Community Connections

Arts for Life’s Community Connections program offers arts experiences to our community through virtual programs, film screenings, talks, and concerts. Everyone is welcome to deepen their understanding of the world through these low-cost arts opportunities, and to enjoy a social occasion with other arts enthusiasts.

Upcoming Community Connections Events

Mumu Fresh with red hair and a colorful top tipping her head forward.

Mumu Fresh

FRI, OCT 16, 2026 | 8PM

Two dancers from Pacífico Dance Company holding aloft their arms and the hem of their colorful costumes.

Pacífico Dance Company
Pacifíco Dance Company

FRI, DEC 4, 2026 | 8PM

Tien Hsieh seated at a piano.

Tien Hsieh

FRI, MAR 26, 2027 | 8PM

All programs, artists, prices, and dates subject to change.

Past Arts for Life: Community Connections Opportunities

2025-2026

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (11/16/25)
Jarabe Mexicano - A Bordeño Soul Christmas (12/5/25)
Versa-Style Street Dance Company - Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance (3/13/26)

2024-2025

Jarabe Mexicano (1/31/25)
Tien Hsieh (3/21/25)
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (5/4/2025)

2023-2024

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra with the Marcus Roberts Quartet (5/22/24)
Julia Keefe Quartet (1/26/24)
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra with special guest Hubert Laws (11/12/23)
Versa-Style Dance Company (12/8/23)

2022-2023

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra with special guest Keyon Harrold
Argus Quartet and Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti - ahupuaʻa
Memphis Jookin': The Show Featuring Lil Buck, powered by Nike
The Fabelman's film screening
Versa-Style Dance Company
Learning How to Be Anti-Racist
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra

Contact: Corinne Saiers, Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Arts for Life is supported in part by a grant from the Long Beach Arts Council, the City of Long Beach, the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation, the RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach, and the California Arts Council. Donate to the Arts for Life initiative and support arts education.