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Longer days are perfect for grabbing a wood-fired pizza and craft beer or a Hawaiian plate lunch with a fresh juice or coffee at SteelCraft Long Beach, the outdoor food hall in Bixby Knolls! Check out the full list of vendors and event info: bit.ly/4nuZd9Q

Gospel Brunch is back at @TheQueenMary in Long Beach on June 13! Presented by Black History LB, this celebration of Juneteenth features a performance by Isaiah "Zaya" Walker from American Idol Season 23. Get tickets: bit.ly/4wyC0Y6

It's commencement time at California State University, Long Beach! Big congratulations to all the new @CSULB grads. If you're in town for a graduation ceremony, check out our guide of things to see and do on campus: bit.ly/3YF8BMZ #GoBeach!

We kicked off Long Beach Pride week with an absolute queen: Grammy Award winner Thelma Houston! Catch her live on the Founder's Stage at the Long Beach Pride festival Saturday night at 7:40 PM.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In celebration, we are recognizing AAPI-owned restaurants, shops, and other small businesses. Which one are you visiting this month?

Sun, food, and outdoor fun in Long Beach—festival season is here! Summer food festivals in Long Beach celebrate BBQ, beer, and flavors from local restaurants. Check out our guide: bit.ly/4u8Wx4c

JUST ANNOUNCED. @ICECUBE & @TheRealMikeEpps present EVERYDAY’S FRIDAY: lyrics, loungin' and laughing! Live in Long Beach 07-17-26. Tickets go live on Friday, May 15 at 10AM. Get tickets + presale access LongBeachAmphitheater.com

LA Fleet Week is back on May 19-25! Be sure to stop by the Battleship IOWA (@ussiowa) for ship tours and family friendly activations celebrating the US military and America 250. For more details, visit: bit.ly/45tHdDi

Pioneer League Baseball arrives in Long Beach on June 2! The @LongBeachCoast will have its inaugural opening day at Blair Field, taking on the league's travel team, the RedPocket Mobiles. Get our guide to the team, how to get tickets, and more: bit.ly/4tyn9uj

The Long Beach BBQ Festival will be at Shoreline Aquatic Park on May 23 and 24! Come for the live fire bbq and pitmaster demos, stay for the live music, kids play area, and vendor shopping. For more details, visit: bit.ly/4woenlc

Where breweries meet record stores and diverse eats, don’t sleep on Bixby Knolls in Long Beach: it’s a real vibe.

It's here: We made the ultimate guide to dining around @longbeachcec (with an interactive map!). Find all the convenient options for everything from a quick bite to a fine dining experience: bit.ly/4cWO5ie

🏳️‍🌈 It's almost time for Long Beach Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️ Tickets for the festival May 16-17 and info on all the events, from Teen Pride to the popular annual parade, are available at: bit.ly/2DBDoAr

USA Today is ranking the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. for its annual 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards! Let's help @AquariumPacific reach #1 - you can vote daily until 8:59AM PT on Monday, May 11: bit.ly/4tgTVjd

A team of gondoliers from Long Beach is heading to Venice, Italy, this month for the Vogalonga! This regatta began in 1974 and the Gondola Getaway team has participated for the past 41 consecutive years, bringing authentic Italian rowing skills back with them.

Long Beach's newest event venue is The Linden Club, which held a grand opening today! Perfect for weddings and corporate or social events, this midcentury gem in Bixby Knolls offers several elegant spaces with a touch of retro glam. Visit TheLindenClub.com for more info.

The Marina Pacifica shopping center offers much more than just retail therapy; you can pretty much plan a full day there, from a morning workout, to brunch, to date night. Check out our list of things to do at Marina Pacifica: bit.ly/42ffINp 📍6272 E. PCH, Long Beach

🌮 Taco bout a good time—today is Cinco de Mayo AND Taco Tuesday! 🎉 Celebrate at some of these go-to spots in Long Beach ⬇️ 📍Taco Shore in Belmont Shore 📍El Barrio Cantina on Fourth St. Retro Row 📍Gu Ramen in DTLB 📍Buen Provecho in DTLB

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Long Beach is celebrating with special events hosted by Long Beach public libraries, MOLAA, the Art Theatre, and more to honor the cultures & traditions that help shape our local communities. Info: bit.ly/4eFEGgr

Meet Retro Row: the LBC’s ultimate independent streak. It’s a real vibe.