Event Type : Virtual Events

BEACHWOOD BREWING HOSTS DINING OUT WITH PRIDE KICK OFF CELEBRATING  LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL PRIDE MONTH  

Organized by the LGBTQ Center Long Beach, ‘Dining OUT With PRIDE’ is a series of collaborative events at Long Beach establishments throughout the month of June to coincide  with National PRIDE Month as a way to celebrate local LGBTQ+ ally businesses. 

 “During the month of June, we observe PRIDE. In its second year, Dining Out With PRIDE  gives us the opportunity to continue supporting local businesses, promote inclusion in our  community, and create visibility for those who need it most. We are thrilled to have this kick-off event at Beachwood!” said Executive Director of LGBTQ Center Long Beach, Carlos Torres. 

Dining OUT with PRIDE event series will start at Beachwood Brewing hosting a kick off charity  event at their downtown Long Beach location on June 2nd from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The event will  feature a speech from Members of the LGBTQ Center Long Beach, DJ Skybox mixin’,  giveaways, and more. 

Coinciding with the event, when you purchase LBC IPA on draft at Beachwood’s DTLB location  from June 1 – 5, Beachwood will be donating to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach! Guests interested in attending the Beachwood Dining OUT with PRIDE Kick Off can free RSVP  here. 

For more on Beachwood Brewing visit beachwoodbrewing.com and follow  @beachwoodbrewing on Instagram. For more on LGBTQ Center Long Beach visit  www.centerlb.org and follow @centerlb on Instagram. 

Announcing our new Social & Support Group, “LGBTQ+ BIPOC & Allies Social Group”! ✨
The LGBTQ+ BIPOC & Allies Social Group is for Black, Indigenous, and people of color and their allies. The group exists to provide friendship and support to LGBTQ+ BIPOC folks while fostering a sense of community. 💚
“This group aims to help people from different minority groups to come together and find that they are not alone in their journey to discover their sexuality or gender identity.” says Hena, the group’s facilitator. “It also provides members with different meetups, creating a safe space to share experiences or ask questions, and the other being fun activities, from a walk by the beach, to picnics, to visiting LGBTQ+ bars or going to Pride together.” 🏳️‍🌈
The group organizes a range of events as well as discussions covering various topics. Meetups occur every 1st Saturday of the month, from 11:00am-1:00pm, with the first one being this Saturday, May 7, at The Center.
For more information, please contact Hena at henaemrose@gmail.com or (951) 901-6556.

We are excited to announce the beginning of a fun-filled pride month at Plantiitas! Join us this weekend as we host @thequeermercado in a collaboration to bring you the QUEEREST vendors!

Line up to come soon, but please save the date and come shop queer! Happening Saturday, 06/04/22, from 12p-6p.

Store hours will be 11a-6p!

See you soon and HAPPY PRIDE

Kevala Ayurveda Presents SUNSET HEALING on the beach

TEA

Sanja, the creator of SEVA tea, will start us off with a heart-opening tea ceremony & meditation to get us ready to breathe.

BREATHWORK

Anthony will then lead us into transformational breathwork. Cultivating inner peace, healing deep physical & emotional traumas, & releasing that which no longer serves you. As you breathe deeply, your mind begins to rest & the body is able to heal whatever you may need at this point in your journey.

SOUNDBATH

Finally, Lara will surround you with deeply healing sound vibrations from crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, gongs, & more. This ancient meditative practice will create feelings of peace and relaxation to support you in feeling a new sense of purpose. Sound Baths can heal mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, & energetic levels.

How to best show up for yourself & what to bring:

To maximize your time with us, feel free to do any or all of the following the day or two leading up to your session.

• Abstain from mind-altering substances

Bring whatever you feel would build your “perfect nest” on the sand.

• Yoga mat or towel
• Comfy blanket – May get chilly
• Eye-mask
• Journal (optional)
• Water bottle
• ‘Sacred Scream’ Pillow
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Best on an empty stomach. (1-hour min )

See you on the beach!

Join us for a special 4-part mini-series on how to get certified in a LGBTQ CPUC Certification facilitated by Rightsource Services. In this series, sponsored by Southern California Edison, you will learn about:

1. Certification – Class 1 June 8th – Virtual zoom class.

Rightsource will teach participants to identify the certifications they need based on their target market. We then discuss the advantages of different certifications with a focus on the LGBTBE certification process and where it has the greatest impact  (CPUC, etc.)

Toolkit: Certifications list with links to each.

These linear workshops are recommended to take in order to help streamline your LGBTQ CPUC certification for your business. Remember to sign up for each one separately, (signing up for 1 class does not sign you up for all 4) Please note the 4th class is in person and the time changes.

But here’s the best part… It’s FREE for everyone! So sign up today and learn how we can help you get LGBTQ CPUC certified! Happy Pride!

Register here: https://www.lbglcc.org/events

International City
Theatre presents the The Legend of Georgia McBride, a
crowd-pleasing, music-filled, laugh-out-loud comedy by Matthew Lopez. Casey is young and broke, with a baby on the way and
the landlord knocking on his door. Now, the owner of the bar where Casey works
as an Elvis impersonator has replaced his act with a B-level drag show, and
Casey’s about to learn a lot about show business—and himself. International
City Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 330 E.
Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562)
436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.

Saturday, June 11 at 8pm Afro House Long Beach is coming to you to kick off summer at Elinor

Enjoy:

Amapiano

Afrobeats

Soulful House

Deep House

All courtesy of resident beatmaker @djlancia on the tables.

Dance while you enjoy hyper-local and woman-made beer, wine, cider, hard booch, and soft drinks.

Elinor is 21 only with proof of vaccination.

Join us for a special 4-part mini-series on how to get certified in a LGBTQ CPUC Certification facilitated by Rightsource Services. In this series, sponsored by Southern California Edison, you will learn about:

2. Capabilities Statements – Class 2 June 15h – Virtual zoom class.

1 hour session followed by individual review of statements participants submit.

We will help participants understand the purpose of the Capabilities Statement as a business resume, what information is expected to be provided, how to craft a compelling statement, and where and when to share it.

Participants will be invited to share their capabilities statements to RightSource for professional review and edit recommendations.

Toolkit: Capabilities Statement Template

These linear workshops are recommended to take in order to help streamline your LGBTQ CPUC certification for your business. Remember to sign up for each one separately, (signing up for 1 class does not sign you up for all 4) Please note the 4th class is in person and the time changes.

But here’s the best part… It’s FREE for everyone! So sign up today and learn how we can help you get LGBTQ CPUC certified! Happy Pride!

Register here: https://www.lbglcc.org/events

On Friday, June 17 at 7:30pm, Riveted, Elinor’s monthly storytelling series returns! Join us every third Friday at 7:30pm for a new batch of stories from local storytellers.

Curated by Steven Deeble.

This month includes stories from:

Shyla Ada: IG @shybutflyy

Shy But Flyy is a Blues, Jazz, and spoken- word artist currently located in Long Beach CA. Shy started out in the music business in the genres of R & B and Hip-Hop. In addition to her own recordings, she is also featured on many projects by other musicians and composers. Most recently Shy has embraced the Blues – headling to the Uptown Jazz festival, the New Blues Festival, Temecula So Cal Blues Fest, and many festivals in Long Beach. You can catch Shy with her band, “Shy But Flyy and the Allstarz” around town. Shy also hosts an open mic night and performs Wednesdays at Roxanne’s.

Sayon Syprasoeuth: IG @sayonart

Sayon Syprasoeuth is a refugee from Cambodia who came to the US with the help of a Lutheran Church, arriving in Iowa in 1980. He is an artist, activist, and a highly regarded member of the Cambodian community, as well as the city at large. He creates visual art about being a refugee, the Cambodia Town community, and the experience of adapting to life in America through a sometimes humorous and sometimes serious lens.

Vickie Wippel: IG @vicwippelVickie Wippel is a Long Beach-based writer and storyteller. She is thrilled to be back at Elinor for Riveted and can also be seen flapping her gums for Long Beach Community Theater’s Speak Easy storytelling events at DiPiazza’s. Last year, Vickie won Long Beach Searches for the Best Storyteller. Vickie is also a fiction writer. Her work has been published in Saga Literary Journal volumes 5-7. Vickie’s favorite things to do are laugh with her friends and hang out with her three guys- husband Dave, and sons, Nate & Owen.

Katya Duft: IG @losfelizkitty and Twitter @TalesFromLABus

Katya Duft is a public transit blogger (Tales From the Bus) and a two-time Moth Story Slam winner; frequent participant of storytelling shows and contests in Los Angeles. She is also a linguist fluent in English, Russian, and French, who works in post-production.

Doyle Smiens

Doyle is a storyteller and performer. He loves connecting with people through his stories. He has performed at the Moth in LA and Berkeley, the Long Beach Community Theater, and Long Beach Searches for the Greatest Storyteller. He currently has a solo show, Truth Be Told, in the Hollywood Fringe Festival, performance on June 10th at 8 pm at the Renberg Theater. All are welcome.

Steven Deeble

Host, and storyteller, Steven Deeble is an author, activist, and filmmaker. He began hosting storytelling events as part of the ‘How I MADE It’ series. He has published a novel, Persistence of Vision, and wrote, produced, and directed three short films, as well as serving as Associate Producer on two independent features. In addition, he has done numerous special programs for the Long Beach Public Library on film and literature.

Get riveted by stories from these locals while you enjoy hyper-local and woman-made beer, wine, cider, hard booch, and soft drinks.

Elinor is 21 only with proof of vaccination

Elinor is located at 250 N Tribune Ct (alley entrance), Long Beach, CA 90802

Catalina Island invites the LGBTQ community and allies throughout Southern California to join in celebrating the first annual Catalina Pride being held Saturday, June 18, 2022. The main event will take place from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm at Wrigley Stage in the center of Avalon and will include live entertainment as well as a pride march in support of the LGBTQ community. After parties on Avalon will begin around sunset.

Coordinated by the Jeanseau Group in conjunction with Xceptional Music Company, this year’s lineup includes: DJ Asha a six-time host for LA Pride; DJ Groovesection who is a three-time DJ for Long Beach Pride; live music from Girl Online and Hip Hop Artist Audley.

Also on stage, comedian/chanteuse Scout Durwood, a sneak preview of the upcoming YouTube show “Mugs” hosted by drag queens Miss Patty and Anita Diemund; the Long Beach Cheer squad; roller skaters and more!

Pride is not only rooted in the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, it also serves as a reflection of the decades of work to overcome prejudice and advocate for equality for this marginalized community. While the world has seen great strides to increase the LGBTQIA+ inclusion, the professional world still has a way to go to reach true inclusion.

As part of Diversity Reboot 2022, our Pride summit series will focus on bringing individuals, leaders, and organizations together to talk about the actions they are taking to increase representation, showcase members of the PowerToFly community who are making an impact, and highlight companies actively hiring and investing in LGBTQIA+ talent.

Speakers from our 2021 “Diversity Reboot 2021: Pride: Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders and Allies” summit included: Rep. Mark Takano, the first out gay man elected to the US Congress; Reggie Greer, Senior Advisor on LGBTQ+ Engagement under President Joe Biden; Ann Mei Chang, author of “Lean Impact”, and former Chief Innovation Officer at Pete for America; Peter Arvai, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Prezi; LaFawn Davis, Group Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance at Indeed; David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition; Ceyenne Doroshow, Executive Director of GLITS; Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director of Garden State Equality; educator & author Dr. Kryss Shane, LSW, LMSW (she/her), and many more.

Join us for a special 4-part mini-series on how to get certified in a LGBTQ CPUC Certification facilitated by Rightsource Services. In this series, sponsored by Southern California Edison, you will learn about:

3.. Deep Dive – Purchasing vs. Procurement – Class 3 – June 22nd- Virtual zoom class.

In this session we will discuss the difference between purchasing and procurement and identify several on-ramps for small businesses to develop the experience necessary for procurement. The discussion will include the participants, the process, and

Toolkit: Registration sites for various government and corporate entities.

These linear workshops are recommended to take in order to help streamline your LGBTQ CPUC certification for your business. Remember to sign up for each one separately, (signing up for 1 class does not sign you up for all 4) Please note the 4th class is in person and the time changes.

But here’s the best part… It’s FREE for everyone! So sign up today and learn how we can help you get LGBTQ CPUC certified! Happy Pride!

Register here: https://www.lbglcc.org/events

Encouraging Conscious Connection!

A new type of lounge where we invite you to come in and go within. Put away your cell phones, close your laptops and reconnect to your true essence, nature and your community. Experience wellness in a whole new way while you explore tarot, birth chart and chakra readings and enjoy your favorite chai blend, herbal teas, functional beverages and conscious pastries by CakeBabyLA with your favorite humans in our Moroccan inspired lounge and garden patio! 

Event Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022

The hottest ticketed charity event in Long Beach returns with elegance, sophistication and entertainment to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ community of greater Long Beach. The event will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and will involve a cocktail reception, dinner, a live and silent auction, dance party, and a program of entertainment and recognition of notable LGBTQ locals. There will also be an afterparty with dancing, desserts, and music by DJ Jovanah G.

The Center’s biggest annual fundraiser introduces a theme for the first time, Wonderland. Attire for the ball is traditional black and white but attendees are encouraged to boldly bling up their outfits to capture the spirit of wonderland, a feeling of surprise caused by something beautiful, unexpected, or inexplicable.

All proceeds from the Black & White Ball will support the many programs and services of The Center, the largest publicly supported LGBTQ direct services organization in greater Long Beach, which supports more than 25,000 clients per year.

Join us at Elinor Drinkery on Saturday, June 25 at 8pm for a summer kick-off with live music featuring Bitchin Summer and Adam Poe.

Bitchin Summer – https://bitchinsummer.bandcamp.com/music

A little bit punky, a little bit poppy, but always warm and toasty, Long Beach’s Bitchin Summer brings the sunshine with hooky power pop songs about life in the Golden State, Sex Wax, and rock n’ roll with a groovy vibe for you and yours.

Adam Poe – https://adampoe.bandcamp.com/

He is a guitar-based singer-songwriter from Long Beach transplanted to Sacramento. Equally inspired by the sounds of his coastal roots and the spirit of the CA Delta, his music is a combo of 70’s AM radio smooth sounds with a raunchy swampy underbelly.

Imbibe on your favorite hyper-local and woman-made beer, wine, cider, hard booch, or soft drink while you enjoy their infectious sounds.

Free Show!

Elinor is 21 only with proof of vaccination

Elinor is located at 250 N Tribune Ct (alley entrance), Long Beach, CA 90802