Clocked Out

Clocked Out: Happy Sundays fest, Joe Bataan and more shows you shouldn't miss in Long Beach this summer

The city's longest-running dance night is turning 26 and will feature a Latin soul legend.

Kat Schuster

Aug 14, 2024 — 4 min read

Happy Sundays is returning to Long Beach on Aug. 24, 2024. Photo courtesy of Happy Sundays.

In the ~ almost ~ last words of Cameron Crowe's Russel Hammond in "Almost Famous" — I dig music. I really do. And I like to dig it in Long Beach as much as I can so I don't have to drive to LA.

I've rounded up some of the most notable musical happenings happening in town through this month and next so, get your pen and planner out.

Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die

Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.

People wave brightly colored flags while walking down a street.

Clothes? Live music? Free mom hugs? Find it all at Trans Pride Long Beach

As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.

A man and a dog walk along a gravel road between trees and bushes with an oil derrick in the background.

Get to know Long Beach’s Willow Springs Park with free weekend activities

A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.

Clocked Out: Let's take a hike

Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.