arts and culture
Review: Snoop Dogg opens the Long Beach amphitheater with a bang
After entertaining a sold-out crowd of 11,000, the Long Beach native was given a key to the city by Mayor Rex Richardson.
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They were arrested outside Warped Tour last year for playing an illegal show. This year, they were invited to play the festival
While the trio that makes up Who Cares is excited to play Warped Tour in Long Beach, frontman Omar Sandlin admits the brief spotlight of their arrest has not changed the band's trajectory by much.
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Photos: Thousands gather at CSULB for 52nd annual Pow Wow festival
The event 'allows us to express ourselves, keep our culture alive, keep us moving forward as a people and show that we’re still here as a community,' said Walter Ahhaitty of the Kiowa tribe.
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‘I’d rather be depressed around colors’: Open Gallery set to reopen one year after a drunk driver smashed into building
The incident resulted in bi-weekly therapy sessions for the gallery founders and their teenage son, who awoke inches from a vehicle among the wreckage of their home and art space.
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Elder emos rejoice — and scoff — at Warped Tour’s return in 2025 with 3 2-day festivals, including Long Beach
No bands have been announced but presale launches Oct. 24 with two-day passes starting at $150.
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Olive & Rose, a modern bistro from the siblings behind Heritage, opens today
Chef Philip Pretty and his sister Lauren earned Long Beach its first Michelin star in 2023. Now, they’re bringing a modern bistro Downtown — and a new bar concept to Rose Park next year.
Parks
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.
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Zaferia's homegrown Happy Sundays music fest expands to 2 days, hosts aerospace talks this weekend
The husband-and-wife musician duo behind the free 'anti-festival' festival hopes to keep expanding citywide in future years.
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Local superhero to premiere documentary about spreading holiday cheer to all 50 states
Yuri Williams has traversed the country bringing toys to sick and disabled children numerous times. Watch him on his journey this Saturday at the Art Theatre of Long Beach.
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Darryl Daniel, cousin of Snoop Dogg and artist behind iconic ‘Doggystyle’ album cover, dies at 56
Known as Joe Cool, Daniel struggled with addiction much of his life but left behind a legacy as one of the most iconic illustrators in hip-hop.
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‘Skateboarding is art’: Locals give away limited edition Long Beach-themed decks
Push For Peace makes skateboards featuring local artists’ work and gives one away to young skaters in need for each that is sold.