Downtown Scene

Laughter releases endorphins, strengthens your immune system, stimulates circulation, and helps you relax. In other words, it feels great! In honor of International Moment of Laughter Day on April 14, we're listing some Downtown opportunities to chuckle at some...

– By Cheantay Jensen The Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Board of Directors is made up of a passionate, forward-thinking group of individuals working in the private and public sectors. But it’s not without note that among its Executive Committee are some remarkable...

In mid-April you'll have the opportunity to partake in an event that showcases the highly energized Downtown art scene while celebrating and honoring the community that drives it!  "DTLB Art Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition," happening Saturday, April 13 from 4 to 9...

"Unhoused individuals are just like you and me, but with a lot more barriers to face," said Veronica Giron, who began her tenure as Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Homeless Outreach Coordinator in December. "I try to be the person who listens to them and helps them...

Downtown Long Beach is very fortunate to have many shining lights in our community -- individuals and organizations who tirelessly pursue their goals for the betterment of Downtown. Honoring them has become a tradition through the Spirit of Downtown Awards, presented...

Urban gardening in Downtown is a fluid situation, as evidenced by the impending closure of the East Village's beloved 1st & Elm Community Garden after a 30-year run. On the positive side, other Downtown gardens continue to thrive, and there are more gardens that...

- By Cheantay Jensen When the Long Beach Walking Club meets for its weekly rendezvous with the pavement, they’re hard to miss. The throng of women clad in leggings and sneakers, many leading their dogs or pushing strollers, claim the sidewalk. Their two-mile walk is...

On Saturday, March 9, you'll have the chance to bid a fond "goodbye and good luck" to a pair of East Village fixtures; 6th and Detroit, the vintage shop at 105-B Linden Ave. owned and operated by Michelle Qazi for the last eight years, and the 1st and Elm Community...

- By Cheantay Jensen In early February this year, not long after Maggie Stoll had closed her clothing store Burke Mercantile to customers for the night, she reopened it to allow a trail of women inside. They’d come from next door, or down the street after closing...

Our Black History Month celebration continues by putting the spotlight on three more Black-owned Downtown businesses. We invite you to get familiar with these businesses (including the three we highlighted in our previous newsletter) and discover the history and...

Meet Bolivar Esquivel and Rudolph Pugh, Jr., who have recently been honored as DLBA's Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter. Both of them are highly valued for their dedication to helping Downtown Long Beach be the best it can be!  Clean Team member Bolivar...

As part of our Black History Month celebration, DLBA is putting the spotlight on Black-owned Downtown businesses in the next two Downtown Scene Newsletters. These businesses run the gamut from those deeply rooted in cherished traditions to others driven by...

Among the many couples who will be enjoying Date Night On Pine next Thursday evening will be some friends of DLBA who forged their relationships in Downtown, developing a deep affinity for our community -- and for each other! We spoke with three Downtown couples who...

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,...

On Valentine's Day, one thing is essential, whether you're going out with friends or a one-on-one date: You've got to have your presentation together! Check out our list of Downtown suggestions for getting your look just right and finding a gift that will make sure...