Second Saturday: An art-car derby, drum circle, exhibitions and more.
LINDEN AVE Between First and Broadway, Long Beach 90802. myspace.com/artwalklbc.

Picnic: The last days of a Kansas summer circa 1953. 8pm.
LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804. 562.494.1014; lbph.com.

Neighborhood Cleanup: Pick up Alamitos Beach. 10am.
BEHIND THE VILLA RIVIERA Ocean Blvd, Long Beach 90802. For more info call 949.274.3500.

Haute Dog Poetry: Justin Rudd sponsors canine-themed poetry. 2pm.
BELMONT SHORE DOG BEACH Between Roycroft and Argonne Aves, Long Beach 90803. justinrudd.com.

Allegories of Love: Centuries-old works of love.
THE GETTY CENTER 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 90049. 310.440.7300; getty.edu.