UPCOMING EVENTS

Arts + Entertainment

Meet Mia Anastasia Farrow, a Drag Queen Promoting Awareness and Advocacy 

Originally hailing from Guatemala, Mia Anastasia Farrow is a Long Beach local whose larger-than-life personality has equipped her with the audacity and vigor to demand better for her community.  Before she was…

Business + Community

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…

FLAVORS OF LONG BEACH

2nd ANNUAL LONG BEACH BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK

Participating Black-Owned Restaurants and Food Businesses to Offer Specials; Collaborative Pop-ups Scheduled for January 24 and January 26 Long Beach, CA – January 16, 2023 – Long Beach residents and visitors alike are…

CHEF LUNCH EVENT BRINGS LONG BEACH BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK TO SPECIAL CLIENTELE: THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS

Top Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Meals at Long Beach Rescue Mission January 17 January 10, 2023 – (Long Beach, CA) – Organized by non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage, the 2nd…

Our Favorite Long Beach Restaurants to Visit on Christmas Day

Are you planning on spending Christmas out and about in Long Beach?  If you’re looking for food and drink options, we’ve got you covered!  Check out some of our favorite restaurants that…

The Long Beach Chicken Pot Pie Tour

Flaky and buttery crust. Chunks of moist chicken paired with peas and carrots. And a rich-yet-gentle chicken gravy that envelops your palate in a warm hug. It’s the chicken pot pie, one…

What to (unquestionably) eat and drink at Long Beach’s International Tamales Festival

The (beyond) popular festival is back after attracting 2,500 people last year—and it’s even bigger this year with more offerings. Here are Brian Addison’s choice selections when it comes to exploring its…

The Long Beach Pizza Tour

At first glance, Long Beach is not a city that conjures images of pizza. New Yorkers are hard-pressed to say that Los Angeles has any good pizza, much less Long Beach. However,…