

Shakespeare for Kids by the Sea to presents “Twelfth Night” FREE Children's Theatre! “Twelfth Night,” an exciting tale of shipwrecked maidens, mistaken identities, and romance—all of the elements that ignite a young child’s imagination. Two FREE performances on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Contact: 562.983.8139 or visit www.lbshakespeare.org

When: 8/21-22/2010

Where: Marine Stadium

Open Water Swimming Races

Contact: 562.427.4606 X227 or visit www.pacificopenwater.com

When: August 24, 2010, Dusk

Where: Granada Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 25, 2010, Dusk

Where: Cherry Beach

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: August 26, 2010, Dusk

Where: Marina Green

Alfredo's Beach Club will run its 7th season of free movies on the beach. Movies and cartoons start at dusk; free parking for all

Contact: 562.477.6820 or visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com

When: Thursday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m

Where: Queen Mary Events Park

Presenting three-time Grammy-Award winning folk-rock artist Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, hailed as a major talent, by both critics and fellow musicians. JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys are a new collaboration that brings together Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders with Welsh singer-songwriter JP Jones. Their first album together, "Fidelity!", is set for release next month.Buy Tickets onlin

Information: www.Ticketmaster.com

When: 8/28-29/2010

Where: Alamitos Bay - Ocean Blvd. & Bayshore

Beach water polo is played on a course 25 yds x 15 yds with a goal at each end in saltwater. 8-team format in each division (12-18 yr. old boys and girls. Also Master's men and women open divisions

Contact: 562.786.1872 or visit www.shoreaquatics.com

When: 9/10-12/2010, Fri. 5-11pm Sat 12-11pm Sun 12-10 pm

Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park

Three-day Festival featuring fresh Maine lobster, meals, dancing and entertainment

Contact: 562.495.5959 or visit www.originallobsterfestival.com