The theme of this event: Rhythm of the Rainbow. Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, and fabulous entertainment. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or love to support equality, this festival is for everyone! Don’t miss out on showing your pride and participating in this incredible celebration.
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41st Annual Long Beach Pride Festival
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Upcoming Events
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
Free
MUSEUM FREE DAYS
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
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Furlough’s Paradise
A.K. Payne’s award-winning play, “Furlough’s Paradise,” directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, features a poignant narrative of cousins Sade and Mina who reunite in their childhood town for a family funeral. Sade, on a brief prison furlough, and Mina, taking a break from her West Coast life, confront their past and envision a hopeful future together.
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A Man of No Importance
Set in 1960s Dublin, A Man of No Importance tells the story of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor with a passion for theater. Leading an amateur group, Alfie endeavors to stage Oscar Wilde’s Salome despite societal challenges. This evocative musical explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of art. Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, the production runs from May 4 to June 1, 2025, at A Noise Within. Please see the event website for specific dates and times.
Free
Walking the Japanese Garden on a Crisp Early Spring Morning
For over a century, the historic Japanese Garden has been one of the most beloved and iconic landscapes at The Huntington, with its distinctive moon bridge, picture-postcard views of koi-filled ponds, and the historic Japanese House. One of the most popular spots at The Huntington, the Japanese Garden has attracted millions of visitors and remains a site of both fascination and contemplation.