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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...

February has been officially recognized as Black History Month in our country since 1976, when President Gerald Ford called upon Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor...

The third annual edition of Long Beach Black Restaurant Week begins Sunday, Jan. 21. It is an excellent chance for you to discover the distinctive flavors of African, African American, and Caribbean cuisine! Participating restaurants in Downtown and throughout Long...

- By Cheantay Jensen Ani Gabrielson was 16 when she made her first sterling silver ring. She crafted it with a friend who had learned how to do it from his grandfather, a silversmith in Utah. They spent hours in her friend’s basement, hand-cutting stone, hammering...

Seekers of new and artistic experiences will find plenty of them at the first Downtown Art Walk of 2024, happening from 4 to 9 PM on Saturday, Jan. 13. As you walk historic Pine Avenue and The Promenade, and journey over to the East Village Arts District, you’ll...

Do your goals for 2024 include a re-upped fitness program? Downtown is filled with a variety of gyms, studios, and parks, making it easy to get your new regimen underway. From old-school weightlifting to the latest in bootcamp-style training and hydromassage, Downtown...

For a disciplined, convenient, and thrifty way to manage your diet, meal prepping is a great approach. You're assuring yourself of good nutrition while saving money and cutting down on shopping time. At these Downtown businesses, you can enjoy all the benefits of meal...

Is an alcohol-free January one of your New Year's resolutions? If you've made up your mind, you can skip the liquor and still enjoy the nuances and notes of flavor that make a cocktail distinctive: Try a mocktail!  Here's a small sampling of Downtown drinking...