Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Long Beach’s premier arts destination for live music, dance, engaging conversation & more. The stage area was modeled after the David H.
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The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community. Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capac
ity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events. Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles. The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment. Richard Carpenter and his family graciously support the efforts of the Carpenter Center philanthropically, but are not involved in the day-to-day operation of the facility. We do not have the ability to be a conduit between the public and Mr. Carpenter, nor do we have at our disposal additional information regarding the Carpenters. If you are interested in further information about Richard, Karen or their recording careers, we suggest contacting:
The Carpenters Fan Club
P.O. Box 3787
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0787
Coming 🔜 Jarabe Mexicano "A Bordeño Soul Christmas". 🎤🎄
📅 Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 PM!
Border band Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of the holidays with upbeat cumbia, spirited rock and roll, Mexican folk, and Tex-Mex, all complemented with harmonized vocals in Spanish and English.
California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Visit Long Beach, Long Beach Stuff
11/13/2025
Long Beach! Get ready to welcome host, futurist, comedian, cultural critic, and proud Earthling Baratunde Thurston to our stage this Saturday, Nov. 15!
With generosity and humor, Baratunde Thurston tells stories of interdependence through our relationship with nature, each other, and technology.
California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Visit Long Beach, Long Beach Stuff
11/13/2025
Get get a sneak peek of what's in store for "An Evening with Baratunde Thurston" — straight from himself! 🎤 Don't miss your chance to experience his signature blend of humor, heart, and insight, live in Long Beach this Saturday, Nov. 15.
🎟️ Tickets start at just $33.75. Get yours now at carpenterarts.org
11/12/2025
Tonight and tomorrow ‼️ Melissa Errico 🎤
Nov. 12-13 at 7 PM!
Melissa Errico returns to our Cabaret Stage this Wednesday & Thursday with enchanting selections from the Streisand songbook accompanied by a quartet that includes Streisand's own 40-year pianist Randy Waldman! Join us for the first show in our Cabaret Series this week, PLUS this is also your last chance to save by subscribing to our full Cabaret Series this season.
Don't miss out! Visit ww.carpenterarts.org to purchase your 🎟️ now!
California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Visit Long Beach, Long Beach Stuff
11/12/2025
Coming 🔜 A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham returns with captivating choreography from the company’s founder alongside a new co-commissioned piece by dancer and choreographer Jermaine Spivey.
California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Visit Long Beach, Long Beach Stuff, Baratunde Thurston, Melissa Errico, Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
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The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community.
Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capacity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The stage area was modeled after the David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events.
Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles.
The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment.
Richard Carpenter and his family graciously support the efforts of the Carpenter Center philanthropically, but are not involved in the day-to-day operation of the facility. We do not have the ability to be a conduit between the public and Mr. Carpenter, nor do we have at our disposal additional information regarding the Carpenters.
If you are interested in further information about Richard, Karen or their recording careers, we suggest contacting:
The Carpenters Fan Club
P.O. Box 3787
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0787
