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 […]
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 […]
Long Beach Create! Family Night Out May 1 | The Edison Theatre (213 Broadway, DTLB) 5:30-8pm Join us for a night of creativity and fun while supporting local STEAM programming! Free activities! Learn and try: 3D printing, sewing, art, and Long Beach Build! Lego Postcard.There will also be a silent auction benefiting STEAM programming in […]
You’re invited! Creative Class Collective is hosting an intimate Community Dinner designed purely for authentic connection. Consider this your invitation to a curated table, focused on genuine curiosity and collective inspiration. Why You Should Be There: Beyond the Business Card: Swap "What do you do?" for "What's your story?" The Vibe: Surround yourself with a diverse mix of local […]
What can global design districts teach us about Downtown Long Beach? Join CSULB’s Graduate Human Experience Design Interactions program (MA_HXDI) for a community “knowledge share.” As part of Professor Heather Barker’s Global Design Theory and Practice course, two student teams explored cultural districts worldwide, then partnered locally to prototype service design ideas for DTLB. Come […]
A casual monthly meetup every third Thursday to meet collaborators, share ideas, and fuel creative energy. We’ll gather at Studio One Eleven 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 […]
Join us for an evening with Upwell Art Lab, an emerging arts organization at AltaSea pioneering the exploration of art, culture, and ocean ecology. As one of the few organizations of its kind in the world, Upwell Art Lab centers the idea that creative practice can play a role in restoring ocean health. Upwell Art Lab is […]
Creative Class Collective invites the community to the Student Exhibition Launch Event 2026, featuring a first look at this year’s student exhibition, live youth performances, an interactive art activation, and opportunities to connect with AAPI community hubs and organizations. The evening will also include a Noisemaker Award recognition for ACT to Change. When: May 30, […]
Experience European calligraphy by candlelight at Olive & Rose. Hosted by Pamela Rose Kossek of Library of Technics, this special evening explores historic lettering techniques using authentic 1911 examples and vintage fountain nibs in a unique outdoor setting. No experience necessary. When: Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PMWhere: Olive & Rose, 255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA […]
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 […]
Long Beach Walls, Art Renzei, and Creative Class LB are teaming up on something big for June 8–13, 2026. Planning is underway, details are still to come, and we’re excited to see what’s taking shape. Save the date! Follow Long Beach Walls / Art Renzei to stay updated! DTLB Instagram DTLB LinkedIn DTLB website