Sep 10, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Featured Events
Long Beach Gives, the annual citywide online fundraising campaign, has raised over $13 million for 450+ local nonprofits since 2019, including many based in Downtown. It’s back this year, starting with a Sept. 17 launch party and culminating in a 24-hour giving day on...
Sep 10, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Exciting, Featured Events
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Latin American Art Downtown is offering a full plate of fun during Latin Heritage Month. Cheer and jeer during high-flying Lucha Libre matches, dance to live Latin music under the stars, and savor the flavors at Latino-owned DTLB...
Aug 27, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Exciting, Featured Events
– Story by Matt Cohn ~ Photo by Joy Watanabe There was magic in the air in Downtown last Saturday, and thousands were loving it! Taste of Downtown with KCRW Summer Nights filled Pine Avenue and The Promenade with cool music, warm energy, and the aromas of all...
Aug 27, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Exciting, Featured Events
~ Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary Labor Day Weekend is your chance to clock out of work mode and clock in to fun! Think of it as summer’s grand finale (but don’t worry, the sunshine isn’t going anywhere just yet). With warm temps and cool ocean breezes, Downtown is...
Aug 27, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Events, Exciting
~ Photo courtesy of Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille Football season has entered the chat. 🏈 Sundays mean packed bars, multiple games on screen, pitchers and wings on the table, fantasy scores getting obsessively refreshed, and at least one person taking a...
Aug 19, 2026 | News, Press
LONG BEACH, CA [Aug. 19, 2026] – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) will bring together two signature summer experiences on Saturday, Aug. 22, as Taste of Downtown joins KCRW Summer Nights for an afternoon and evening of local food, drinks, music and...
Aug 13, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Events, Exciting, Featured Events
Taste of Downtown and KCRW Summer Nights have combined to create a free-to-enter, all-ages event celebrating Downtown Long Beach culture and community! This festival of local flavors, live music, and dancing is happening Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 10 PM on Pine...
Aug 13, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Exciting, Featured Events
– Photo courtesy of Long Beach Marathon Getting into healthy running shape is a worthy goal, and if you’re hoping to complete any of the Long Beach Marathon activities on Oct. 10 and 11, it’s an absolute must. You have just over eight weeks to finish...
Jul 30, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Economic Development, Exciting, Featured Events
SeaDoo jet ski rentals at Long Beach Watersports Weather Forecast: Warm temps and sunny skies! Get outside and see the beauty of Downtown, the harbor, and the ocean from many vantage points. You’ll discover new places to eat, drink, and shop along the way. It’s...
Jul 30, 2026 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Economic Development
Banana split from Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt on The Boardwalk There’s never a bad time for ice cream, but summer is the perfect excuse to explore Downtown Long Beach’s sweetest shops. From handcrafted scoops to over-the-top creations, each spot puts its...
