March 2022
Celebrate Downtown
Individuals/organizations who have previously been recognized are: 2019 At The Top Al Williams, Rainbow Promotions and LB Jazz Festival Laurie Gray, The Pie Bar Isa Rached, The B Room & It’s A Drag To Give Josie Rached, The B Room & It’s A Drag To Give Aquarium of the Pacific Phil Appleby, East Village Arts District Pat Paris-Appleby, East Village Arts District 2018 The Streets Arts Council for Long Beach (represented by Griselda Suarez) Dale Warner, Hamburger Mary's Javier…
Find out more »July 2022
First Annual Independence Day Dog Parade
This event is meant to honor our Vets and Pets and recognize their service to our country. I hope you will join me in this celebration and in beginning a new tradition in our district. The event will be taking place on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at our new Lincoln Park. So save the date and spread the word! Additionally, for those who would love to become a part of making this annual parade possible there will also be opportunities…
Find out more »September 2022
KCRW Summer Nights at Long Beach Walls & Art Renzei with KCRW DJs Valida & Wyldeflower
New Summer Nights alert! KCRW is joining up with Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei for a Labor Day Weekend party in the park! Join us on Sunday, September 4th in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. The event will feature live sets from KCRW DJs, food trucks, a beer garden and lots more. Come early to explore Long Beach Walls murals in the making + the sculptures of Art Renzei before you come dance with us….. make a day…
Find out more »November 2022
Self- Defense with Amanda Hall and Karla Jiminez
What is empowerment self-defense?: Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a holistic, trauma-informed approach to self-defense. Empowerment Self-Defense aims to empower and give individuals the power to choose how to respond to dangerous situations without judgment or victim-blaming. It empowers individuals to be in command of their minds, body, and spirit. It teaches that we are allowed to live our lives boldly and freely without fear. What participants will learn: Each session is designed to highlight methods that can be used to…
Find out more »December 2022
Lincoln Park Winter Fest
Families and local residents of all ages are invited to attend Winter / Fest. a free familyfriendly festival with interactive crafts and games, a market to shop local artisan vendors, photos with Santa, live local music and more.
Find out more »January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
Celebrate Downtown
Mark your calendars for March 23, 2023, because the next Celebrate Downtown is just around the corner. The free outdoor event, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, promises to be a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the unique character and vitality of Downtown Long Beach. Hosted again in Lincoln Park, this year’s event will feature an exciting lineup of music, food, drinks, and activities for all ages to enjoy. To pre-purchase food and drink tickets,…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations, & Clean Up
California Clean Day, is an event we are hosting along with the office of Mayor Rex Richardson and the Downtown Long Beach Business Alliance in parallel with many communities across California. Please join us for our California Clean Day event on March 25, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Starting at Lincoln Park, we will disperse throughout the Downtown. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Registration Form
Find out more »April 2023
First Annual Long Beach Walk to Play Day
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Walk and Roll Long Beach Program will host the first annual Long Beach Walk to Play Day as part of the City’s Active Transportation Program-funded Downtown Walkable Corners project. To encourage residents to choose non-motorized forms of transportation such as walking, biking or rolling, Long Beach Walk to Play Day, taking place Saturday, April 8, will highlight parks, playgrounds and businesses that offer…
Find out more »May 2023
Bollywood Dance
Join us for this 60 min high-energy cardio workout with easy-to-follow moves and choreography. The class enables one to build overall strength and extends one’s dancing style and skills through Bollywood music. Get ready to shake, swerve, move and groove across various continents in this multicultural, adventurous wonderland of dance fun! Hosted by Bollypop
Find out more »Movies in the Park: Raya & The Last Dragon
Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy a free movie screening of Raya & The Last Dragon under the stars at Lincoln Park. Hosted by Intertrend & Make Noise Today
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations, & Cleanup: AAPI Youth Activism
Please join us on the Library Terrace on Saturday, May 6, from 10:30am-noon for a coffee, conversation, and clean-up with an AAPI youth intern from the group Make Noise Today. Enjoy some free coffee and pastries as our speaker discusses the importance of AAPI youth activism. This recent series of meetups in Long Beach is an opportunity for residents, civic leaders, and community leaders to gather momentum in our Downtown. Stewardship of public spaces is a shared responsibility that goes…
Find out more »June 2023
Coffee, Conversations, & Clean up
Join us this Saturday June 3rd at 10:30am on the library terrace for a coffee, conversation, & cleanup with @pedalmovement Director of Community Engagement Justin Harris. Enjoy some free coffee and pastries as Justin discusses micro mobility solutions for everyone. Safety walk audit to follow discussion and cleanup. This recent series of meetups in Long Beach is an opportunity for residents, civic leaders, and community leaders to gather momentum in our Downtown. Stewardship of public spaces is a shared responsibility that goes…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations, & Clean up
This new series of meetups in Lincoln Park is an opportunity for residents, civic, and community leaders to gather and discuss how we can create and foster positive momentum in our Downtown.
Find out more »LA Design Festival: TALK + TOUR OF LINCOLN PARK
Take a tour of the Billie Jean King Library and Lincoln Park, DTLB’s oldest, newest park at the LB Civic Center, recently redesigned by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM). The guided walk will share the past, present, and future of this community gathering space by Long Beach Heritage, SOM, and the People’s Architecture Office, designers of the park’s future COVID-19 memorial. This event is organized by the DLBA, Studio One Eleven, and City Fabrick.
Find out more »Sunday Saturdays
V.I.P. Records is planning to host a summer music series called "Saturday Sundays" at Lincoln Park. This event aims to celebrate Gospel Music during Black Music Month and invites the local Long Beach community and churches to participate and enjoy the festivities. The goal is to create a relaxed and inspiring environment where families and friends can come together to enjoy music and explore community services. The event will feature a generator powered sound system for a DJ and potential…
Find out more »Saturday Sundays
V.I.P. Records is planning to host a summer music series called "Saturday Sundays" at Lincoln Park. This event aims to celebrate Gospel Music during Black Music Month and invites the local Long Beach community and churches to participate and enjoy the festivities. The goal is to create a relaxed and inspiring environment where families and friends can come together to enjoy music and explore community services. The event will feature a generator powered sound system for a DJ and potential…
Find out more »July 2023
Sunday Saturdays
V.I.P. Records is planning to host a summer music series called "Saturday Sundays" at Lincoln Park. This event aims to celebrate Gospel Music during Black Music Month and invites the local Long Beach community and churches to participate and enjoy the festivities. The goal is to create a relaxed and inspiring environment where families and friends can come together to enjoy music and explore community services. The event will feature a generator powered sound system for a DJ and potential…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations, & Clean up
This new series of meetups in Lincoln Park is an opportunity for residents, civic, and community leaders to gather and discuss how we can create and foster positive momentum in our Downtown.
Find out more »August 2023
Kaleidoscope & Bubble Wand Workshop
Join us this Saturday from 12-3 at The Studio at the Main Library for a workshop about kaleidoscopes and bubbles- ideas explored in our inflatables that are currently installed at Lincoln Park.
Find out more »Sunday Saturdays
V.I.P. Records is planning to host a summer music series called "Saturday Sundays" at Lincoln Park. This event aims to celebrate Gospel Music during Black Music Month and invites the local Long Beach community and churches to participate and enjoy the festivities. The goal is to create a relaxed and inspiring environment where families and friends can come together to enjoy music and explore community services. The event will feature a generator powered sound system for a DJ and potential…
Find out more »September 2023
Viva Long Beach
Join us for the first ever Viva Long Beach! A free community celebration in downtown Long Beach kicking off Latine Heritage Month. A day of celebration for the community highlighting the Latino culture and vibrancy that exists in Long Beach through local food, music, and entertainment.Sharing an experience that embodies the heritage of our ancestors while embracing the beauty of the culture that thrives in our local community. Presented by: Grey LB Productions Partners: DLBA, Rosemallows, Entravision, José FM 97.5,…
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