Long Beach’s soundtrack just dropped for the year—and trust us, you’re going to want to hit play. The Long Beach Symphony just announced its 2025–26 season, and it’s the perfect mix of iconic classical works, dance-worthy Pops nights, and unexpected moments that’ll leave you genuinely moved. With tickets starting at just $39 (and five-concert subscriptions at $109), this is a
On Sunday, August 10 at 10 AM, Long Beach Heritage as part of their Summer of Architecture Series will unlock the doors to a rare gem: a fully restored Miner Smith bungalow mansion in Belmont Heights. This guided tour— takes you into the history and the creative mind of Miner R. Smith, the visionary craftsman who created one of Long
What do you get when you combine a Pilates workout, wagging tails, and a good cause? Puppy Pilates—coming to Long Beach on Saturday, August 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Barre, the city’s newest boutique fitness studio. In partnership with local nonprofit rescue Sparky and The Gang, The Barre is hosting a playful afternoon where fitness meets philanthropy.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Empowering Long Beach Youth Through Sports, Service & Scholarship On Saturday, August 9, the gym at Cabrillo High School will fill up with sneakers squeaking, music bumping, and a whole lot of love for Long Beach’s youth. It’s the return of Hoops & Heroes, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that’s less about the scoreboard and more about showing
There’s something disarming about seeing a diamond the size of a canvas. Angie Crabtree doesn’t just paint them—she magnifies them until they feel like portals. For years, these gemstones have been her muse, not for their sparkle, but for what they represent. Luxury. Power. Desire. A beauty pulled from deep within the earth, shaped by human hands, then sold back
1. Justin Rudd’s Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade 📍 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore, Long Beach 🗓 Friday, July 4 ⏰ 10:00 AMKick things off with one of Long Beach’s most charming traditions. This kid-powered parade along the Belmont Shore boardwalk features decked-out bikes, scooters, and wagons. Free to participate, just decorate your ride and show up early.Great
On summer evenings in Long Beach, there’s something you can time your watch by—the deep, resonant chord that rolls out across a park full of families, friends, and neighbors settling into lawn chairs, blankets, and the warm Pacific breeze. That sound? It’s the 116th season of the Long Beach Municipal Band stepping onto stage, free for everyone, and absolutely worth
There’s something about a Long Beach evening that already feels like art. The ocean air. The view of the ocean sky. It’s that chill part of the evening where people show up, settle in, and let the night take its time. Sunsets at LBMA taps into exactly that — and on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 8:30 PM, the
Before the certifications, before the energy work, and before The Subliminal Stylist was even a name, Jessie Santiago was already doing the work. She just didn’t know it had a name yet. “I opened my first brick and mortar, Salon Benders, in a building I had admired since 2011,” Jessie says. “It was this condemned little corner on Alamitos and