Join us for a FREE multi-media Breakwater exhibit at the local Shelter Surf Shop. This night will provide a social forum for breakwater advocates, many of whom will be honored for their work improving the region’s water quality. This event will kick off the month of May’s events recognizing Breakwater Awareness Month.

The event, titled “Big Thursday”, is part of Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell’s Breakwater Awareness Month (BAM). “Big Thursday” will feature an historical photo exhibit, screenings of two surfing and Breakwater documentaries (”Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story” directed by Brian Gillogly and “Mother Wants Her Beauty Back” directed by Grant Eads) and a “Hang Ten” awards presentation honoring local activists.

The 1^st Annual ‘4^th Street In Motion’ Festival is rolling onto 4^th Street/Retro Row (between Cherry and Junipero Avenues on Mother’s Day, May 9^th (11 am -5 pm)! This FREE event—part of the LB Bike Festival, May 7-9^th—will showcase fun for the whole family!

Event highlights (click on the image at left to view the day-long entertainment schedule):
*all events/times are subject to change without notice!

The Pike Music Stage: Sponsored by our friends at The Pike Restaurant/Bar, day-long musical offerings (at 4^th @ Cherry) include:
• Bear Face • They Are The Eggmen • The Champanties • The Commotions • DJ KatoSpace • Plus: Don Pie!

The Long Beach Film Festival: TLBFF presents an afternoon of bicycle films and music/comedy at The Art Theatre starting at 1 PM:
• ‘Triplets of Belleville‘: The classic Oscar award-nominated, animated surreal adventure film!
• Live improv by Laughing Stock Development
• Bicycle film shorts TBA
• ‘Riding Bikes with the Dutch’: The debut of new original work by pro documentarian and videographer, and Long Beach native, Michael Bauch, followed by a live Q & A with Bauch.
• Live music: Eugene and The 1914!

Lola’s Mexican Restaurant Food Court & Beer Garden: In addition to Mexican delicacies by our friends at Lola’s, you’ll find a selection of additional food vendors offering hunger-satisfying eats—from vegetarian fare to sweet treats such as: Ashley’s Bar & Grill, Calbi Fusion, Repicci’s Shaved Ice, Shortin’ Bread Artisan Baking, Slice Truck, Tropical West.

4th Street Vine Grotto: Sample some of the finest (and affordable) boutique wines from 4^th Street Vine in their spacious courtyard (behind this wine lover’s haven @ 2142 E.4th.

Alternative Transportation & Bike Vendors: A  host of some of the coolest wheel-based vendors will showcase their latest models: Penske SMART Cerritos, Nirve Bikes, HB Scooters, JL Velo, Moxi Roller Skates, and more!

Miscellaneous Vendors & Non-Profit Organizations: Beach Greens Organic Produce, Best Buy, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Grunion Gazette, Imonni Vintage, LB Depot for Creative ReUse, Liberty On 4th, Marrillyn McDowell Studio of Dance, Salon Pop, Servpro, Wadell & Reed, World Evolution & more!

MORE FUN Stuff!:
• Long Beach Roller Derby’s “Shoot the Duck” contest. Sign up at the LBRD booth to enter (winner earns $100 gift certificate to Moxi Rollerskates; runner-up scores 2 tickets to LBRD’s next bout in June pitching the Terminal Island Tootsies against the Bixby Rollerettes).
• Cyclone Coaster Vintage Bike Club: Showcasing some of the coolest vintage bikes around!
• LA Coast Women’s Rugby Football Club
• Rock Wall: Sponsored by Kafe Neo
• ‘On The Grind’ Skate Demo (2-2:30 on 4^th): featuring skaters from the Long Beach documentary film, ‘On The Grind’, and special guests (Ms. Laurietta King, mother of slain skater Michael K. Green, will be at the ‘On The Grind’ booth talking about the story behind the new Michael K. Green Skate park on 14th & Pacific and the film). Stop by the booth to register to win tickets for the upcoming screening at the Art Theatre, May 15^th).
• Atlantic Studio Hair Salon: $10 services at their booth! Also, enter to win a basket of goodies (valued @ $400). All proceeds go to Luther Burbank Elementary.
• L.B. Craft Mafia: Make your own Mother’s Day cards! 
• Bike Wash: Sponsored by Pedal Movement
• Bike Valet: Sponsored by Pedal Movement & LB Cyclists
• Mother’s Day Orchids for sale from The Orchid House

‘Kids In Motion’ Kids Activity Fair (on the grounds of Luther Burbank School), hosted by the ‘Garden of the Mind Project’ of Luther Burbank School and featuring a full day of kids’ activities and fun, food and drinks:
• Backyard Fitness Classes: Hosted by Dan Latham, founder of Cyberobics & President-elect, Cal. Assn. Health Phys. Ed. Recreation & Dance and Peter McMahon of StoneCore Training.
• SafeMoves Bike Rodeo: A fun, yet challenging course for kid’s on bikes or wheelchairs to get input from experts on safety.
• Yoga for Kids: Taught by certified yoga instructors including David Hennage aka The Yoga Dude and Burbank faculty.
• LA Sparks WNBA Team members & mascot Sparky.
• Free health services & information from Long Beach’s Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children
• Dance groups: Bailadores performing ballet folklorico and their well travelled hip-hop dance troupe.
• Broadcasting live: Swoops World Radio, a big supporter of bicycling around Long Beach and our local Internet radio station.
• Xump Kids will give away free games & host “Test Flight’, a paper airplane competition!
• Enter to win a bike! Kids participating in the Burbank events can enter to win a bike, two bikes are being provided by Chief of Police Jim McDonnell & Bike 90800 non-profit program in Houghton Park.

Sponsors & Supporters:
‘4^th Street In Motion’ festival would like to thank the following: 4th Street Business Improvement Association, City of Long Beach, Fresh and Easy Markets, Grunion Gazette, Kafe Neo, LA Coast Women’s Rugby Football Club, LA Sparks WNBA Basketball Team, Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, Long Beach Bike Festival, Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, Look! Graphics, Molina Health Care, Number Nine Noodles, Office of the Chief Police – Long Beach, Penske Smart Car Cerritos, The Pike Restaurant & Bar, 2^nd District Councilwoman Suja Lowenthal, Ralph’s supermarket, SoCal Harvest, Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children, and Western Physical Therapy.

About The Luther Burbank’s “Garden of the Mind” Project: The Garden of the Mind project (taking its name from Luther Burbank’s eulogy) focuses on innovating education and community through the permanence of heritage, the wisdom of art, and the science of sustainability. 2010 Garden of the Mind plans include: restoring the schools entry, façade and grounds based on the school’s Long Beach historical significance, and the philosophy and science of Luther Burbank, a world renowned botanist, launching a food initiative based on backyard fruits and vegetables, reinstating a weekend playground to help maintain children’s health and fitness, and supporting expanded roles of Burbank’s parents within the school and neighboring community.

About The Long Beach Bike Festival: The 2nd Annual Long Beach Bike Festival spans three days this year—May 7-9^th—and is among the ongoing efforts to make Long Beach one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the U.S. The Long Beach Bike Festival is produced by the Downtown Long Beach Associates, the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, the City of Long Beach, and the 4th Street Business Improvement Association.

About 4th Street: Dubbed “Retro Row”, 4th Street is Long Beach, CA’s Independent Shopping & Dining District! Featured recently in both Lucky and Sunset magazines, as well as in the New York Times (Travel Section, October 2007), Los Angeles Magazine’s “Best of LA” Issue (August 2008), and The District Weekly (September 2008). The 4th Street District stretches from Junipero to Cherry Streets, offering over 30 unique shops and restaurants to choose from, and is also home to the newly renovated Art Theatre.

*all events/times subject to change without notice… check back here for updates!

The AIDS Assistance Foundation Thrift Store annual fund raising event is on! Its annual one-of-a-kind ART SALE kicks off with a launch party, Friday, March 26th 6-9pm, with refreshments and music! $10 donation. The Art Sale continues thru May 2nd. The Thrift Store is located at 2011 E. 4th Street; 562-987-5353.

Everything Old is New again! The Assistance League of Long Beach’s Thrift & Vintage Shop will hold its once-a-year ‘Heritage’ event—a collector’s dream shopping event! Showcasing vintage and collectible items, the sale will feature fine porcelain, jewelry, clothing, art, books, linens and more! ALLB is open 6 days a week; Monday 10-4 and Tuesday-Saturday 10-6.

[[Show as slideshow]]Come one, come all to 4^th Street’s Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 22^nd, from Noon to 6pm. Over 30 merchants along ‘Retro Row’ will be offering good buys and bargains galore for one day only! Plus, we’ll have a host of circus performers and live music on-hand to entertain while you’re picking up on all the great deals to be had.

4^th Street has a lot to offer including furnishings (vintage to contemporary), toys and togs for kids of all ages, vintage threads and accessories, surf gear, gifts and one-of-a-kind tchotsky’s, original artwork and handcrafted jewelry, and much, much more!

Make a day of it, and grab a bite to eat at any of the eateries along the way.

This ’70s themed shindig got revelers in the mood for the Art Theatre’s showing of the ultimate Prom nightmare: Stephen King’s classic movie, “Carrie”.

Join 4th Street Vine for an exhibition and reception for artist Olivia Borba. The show will run from July 24- August 31, with the artist reception on Saturday, August 1st, 4-6 pm.