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October 9, 2024By Leila Alarcon
Lights 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.
October 1, 2024By playalarga
The 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.
October 1, 2024By Lolita Mojica
Long 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
September 24, 2024By Leila Alarcon
Over 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.
September 17, 2024By Leila Alarcon
Some say you can’t stop time, but photographer Alma Lopez thinks otherwise. Photos have the ability to freeze a moment forever, a concept that Lopez was drawn to. “Time is something I appreciate the most, and I realized my camera has the ability to freeze it.” said Lopez. “I don’t think of it as simply
September 12, 2024By Lolita Mojica
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th! For many tattoo lovers, that means lining up to get a flash tattoo. The storied tradition of Friday the 13th tattoos dates back to 2008 when Oliver Peck, famed tattooer from Texas, hosted the first modern day flash day for the pseudo holiday. Traditionally, Friday the 13th flash tattoos are
September 5, 2024By playalarga
It is important that our queer community doesn’t lose sight of the reason we celebrate pride. It is and will always be a protest, it is a safe place for our queer community to be who they are, to be free, to be radical, to be loved, to be proud!… and to us, that’s the
September 4, 2024By playalarga
If you’ve been downtown lately, you might’ve noticed street closures on Pine Avenue lately. These closures are a part of a new series of block parties called Summer on Pine. The celebration is an end of summer festival aimed at reimagining Pine Avenue as a car-free corridor. Summer on Pine Ave kicked off last weekend
September 4, 2024By Leila Alarcon
In recent years, house music has made its way from the underground, into the mainstream. In Long Beach, nightclubs, restaurants and even the pier have become prominent venues to hear rhythmic electronic dance beats and be embraced by a community of like-minded individuals. Lovers of house music should check out the all new house experience
August 21, 2024By Leila Alarcon
This weekend, Laganja Estranja, who rose to fame on RuPaul’s Race is coming to the beach for The Big Gay Pine Avenue Takeover. The first of its kind, free festival will feature live music and entertainment right on the iconic downtown street on August 24 from 4 to 10p.m. The choreographer, cannabis advocate and a
January
The Wicked Wolf
2332 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
January 23, 2025 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
The Big Gay Happy Hour: Kickoff Edition! Hey family, it’s time to
The Big Gay Happy Hour: Kickoff Edition!
Hey family, it’s time to shake up your routine and get into something fabulously fresh!
Introducing The Big Gay Happy Hour, your new monthly excuse to sip, mingle, and celebrate all things queer and local. This isn’t just a happy hour; it’s a whole experience—and a fundraiser for our iconic Be Proud! Fest, where every dollar helps keep this community celebration FREE and fabulous.
For our very first soirée, we’re taking over The Wicked Wolf!
This whimsical gem in Long Beach serves up the ultimate vibes: enchanting decor, divine drinks, and a setting will make you think you’re an fairy tale.
Here’s why you can’t miss this (must be 21+)
Mocktail Mania:
Dry January? No problem! The Wicked Wolf has the most drool-worthy selection of mocktails in town. From fruity concoctions to herbaceous elixirs, their non-alcoholic game is STRONG.
Happy Hour Steals:
Mocktails for just $9?! Yassss. You can sip your way through the menu guilt-free, and still be good to drive home.
Don’t Worry, Boozy Bettys!
Not feeling mocktails? They’ve got all your favorite alcoholic delights too—including spiked versions of the mocktails.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t just a party; it’s a purpose. Every cent of your small entrance fee goes directly to supporting Be Proud! Fest, a celebration of local queer talent, businesses, and community.
Come through, support local, and let’s make magic happen together. Bring your besties, your boos, or come solo—we promise you’ll leave with new friends and a happy heart. See you at The Wicked Wolf for the inaugural Big Gay Happy Hour!
Pine Avenue Pier
350 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
January 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-08:00)
Spend your Sundays with the Children’s Maritime Institute on Pine Avenue Pier in Long Beach as we explore, discover, learn and
Spend your Sundays with the Children’s Maritime Institute on Pine Avenue Pier in Long Beach as we explore, discover, learn and set sail on Tall Ship American Pride with Weekend Wonders and a Shoreline Sail, sponsored by the Port of Long Beach.
Come aboard the Official Tall Ship of the City of Long Beach every Sunday* between 12:00 and 2:30 pm for free deck tours and interactive lessons on a variety of topics. Lessons begin at 1:00 pm, rotating through four categories each week.
Weekend Wonders is designed for adults and kids of all ages, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up required. We invite you to ask questions, form and test hypotheses, and participate in a variety of activities that will connect you to the maritime world and marine environment through this immersive experience aboard our historic tall ship!
You can also purchase tickets to join us for a Shoreline Sail every Sunday* at 3:30 pm (boarding begins at 3:00 pm), where you can take part in helping the crew set the sails! You can also bring a picnic aboard for the two-hour, round-trip sail around the Long Beach harbor.
Visit childrensmaritime.org/weekendwonders for complete details, the weekly rotating lesson categories, location details, and to buy Shoreline Sail tickets online.
*The schedule is subject to change and/or pause for ship maintenance. There is no public sail on Sunday, February 23. Please check childrensmaritime.org/weekendwonders for schedule updates!
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