Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always plenty to see and do in Downtown Long Beach! Here are several upcoming DTLB events, brought to you by Downtown Long Beach Alliance, which offer awesome food, drink, shopping, and reasons to gather with your friends, fam and loved ones to explore a new neighborhood, discover a new business, and celebrate Downtown throughout the year!
Remember, you can stay up to date on all Downtown events and happenings via the calendar here, or even submit your own! Also, if you’re keen on creating an event in Downtown yourself, we may be able to give your idea a big boost. Learn about our Community Events Micro Grant Program below.
DATE NIGHT ON PINE / FEB. 22
Keep that Valentine’s Day feeling going at Date Night on Pine! On Thursday, Feb. 22, Pine will be closed to cars between Broadway and 3rd St., enabling you (or you and a date) to partake freely in live entertainment, an on-site bar, and food specials from nearby establishments, all within the unique big city/small town atmosphere of DTLB. For more info, click here.
CELEBRATE DOWNTOWN: DTLB ART WALK EDITION / APR. 13
DLBA’s annual Celebrate Downtown event will be combined this year with the next DTLB Art Walk. Take an arty expedition through Downtown, sample the many creative and artistic offerings that help make DTLB so special, and applaud this year’s batch of Downtown movers and shakers as they receive their Spirit of Downtown Awards!
TASTE OF DOWNTOWN: 15TH ANNIVERSARY! / MAY 11 (SIP & SAUNTER EDITION: EAST VILLAGE), JUNE 12 & 13, AUG. 14 & 15
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Taste of Downtown, the culinary event that gives you the chance to stroll different DTLB neighborhoods while sampling the offerings of many outstanding local eateries!
The June 12 & 13 edition will take place at Pine & Promenade, and the Waterfront Taste will happen August 14 & 15. Both of these will be put on in the traditional Taste style, with food booths and live entertainment.
The first Taste event of the season will take place on May 11 in the East Village Arts District and will operate under a slightly different format: Food and drink vendors will be situated inside or very near the businesses, encouraging great shopping in addition to all the delectables. Take these opportunities to get your shopping in before Mother’s Day, and join your friends, neighbors, and businesses for a true Taste of Downtown!
DLBA COMMUNITY EVENTS MICROGRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN FEB. 1
Are you interested in hosting your own DTLB event? Our Community Events Microgrant Program may be just what you need to help bring your idea to fruition. Grants ranging from $250 to $750 are available to individuals, groups, businesses, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits who want to hold events in Downtown. Share your unique energy and offerings while adding to the vitality of DTLB! To learn more details about this program and to apply, click here.