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What's Good, LBC? Pixar mini golf, Queen Mary anniversary, culinary pop-ups and more

Whether it's a family-friendly celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month or being part of the Queen Mary's 90th anniversary celebration, there's plenty to do this week around the city. And don't worry, we won't forget the spooky stuff either.

Caitlin Antonios

Sep 23, 2024 — 3 min read

A child plays at Shoreline Aquatic Park backdropped by the historic Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach Saturday, Jan. 27, 2023. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

There are few things in Long Beach more iconic than the Queen Mary and this week the ship will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its naming. We've got the details on the celebrations and more things going on this week.

Cars driving past a variety of two-story buildings.

Parking minimums in Long Beach could be changed as proposal heads to City Council

One of the changes would end parking minimums from changing for businesses that are taking over Long Beach storefronts in buildings over 10 years old.

A person stands next to book shelves and a poster that says "Let your librarian be your guide."

The importance of Long Beach’s queer history

During “Discovering Long Beach’s Unknown Queer History” on Saturday, Phillip Zonkel and other panelists hope to shed some light on the city's often overlooked past.

Critically Speaking: We've chipped away at the Digital Divide

But the end of a federal subsidy could make things worse in Long Beach.

A person stands next to a cat tree with multiple cats resting on it and looking very happy.

Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!

The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!