Supporting our friends on Retro Row for the first Annual Long Beach Film Festival, a weekend celebration of independent filmmaking, bringing together audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals for screenings, conversations, and special events at the Historic Art Theatre. Featuring narrative and documentary features, shorts, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and workshops, the festival highlights emerging voices […]
Discover the art of Japanese craftsmanship with two hands-on workshops at POJ Studio at their Psychic Temple residency in the Design District. The Scene introduces participants to Kintsugi, the centuries-old practice of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and gold while exploring the history and philosophy behind the craft. Or learn the art of traditional Japanese […]
Join the Art Theatre and the AIA Long Beach South Bay for a screening of the film, "Schindler Space Architect" and conversation with the filmmaker, Valentina Ganeva on Sunday, August 16th at 2pm. Architect R.M. Schindler, transformed the way we see space and laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of […]
A casual monthly meetup every third Thursday to meet collaborators, share ideas, and fuel creative energy. We’ll gather for great conversation and refreshments, and to build upon the ideas we came up with at the last Design at Dusk to build a strong, supportive, and fun creative community: a designer/creatives speaker series, hands-on maker workshops […]
Following the IDSA International Design Conference, the Downtown Long Beach Design District will host a special behind-the-scenes tour showcasing how designers, artists, educators, and community partners are building one of Southern California's emerging creative districts. Participants will visit Studio One Eleven, CSULB's Immersive Design Research Lab (IDRL), and Intertrend, with stops at Psychic Temple and […]
Taste of Downtown w/ KCRW Summer Nights Block party August 22 | 2:00–10:00 PM on Pine Ave. Downtown Long Beach's biggest summer block party returns for an afternoon and evening of great food, live music, and community. Start with Taste of Downtown, where local restaurants, breweries, and bars serve up signature bites and drinks, then […]
Porch September 10 | Downtown Long Beach (Studio One Eleven Promenade Porch, 285 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802) 5pm Studio One Eleven welcomes the community onto its Porch, a new monthly series bringing the ideas, conversations, and creative energy of the studio outside and into the neighborhood. Join us every second Thursday for an evolving mix of […]
Design at Dusk September 17 | Downtown Long Beach (Mosaic Promenade, Corner of 3rd and Promenade near Broken Spirits) 5pm-6:30pm Design at Dusk is a casual monthly meetup every third Thursday to connect, share ideas, and fuel creative energy. This month, we’re taking it on the road with a walking tour through the District. We’ll point […]
Design Happenings September 19 | Downtown Long Beach (IDRL@Mosaic, 290 E. 4th St.) 10:30am-3:30pm Designed for wonder. On September 19, CSULB’s Immersive Design Research Lab (IDRL) will present “e-Motion,” its next Design Happening at IDRL @ Mosaic. Coinciding with the Arts LB's State of the Arts, the event invites the community to move beyond being an audience and become co-creators through […]
What does Long Beach mean to you? - A Walking + Writing Workshop with Mike the Poet September 19 | Downtown Long Beach (IDRL@Mosaic, 290 E. 4th St.) 11am A walking + writing workshop with Mike the Poet through the Downtown Long Beach Design District What does Long Beach mean to you? Is it the […]
There is a distinct rhythm that makes Long Beach unique: it’s the sound of community, the color of our streets, and the legendary artists born and raised here in our neighborhoods. On Saturday, September 19, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, our friends at Arts Council for Long Beach invite you to celebrate that rhythm […]
Long Beach Tech Week returns September 28–October 1, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, business leaders, tech experts, educators, and creatives to connect around the industries shaping the city's future. Hosted by the Long Beach Accelerator, the multi-day program spans aerospace and space tech, clean energy, blue and health tech, logistics, creative and cultural innovation, and other emerging […]