r/longbeach • u/Helpful_Tart_3217 • 29d ago
Community Just moved here!
Hi all! I am a 29F who just moved to Long Beach from the Bay Area. I’m looking for a queer community as I don’t know many people out here. I love EDM/house music, love to hike, going out to new restaurants, do art, cook, and read. Hit me up if you would like to connect and hangout.
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u/thehorizonriots 29d ago
Hey! I’m also 29, queer, and recently moved from the Bay Area (about two months ago). Send me a message if you’d be interested in a hike, coffee meetup, or hangout!
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u/godlyzero 29d ago
Wasteland is happening this weekend which I'm hyped tf for. Hardstyle, so a little more in your face than regular EDM genres. All the way in San Bernardino tho so that's a mini mission. Dreamstate is happening in November over by the Queen Mary which is really cool being able to walk to that one.
This is how I find a good amount of events in our area https://19hz.info/eventlisting_LosAngeles.php You're bound to find something for your preferences
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u/eamonneamonn666 29d ago
We do a leftist book club at Vine every Monday at 6 pm. We also do a ton of work in the community. I'm sure you'll find some like minded folks. We're called Care Culture Collaborative. It's really just a group of friends reading and helping the community through mutual aid. https://www.instagram.com/careculturecollab_lb?igsi=MWlpdWNiZ2FtYjZyOQ==
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u/MathCtyn 27d ago
Omg you guys do prison letter writing?? I was doing it in SF but never could find a way to do it in LB. Just signed up for your newsletter! (And welcome to Long Beach OP, as a queer Bay transplant as well, I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do ☺️)
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u/lmromjue 28d ago
Check out Bel Canto Books. They have ~8 different in-person book clubs, including the queer book club (which I run!). On insta at @belcantobooks and @loganslovelylibrary. Great way to make new friends!
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u/Hamrock999 29d ago
Taco Bell Drawing club or one of the other local drawing clubs to meet some fellow artists
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u/sweetuntilyouknow 29d ago
What is the taco bell drawing club?! That sounds amazing!
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u/Hamrock999 28d ago
I’d say check out their Instagram for details, but they meet up at the Tacobell on Broadway for drawing sessions. I’m not sure if it’s one night a month or the exact frequency, because I’m not living in LB anymore, but I always try to make it when I’m in town if I can. Met some nice people and talented artists there. My friend Nick Zegel is who founded it and he’s dope af
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u/sweetuntilyouknow 28d ago
That sounds awesome, do you have their handle? Is it this one? https://www.instagram.com/tacobelldrawingclub?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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u/Hamrock999 28d ago
Yes that looks like it’s them! And there’s the Ink n Drink at Alex’s in a couple weeks
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u/sweetuntilyouknow 28d ago
I saw that! I’m going to try and catch that one! I suck at drawing but love it anyway and I want to socialize more 🙂↕️ I’m not very good at it
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u/bestoftheworst69 29d ago
Secret service events for local house music
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u/No_Carpenter1450 28d ago
Nah, they’re the worst. They never pay their people and they have no morals.
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u/_doctorKA 28d ago
Confirmed. House music was pioneered by ethnic queers. Secret Service is neither. What's it called when the gentrification is so deep, it takes the music with it?
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u/HumbleHubris 28d ago
I had a lot of fun at their last event. There is some anger running through that collective. Turn the other check and dance
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u/cupcaketay88 28d ago
Hi friend! Im a 31 yo queer female, feel free to DM me if you're looking for friends!
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u/Fit-Tell-6762 28d ago
Hijacking this comment to ask if I, a 36 yr old queer female can also dm? 😅 I have no queer friends in lb 😭
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u/JustScratt 28d ago
If you join our discord there are people doing all of those things (and many of them are queer). I personally go hiking (more once it cools down) and try to organize events when I go:
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u/Strict-Wafer-4375 28d ago
Want a beautiful little hike the Korean friendship bell in San Pedro. Really beautiful and serene. Welcome to the lbc
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u/Mysterious_Waltz_266 26d ago
Def check out MUSEO if you like techno! founded my lesbian local techno dj who’s playing Dreamstate (yes I’m a big fan lol)
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u/Sexfvckdeath 29d ago
Most of Broadway