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.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… an anime convention and Joyce Manor
Check out an anime convention, unwind with a beer and yoga activity or jam out to pop-punk band Joyce Manor this weekend.
Everyday mindfulness course focuses on meditation, mindfulness and service
Long Beach Meditation is committed to strengthening its community connections and acts of service.
5 New Year’s resolutions you can fulfill in Long Beach
From donating your old clothing to growing your own vegetables, there are several New Year’s resolutions you can commit to right here in Long Beach.
LB’s Daniel Phaitaisong turned jailhouse recipes into a massive TikTok following
Daniel’s TikTok page (@Dpeezy209 ) has grown to 1.7 million followers. On YouTube, he’s rapidly approaching a million subscribers.
Married sumo wrestlers give new meaning to the term ‘power couple’
In the 2022 U.S. Sumo Open, held in Long Beach’s Walter Pyramid, Jose Galindo won a silver and a bronze medal, while his wife, Yaleidy Galindo, also won bronze.
5 ways to kick off the new year in Long Beach
Whether you’re looking to welcome 2023 by practicing yoga outdoors on the bluffs or quell a New Year’s Eve hangover with a brunch mimosa, Long Beach has plenty to offer on Jan. 1.