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Experience the Ensemble World Premiere of 57 Chevy at LBCC! – May 21-24
LBCC Performing Arts invites the campus community to experience 57 Chevy, an autobiographical play by Cris Franco adapted with Valerie Dunlap and directed by Jessica Berón. Performances will take place May 21–24, 2026 at the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center – Little Theater on the LAC Campus. Tickets are available for general admission, students, seniors, staff, and veterans, with free admission for LBCC students with a current ASB sticker. Visit our.show/lbcc57chevy for tickets and showtimes.
Experience the Ensemble World Premiere of 57 Chevy at LBCC! – May 21-24
LBCC Performing Arts invites the campus community to experience 57 Chevy, an autobiographical play by Cris Franco adapted with Valerie Dunlap and directed by Jessica Berón. Performances will take place May 21–24, 2026 at the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center – Little Theater on the LAC Campus. Tickets are available for general admission, students, seniors, staff, and veterans, with free admission for LBCC students with a current ASB sticker.
Visit our.show/lbcc57chevy for tickets and showtimes.
Alumni Book Signing & QA with Clement Gibson – Thurs., May 28
Join the Alumni Book Signing & QA with Clement Gibson, Associate Director of Programmatic Media and Community College, HBCU & Ivy League Alum, on Thursday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m. in the Black Student Success Center (L- 103) at the Liberal Arts Campus. The event includes a book reading, signing session, and professional Q&A. RSVP HERE.
LBCC Vocal Jazz Concert – Sun., June 7
Join us for the LBCC Vocal Jazz Concert directed by Andrea Calderwood at the new G Building Little Theater on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. General Admission is $15; Staff, Seniors, and Veterans $10; Students free with student ID.
Boxes Still Available to Paint on Campus
Emergency Boxes are still available to design and paint on both LBCC Campuses. If you are interested in this fun and artistic outlet to pay tribute to our Community, your Department or College in general, please email jhund@lbcc.edu or ccastano@lbcc.edu. Sign up HERE!
LBCC Big Band Concert – Fri., June 5
Join us for the LBCC Big Band Concert at the LBCC G Building Plaza on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This outdoor performance features guest bassist Nedra Wheeler. This event is FREE and open to the public.
LBCC Jazz Combos Concert – Tues., June 2
Join us for the LBCC Jazz Combos Concert at the LBCC G Building Plaza on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. This outdoor performance will be followed by an open jam session. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Long Beach Big Band Concert – Mon., June 1
Join us for the Long Beach Big Band Concert in the new G Building Little Theater on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 7:30–9:00 p.m. The evening opens with a set by the LBCC Big Band, followed by a performance from the Long Beach Big Band (LBBB), a community group of local professional musicians co-directed by Pat Sheng and Michael Zilber. General Admission is $15; Staff, Seniors, and Veterans $10; Students free with student ID.
Carmina Burana – Sun., May 31
The LBCC Department of Music, Radio & Television and Associated Student Body proudly present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium, Long Beach. Featuring the LBCC Viking Chorale, Viking Singers, Soloists, and Orchestra, joined by the Golden West Community College Choir, under the direction of Roger Przytulski, Dr. Dawn Brooks, and Skye Angulo.
Tickets:
- $15 General Admission
- $10 Students, Staff, and Seniors
- FREE for LBCC Students with ASB Card
FREE parking in Lots E & F
Free English Classes – Summer & Fall 2026
Learn English for free through upcoming LBCC
classes offered this summer and fall, with
registration now open. Summer session registration is available
now through June 22, and classes begin June 22. Fall
2026 registration runs from May 13 through August 31, with
classes starting August 31. To register, call
(562) 938-3037.
iAprende inglés gratis!
Las clases de verano empiezan el 22
de junio y
las clases de otoño empiezan el 31
de agosto. Regístrate llamando al (562)
938-3037. For more information, contact the ESL team
at DD140-ESL@lbcc.edu.
Urban Ecosystem: City of Synergy Fashion Show – Sat., May 30
The Fashion Design and Merchandising program proudly presents the 40th LBCC Fashion Show, Urban Ecosystem: City of Synergy, on Saturday, May 30 at the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium, LAC. Conceptualized by students in the FASH 41 Fashion Promotion course, this year’s theme explores Long Beach as a dynamic ecosystem shaped by its diverse communities, cultures, and connections. Sponsored by the Fashion Club, the show will feature student-designed garments ranging from swimwear to elegant evening wear.
FOR CTE FACULTY: “Your Story = Your Superpower” Workshop
CTE Faculty: Join this free 60-minute workshop led by LBCC SBDC Director Brad Pollak, designed to help students build confidence and learn how to effectively tell their story during a job search or when running a business. Participants will learn the three steps to building their personal story, how to respond to common interview questions, and the three building blocks that shape the story of their business. Whether preparing for employment or entrepreneurship, this workshop will help students communicate their experiences and strengths with confidence.
Long Beach City College Gender Equity Survey
LBCC’s Commission on the Status of Women and Gender Equity (WAGE) is working to create and implement initiatives that strengthen the experience of staff, faculty, and the school community as a whole, as it relates specifically to gender equity. As a part of these efforts, LBCC has partnered with the Confluence Rising, formerly known as CCEJ, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
Preparing Your Website for What’s Next
For LBCC Web Content Contributors
As we prepare for the upcoming semester, now is the time to review and refresh your website content. Pages that are current, accurate, and clearly owned will be best positioned for the upcoming site migration.
Long Beach City College Exclusive LAFC Ticket Offer
Long Beach City College faculty, staff, and students can enjoy an exclusive LAFC ticket offer! Save $40 on each of your first two tickets—$80 in total savings (ticketing fees still apply). Catch LAFC and star forward Son Heung-min as they face Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, or experience the excitement of LAFC’s CONCACAF matchup against Real España.
How to redeem your offer:
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? New Website to Help You Out!
Finding food on campus can be challenging, especially when locations, hours, and offerings vary by campus, semester, and session. To make it easier, LBCC has organized campus dining information in one place so the campus community can quickly see what is available and where.
We Want to Hear From You!
LBCC is partnering with Confluence Rising (formerly known as CCEJ) to facilitate a dialogue about gender equity within the LBCC Campus Community. To gather as much feedback as possible, we are asking campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and administrators) to complete a climate survey and/or participate in a listening session. Listening sessions are offered by campus role (student, staff, faculty, manager) as well as by identity-specific affiliations. Please sign up now:
Policy / Procedure website updates
Our new Diligent Policy and Procedure manual is now live, making it easier to update policies and procedures as needed. Board Policies and Administrative Procedures will now be accessible through the Diligent page: https://lbcc.community.highbond.com/Portal/Policy.aspx.
Campus Safety Escort Program Reminder
The Campus Safety Escort Program is available to the campus community during the winter term, Monday through Friday, from 6 pm to 11 pm to provide a safe, reliable, and time-efficient way to get around campus during the evening. To request an escort, please call (562) 938-4100.
Action Needed: Update Your Profile for the Phone Directory
The ITS Department has launched an updated Phone Directory on the LBCC website. All employees are encouraged to review and update their individual Directory Profile. You can make changes through the HR Employee System under the Personal Details tile. Step-by-step instructions are available on the Launch site here. In addition to individual listings, the directory includes department contact information. Please review your department’s listing in the current directory.
Trauma-Informed Approach Framework at LBCC
Realizing the impact of trauma on our student population and the effect secondary trauma has on our faculty, staff, and administration, LBCC is committed to recognizing signs of trauma in all community members and responding appropriately with evidenced-based strategies for building resilience and growth.
Are You Organizing an Event on Campus? Updated Cart Services Language
Please make sure you include this language on your flyer:
STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.
FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
If you require sign language interpreting services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
*Please note requests are based on provider availability*
