Dear Community,
I am writing to thank you for your role in bringing to life the concept known as Compound. After much reflection, given the unprecedented and challenging funding landscape for nonprofits, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our doors. Our final day of public operations will be August 18.
The community and individuals activating our mission Culture Shifts Consciousness have left an imprint on my heart forever. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has devoted their energy, livelihood, and passion to this mission.
I birthed the vision of Compound back in 2013, with a deep yearning to bring greater healing, transformation and personal growth to individuals living a human experience. We officially launched in 2020, during one of the most trying times in human history.
While this new model for social change and transformation within the art/culture and wellness spheres faced many challenges, we had the privilege of working with 382 beautiful partners in showing what authentic community building means, something that is real and full of truth. We are saddened to pause our upcoming exhibition and participation in Long Beach Gives through our IN/Sight fundraiser. We will make sure our artists work is placed in other art spaces to further their careers.
We love our community of Long Beach with big heart and soul. I know we are beyond deserving of this sanctuary and celebration of Long Beach’s true essence as the “international city of love.”
I will always be proud of this work, people’s contributions, and what this work meant during this moment in time. The love of this project will never stop for me. I hope that Compound will live on in the future in a different iteration one day.
With love and well-being,
Megan Tagliaferri, founder, Compound
Let's do lunch! 🍽️
Grab a friend, coworker, or partner and join us for a delicious midday break at Union, where great food meets good company.
Lunch Hours:
Thursday & Friday 11 AM-4 PM
See you there!
A cool, refreshing treat is always on the menu at Union!
Nam Kang Sai, a Thai-style shaved ice, is here to satisfy all of your sweet and savory cravings, now through August 10!
Opening with a soft ice base, Chef Eugene Santiago and Co. invite grass jellies, palm fruit, a classic, fruity sala syrup to dance with creamy condensed milk, and the breakout star of this dish: crispy cubes of toasted brioche😋
Available all day, join us in the courtyard for this @longbeachfoodscene week's special!
Long Beach Food Scene Week is still on, and we're showing sweet love to a classic!
Halo-Halo, a Filipino favorite whose name means "mix-mix" in Tagalog, is a multilayered adventure of flavor, texture, and fun!
We start with smooth, shaved ice, and build up a mound made for mixing with soft, sweet red bean, coconut jelly, and tapioca, fresh strawberry, mango, and jackfruit, topped with @co.hrted handmade ube ice cream and a swirl of evaporated milk, with a garnish of crispy toasted rice.
You won't want to miss this @longbeachfoodscene exclusive! Come in today and get in the mix!
Classics with a twist 🍸️
Meet the Purple Orchard Cosmo, a spin on a beloved classic.
Featuring a dance of plum, pisco, and citrus, this flavor is capped with bitters and the bubbly flair of egg white, keeping your sips light while you indulge in one of our savory happy hour bites.
Enjoy this and more during Union's Happy Hour:
Thursdays 4–10 PM
Fridays 4–6 PM
See you soon!
Long Beach Food Scene Week is here, and it just got a whole lot cooler with shaved ice on the menu!
Chill out and satisfy your sweet tooth across our refreshing trio of flavors:
🍧Halo Halo (Filipino Style)
🍧Nam Kang Sai (Thai Style)
🍧Boozy Shaved Ice
Stop in today and try one or all, @longbeachfoodscene week ends August 10!
Which flavor is calling your name?
Long Beach Food Scene Week starts tomorrow, Friday, August 1, and something so cool and so sweet is coming to Union @ Compound!
We're mixing it up on our dessert menu, and it's available every day we're open during lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner service through August 10th!
Can you guess what's on the way? Drop your guesses below👇️ and find out tomorrow as we kick off the most delicious days in the city! @longbeachfoodscene
Take an afternoon at Compound ☀️
Warm nights and cold drinks are guaranteed. Let the sun hit your face, and sip something that tastes like summer.
Happy Hour:
Thursday 4 PM - 10 PM
Friday 4 PM - 6 PM
@unionlbc new summer is so tasty! swordfish katsu, fritters and corn, + heirloom salad!
PSA: Eat Then Stay for Art & Culture at Compound
Post dinner at UNION, take in the Puerperal exhibition at Compound by beloved artist Fay Ray or immerse yourself in the multidisciplinary arts. SEE IT NOW | Puerperal is on view until August 24, 2025! Open to the public and UNION diners for viewing.
SOLAR Literary Salon Hosted by Artist Evan Chelsee
Dates: August 17, September 20 (5:30 pm - 7 pm) | A theme that draws from the brilliance of the season’s summer sun and golden rays, discover the musings and creative prose of the minds and thinkers of our literary community. Enjoy readings, conversation, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded aspiring and accomplished writers.
Reserve Your Seat | Ticketed Event: Sliding scale ($5, $10, $15, $20)
Art for All at Compound with Artist Fay Ray | FINAL Puerperal VIEWING August 24, 2025
August 23, 2025 (1 pm - 3 pm) | Heirloom Collage with Artist Fay Ray
Accomplished Artist, Fay Ray leads guests on a creative heirloom collage workshop using black and white photographic imagery from polaroids. A self-portrait explores contrast and texture using monochromatic materials.
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#unionlongbeach #longbeachdining ##longbeachrestaurants #eater #foodandwine #eeeeeats #tasty
I recently had the opportunity to try the summer menu at @unionlbc and was thoroughly impressed. If you haven’t been—Union is a restaurant within the Compound, an art museum and event space.
The current menu is both eclectic and approachable, bridging different cultural gaps. We got to try the hummus with taro chips, hamachi crudo, pancit, corn fritters with curry dip, wagyu steak, and swordfish katsu.
The hummus with taro chips was a real treat. Crispy veg, atop creamy hummus was perfectly paired with the thin taro chips.
As for the entrees, the wagyu steak was incredibly tender, meanwhile, the swordfish katsu was reminiscent of fish sticks with tartar sauce—but zhuzh’d up.
And for dessert, we had Thai tea @co.hrted gelato, a limited time @longbeachfoodscene week halo halo, apple cornbread bibingka, and black sesame cheesecake. It all slapped.
In brief, Union’s summer menu exhibited a wide variety of eats in a beautiful environment. Next time you’re looking for a fancy night out, be sure to check them out!
🍨 It’s National Ice Cream Day, and we’ve got the scoop on cold, sweet treats!
Stop in for our small-batch gelato by Cold Hearted @co.hrted .
Choose from our trio of dreamy, decadent flavors featuring:
Ube Cookies - condensed milk gelato, ube cookies
Thai Tea (vegan, gf) - oat milk, Thai tea, coconut cream
Chocolate Strawberry (vegan, gf) - oat milk, strawberries, dark chocolate
Try one or all! (Even we can't pick a fave😋)
Union is open for Brunch: 11am-4pm and Dinner: 4-8pm
See you soon!
