Upcoming events in Long Beach

Long Beach Jazz takes center stage

From Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15-18, the Long Beach Public Library is proud to present the 14th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival. As always, the festival will be produced by local resident and musician, Steve Adelson, and will feature music from two-dozen acts in the library’s auditorium. The event is free. For more information, and to check out the schedule, visit www.longbeachjazzfest.com.

Catch a Sharks game

The Sharks, Long Beach’s new junior hockey team, began their season last week and will now host the Cape Cod Islanders on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Long Beach Ice Arena. The squad consists of 17- to 20-year-old athletes, recruited nationally and internationally, who hope to play college hockey. Tickets are $5.

Suicide Prevention Walk

The Long Island Crisis Center walk to prevent suicide will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18. LICC supports healthy living and personal empowerment. Register at Laurelton Boulevard and the boardwalk at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.longislandcrisiscenter.org or call (516) 826-0244 for more information.

Unsound Surf Pro hits Long Beach

The RVCA Unsound Surf Pro competition began Sept. 14 and will run through Sept. 18 at Lincoln Boulevard beach. For more information, visit www.unsoundsurf.com