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Long Beach High School's Theater Department Takes On Romeo and Juliet, Nov. 19 to 21
by Long Island Wave ·Long Beach High School students stage Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in the school auditorium in Lido Beach on Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are online.
Long Beach's 21st Turkey Trot Has a New Start Line and a New 10K Course on Nov. 22
by Long Island Wave ·The 21st Long Beach City Council Turkey Trot moves to Riverside Boulevard on Nov. 22, with a new boardwalk and Broadway 10K course and a kids' mile.
Thirty-One Houses Made Long Beach's Halloween Map, and the Tour Runs Through Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·Long Beach's 7th annual Halloween House Digital Map lists 31 decorated homes and storefronts for self-guided tours through October 31.
An Eighth Grader From Long Beach Takes Her Saltwater Research to the National Finals This Week
by Long Island Wave ·Hanna Ryan Heitefuss of Long Beach Middle School is one of 30 national finalists in the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge, with finals in Washington.
Dinner on the Superblock: Hacienda Tulum Is Open on the Long Beach Boardwalk
by Long Island Wave ·Hacienda Tulum is open at 180 Boardwalk in Long Beach: tomahawks with guajillo butter, five moles, a raw bar and an agave bar still to come, all year.
Long Beach Has Raised $1 Million for Kids With Cancer, One Mustache at a Time
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Beach crew behind Mustaches For Kids has passed $1 million raised for MSK Kids since 2007. This season builds to the Stache Bash on Oct. 23.
A Hidden Martini Lounge Is Pouring Above Jetty in Long Beach's West End
by Long Island Wave ·Beacon, a 30-plus cocktail lounge above Jetty Bar & Grill at 832 W. Beech St. in Long Beach, pours build-your-own dirty martinis Wednesday through Sunday.
Rockaway's Sayra's Wine Bar Is Crossing the Bay to Long Beach's Old Starbucks Corner
by Long Island Wave ·The Rockaway Beach wine bar and bier garden known for its backyard, live music and late kitchen is preparing a second home at 101 West Park Avenue in Long Beach.
Meet the Voorhies: a New Name Moves to Take Long Beach's Old Starbucks Corner by the LIRR
by Long Island Wave ·The closed Starbucks across from the Long Beach LIRR station has a new suitor, Meet the Voorhies Corp. of Island Park. What we know about the corner's next act.
A Mexican Steakhouse Is About to Open on the Long Beach Lot That Sat Empty for 40 Years
by Long Island Wave ·Hacienda Tulum, a Mexican steakhouse from the Tulum Taco & Tequila team, opens this September on the Long Beach boardwalk at the long-vacant Superblock.
Long Beach Had 16 Blank Ticket Booths on Its Boardwalk. Local Artists Took Care of That.
by Long Island Wave ·Sixteen beach-entrance ticket booths along the Long Beach boardwalk have been painted by volunteer local artists, funded by sponsors at no cost to taxpayers.
For More Than 25 Years, Long Beach's Polar Bears Have Jumped Into Winter to Grant Wishes
by Long Island Wave ·What started as one man's 40th birthday dip in the freezing Atlantic became a Super Bowl Sunday tradition that has raised more than $11 million for Make-A-Wish, in memory of a four-year-old named Paulie who never got the chance to grow up.
Top Bars in Long Beach for Unforgettable Nights
by Long Island WaveExplore the top five bars in Long Beach, including Lilly's of Long Beach, Shine's Bar, Shore House Bar & Grill, The Saloon, and Nolan's Pub. Enjoy the coastal charm and vibrant nightlife of Long Beach's best watering…
Shop 'Til You Drop: The Best Shops in Long Beach
by Long Island WaveLooking for the best shops in Long Beach, NY? Check out our guide featuring top establishments like The Codfish Cowboy, Frippery Ltd., Moku Surf NY, Rose & Eye, Long Beach Surf Shop, and Shade Amour. Find directions and…
Long Beach Culinary Escapade: 5 Must-Try Restaurants for Unparalleled Dining
by Long Island WaveLong Beach's Dining Scene Unveiled: Top 5 Restaurants on Long Island Meta Description: Embark on a gastronomic journey in Long Beach, Long Island, with our guide to the top 5 must-try restaurants, featuring Jordan…
Raise a Glass to the Best Bars in Long Beach on Long Island
by Long Island WaveLong Beach on Long Island is known for its beachy vibes, but it also has a thriving bar scene. Check out these top spots for craft beer, cocktails, and good
The Ultimate Guide to Fun Activities in Long Beach on Long Island
by Long Island WaveFrom sunbathing on the beach to strolling along the boardwalk, Long Beach on Long Island offers a variety of fun activities for visitors and locals alike. Check out these top spots for a memorable day of adventure and…
Long Beach Farmers’ Market is in Session 🍅
by Long Island WaveThe Long Beach Farmers’ Market kicked off for the season on Saturday, May 29 at Kennedy Plaza at 1 W Chester St. It will host a series of local vendors each Wednesday and Saturday, lasting into the fall season. The…
New Boozy Ice Cream Shop Opens in Long Beach
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Tipsy Scoop Get ready as Tipsy Scoop opens its first Long Island location on May 28, 2021. The liquor-infused ice cream the shop sells is the perfect way to cool off as summer comes into full swing.…
New Long Beach Boardwalk Mural to be Unveiled on May 4
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Discover Long Island A mural commissioned by Discover Long Island, a Long Island-based information center that seeks to teach others about what LI has to offer, will be unveiled on May 4 as part of a gift…
The City of Long Beach to Host an Abandoned Bicycle Auction
by Long Island WaveA bicycle auction will be held by the City of Long Beach Police Department on April 17, 2021. With a catalog of over a hundred bikes, the auction aims to raise money for the city while making use of the many abandoned…
A North Babylon Runner Crossed the Robert Moses Causeway First at the Suffolk County Marathon
by Long Island Wave ·Daniel Cameron of North Babylon won the 12th annual Suffolk County Marathon in 2:42:01, with Long Beach's Cristin Delaney-Guille the top woman in 3:07:38.
Island Park's Old Kickboxing Gym Will Reopen as a Yoga Studio Built for Everybody
by Long Island Wave ·A Long Beach yoga teacher is turning the former Spartan Kickboxing space on Austin Boulevard into an inclusive studio committed to employing adults with developmental disabilities.
Oceanside's Old BurgerFi Corner Has a Fourth Act: Tapas and Cocktails From Barena
by Long Island Wave ·Barena Kitchen and Cocktails is preparing to pour at 3115 Long Beach Rd in Oceanside, bringing Mediterranean-Latin tapas to the old BurgerFi corner.
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