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ISM Brewing is leveling up—and it’s not your average brewery flex. They just dropped their “Guild of Hoppiness” membership, and if you love fresh beer, local community, and perks that actually feel real—you’re gonna want in. Long Beach welcomed ISM with wide arms, and now ISM’s giving back by turning casual drinkers into insiders. Here’s how it works: pick your
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595595 ViewsBe Proud! Fest returns this October as a three-day event honoring LGBTQ+ resilience, culture, and local pride through neighborhood-based programming that centers visibility, community support, and resistance. This year’s event moves beyond the traditional fenced-in festival model, activating public spaces, local businesses, and community venues throughout Long Beach. From Broadway to Retro Row, from the beach to the bike path,
Read More846846 ViewsLatino Heritage Month isn’t just about waving the bandera or reposting memes, it’s about keeping our cultura, traditions, and roots alive. And honestly, nothing says cultura louder than food. Every state in México has its own dish — ancient Indigenous flavors, Spanish influence, and family secrets passed down for generations. From pozole Thursdays in Guerrero to cochinita pibil in Yucatán,
Read More757757 ViewsAlright, listen up — Cardi B is coming to Long Beach. Not the Forum. Not SoFi. She’s pulling up to Fingerprints — and we are here for it! You know Cardi. Grammy-winner. Rap queen. Human meme generator. You know, Cardi’s quotes and memes have been in our group chats for years, Okuuuuuurrrt! One minute she’s dropping bars that make your
Read More1.2K1.2K ViewThey say the best kind of creativity is rooted in your own backyard—and for Christian and Thomas, founders of KrimsonHAUS, it’s precisely their Long Beach roots that bring soul to every design they touch. “Long Beach has such a unique energy—it’s creative, layered, deeply authentic,” they explain. That local connection isn’t just geographic: it’s a wellspring of inspiration. Every project
Read More629629 ViewsLong Beach’s sparkling drag culture returns to the iconic Queen Mary this coming Monday with Queens on the Queen. After its sold-out inaugural voyage last year, this glittering celebration of drag culture and community will once again transform the ship into a fabulous night of glitter, sequins and drag! On Monday, September 8, 2025, 6–9 PM, the Queen’s Salon will
Read More1.1K1.1K ViewEvery summer, Zaferia turns into something that kinda defies description. It’s not your typical festival with fences and badge checkers and that whole “influencer” vibe. It’s louder, messier, cheaper (as in free), and way more fun. It’s called Happy Sundays, and somehow it’s already been eight years of this beautiful chaos. Born in 2017 out of a simple idea from
Read More1K1K ViewWhen most people think of Long Beach, they’re probably thinking the Queen Mary, Long Beach State or 2nd Street, Belmont Shore. But believe it or not, our city has some pretty major Olympic history under its belt. Yeah, like actual Olympics. Turns out, Long Beach played a solid role in not one but two Summer Games—1932 and 1984—and now we’re
Read More817817 ViewsLong 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
Read More879879 ViewsOn 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
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