Arts + Entertainment
Bermudez Projects in Cypress Park invites you to experience *Under A Steady Magnificence*, an exploration of change, constancy, and the depths of existence through Leticia Maldonado’s latest exhibition, running from November 9 through December 7, 2024. This immersive exhibit features seven new mid- to large-scale mixed media neon sculptures, each serving as a meditation on the cycles of life, the
The Historical Society of Long Beach is set to host the 28th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Long Beach Municipal and Sunnyside Cemeteries. This lively event invites all ages to experience history in a new way, with community-theater actors bringing to life the stories of the people resting
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. “He came up
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. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, known
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 of ecology and sustainability through
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. Luna Simply Luna, drag is
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 images, but as frozen moments
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 simple designs that are cheaper
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 most important thing. Be Proud!
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 with the Big Gay Pine
