The first DTLB Art + Design Walk of the year is a Valentine’s Day love letter to Downtown! Artistry and invention will be on vivid display this Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 7 PM. This event, which reinvents Downtown as an immersive creative destination, is organized and supported by DTLB Alliance, DTLB Design District, Studio One Eleven, Dreamz Into Goals, and the office of Councilwoman Zendejas.
February is Black History Month, and you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate at a special festival on The Promenade during the Walk. This is one of several must-visit activations on a day when Downtown will be positively buzzing with artistry, music, shopping, community vibes, and lots of love.
The 2ND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH LEGACY, UNITY & LOVE FESTIVAL at 300 The Promenade N. will honor African American achievements and heritage through live performance, cultural exhibits, family-friendly activities, and more. This festival is brought to you by the DTLB-based community culture service organization Dreamz Into Goals (DIG).
ATTUNE, a large-scale light & sound art experience at multiple locations across L.A. County, including DTLB, was designed to relax and harmonize. It’s happening at Promenade Square Park, 215 E 1st St., from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring your people, picnic blanket and chairs, and let this installation soothe you as the sun sets.
ARTIST’S VILLAGE & ARTIST’S ALLEY
Stroll through the Artist’s Village along the Promenade between 3rd Street and Broadway and visit the local makers, designers, and visionaries displaying their works while live music curated by Downtown radio station KLBP provides your soundtrack.
As you make your way south on the Promenade, you’ll find Artist’s Alley, which begins at Broadway and leads the way toward Attune. You’ll get to see Lucent Shifts by Olga Lah, a free-form work in light and movement, and Telephone Lines by N. Sputnick, an interactive network of analog phones.
FUTURE FEST is a family-friendly block takeover at 240 Pine Ave. inspired by the joy and optimism of the early-’60s Space Age. Produced by Space Beach Law Lab, Future Fest celebrates Long Beach’s aerospace heritage through music, storytelling, workshops, art, and more.
“COULTER JACOBS: THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH,” is an exhibition at LBMA Downtown, 356 E 3rd St. which fuses tattoo culture, abstract expressionism, and personal mythology. For the Art + Design Walk, Jacobs is curating a Classic Car & Motorcycle Show that puts a strong visual punctuation on his artistic vision.
A VINTAGE SPLENDOR POP-UP will happen right outside Studio One Eleven, 245 E 3rd St., from noon to 3 PM. You’re invited to shop, schmooze, and style yourself out with beautifully curated vintage gear.
EAST VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT SECOND SATURDAY ART BLOCK will take over the East Village from 11 AM to 5 PM. Pick up a free rose, check out a live painting demo, get a tarot reading, treat yourself to a 15-minute massage, set your kids free at the crafts table, make a Valentine’s Day paw print card with your dog, and explore the cool assortment of East Village small businesses.
“IT TAKES A VILLAGE” ART + DESIGN MARKETPLACE at 210 The Promenade N brings together makers, designers, and visionaries through sales, displays, and interactive experiences that reflect the city’s collaborative energy.
THE LUNAR NEW YEAR ART INSTALLATION by Intertrend is a yearly tradition, and it’s happening for the 11th year during the Art Walk! Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Psychic Temple, 228 E Broadway with this installation that brings people together through interactive art. You’ll experience Lunar New Year traditions coming to life through a blend of digital and analog elements.
THE PINE SQUARE ART FESTIVAL at 245 Pine Ave. is a nifty side attraction featuring the work of 16 local visual artists. The variety in their styles and perspectives is a reflection of the diversity, depth, and energy of Long Beach’s creative community.
There will be live music, DJs, and artist pop-ups located throughout Downtown to provide a vibrant soundtrack and creative vibes for your day. Make sure to check out this interactive map which goes into great detail about participating artists and the shuttle stops that will help you get around quickly and easily. We look forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day and Black History Month with you on Feb. 14!
More details can be found at dtlb.org/art-walk.