If you find yourself trapped in a confined space with gruesome monsters coming at you from all directions, you might be in a horror movie – or you might be at the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. A full carnival set-up is constructed in the parking lot of the Queen Mary,[Read More…]
Events
Lifestyle events that occur on or off campus should be categorized under “events.” Events differ from performances in that performances stage or present a play, concert or other forms of entertainment while events do not. Examples of events include the Long Beach Zombie Walk, Week of Welcome and Queen Mary’s Dark Harbour.
Panel discussion on N*W*C* censorship at the CPAC.
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center will host a panel discussion called “In Context: Art, Race and Censorship” on Thursday, Sept. 29. Panelists will talk in depth about community reactions following the cancellation of the controversial play “N*gger, W*tback, Ch*nk” and the consequential resignation of CPAC Executive Director Michele Roberge. The[Read More…]
Student Health Services host Wellness Wednesday
For anyone in the Beach family looking for tips about eating, sleeping or drinking, they need not look any further than “Wellness Wednesdays” in the University Student Union. The Student Health Services is providing weekly workshops on topics such as sex and sexuality, eating and exercise – even surviving finals[Read More…]
King Lear read-along kicks off Shakespeare Saturdays
The words of the Bard will echo through University Art Museum’s Permanent Collection Gallery on Saturday as members of the community participate in the first Shakespeare Aloud event of the year. The event will kick off with a reading of “King Lear.” Held once a month on Saturdays, the free[Read More…]
First Music Tastes Good festival comes to downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach will be home to a new music and food festival this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, Music Tastes Good will offer Long Beach locals a taste of a distant idea that finally became a reality. Talent Buyer Jonathan Halperin helped Josh Fischel, founder and curator, with the[Read More…]
Movies at the Beach
One of the biggest struggles of college is being able to afford it; books, classes and parking permits may place a big financial burden on students. Some kinds of recreation, such as a $13 movie at the local theater, might not be an option for students. Beach Pride Events as[Read More…]
Chain Reaction celebrates 20 year anniversary with ‘Chain Fest’
Hundreds of fans eagerly waited for the first ever Chain Fest music festival at the Observatory in Costa Mesa on Saturday. The line for general admission wrapped around the side of the venue and into the neighboring Home Depot parking lot. The doors opened at noon and guests rushed in[Read More…]
Firefly stars and Kevin Conroy headline Long Beach Comic-Con
Long Beach had a chance to geek out for cosplayers, comics and celebrities at the eighth annual Comic Con over the weekend. The scene at the Long Beach Convention Center was one from a comic book. Wonder Womans were in line for food trucks, Deadpools held doors open for customers[Read More…]
Open mic, open hearts
For those looking to reveal their musical hidden talents or overcome their case of stage fright – the Poet Lounge is right for you. The Poet’s Lounge is an open mic program hosted by Beach Pride Events, and has been a Cal State Long Beach tradition for five years. The[Read More…]
Food truck fun hits Broadway
Having dinner on the sidewalk will never be better than it can be tonight on Broadway ave., when there will be 13 food trucks to try out in just a four-block radius. Locals and visitors can get a taste of what the On Broadway Business Association has to offer as[Read More…]