Join Emma Palm for bookbinding workshop at the Library of Technics, Long Beach. Library of Technics invites artists and protectors of craft to the Broadcasting Program, where the signal moves freely between source and receiver, continuing the chain of knowledge. LOT Lab consists of practices in repetition, critical thinking, and manual efficiency that support the formation and repair […]
Assemble node, fit case, connect to the West Coast Mesh network, send first off-grid, encrypted message. Limited spots available! RSVP here. DTLB Instagram DTLB LinkedIn DTLB website
Community Repairs by LOT at DTLB Farmers Market First Fridays | Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market, 300 N Promenade 10am-12pm LOT station approaches repair as thinking-through-making. Items brought to the station are first inspected and discussed by the team. Priority is given to vintage objects, heirlooms, items with sentimental value, and repairs that present […]
As part of the 2026 Participatory Design Conference in Milan, CSULB’s Immersive Design Research Lab (IDRL) invites you to experience “…And Its Double,” a four-day Design Happening in the Downtown Long Beach Design District (April 9–12). Designed as an immersive, participatory experience, the event transforms IDRL@Mosaic into a living lab for curiosity, connection, and co-creation, […]
New creative residencies are coming to the DTLB Design District this spring. Jewelry designer Tanya Crane will be in residence at Studio One Eleven starting in April, bringing her distinct, handcrafted work into the heart of the district. DTLB Instagram DTLB LinkedIn DTLB website
Art + Design Walk April 11 | Downtown Long Beach (Mosaic Promenade, Studio One Eleven, and Design District sites) 2-7pm Discover Downtown Long Beach in bloom! This spring, we’re welcoming fresh energy to our Art & Design Walk, highlighting local artists, designers, and creative spaces. Experience new work, fresh ideas, and vibrant creativity throughout the […]
POJ Studio will launch a residency at Intertrend's Psychic Temple at the upcoming A+D Walk, showcasing a curated collection that celebrates Japanese craftsmanship and design. Together, these residencies continue to expand the district’s creative energy and global perspective. DTLB Instagram DTLB LinkedIn DTLB website
Incredible music-inspired art by talented Long Beach H.S. students from Renaissance, Millikan, and St Anthony. Creativity on full display! STUDENT ART PROJECT Multi-discipline art expression with music, paint, and photography. Local high school art students were assigned a song, preferably one they were not too familiar with, and were tasked with painting what the song […]
Downtown Long Beach will shine in a bold new way with the unveiling of “Long Beach Lights,” an innovative lighting installation designed by People’s Architecture Office and Jennifer Tran Studio. Commissioned by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) and the Downtown Difference, this dynamic public artwork aims to transform the downtown experience by bringing vibrant light, […]
Join us for Design at Dusk, our new monthly meetup happening every third Thursday. This casual hang is all about meeting new collaborators, sharing bold ideas, and sparking the creative energy that keeps our city buzzing. We’ll gather at Studio One Eleven for great conversation and refreshments. Come curious. Leave inspired. When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 […]
Slow down. Low light. Hands in flowers. A neuro-friendly ikebana class designed to quiet the nervous system. Long Beach Join Aiyana Kyoko for Ikebana workshop at the Library of Technics, Long Beach. Library of Technics invites artists and protectors of craft to the Broadcasting Program, where the signal moves freely between source and receiver, continuing the chain […]
Designing Resistance Film Week April 24- 30 at the Art Theatre! This film week produced by City Fabrick brings together stories that show how resistance is imagined and brought to life through design across scales and disciplines. Spanning grassroots activism, cultural expression, architecture, public space, media, and identity, the films uncover the intention and creativity shaping […]