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This Weekend in Long Beach: Catch the DRIFT on Various Events
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Apr 9, 2026
As Formula DRIFT rolls into town, Long Beach is gearing up for a high-energy weekend filled with motorsports, cultural celebrations, live performances and community gatherings. Whether you’re looking to experience the adrenaline of professional drifting, enjoy a family-friendly festival or explore local art and food, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of your weekend.
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Long Beach:
Date: Friday-Saturday, April 10-11
Time: All day
Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
What to Expect: Spectators can experience the thrill of this judged motorsport as professional drivers intentionally slide their cars sideways through tight turns at high speeds, transforming Downtown Long Beach’s streets into a high-octane competition course.
Cost: Ticketed event
Cambodian New Year Event and Community Resource Fair
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: McBride Park (1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.)
What to Expect: Celebrate the Cambodian New Year with traditional blessings, cultural performances and live music, while also connecting with local organizations offering information about community resources and services.
Cost: Free
Musical Theatre West’s “In the Heights”Date: Friday, April 10 through Sunday April 26What to Expect: Experience the vibrant, Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, brought to life by Musical Theatre West with energetic choreography, memorable songs and a heartfelt story about community and dreams.Date: Friday, April 10What to Expect: Guests will enjoy an interactive evening featuring a comedy musical and murder mystery dinner, where audience participation helps unravel the story aboard the historic Queen Mary.Grand Prix 5KWhat to Expect: Walk or run on the official Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach street course in this community race benefitting the nonprofit Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach.Annual Toss, Recycle, Shred in Alamitos HeightsNew Season Market at Marina PacificaTaste the ShoreDowntown Art + Design WalkPicnic for the PlanetPrisk Native Plant Garden Open House
