Arts + Entertainment
Through its long history, Long Beach has seen it all — from the days of Navy ships crowding the harbor and roaring speakeasies along Pine Avenue, to real human remains used as props. The streets and buildings have carried the their footsteps echo in forgotten halls, and the Queen Mary looms like a ghost of her former self. This Halloween, we’re
Alright, 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
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
When 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
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
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
