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The Historical Society of Long Beach is set to host the 28th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Long Beach Municipal and Sunnyside Cemeteries. This lively event invites all ages to experience history in a new way, with community-theater actors bringing to life the
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140140 ViewsThe Wellest is kicking off Southern California’s first professional mocktail competition, “Zero Hour: Masters of Moxology,” at the Freaky Tiki Happening Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The event, held at Shannon’s Corner in downtown Long Beach, promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and all things zero-proof. Guests are invited to sip
Read More165165 ViewsWhiskey, a drink typically perceived to be masculine, is the drink of choice among the ladies of Women Who Whiskey; a social club run by Stacey Smith-Clark, president of the club and a Long Beach native. This year will mark 5 years since the club’s beginning in Long Beach and Smith-Clarks’ role as president. When
Read More9090 ViewsLights 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.
Read More8484 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 More9898 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 More9595 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 More114114 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 More7878 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 More6767 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.
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