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
The Wellest is kicking off Southern California’s first professional mocktail competition, “Zero Hour: Masters of Moxology,” at the Freaky Tiki Happening Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The event, held at Shannon’s Corner in downtown Long Beach, promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and all things zero-proof. Guests are invited to sip
Whiskey, a drink typically perceived to be masculine, is the drink of choice among the ladies of Women Who Whiskey; a social club run by Stacey Smith-Clark, president of the club and a Long Beach native. This year will mark 5 years since the club’s beginning in Long Beach and Smith-Clarks’ role as president. When
For nearly three decades, the Distinguished Speakers Series of Southern California has brought thought-provoking voices to the region, offering audiences insights on topics ranging from technology to culinary arts to global affairs. Founded by sisters Kathy Swan Winterhalder and Sue Swan, the Pasadena based operation has series hosts events Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, and Thousand
Get ready for a taco showdown like no other! The inaugural Taco Death Match is coming to Downtown Long Beach on Nov. 3. Held at Mosaic, this festival-meets-competition will feature a lineup of taqueros creating special “ofrenda tacos” in honor of their loved ones. These tacos will be paired with beers from local breweries, offering
La Catrina, an iconic figure of the Day of the Dead, embodies the belief that death is an integral part of life, to be embraced and celebrated rather than feared. Often depicted as an elegantly dressed skeleton, La Catrina has become a prominent symbol in Day of the Dead celebrations. One particularly unique portrayal of
Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dia