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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!
Meet Ariel Meza, DLBA’s New Business Navigator
Meet Ariel Meza, Business Navigator for DLBA's Economic Development Team. Her key role is to connect with and support Downtown small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing them with an understanding of all available financial opportunities and technical assistance...
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Essential Summer Cocktails: Downtown Long Beach Edition
In partnership with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), Longbeachize is highlighting essential summer cocktails from some of Downtown’s finest, while previewing several cocktails that will also be available at DLBA’s upcoming Taste of Downtown event on Long...
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Top 10 Photos from Discover DTLB: Summer Scavenger Hunt
First off, a huge thank you to everyone who has joined Discover Downtown: Summer Scavenger Hunt. We’re absolutely blown away by all the awesome photos you’ve submitted so far, and we’re so excited to share some of them with our Downtown Scene community! We love that...
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The Scenic Route: Take the AquaBus for a Cruise of Downtown’s Waterfront
Written by: Matt Cohn Downtown Long Beach has been my spot for decades. One day last week I got the impulse to have some kind of new Downtown adventure. Thanks to the AquaBus, I did it in style. I have a long history with the Queen Mary, and after hearing about its...
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Join Downtown Runners LB: ‘A Great Social Club for People Who Happen to Run’
Downtown Runners LB is a club that checks all the boxes. It's free to join, you can meet interesting new people, you can get discounts at local bars and restaurants, you can make charitable donations -- and you can get some running miles in as well! The club, which...
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Meet Our Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter
Meet Lisa Allen and Nathaly Falcon, who we are excited to recognize as DLBA's July Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter. Both team members are appreciated for their dedication to their jobs and their ability to engage with the Downtown population in all its...
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‘Altruism’ is Energizing the Downtown Music and Art Scene
The Downtown event Altruism, which debuted at the end of last year, is reactivating the century-old Edison Theatre at 213 E Broadway and, in the process, is energizing Downtown as a host for live music and art. The Altruism event series is the result of a...
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5 Summer Festivals in DTLB You Won’t Want to Miss
Are you ready for summer and the outdoor festivals that come with it? The season is kicking off with Day Trip Festival, expected to bring about 25K visitors to Downtown. Unfortunately for us it’s already sold out, but fear not, this year’s summer festival lineup has...
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How’s It Growing? 6 Urban Gardens Flourishing in Downtown
There is so much that's good about an urban garden. It brings people together, it feeds people, it educates, it adds positive energy to the environment, and it provides a connection with nature in the midst of all that steel and concrete. The rise of urban gardening...
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Celebrating PRIDE: DTLB Businesses Take The “Safe Spaces” Pledge
(a list of all Safe Space pledge businesses is available below) In celebration of Pride Month, Downtown Long Beach Alliance is collaborating with Safe Spaces Alliance to shed light on Downtown Long Beach businesses that have registered as safe and welcoming spaces for...
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Food for Days! Taste is coming to Pine & Promenade June 7 and 8
The heart of Downtown Long Beach is hungry to keep the summer events season rolling! The second edition of this year's three-part outdoor culinary event series Taste of Downtown, happening on June 7 and 8 from 5:30 to 10 PM, takes place on historic Pine Avenue and The...
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Celebrating PRIDE: Jewels Wears the Crown for Philanthropy and Civic Enthusiasm
June is National Pride Month, and the Downtown Long Beach Alliance is proud to salute one of our city's greatest cheerleaders and philanthropists – Jewels, who moved to Long Beach from a tiny town 25 years ago, found a diverse and inclusive community, and ended up...
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Downtown Summer Camp Offers Educational Fun for Kids – And Fun Opportunities for Parents
Note to parents and guardians: If you are looking for a place to keep your young student productive, educated, and entertained during summer days, try the Downtown tutoring service Scholars Collective at 236 E 3rd Street, which is offering a summer camp program from...
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May 20: A Momentous Day for Pedal-Powered Transportation in Downtown
On Saturday, May 20, Downtown Long Beach is offering two spectacular events for those who self-propel: the ribbon-cutting ceremony and official opening of the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, and the Downtown iteration of Beach Streets, in which key...
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Ten Bike Friendly Businesses to Ride to in Downtown Long Beach
Pedaling a bike in Downtown, looking for an espresso shot, a bite to eat, or perhaps a new place to shop? More and more Downtown businesses are making your cycling excursions easier, thanks to bike racks, lenient bikes-on-patio policies, or simply their proximity to...
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