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!
Inside DTLB’s Homeless Outreach: How a Dedicated Team is Changing Lives Every Day
In city centers throughout the country, including Downtown Long Beach, homelessness is a persistent issue. "We engage with the unhoused all day, every day," said Sara Payne, Operations Manager for Block By Block, the company contracted by the Downtown Long Beach...
Why Shop Small Saturday Matters: Unique Gifts, Festive Fun, and Local Support in DTLB
Shop Small Saturday is a day recognized nationally on the Saturday following Thanksgiving that shines a spotlight on the importance of supporting local small businesses, where each purchase fuels the community and celebrates the unique character of local shops. In...
Halloween in Downtown: Bar Crawls, Costume Parties & Frightful Festivities!
Downtown's trick-or-treat bag of Halloween events is filled to the top this year! Bar crawls, horror movies, costume parties, and much, much more await you this weekend, next week, and on the big day itself. Check out our list of suggestions and make plans for a...
Holiday Cheer Returns: Long Beach’s Illuminate Downtown Contest is Back!
Nothing makes a city center sparkle like the lights of the holiday season. The storefronts of Downtown Long Beach have provided a holiday spectacle to visitors and local residents for many, many decades! This year, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is...
DTLB Art + Design Walk is Back! Experience Live Art, Music, and More in Downtown Long Beach
This Saturday, Oct. 12 from 4 to 9 PM you'll get the opportunity to experience the sensation of the entire Downtown arts scene putting its best foot forward! The DTLB Art + Design Walk is returning for its fifth quarterly installment, and Downtown's museums, art...
Meet the Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter: Carmen Carballo and Joseph Marshall
Meet Carmen Carballo and Joseph Marshall, the Downtown Long Beach Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter, who were recognized during an awards luncheon at The Carvery last week. "They've both been very dedicated and are great to work with," said Juan Torres, the...
Explore the Spirit of Fall: Top Local Shops for Cozy, Spiritual, and Eerie Finds in Long Beach
Autumn is a feast for all six senses! It's the sight of tree leaves turning orange, brown and yellow, the smell of burning wood from your neighbor's fireplace, and the sound of drums echoing down your street from the high school football game on Friday night. It's...
Pumpkin Spice Season is Here: Discover These Must-Try Fall Drinks in Downtown Long Beach
Have you had your first Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) of autumn yet? The savory, mega-popular beverage is as emblematic of fall as scarecrows, falling leaves, and bouquets of Chrysanthemums. Starbucks, which gets credit for popularizing the drink, has sold over 420...
Building a Stronger Downtown: Long Beach Gives Lifts Local Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations are vital ingredients in the growth and good health of communities. A diverse array of nonprofits operate in Long Beach, touching almost every aspect of our city by being engaged in many causes. The online fundraising and marketing campaign...
Running the 40th Annual Long Beach Marathon? These Spots Will Get You Race-Ready!
Marathon runners know that getting ready for the 26.2 mile race is exactly like preparing your car for a long trip: if you don't fuel up properly, you'll run out of gas! That's why pre-race carbo loading is essential. If you're running in the 2024 Long Beach...
Unmissable 2024-25 Events at Long Beach Terrace Theater: Broadway Hits, Symphony’s 90th, Trevor Noah & More!
The Long Beach Terrace Theater has been welcoming audiences since 1978. It seats over 3,000 yet creates a sense of comfort and intimacy, whether you're seriously engrossed in a classical offering by the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) or laughing uproariously at...
From Spooky Bazaars to Bass Beats: Discover Downtown’s Fall Festival Lineup
Autumn is on its way, bringing a touch of mystery as it heralds the start of the holiday season. Check out these Downtown fall festivals! Each of them has its own way of enhancing the autumnal atmosphere, so read up and make plans to partake with your family and...
From Festivals to Clubs: How Downtown’s DJs Are Setting the Beat
You know what it's like: You walk into a Downtown festival, nightclub or record shop just as the DJ is transitioning from a song you like into a song you REALLY like. Your head starts nodding, toes start tapping, and before you know it you're inside the music, guided...
Pine Avenue Goes Car-Free: Discover the Magic with Music, Art, and Endless Fun
Coming up very soon in Downtown is a two-week interval in which pedestrians will own Pine Avenue! "Summer on Pine," a series of events happening from Aug. 24 through Sept. 7, will turn Pine Avenue between 3rd Street and Broadway into a pedestrian-only paradise. "I’m...
Celebrate Waffle Day! 6 Must-Try Downtown Spots Serving Waffle Wonders
Saturday, August 24 is National Waffle Day, a richly deserved honor for a breakfast treat that's as prestigious as it is delicious! When you celebrate the big day with an order of waffles at one of these eateries, you'll be armed with some Waffle Fun Facts: Precursors...