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There are festivals, and then there’s Joshua Tree Music Festival — a beautifully weird, sun-drenched love letter to creativity, connection, and the unfiltered joy of dancing barefoot in the Mojave. Now entering its 23rd spring edition this May 15–18, 2025, JTMF isn’t just a music event — it’s a magnetic, soul-hugging, radically inclusive four-day gathering
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167167 ViewsTucked just off Broadway, a new creative space is coming to life—and it’s unlike anything Long Beach has seen before. Neon Dreams is an immersive art experience that invites visitors to step into a surreal, walk-through environment filled with color, texture, and depth. Created by Playalarga, a community-first events company based in Long Beach, in
Read More640640 ViewsSomething special is happening in Long Beach—and it’s not just the amazing weather, the new upcoming amphitheater, or Grand Prix (though, yes, they’re still pretty amazing). For the first time ever, two of the city’s most trusted voices—the Long Beach Post and Playalarga—are joining forces to spotlight the soul of this city in one big
Read More565565 ViewsSome Good News: A Once-a-Year HIV Prevention Shot? In a groundbreaking medical advancement, scientists are one step closer to developing a once-a-year HIV prevention shot, and the early trials are looking incredibly promising! For years, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) has been a game-changer in preventing HIV transmission, but the daily pill regimen has been a barrier
Read More219219 ViewsMarch has started, and with it comes a chance to honor women who have made a mark in the business sphere. Women’s History Month isn’t only about looking back. It is about acknowledging the tremendous work women do every single day. And right here in Long Beach, there are so many women-owned businesses that are
Read More157157 ViewsFood is something that binds us Mexicans the most! Each state in Mexico has its unique dish, which is a testament to the region’s culture, traditions, and local produce. But how many of these dishes are known in the rest of the world apart from Mexico? Thanks to the large Mexican community in Los Angeles,
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