July 6: Summer Concerts Start, Billy Wilder Lecture, Karaoke Night

The middle of the week has arrived and here's what you need to know this Wednesday:

1. It's time for some tunes on the beach. The City of Long Beach's summer concert series kicks off at 8 p.m. with Alive & Kickin' performing at New York Avenue beach. Later this week, Patch will post a history of the summer concerts in Long Beach. 

2. The Long Beach Public Library will host a lecture at 7:30 p.m.

3. American Idol wannabes can exercise their vocal cords on karaoke night every Wednesday at the Inn. It's a great excuse to have some fun with your friends in the middle of the week.

4. Stories coming up on Patch: The City Council on Tuesday approved a contract between the city and a Miami-based bike rental-sharing company; a closer look at Rescue Ink, the animal rescue group that is running the city's animal shelter; and the second part of a two-part series on the rentals housing market in Long Beach,

5. If you’re out and about with camera in hand taking photos around scenic Long Beach, maybe there’s a few snapshots you’d like to share with us and our readers? We'll post them on our weekly Viewfinder gallery of photos. Email them (with the photographer’s permission) to: josephk@patch.com.