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Lights hang from the ceiling with a disco ball in the center, illuminating a room full of members gathered to listen and enjoy the vinyl, or album, of the month. This is Good Luck Vinyl Club, hosted by Isaak Navarro at The Social List, a family owned restaurant owned by Isaak Navarro’s father, Luis Navarro.
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6060 ViewsFor nearly three decades, the Distinguished Speakers Series of Southern California has brought thought-provoking voices to the region, offering audiences insights on topics ranging from technology to culinary arts to global affairs. Founded by sisters Kathy Swan Winterhalder and Sue Swan, the Pasadena based operation has series hosts events Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, and Thousand
Read More5858 ViewsThe Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is making a triumphant return to Long Beach this fall after a four-year hiatus. From Sept. 20 through Nov. 2, the nearly 100-year-old haunted vessel will transform into a spooky spectacle for Halloween fans. Expect haunted mazes, live entertainment, themed bars, and of course, plenty of sinister eats and treats.
Read More4343 ViewsGet ready for a taco showdown like no other! The inaugural Taco Death Match is coming to Downtown Long Beach on Nov. 3. Held at Mosaic, this festival-meets-competition will feature a lineup of taqueros creating special “ofrenda tacos” in honor of their loved ones. These tacos will be paired with beers from local breweries, offering
Read More6363 ViewsLong Beach City College (LBCC) Art Gallery presents Natural Encounters, an exhibition inspired by the Getty’s PST initiative, Art and Science Collide. The exhibition runs from Thursday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, and centers around various themes such as ecofeminism and motherhood. The exhibition, curated by LBCC’s gallery manager Karla Aguíñiga, explores themes
Read More5151 ViewsInside the walls of a preschool, she is busy teaching her students; outside the classroom, she assists people with navigating their relationship with food. From her two careers, Hailey Batchelor, preschool teacher and holistic nutrition coach, created Eat the Rainbow, a children’s book aimed to teach kids about the nutritional benefits of various foods. A
Read More4141 ViewsOver the years, Drag has become an integral part of pop culture known for the dramatics: hair, makeup, outfits, ballroom and if you’re a fan of Rupaul’s Drag Race, sass. However, drag and ballroom have been around for decades and serve as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. For Southern California drag queen Ms.
Read More5757 ViewsSome say you can’t stop time, but photographer Alma Lopez thinks otherwise. Photos have the ability to freeze a moment forever, a concept that Lopez was drawn to. “Time is something I appreciate the most, and I realized my camera has the ability to freeze it.” said Lopez. “I don’t think of it as simply
Read More4646 ViewsTomorrow is Friday the 13th! For many tattoo lovers, that means lining up to get a flash tattoo. The storied tradition of Friday the 13th tattoos dates back to 2008 when Oliver Peck, famed tattooer from Texas, hosted the first modern day flash day for the pseudo holiday. Traditionally, Friday the 13th flash tattoos are
Read More5151 ViewsIt is important that our queer community doesn’t lose sight of the reason we celebrate pride. It is and will always be a protest, it is a safe place for our queer community to be who they are, to be free, to be radical, to be loved, to be proud!… and to us, that’s the
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