The scenes were surreal: John Snow eating a burrito on the floor, a “Jurassic Park” tour vehicle driving down the freeway and a women’s restroom filled with “Justice League characters.” Fiction came to life this weekend at the annual 2015 Long Beach Comic Convention. CSULB alumni and “Boy Meets World”[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.
Do not disturb: Women in the hotel industry speak out about abuse and sexual assault
For most, pillowcases bring to mind a comfortable, safe place. But for women in the hotel industry, they can be a reminder of hours of work, sometimes in unfair working conditions and the possibility of assault or abuse. On Friday, Long Beach coffee shop Viento Y Agua, in partnership with[Read More…]
The cocktail: 400 years in the making
The cocktail has quite the tale to tell. And what better way to hear it than over drink? Bartenders and amateur cocktail historians Damien Montanile and Chris Dion led a boozy prohibition mixology class as part of the Art Deco Festival, which was held at the Queen Mary from Sept.[Read More…]
Long Beach coffee shops open late at night
Night owls, insomniacs and graveyard shifters of Long Beach, it’s no secret that you’re shut out of many popular establishments because of the hours you keep. Now, just because you prefer the moon to the sun, fellow nocturnals, shouldn’t mean you’re not able to grab a tasty cup of coffee or[Read More…]
LB Folk Revival Fest: The foot-stopping barnburner returns
The Folk Revival Festival is bringing the jangle and twang to Long Beach for a third straight year. Showcasing folk, roots and bluegrass acts, the festival has grown exponentially since 2013, according to event organizer Shea Newkirk. Last year about 3,500 people showed up and this year they’re expecting a[Read More…]
Stressed students need look no further for the top five Happy Hour spots in Long Beach
49ers, we made it. The end of the first week of school is finally upon, and it is time to celebrate. What better way to ease the stress of new classes than Happy Hour? Long Beach is a cornucopia of groovy dive bars, pubs and cocktail lounges. For those looking[Read More…]
Ash Wednesday
inFocus: Zombie Walk
Long Beach’s annual Zombie Walk went past midnight on Saturday and got wilder as the night went on. Separated into three parts in Downtown Long Beach, the first two were filled with zombie-dressed attendees, crazy concerts and wrestling matches. Adults as well as children took part in the event for[Read More…]
inFocus: Apocapalooza
Zombies overtook Los Alamitos Lawn for the pre-Halloween event Apocapalooza, which ended with a screening of Rosemary’s Baby on Thursday night. The event included a DJ hosted by Red Bull, face painting, games and a zombie photo booth.
inFocus: Body Positivity Safe Zone Party
Choice USA presented Self-Love on campus this week, promoting body positivity. Each day a different event took place in honor of celebrating a week to love yourself and body. Member of the Choice USA executive board, senior Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies major Amber Melvin said, “We are here to[Read More…]