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Groundbreaking local rapper Cuuhraig celebrates latest album, upcoming tour
His joy and pride are lacquered on thick over every second of his latest album, “Forever Him,” which came out on New Year’s Eve.
Black Restaurant Week returns with more eateries, more deals
Long Beach’s Black Restaurant Week returns for the second year beginning Sunday, with nearly double the number of food businesses participating.
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How Filthy Rich Banana Pudding is working to bring healing to the community
It isn’t her love of pudding that inspires LaTanya Ward to spend 10 hours making 200 containers of pudding—it’s her love and her desire to comfort the people in her community.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Måneskin meet-and-greet and The Mummies
Plus, more live music, an ube festival and a cozy Lunar New Year celebration.
Jewish Film Festival returns to Long Beach for 19th year
The 19th annual Jewish Film Festival returns Jan. 25-Jan. 29 with five world-class films celebrating the best of Jewish filmmaking.
Belmont Shore breakfast spot retools menu with new chef, a Food Network producer
The owner of Let’s Yolk About It, Rebecca Hinderer, brought in chef Hugo Sanchez, who has worked on a variety of cooking competition shows including “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “The Next Food Network Star.”
Yasu ties the ‘whole world’ into one restaurant
Even the restaurant’s Japanese name has multiple interpretations—with a different spelling, “yassou” means “hello” in Greek, the eatery’s owner explained.
Long Beach resident and nonprofit founder featured on Netflix’s ‘Bake Squad’
On Friday, Netflix released its second season of the lighthearted baking competition show, “Bake Squad,” featuring Jamaica Aali, a Long Beach resident and founder of the nonprofit organization Black Everywhere, in one of its episodes.
Local DIY skate magazine celebrates the ‘non-traditional’ skater
Female-founded skate and lifestyle magazine, Bigfoot, is a local media company that builds community for marginalized groups within skateboarding. Now, the company is seeking community support to keep its mission alive.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Simon & Garfunkel and cultural festivals
Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti and more this weekend.
New exhibition space, Xela Institute of Art, joins Wrigley neighborhood
After officially opening in September, Xela Institute of Art, a gallery on Pacific Avenue that displays contemporary art, is preparing for its second exhibition, which opens Jan. 28.
New family-owned diner replaces rundown Sizzler in North Long Beach
After undergoing a complete makeover, the new restaurant opened as Bebe’s Diner on Jan. 5, replacing the Sizzler that sat vacant at the corner of Long Beach and Del Amo boulevards since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Sushi Nikkei earned a prestigious distinction–and has now opened a new location
Sushi Nikkei is now one of just four establishments in Long Beach that is officially recommended by the famed Michelin Guide.
Where to get tattoos on the unluckiest day: Friday the 13th
While Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, it is often the busiest day for tattoo shops, many of which offer specials.
5 Superfoods you should be eating right now
Beans, berries, avocado and greens; foods rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, give your body plenty of valuable defenses.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… comedy and a craft whiskey celebration
Plus, local theater, classical music and artist meetups.
Annual MLK Day parade returns after 2-year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration is returning live and in person to Central Long Beach on Jan. 14.
Sommelier to educate Long Beach on ‘secrets’ of sake with new Downtown tasting room
Greg Beck has already gained a following with his Sake Secret pop-up tucked inside Long Beach Beer Lab. This summer, he’ll open LA County’s first stand-alone specialty sake shop and tasting room.
Young talent of Kontrapunktus aims to energize new audiences with Baroque classical music
Kontrapunktus will be performing live in Long Beach at Grace First Presbyterian Church Friday, Jan. 13.
Waters Edge Winery opens new Downtown location on Linden Avenue
The city’s first winery reopened just after Christmas to a historic brick-and-mortar at 149 Linden Ave., about five months after it shuttered its 217 Pine Ave. location.