UPCOMING EVENTS

Arts + Entertainment

Meet Mia Anastasia Farrow, a Drag Queen Promoting Awareness and Advocacy 

Originally hailing from Guatemala, Mia Anastasia Farrow is a Long Beach local whose larger-than-life personality has equipped her with the audacity and vigor to demand better for her community.  Before she was…

Business + Community

BYO Long Beach Brings Sustainability to the Shore

Following the 2016 presidential election, Julie Darrell noticed a decline in environment-related policies. She felt compelled to take action, for herself and her family, as she often searched for non-toxic, plastic-free products.…

Celebrate National Parks Week at The Wicked Wolf

In line with the woodsy and fantastical theme of this craft cocktail bar nestled in the heart of Wrigley, The Wicked Wolf invites people to celebrate the upcoming National Parks Week with…

Our Favorite Dispensaries in Long Beach 

While the origins of the unofficial holiday remain disputed, one thing’s for sure, we’ve got you covered with the best places in the city to stock up for your 4.20 celebration.  Green…

Sowing Seeds of Change Creates Community Through Gardening

The taste of fresh fruit and vegetables is unbeatable, especially coming from your own backyard. Dina Feldman, co-founder of Sowing Seeds of Change, started her gardening journey in 2007 and fell in…

Celebrating Latina/o/x Literature with CSULB Lecture Series

Since its inception in the spring of 2015, the Helena María Viramontes Annual Lecture in Latina/o/x Literature has served as a cornerstone of celebration and scholarship at California State University, Long Beach…

House Finds a New Home at Foot Work

Tucked away on 3rd and Elm is Foot Work Records, a shop unlike any other, specializing in house music. Its sleek, black walls give it the feel of a high-end nightclub fit…

FLAVORS OF LONG BEACH

2nd ANNUAL LONG BEACH BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK

Participating Black-Owned Restaurants and Food Businesses to Offer Specials; Collaborative Pop-ups Scheduled for January 24 and January 26 Long Beach, CA – January 16, 2023 – Long Beach residents and visitors alike are…

CHEF LUNCH EVENT BRINGS LONG BEACH BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK TO SPECIAL CLIENTELE: THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS

Top Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Meals at Long Beach Rescue Mission January 17 January 10, 2023 – (Long Beach, CA) – Organized by non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage, the 2nd…

Our Favorite Long Beach Restaurants to Visit on Christmas Day

Are you planning on spending Christmas out and about in Long Beach?  If you’re looking for food and drink options, we’ve got you covered!  Check out some of our favorite restaurants that…

The Long Beach Chicken Pot Pie Tour

Flaky and buttery crust. Chunks of moist chicken paired with peas and carrots. And a rich-yet-gentle chicken gravy that envelops your palate in a warm hug. It’s the chicken pot pie, one…

What to (unquestionably) eat and drink at Long Beach’s International Tamales Festival

The (beyond) popular festival is back after attracting 2,500 people last year—and it’s even bigger this year with more offerings. Here are Brian Addison’s choice selections when it comes to exploring its…

The Long Beach Pizza Tour

At first glance, Long Beach is not a city that conjures images of pizza. New Yorkers are hard-pressed to say that Los Angeles has any good pizza, much less Long Beach. However,…