Happy weekend, Long Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Airport facelift underway, CBGB tribute night, and Juneteenth celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Harbor dining gets a refresh: Reopened Friday on Long Beach Harbor, The Reef unveiled a revamped menu and all-day service, is taking reservations, and features wagyu teriyaki sirloin and a zero‑proof Belmont Breezin' -- see the Reef's new menu.
Downtown housing plans advance: New Century Development plans to replace a vacant gas station in downtown Long Beach with an 82-unit apartment building, including affordable homes that could qualify for zoning exemptions -- explore the housing plans.
Airport facelift underway: Construction began on a $37 million upgrade at Long Beach Airport to modernize gates and restrooms, add charger-equipped seating and gardens, and create 200 jobs ahead of the 2028 Olympics -- get the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Beach-to-trail reset: Crystal Cove State Park is your easy, close-enough escape for sandy coves, tide-pool wandering, and rolling trails that make your calves feel alive again. Bring a friend, lace up for a hike, then wind down at a campsite if the sea breeze convinces you to linger.
Dial in your swing: Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or a full afternoon, El Dorado Park Golf Course is your easy Long Beach reset. Hit the TrackMan range, tinker with the short-game areas, then reward yourself with a breezy walk among tree-lined fairways and a few sneaky water features. Go this week.
Local lobster fix: Lobster-Guys Long Beach is your reliable move when the week calls for buttery lobster rolls, legit clam chowder, and crispy fries you definitely meant to share. They even do Flaming Hot Lobster Fries and a lobster grilled cheese, perfect for sports on TV nights.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧑 Foster Training Class – June 20th @ spcaLA P.D.Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Thinking about fostering? spcaLA is running a June 20 training at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, they handle supplies and vet care, you handle the cuddles, walks, and occasional chewed slipper. Short or longer gigs available, application approval required.
✊ Juneteenth @ Martin Luther King Jr. Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Juneteenth at King Park brings live music, cultural performances, local eats, and real Long Beach pride. Think family fun, resource tables, and small biz vendors, plus that neighborhood reunion where you spot your barber and the aunt who turns the Electric Slide into a workout.
🎸 CBGB Night w Blondie/Police/Ramones & Talking Heads Tributes! @ Gaslamp Long Beach | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – CBGB Night returns to Gaslamp Long Beach with Heart of Blonde, The Police Academy, Talking Threads, and a Ramones salute. That’s Blondie, The Police, Talking Heads, and the Ramones under one roof. Your cassette-era mixtape, live in punk, new wave glory, loud, and blissfully unpretentious.
🎭 The Freedom Ball 2026 @ TBD | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – The Freedom Ball is mashing up eras and genres with a Cowboy Carter wink, celebrating local talent, BIPOC innovators, and ballroom pioneers. Think Destiny’s Child color blocks, 80s chains, doo wop hands, Beyoncé-level runway, and funk-flavored showdowns, plus enough sparkle to terrify your dry cleaner.
💌 Love Poetry @ First Congregational Church of Long Beach, United Church of Christ | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – South Coast Chorale brings an intimate Pride-month concert that feels like love, with queer love, chosen family, and the friends who carry us. Classical and contemporary works by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists. Warm Long Beach hug for the ears, plus a pre-show panel.
👟 Happy Father’s Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon @ Long Beach path in Belmont Shores | Sunday (6/21) at 7:30 AM – Skip the brunch line and celebrate Father’s Day with a breezy 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half along the coast. Walker friendly, family approved, and yes, there are free photos, official results, and goodie bags. Pace yourself, not your dad jokes.
🎵 Make Music Long Beach @ Band Shell at Recreation Park Long Beach | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Whether you still have a Strat in the closet, or you just enjoy free culture, Make Music Long Beach brings a full day of free live sets to the historic Rec Park Bandshell. Local talent, plenty of benches, picnic-friendly lawn, and the beloved dino playground. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Long Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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