Downtown Scene
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Long Beach’s Next Big Businesses? Meet the PitchFest 2026 Winners
The Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) Alliance, in partnership with the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at CSULB, recently presented grants to the winners of the 10th anniversary edition of PitchFest, a contest between entrepreneurs seeking to bring their...
DTLB Art + Design Walk Returns This Saturday. Don’t Miss It
The next DTLB Art + Design Walk is almost here, and this spring edition is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Join the celebration this Saturday, April 11 from 2 to 7 PM for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity, community, and discovery. From live music and...
DTLB Honors Top Clean & Safe Team Employees After Major Conference Success
Downtown's Clean and Safe Teams gathered for a luncheon in late March to honor their Employees of the Quarter, Kevyn Brooks and Ricardo Montes. The Teams also received a collective pat on the back for their efforts getting DTLB ready for the International Downtown...
Why Everyone’s Talking About DTLB Live! in Long Beach Right Now
On Saturday afternoon, March 21, the spirit of St. Patrick's Day lingered on The Promenade, kept alive by the third monthly installment of DTLB Live! From the green beer and cucumber margaritas served outside in the EZ Sip Zone to the sounds of Irish band The Bell...
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 51st Anniversary edition Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19! All race fans, visitors, and locals are invited to make the most of Grand Prix weekend by discovering all...
4 Women Shaping the Future of Long Beach
Sheva Hosseinzadeh, Hillary Hulce, Claudia Ayala and Stephanie El Tawil have built successful careers in real estate and economic development—fields long considered male-dominated and often defined by complex negotiations and high stakes. Each has navigated the...
15 Epic Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Long Beach
It’s time once again for St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday that celebrates Ireland, springtime, the fresh, and the new! Downtown knows how to keep it green all month long, and has your St. Paddy’s festivities covered. Use our suggestions to get the most out of your...
From Classroom to Concert Stage: RHSA Battle of the Bands Empowers Student Artists
Renaissance High School for the Arts (RHSA) is a close-knit community where creativity and a culture of excellence go hand in hand. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and coaches share a common goal: providing a rigorous, well-rounded arts education in an...
Celebrate Women’s History Month: Shop Women-Owned Businesses in DTLB
For Long Beach locals especially, where we choose to spend our money shapes the kind of community we live in. Supporting women-owned businesses in Downtown Long Beach isn’t just a feel-good gesture during Women’s History Month. It’s an investment in our neighbors, our...
In Pictures: Vans Warped Tour’s Surprise Downtown Block Party Goes Full Send
Downtown seriously popped off on Sunday, Feb. 1, when the Vans Warped Tour EZ Sip Downtown Long Beach Block Party pulled up to Promenade Square Park for a surprise pop-up show. The crowd understood the assignment, packing the park and going full send as...
Celebrate Love, Art, and Black History Month Downtown This Valentine’s Day
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...
3 New Black-Owned Businesses Helping Shape Downtown Long Beach: From Caribbean Cuisine to Cajun Seafood
February is Black History Month -- but you can celebrate all year by supporting these new Black-owned businesses. Expand your culinary horizons at two new eateries after making sure your outfit has been properly fluffed and folded! These three new businesses are part...
No Date? No Problem: Valentine’s & Galentine’s Events in Long Beach
Valentine’s plans don’t need candlelight or grand gestures. Sometimes they just need good company and something worth leaving the group chat for. Starting tonight and leading into a stacked Valentine’s Day weekend, Downtown Long Beach has plenty of options for...
Self Care 2026: Your Guide to a Positive Start in the New Year
Are you ready to roll into 2026 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 Elite Motion Chiro / 416 E Broadway You...
Where Long Beach Gets Fit: 10 Top Gyms, Studios & Outdoor Fitness Spots
PLANET FITNESS / 345 PINE AVE. This squeaky-clean, beautifully equipped club in the Downtown core is currently offering great deals on both Classic and Black Card memberships through Jan. 16! Both memberships allow you to use the club 24 hours a day, seven days a...