Aquarium of Pacific scholarship program offering $100K to African American college students
The program invites any college student in California studying aquarium-related careers to apply.
Mexihanas Hibachi Grill to open second location in East Long Beach
Just less than a year after opening his first restaurant, Martin Luzanilla is now just days away from opening his second Mexihanas Hibachi Grill in East Long Beach, taking over what was formerly the SideYard Café on Palo Verde Avenue.
Local artists to cover utility boxes in Long Beach’s Washington neighborhood
The project, “Together We Make Change,” led by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and the Arts Council for Long Beach, features four local artists living or working in Long Beach who are painting five boxes in the Washington neighborhood aimed to inspire local residents to engage in the community.
A look at Solita, the Mexican restaurant that will replace Rock Bottom Brewery
The Long Beach Solita will be the biggest incarnation of the chain, moving into the cavernous Rock Bottom site of more than 9,000 square feet, with seating for more than 300 customers.
Solita Mexican restaurant to take over former location of Rock Bottom Brewery
Solita offers Mexican street tacos, classic Mexican dishes, sweets and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila. The restaurant pulls inspiration from Baja California’s laid-back casual style with fire pits, open bars and outdoor dining.
Where every plot has a story, the Historical Society of Long Beach presents its annual Historical Cemetery Tour
This one-of-a-kind living history event provides an amazing opportunity to remember the lesser-known and well-known figures in Long Beach history.
40+ craft breweries to take over MOLAA in spooky beer festival, Halloween Hootenanny
All you can drink. Need we say more?
Long Beach Playhouse ramps up for holiday season
Whether it’s in-person or virtual, the Playhouse, established in 1929, aims to balance its seasons with a variety of comedies, dramas, classics, and contemporary work.
The sweet story behind Long Beach’s new pudding place, Extraordinary Banana Pudding
There are banana pudding pies, cakes, cupcakes, popsicles, sandwiches, even tacos.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… whiskey tastings and an urban garden dinner
Movies, books, film, dining and drinking this weekend.