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Long Beach is turning up the volume on its cultural and entertainment scene with the arrival of the Long Beach Amphitheater, a brand-new waterfront live-music venue set to open in summer 2026. Anchored along the downtown shoreline by the iconic Queen Mary, this open-air amphitheater will be the city’s first large-scale outdoor music destination, blending major touring acts with Long
Every November 16, Mexico celebrates the National Day of Mexican Gastronomy, honoring one of the most vibrant, complex, and community-rooted cuisines on Earth. Back in 2010, UNESCO officially recognized la cocina tradicional mexicana as a Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—not because of fancy plating or celebrity chefs, but because it represents an entire way of life: the land, the
Some stories in Long Beach start with hustle, others with heart — and G-Medical Spa is both. Born from burnout and built on love, this queer-owned massage spa has grown into one of the city’s most trusted healing spaces. It’s not just about massages; it’s about what happens when care becomes a calling. I met the owner, a queer woman
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
Be 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,
Latino 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,
Long 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
Every 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
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.
