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It’s A Drag to Give returns to bring the gayest of holiday cheers to Downtown Long Beach
After a five-year hiatus, the queer-meets-philanthropy celebration that is It's a Drag to Give is back in all its campy, glam, fierce glory come Saturday, Dec. 7.
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The Breakfast Bar’s expansion is part of a growing trend in expanding DTLB’s ability for events
The Breakfast Bar's latest expansion at its Downtown location isn't solely for seating more patrons. That is, of course, part of the goal. But the larger goal of Catering & Events Manager Angela Roman's space is much more significant.
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Jin from BTS chooses Long Beach’s Retro Row as backdrop for new music video
Jin of BTS opted for Long Beach's Retro Row to be the opening backdrop for his first solo music video, "Running Wild."
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Snoop Dogg—after years of teasing—announces Dr. Dre-produced ‘Doggystyle’ homage album, ‘Missionary’
Snoop Dogg has been teasing "Missionary"—the Dr. Dre-produced album that is meant to be an homage to Snoop's 1993 masterpiece and debut, "Doggystyle"—for years....
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Dave Chappelle and Killer Mike to end U.S. tour at Terrace Theatre in Long Beach
Comedian Dave Chappelle and Run the Jewels member Killer Mike have partnered for a seven-city stand-up-meets-hip-hop tour. And the aptly titled "Still Talkin That Sh*t!" tour's last stop will be Long Beach.
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Taco Death Match 2024: Meet the passionate artists bringing La Catrina to life
For the artists who bring La Catrina to life, it is much more than just bringing a symbol to fruition.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Art Theatre Long Beach—with very new, very queer shadow cast
After a 30-year presence at The Art Theatre of Long Beach with Midnight Insanity, a new shadow cast—wittily dubbed Bit of Mustard—has relaunched monthly midnight showings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
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Raven and the Wolves—Long Beach’s underrated art gem—continues its rightful legacy of forging tattooing into the fine arts world
The Raven and the Wolves is one of the city's most underrated art gems—and it goes far beyond the tattooing.
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Long Beach Art Scene: Dark Art Emporium’s ‘Nocturnal Dysphoria’ is masterfully macabre
The Dark Art Emporium—DTLB's heart for all things dark arts, crafts, and creatives—has brought on guest curator Cristina Rodriguez for their October group show, "Nocturnal Dysphoria."
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The $100 bagel and $85 calzone: Redefining (and questioning) luxury food in Long Beach
Yes, in Long Beach in 2024, there exists a $100 bagel at Olive & Rose and a calzone at Marlena costing you $85.
