Don’t Miss These Top Weekend Events in South Los Angeles County: Long Beach, Carson & Torrance (Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026)

Get ready this weekend in South Los Angeles County (January 30–February 1, 2026) with a curated list of can’t-miss lifestyle events from live music and baroque concerts to creative theatre and community workshops. Whether you’re in Long Beach, Inglewood, Carson, Torrance or nearby, there’s something fun for couples, friends, and families looking for things to do this weekend in LA — culture, concerts, shows, and local community vibes. Find out where to be and why these events are worth your time.

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🎶 Long Beach Weekend Highlights

Anything But Broadway – Live Music Variety Showcase

📍 Long Beach Play House, Long Beach | Fri, Jan 30 – Sat, Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM; Sun, Feb 1 @ 2:00 PM
💵 Tickets: ~Buy from venue website $20 (plus service fees)
🎤 Why Go: A fresh theatre-meets-music experience at the Long Beach Playhouse where performers deliver show-quality live music spanning country, rock, pop, and folk — without Broadway tunes! It’s engaging, energetic, and perfect for music lovers seeking something new.

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Musica Angelica: Valentine to the Viola da Gamba

📍 First Congregational Church of Long Beach | Sat, Jan 31 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💵 Tickets: Vary; Buy on venue website (typically $40-$80)
🎻 Why Go: Experience an elegant evening of Baroque music with romantic compositions performed on viola da gamba and harpsichord. Ideal for date night or music aficionados looking for a classical twist to the winter weekend.

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Long Beach Symphony: Tchaikovsky & Strauss Concert

📍 Terrace Theater, Long Beach | Sat, Jan 31 @ Doors open 6:00 PM Showtime 7:30 PM
💵 Tickets: Available via box office or online
🎼 Why Go: Catch the Long Beach Symphony’s powerful performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Strauss’s Don Quixote. Perfect for an elevated cultural night out and a stunning showcase of orchestral brilliance.

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🎤 Torrance & Carson Events

Brian Simpson in Concert

📍 View Music Bar, Torrance | Sat, Jan 31 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Tickets: Available on eventbrite
🎷 Why Go: Enjoy a live evening with smooth jazz vibes from Brian Simpson — a great nightcap or date night option with dinner and drinks in Carson.

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Business Bookkeeping Workshop: Audit-Ready Books

📍 COLLAB Creative Space, Carson | Sat, Jan 31 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 Free – RSVP to reserve your spot. Find out how you can donate to support programs like this in South LA County. 
📊 Why Go: If you’re a local entrepreneur or small-business owner, this practical workshop helps you get your books audit-ready with expert guidance — valuable and action-oriented.

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📌 Local Ongoing & Free Options

Watts Towers Tours

📍 Watts Towers Arts Center (Los Angeles) | Fri, Jan 30 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💵 Tickets can be purchased at Watts Towers Arts Center Office: Free to minors; Seniors and students $6; General admission $12 (cash or check only)
🖼️ Why Go: Discover historic steel and mosaic towers created by Simon Rodia — a unique free outdoor cultural experience.

Free Yoga at Dockweiler Beach

📍 Dockweiler Beach Youth Center, Playa del Rey | Fri, Jan 30 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💵 Free
🧘 Why Go: Unwind with a beachside yoga session as the sun sets — perfect for stress relief and recharging for the weekend.

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