Scholars Collective is a new service in DTLB that provides educational enrichment for children. Our evening and weekend hours are designed to support the needs of busy families. We also offer an exciting STEAM Academy. Come check out our facility and learn more about our services at our free Open House event Saturday, June 5th....
Join the Long Beach Economic Partnership for Accelerate Long Beach, our quarterly economic forum, where we’re exploring the history, present and future of Long Beach’s aerospace, satellite and technology industries. We’ll hear from the Cal State University, Long Beach Office of Economic Research about Long Beach’s economic picture, and how the long history of aerospace...
Every 3rd Friday of the Month, we will be activating Pine between 4th and 5th Street in collaboration with Romeo Chocolates, Catalyst Cannabis, The Pie Bar, and more! The event will be hyperfocused on local businesses on Pine to keep the local economy stimulated. The streets will be lined with local vendors with an emphasis...
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that...
Brushstrokes and Beverages Treat Dad to a relaxing Sunday afternoon painting and sipping on District Wine's outdoor parklet! Learn how to paint "Good Vibes" step by step! All materials included! Sign-up now for class this Sunday, June 20 at 4PM. Buono's Pizzeria Bring Dad in this Father's Day and we'll pour him a...
Scholars Collective is offering a weekly art class for children Friday with local artist LaJon Miller! Drop your scholar off with us for enrichment while you have some time to yourself! We offer the convenience of hourly service with high quality educational enrichment as a meaningful alternative to childcare. Art begins at 6:00pm, but your...
Happy Pride Month to all! To help build awareness and excitement for Downtown's LGBTQ-friendly businesses, we are celebrating with DLBA's Virtual Taste of Downtown: Pride Edition, on Friday, June 25, from 6-9 PM. Streaming on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, the event is designed to connect businesses with local residents and the community at large. It...
In a fitting return to “business as usual,” Loiter Galleries in Long Beach is opening its doors for the first time, post-pandemic, with the exhibition called “Coming into Focus.” Curated by Joe Davidson of the art collective Durden and Ray, this show represents the blurred lines that occur between our thoughts. It encompasses works that...
Sing aloud to the film and use free props like a fairy wand or flying monkey to interact with the film. Dress up as your favorite character and win prizes! Pack a picnic and blankets, pillows or low chairs that have a seat that rests on the ground with a low back for viewing comfort....
Diversity in our community is an essential part of DLBA’s vision for a successful Downtown. As the state economy reopens, we take this time to discuss opportunities in DTLB for LGBTQ+ businesses to attract customers and grow. Leveraging the timing of National Pride Month, we also provide a forum for insights into some broad and...
