Join the Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises for daily boat excursions to see the marine life in our ocean backyard and to learn how to help it

 

SEE WHALES AND OTHER MARINE LIFE THIS SUMMER WITH THE 

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC AND HARBOR BREEZE CRUISES

The Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises invite the public to set sail on an ocean adventure in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, and other animals. Learn about marine life on one of the two daily three-and-a-half-hour whale watch excursions from the Aquarium’s naturalist team, who will be on board to answer questions and talk about how warming waters off the Southern California coast can affect marine mammals. They will also share what to do if you see a stranded marine mammal. You can explore marine life and learn with the Aquarium’s naturalists by purchasing a combo ticket for a day at the Aquarium and a trip at sea in search of whales.

Ticket purchases for the whale watch help support the non-profit Aquarium of the Pacific and its conservation and education initiatives, including its Whale Photo I.D. program. The Aquarium has been documenting endangered and non-endangered whales and dolphins through its Whale Photo I.D. program since 2010. Aquarium staff photograph and record sightings of each whale during the Aquarium’s daily public whale watch outings aboard Harbor Breeze Cruises. After this, they log the species, upload the photos, add GPS coordinates, record animal behavior, and note the weather conditions on the water. This data is used by scientists to better understand these whales and even resulted in moving a shipping line in the past since it was being frequented by whales.

WHEN:          Twice daily at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

                                    

WHERE:        Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

                     Harbor Breeze Cruises: 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2 on Rainbow Harbor

 

COST:            Combo ticket with whale watch cruise and Aquarium admission: $92.95 per adult (ages 12+), $66.95 per child (ages 3-

                    11), and $82.95 per senior (ages 62+)

                

                      Whale watch cruise for Aquarium members: $45 per adult (ages 12+), $32 per child (ages 3-11),

                    and $38 per senior (ages 62+)

 

                        Reservations required 

 

INFO:            (562) 590-3100 or aquariumofpacific.org/education/info/whale_watch

Ricky Martin Returns to Las Vegas for Two Exclusive Halloween Weekend Shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

  

International superstar and multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Ricky Martin is set to light up Las Vegas with two exclusive performances at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, with both shows beginning at 8 p.m.

Fans will have access to several presales throughout the week before tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. PT.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Ricky Martin remains one of the most influential artists in global entertainment. Having sold more than 95 million albums worldwide, he has earned 95 platinum records, 40 gold records, and an impressive list of accolades, including two GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMY Awards, fourteen Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, twelve Latin Billboard Awards, nine World Music Awards, and two American Music Awards.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Martin first captured audiences as a member of Menudo before launching an extraordinary solo career that produced international hits such as “María,” “La Copa de la Vida,” “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “She Bangs,” and many more. His legendary performance of “La Copa de la Vida” at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards is widely recognized as a defining moment in the global rise of Latin pop music.

Beyond music, Martin has built an acclaimed career in television, film, and theater, appearing on Broadway in Les Misérables and Evita, earning an Emmy nomination for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, and most recently starring in Apple TV+’s Palm Royale.

In recent years, he has continued expanding his artistic legacy through projects such as Ricky Martin Sinfónico, performing alongside prestigious orchestras worldwide, and through sold-out tours including The Trilogy Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, as well as his highly successful Ricky Martin Live Tour.

These two Halloween weekend performances promise an unforgettable celebration of one of Latin music’s most iconic performers, delivering the energy, passion, and timeless hits that have captivated audiences around the world for decades.

 

Con esta unión, Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez y Los Bybys rinden homenaje a uno de los grandes clásicos de la música romántica, demostrando que las buenas canciones trascienden generaciones y siguen encontrando nuevas formas de emocionar al público. “Cuatro Palabras” ya está disponible en las principales plataformas digitales ucomo Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music y Claro Música, mientras que su video oficial puede disfrutarse en el canal oficial de YouTube de Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez.

 

La música romántica vuelve a emocionar con una colaboración que reúne a dos de las agrupaciones más queridas del género. Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez presenta una nueva versión de su emblemático tema “Cuatro Palabras”, ahora junto a Los Bybys, en un lanzamiento que promete conquistar tanto a los seguidores de toda la vida como a las nuevas generaciones.

El sencillo ya se encuentra disponible en todas las plataformas digitales y llega acompañado de su video oficial, estrenado a través del canal de YouTube de Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez. Esta producción forma parte del proyecto musical impulsado por Quetono y cuenta con la producción de José Adán Esparza, quien logra mantener la esencia romántica del clásico mientras le imprime un sonido fresco y contemporáneo.

“Cuatro Palabras” ocupa un lugar muy especial dentro del repertorio de Guardianes del Amor. Ahora, gracias a la participación de Los Bybys, la canción adquiere una nueva energía sin perder el sentimiento que la convirtió en uno de los temas más representativos de la música romántica en español.

Más que una colaboración, este lanzamiento celebra una amistad de muchos años entre ambas agrupaciones. Desde sus inicios compartieron escenarios, giras y experiencias que los llevaron a consolidarse como referentes del género, construyendo una trayectoria paralela que hoy vuelve a reunirse en este proyecto.

Sobre este esperado lanzamiento, Arturo Rodríguez expresó su entusiasmo:

“Yo sé que el público va a disfrutar muchísimo de esta canción que haremos juntos. Estamos muy contentos de poder presentar esta nueva versión. La esencia de ‘Cuatro Palabras’ permanece intacta, pero Los Bybys le aportan una frescura que la hace sonar completamente actual, con el sello de 2026.”

Por su parte, Sergio, integrante de Los Bybys, destacó la emoción que representa formar parte de este proyecto:

“Le estamos echando todas las ganas y estamos muy emocionados. Estamos seguros de que será un exitazo y esperamos llevar esta canción a todos lados para que quienes aún no la conocen descubran esta nueva versión.”

Con esta unión, Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez y Los Bybys rinden homenaje a uno de los grandes clásicos de la música romántica, demostrando que las buenas canciones trascienden generaciones y siguen encontrando nuevas formas de emocionar al público.

“Cuatro Palabras” ya está disponible en las principales plataformas digitales ucomo Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music y Claro Música, mientras que su video oficial puede disfrutarse en el canal oficial de YouTube de Guardianes del Amor de Arturo Rodríguez.

RUMBA & FLAMENCO SENSATION GROUP MARUJA LIMÓN KICKS OFF THEIR SECOND NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR

 Known for their vibrant fusion of rumba, dembow, flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms, Barcelona-based group Maruja Limón announced their North American summer tour, which will visit various cities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will kick off today (July 8) at the Summer Nights at the Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD, and wrap up at the Calgary Folk Music Festival in Calgary, Alberta, on July 24 to 26.

Maruja Limón—formed in 2014 by Sheila Quero (vocals), Mila González (trumpet), Vicky Blum (guitar), Esther González (vocals), Eli Fabregas (percussion/druns), and Carla González (bass)—is recognized by their lively music, which ranges from flamenco to pop and Latin rhythms. Their most popular songs include “Esta noche no me acuesto,” “Míralas,” and “Carmen,” which showcase their diverse sonic range. To date, they’ve performed at various festivals, including LAMC and globalFEST (USA), Trans Musicales (France), Eurosonic (Netherlands), Sziget Festival (Hungary), Maré de Agosto (Portugal), and Cruïlla (Spain). Now, they’re taking their vibrant music to more stages in North America.

Maruja Limón brings an indispensable perspective to world music: that of rewriting historically traditional genres like Catalan rumba and flamenco from a powerful female collectivity. Their presence on global stages is not only an exercise in artistic quality, but a living testament to how avant-garde, deep roots, and female leadership transform cultural heritage into a universal language.

This summer, the band will go on their North American tour, stopping in major U.S. cities like Aspen, Colorado, San Diego, California, Beverly Hills, California, Santa Cruz, California, and more before heading to Canada. Tour and ticket information below.

U.S. / CANADA SUMMER TOUR DATES:

July 8 — Summer Nights @ the Gudelsky Gazebo - North Bethesda, MD [TICKETS]

July 9 — The Paul JAS Center - Aspen, CO[TICKETS]

July 10 — Epstein Family Amp. at the UCSD - La Jolla, CA [TICKETS]

July 12 — Beverly Hills Park - Los Angeles, CA [TICKETS]

July 13 — Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Santa Cruz, CA [TICKETS]

July 15 — The Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at the Victoria Gardens

Cultural Center - Rancho Cucamonga, CA[TICKETS]

July 17 —Wicket Hall at the Strathcona Hotel, Victoria, BC [TICKETS]

July 18 & 19 — Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, BC [TICKETS]

July 24, 25, 26 — Calgary Folk Music Festival -Calgary, Alberta [TICKETS]

Following their July tour, the band has confirmed its third international tour of the year, returning to the United States in September.