Tree lighting ceremony. Join your neighbors in the lighting of the Long Beach Christmas tree. 6pm.
LONG BEACH CHRISTMAS TREE Pike Event Park, 96 S Pine Ave, Long Beach 90802.

Christmas candlelight tours to take you back to Christmas 1878 at Rancho Los Cerritos. 6:30-8:30pm. $8.
RANCHO LOS CERRITOS 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach 90807. 562.570.1755; rancholoscerritos.org.

Adorable Art at Broadlind. From Chris’s report Wednesday: “I just checked this out. Half is elaborate Lincoln fetishism—giant paintings and really custom skateboards and lots of stuff—and the other half is cutesy tentacle monsters rubbin’ suckers, and the other half isn’t up yet.” Opening reception featuring DJ set by Mashed Potatoes. 7-10pm. Free.
BROADLIND CAFE 438 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802.

The Secret Affair. DJs spinning northern soul, freakbeat, boogaloo, garage, mod, 60s and more! 21+.
ALEX’S BAR 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804. 562.434.8292; alexsbar.com.

Shark Lagoon Nights. Get all up in a bamboo shark’s business and see large sharks such as sandtigers as well as rays in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon. A rock & roll band will be on hand playing holiday tunes and coffee, hot cocoa, beer, wine, desserts, or snacks are available for purchase. 6-9pm.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802. 562.590.3100; aquariumofpacific.org.