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Explore the community at 3rd annual Discover Long Beach scavenger hunt

Long Beach businesses, history, trivia, games and prizes come together for the third annual Discover Long Beach scavenger hunt . For 35 years, Leadership Long Beach (LLB) has worked to empower community…

Introducing: Gold’s Gym at the Pike Outlets

Gold’s Gym SoCal has been revolutionizing fitness since 1965, and this year, they’ve stepped up their game with a new two-story gym at the Pike Outlets located at 75 Aquarium Way next…

La Playa Night Market at the Scottish Rite

Join us for the first, ever La Playa Night Market on May 10 at the Scottish Rite! Taste food from your favorite local eateries, shop small businesses, dance the night away y…

Free Mom Hugs: providing visibility and acceptance with open arms

 Free Mom Hugs is an organization that strives to make a difference for the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation, helping to provide the community with as many active and visible…

Pulp Fiction: where comics meet community

Located in the heart of Zaferia is a comic book store that seeks to bridge the gap between lovers of comic books and novices with an interest in art and good stories. …

Where to buy flowers for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner but there’s still plenty of time to plan out the perfect gift. Whether you’re shopping for mom or another special someone in your life, we’ve…

Local organization rallies LGBTQ+ members and allies to serve the community

 Gay4Good is an organization that mobilizes both LGBTQ+ members and allies to volunteer with local nonprofits and organizations in order to promote diversity, foster inclusion, and strengthen ties within the community.   …

Celebrating 39 years of community building with AIDS Food Store (AFS)

Beginning operation in 1985, AIDS Food Store (AFS) provides food to individuals in Long Beach who have been diagnosed with AIDS/HIV. During the AIDS/HIV crisis, the members of Christ Chapel in East…

Culture Shrooms Elevates Herbal Medicine and Community Wellness

In the world of health and wellness, adaptogens are at the forefront of herbal medicine regimens with people using them for things like mood stability, mental focus and stamina.  Back in 2020,…

Chicana Writer Ana Castillo Speaks at CSULB

Students and community members gathered in Long Beach State University’s theater on April 18 in anticipation of the artist, poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, translator and short-story writer Ana Castillo. Dr. Castillo was…

Where to Shop on Record Store Day 

Established in 2007, Record Store Day is a celebration of independent record stores across the nation featuring limited releases, specialty re-releases of old favorites, and in-store deals. This year’s celebration takes place…

HSLB’s Newest Exhibit Honors Chicano Community

The Historical Society of Long Beach has recently opened its newest exhibit, Centro de La Raza: John A. Taboada Legacy Photo Collection, 1970-1985. Centered around a “Barrio Center” established in 1969, the…