A&E News Briefs

Romance will be in the air when the Long Beach Symphony POPS! orchestra and vocalist Denzal Sinclaire pay tribute to the love songs of American music legend, Nat King Cole, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Long Beach Arena (300 E. Ocean Blvd.). Concert tickets start at $25. For more information, or to purchase tickets or tables, please visit the Symphony’s website at www.longbeachsymphony.org or call (562) 436-3203.

The mysterious world of magic will once again cast its spell upon the Queen Mary at the second annual FantaSea on Saturday, April 8, 12-6 p.m. The glory of the Queen Mary and the mystique of the Academy of Magical Arts, and their World Famous Clubhouse – The Magic Castle, will converge to create another captivating day of show-stopping performances and sleight-of-hand tricks. For more information and to purchase tickets visit queenmary.com/events/fantasia.

The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off as the Cave hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show engage in a musical showdown of the hits. “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown” performs on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $20 seated and show/dinner packages are available for $54. Tickets may be purchased online at www.gaslamptix.com or by phoning (562) 596-2718.