Downtown Scene
Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
Grand Prix Weekend in Long Beach: A Local’s Guide to Food, Drinks, and Fun Near the Track
The electrifying Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach rolls into Downtown Long Beach for its 50th Anniversary edition Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13! We would like to invite all race fans, visitors, and locals to make the most of Grand Prix weekend by discovering...
Know a Community Hero? Nominate Them for the 2024 Spirit of Downtown Awards!
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Spirit of Downtown Awards! Established by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) in 2012, these annual awards recognize those who have significantly influenced and shaped the Downtown community. Going through a list of...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Returns: Explore, Create & Celebrate!
The Downtown Long Beach Art + Design Walk returns on Saturday, February 8, giving you the perfect opportunity for a boots-on-the-ground look at the creativity and variety that DTLB is made of! Nearly 40 Downtown venues will be hosting close to 80 artists during the...
Meet the Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter: Jenifer & Hollis
A crowd of very enthusiastic Clean and Safe Team members, administrators, and colleagues gathered for a lunchtime holiday celebration at the Outback Steakhouse in the Downtown Waterfront on a Tuesday afternoon in December. They were there to honor two new Employees of...
The Great Mocktail Mixer: Join DTLB’s Dry January Mocktail Crawl
When you're mixing and mingling in Downtown with your friends and neighbors at The Great Mocktail Mixer: A Dry January Bar Crawl on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 10 PM, you'll be doing much more than starting your Dry January or even your complete abstention from...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Is Back! Don’t Miss the April 5 Creative Takeover
The DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition returns on Saturday, April 5, from 2 to 7 PM! Explore Downtown Long Beach as local artists and designers showcase their work in galleries, studios, shops, and pop-up spaces throughout the area. It’s a great chance...
Vogue, Cambodian Classical & More: Free Dance Nights Take Over Downtown!
Starting next Tuesday evening, March 4 and continuing every Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM throughout March, April, and May, Dance Downtown Revolution will turn The Promenade into an open-air ballroom! You'll get FREE dance lessons with a different instructor each week, and...
Your Ultimate Downtown Long Beach Valentine’s Guide: Love, Food & Fun!
Love comes in all forms, and Downtown is the perfect place to celebrate it! This year, DTLB has a lovely bouquet of possibilities for Valentine’s Day, whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two, a fun night out with friends, or a little self-love treat, we've...
Supporting LA: Downtown Long Beach Organizations Providing Aid to Our Neighbors Through the Wildfires
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles, and by all these efforts it’s clear the DTLB community is coming together to provide support. Below is a list of incredible local efforts, along with a few regional initiatives,...
Deck the Halls and Savor the Flavors: DTLB Restaurants Open During the Holidays
The biggest holidays of the year are upon us -- and there are plenty of places in Downtown that will be open! Get the scoop on Downtown spots where you and your friends, family and loved ones can keep the festivities going on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New...
Shamrock & Roll: Your Ultimate 4-Day St. Patrick’s Day Party in DTLB
Downtown Long Beach is giving you the green light for a four-day Shamrock Weekend! St. Patrick's Day has been a big deal in DTLB since folks were clinking glasses at D.J. McCarthy's Saloon on Pine Avenue in the 1890s. We invite you and your fellow leprechauns to...
Unplug & Connect: In-Person Events & Social Clubs in Downtown Long Beach
Feeling disconnected in the digital age? You're not alone. While texting, group chats, and AI-powered conversations dominate modern communication, nothing beats real-life connections. If you're craving face-to-face interactions, Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) is packed...
Downtown Long Beach Rallies to Aid Wildfire Victims with Food, Supplies, and Hope
Two weeks ago we welcomed 2025 with high hopes, not thinking that just a week later we'd be watching in horror as one of the worst natural disasters in California history unfolded right up the road. We're starting to reckon with the scale and scope of the destruction...
Self Care in 2025: Your Guide to a Positive Start in the New Year
Are you ready to roll into 2025 with renewed energy and optimism? Give yourself and your environment a New Year’s tune-up at these Downtown businesses, setting the stage for your best year yet! CRACK YOUR BACK Bob The Chiropractor / 416 E Broadway Doctor...
Ring in 2025: Downtown Long Beach’s Best NYE Parties!
Downtown Long Beach can boast being one of the best, most bombastic places in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve! Where else can you watch fireworks on the Downtown shoreline—for free, by the way—bursting over an iconic 1000-foot ocean liner while you party before,...