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08/07/2025

Still asking “what’s the move this weekend?” We got you. Here’s The Five — our hand-picked list of the best, boldest, and can’t-miss events happening around Long Beach and beyond:

🎡 Out at the Fair — Pride takes over the OC Fair with DJs, drag shows, and rainbow energy all day long.

🐶 Puppy Pilates — stretch it out next to adoptable pups, all while supporting a good cause.

🎶 Subtract on the Pier — Mathew Jonson (live) and Robag Wruhme bring deep cuts and seaside house & techno bliss to Belmont Pier.

🔥 Little Miss Nasty — metal, EDM, burlesque, and high-impact chaos at Harvelle’s.

🌕 Feast of the Sturgeon Moon — Indigenous-inspired dining under the stars with music, storytelling, and deep vibes at Rancho Los Alamitos.

Don’t just hear about it — talk about it .

Playalarga Events | vibes, finds and good times.

Check out calendar for more events happening around town, and upload your own for free to get featured on the city’s largest curated calendar.

There’s always something to experience. [LINK IN BIO]

08/01/2025

If you’re still wondering what to do this weekend, you’re already behind. Check out The Five — our hand‑picked list of the best, weirdest, and most unique events you don’t just want to hear about:

🎨 Sawdust Festival brings art, live music, and that Laguna Beach magic under the eucalyptus trees.

🎷 Free Jazz at the Shell — blanket down, wine poured, smooth sounds, the perfect Saturday evening.

🚘 Sultans Car Show turns the LBC shoreline into a vintage chrome parade.

🤼‍♂️ Roxanne’s 15th Anniversary goes all out with East Los Lucha — masks, flips, drinks and pure chaos.

🐱 CatCon celebrates ten years of cat culture, whiskers, and delightful weirdness you’ve got to see to believe.

Don’t just hear about it — talk about it.

Playalarga Events - vibes, finds and good times.

Explore more events happening around town, and upload your own for free on the city’s largest curated calendar of events. There’s always something to experience.

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07/23/2025

🎃Summerween Is Coming 🦇!
When flip-flops meet fangs—get ready for a one-day event of jack-o-melons, spooky snacks, tropical brews, local music, costume contests, and wickedly weird vibes.
👻 Coming Soon. Stay spooky & sun-kissed.

07/02/2025

🎆✨Red, white, and ready to party! From rooftop fireworks at HALO to retro brunches at Hotel Maya and a time-traveling bash aboard the Queen Mary—Long Beach is going all out this Fourth of July.

Whether you're here for the sparklers, the silent discos, or just the hot dogs and vibes, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate.

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04/16/2025

Discover Human Aeon – Long Beach’s Hidden Gem for Total Wellness 🌊🧊🔥

If you’ve been searching for a space to reset your nervous system, recharge your energy, and reconnect with yourself, look no further than in the heart of Belmont Shore.

This one-of-a-kind wellness sanctuary offers cold plunges, steam & infrared saunas, breathwork, movement classes (hello, capoeira!), and more—all under one transformative membership.

🌿 What makes it special:
✅ Cold therapy to calm your mind and reduce inflammation
✅ Sauna sessions to detox & boost circulation
✅ Guided breathwork to ground and release stress
✅ Movement & community that help you feel alive again

💥 Memberships start at $200/month which breaks down to just $17/session if you go 3x/week. There are no initiation fees and you have the freedom to cancel anytime.

Prioritize your health. Join a like-minded community. And feel what it’s like to be fully present in your body again.

📍 Tap into the experience at humanaeon.com

03/30/2025

For the first time ever, a joint effort by
the city’s most trusted brands in news & events!

After holding separate people’s choice polls for many years, the Playalarga (formerly LB Living) and Long Beach Post are coming together in 2025 for a joint celebration of the food, drinks, music, places and people that make Long Beach a special place.

The inaugural People’s Choice Awards 2025 will include a live awards ceremony, certificates for winners and a printed summer guide with winners across dozens of categories!

Nominations Open April 1st @ 10 AM .

https://playalarga.co/peoples-choice-awards-2025/

03/21/2025

I ❤️you Long Beach. Stay weird.

03/19/2025

We promised you a FREE party! Well… here it is as a thank you for your support and understanding the postponement of ASCEND. Get a glimpse of what to expect at ASCEND in the near future.

FREE with Registration (MUST arrive before 9pm)

Everyone that purchased tickets to ASCEND will get in free all night, you will be on guest list.

Tickets available for purchase if you are arriving after 9pm $7 online / $10 at door

TICKETS AT LINK IN BIO

02/03/2025

Orgullosamente Mexicano, Gay, Inmigrante, Dreamer & Prieto. Llevo el nopal y el arcoíris en la frente con orgullo y con la cabeza en alto.

I stand with my brothers and sisters. United we stand, united we fight, united we win!

We exist, we belong, we are strong, we are resilient, we are powerful. We are f**king fighters!

I love you all. Sí se puede!

01/31/2025

🎉✨ Long Beach, Get Ready for an Epic Weekend! ✨🎶

Kick off the Lunar New Year in style at the UVSA Tết Festival 2025, where lion dances, street food, and cultural vibes take center stage! Vintage car lovers, the OCTO Winter Meet is bringing all the classic VW bus goodness to town. Feeling musical? The Long Beach Symphony: Bluegrass & Beethoven is mixing classical and country for a unique concert experience. If you’re ready to dance, Grupo Frontera, Los Ángeles Azules & La Sonora Dinamita Tributes will be serving cumbia, norteño, and all the Latin hits you love. And to top it all off, Tainted Love Shack is throwing a neon-filled ‘80s dance party—big hair and leg warmers highly encouraged!

📅 No excuses, just good times—check Playalarga for all the deets and let’s make this week legendary! 🎊🚐🎻💃

01/23/2025

💙 is proud to introduce The Original Los Angeles Strong snapback hats - crafted with love, stitched with resilience, and made in Los Angeles. 🌆

This isn’t just a hat; it’s a statement. Proceeds will go directly to fire relief efforts to support those affected by the recent Los Angeles fires. Together, we can make a difference. 💪

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    •    Embroidered with “Los Angeles Strong”
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