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Best Wine Bars in Long Beach
The best romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Long Beach can be found right here! Look no further than our extensive list for your special night. District Wine Specializing in small-production wines and imported beer, District Wine is a full-service wine retail shop, tasting room, and lounge. District wine offers specialty wine tastings daily and a Happy Hour, Monday – Friday from 4 – 6 pm and Saturday 2 – 5 pm. Willmore Wine Bar Located in Bixby Knolls, Willmore Wine Bar is a retail, dining, and entertainment hub. Owner…
Shamrockin’ Mardis Gras at Shoreline Village
Get excited for Shamrockin’ Mardis Gras at Shoreline Village! Shamrockin’ Mardi Gras Parade at Shoreline Village 2023 Come and check out the largest FREE Mardi Gras on the West Coast. The Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade is finally back! You can expect: Live Zydeco music 5000+ bead throws 2 DJ’s Roaming entertainment Specialty food Dancing When Is It? The annual Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor will return on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Do I Need a Ticket? The Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade is…
Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade 2023
Get ready for Jeep-a-Gras 2023 in Long Beach! 2nd Annual Jeep-a-Gras Come out and join us for the 2nd Annual Jeep-a-Gras parade this Saturday, Jan. 21st at 5:00 PM. It is not too late to register! How to Register You can follow the registration link or register at the Jeep-a-Greet Friday night at Coastal Daiquiri from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. How to Enjoy the Parade As a Participant If you are a registered jeeper, this is where you will pick up your parade tags and a goody bag if you…
Supporting Small Businesses this December in Long Beach
It’s December, which means it’s the season of giving. During this time, as you make your way through holiday wish lists, consider supporting small businesses this December in Long Beach. Here are a few great small businesses to check out. Steel Cup Cafe Steel Cup Cafe has something for everyone, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Grab some coffee, breakfast, or lunch at this local hot spot. Purple Yoga With so many yoga studios out there, it can be hard to know which to support. Thankfully, here in Long Beach,…
Naples Canals Christmas Lights by Walking
Every Christmas season brings an especially magical time for Naples Islands. After all, Christmas is the brightest time of the year for this area. Residents of Naples start stringing up their Christmas lights beginning December 1st, going all out with decorations, displays, and lights galore. The Naples Canals are open to the public, which is why we recommend viewing the Naples Canals Christmas lights by walking. Walk Or Boat On foot, grab your hot chocolate and admire the homes and their holiday spirit. Long Beach locals can enjoy strolling through…
Best Restaurants for a Turkey Dinner
Looking for that delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the stress of cooking and cleaning up? Not to worry, here are the best restaurants for a turkey dinner in Long Beach this holiday season. Aquarium Holidays Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, November 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $85/adult, $65 adult member, $57.50/child, $42.50 member child While overlooking Rainbow Harbor this Thanksgiving you can gobble your Thanksgiving feast from 11 am — 4 pm, along with sea otters, puffins, and other sea animals. The traditional spread of Thanksgiving foods will be…
Trick or Treat at Shoreline Village Oct 29th
Looking for fun for the whole family this Halloween? Why not trick or treat at Shoreline Village Oct 29th? Long Beach Zombie Walk The Long Beach Zombie walk is returning to Shoreline Village. But, keep in mind there is fun for all ages on this day! Enjoy everything here, including: Live music Ghoulish walk/shuffle down Rainbow Harbor Scare zones Vendors Roaming monsters Entertainment Saturday, October 29th, 2022, Shoreline Village’s annual Long Beach Zombie Walk + Halloween Party returns! Zombie walk: 8 pm Zombie activities: 4 pm – 10 pm Admissions…
Top 5 Things to Do in Long Beach in November
You’re bound to collect a few newspaper stories, some mementos, and other oddities along the way when you’ve been a revered Long Beach institution for more than 80 years. Joe Jost’s is the oldest bar in Long Beach and has been the talk of the town since the end of the old Prohibition days. Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor (November 3rd – 6th) Thursday, November 3 @ 8:00 pm Friday, November 4 @ 8:00 pm Saturday, November 5 @ 8:00 pm Sunday, November 6 @ 2:00 pm This two-time…
Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival – November 13
Support your local maker at the upcoming Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival next Sunday, November 13, in Long Beach. Now in its 14th year, this festival celebrating creativity, local shopping, and community should be of great interest to Long Beach locals. Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival Long Beach Patchwork Show is the largest of the Modern Makers Festivals, showcasing handmade and independent goods from 200+ local makers, crafters, junior entrepreneurs, designers, and food artisans alongside 10+ food trucks and crafting stations. This exciting local event is family-friendly, waterfront location,…
100th Anniversary of NOSFERATU
The Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble (JCDE) is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of NOSFERATU with their very own original live score! Watch two live performances this October. Who Is the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble? The Jack Curtis Dubowskey Ensemble, also known as JCDE, is a team of top players led by composer and conductor Jack Curtis Dubowsky. JCDE combines intricately composed material and structured improvisation, sparking new life with original scores to classic silent films, including: Nosferatu The Golem The Phantom Carriage Sunrise Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The…