This is a FREE event for all school age children to come get their hair hooked up before they go back to school.
Free haircuts, braids, twists, whatever they want!
There will also be some school supplies available.

BARBERS, BRAIDERS, & STYLISTS NEEDED!
For volunteer and donation information, please contact Afros of Hollywood at 562-326-6308.

Ready to master the art of sourdough? Join us for a hands-on sourdough workshop where you’ll learn everything you need to know to bake beautiful, crusty, naturally-leavened bread - right in your own kitchen!
$85 per person

Come celebrate 10 years!
Live Music, Food, Coffee, Candles, Clothing, Comic Art, Flash Tattoos, Airbrush, and Graffiti.

Saturday July 26th at 10am will be the official launch of this new rehab chiropractic office!

Join Councilwoman Mary Zendejas for the 4th Annual Independence Day Vito’s Dog Parade!
This is a free event that will include an award ceremony, veteran/pet resources, and a dog parade!
Sign up here!

For more info, call (562) 570-6919 or email district1@longbeach.gov

Journey through history with a guided tour of two iconic Downtown Long Beach landmarks: The Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Altar Society.
Drinks and convo included. Space is limited!

Sign up through Eventbrite.

Comedy Jet Presents Modica’s Comedy Night featuring Dave Reinitz, Justin Foster, Leyla Ali, Karina Reyes, Andrew Searles, JoAnn Bentley, and Felize Gee.
$25 Entry + 2 Item minimum.
Reservations: (562) 435-7011
*Lineup subject to change.

Celebration of Polish culture comes to town on the first day of Summer!

POLISH DAY IN LA Long Beach is June 21st, 2-10pm.

It is a free of charge event.

We bring the buckets + sticks, you bring the beats!
On 1st Street between Elm and Linden.

Make Music Long Beach Returns!
Calling all musicians and businesses! Be part of the fun with Make Music Day, celebrated annually on June 21 in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.
Registration is now open until June 16! http://www.makemusicday.org/longbeach

Come celebrate 15 years at District Wine!

Join Hellbent Silversmith on Saturday, May 10th from 5-8p to celebrate two years of their brick & mortar! There will be permanent bracelets, tarot readings, $100 flash tattoos by Steel Honey, a DJ set by Bonnie Holiday, food by Vegan Banh Mi Thao, and upcycled vintage by Milk Thistle Sewing!

We first opened our doors at the East Village Location on Earth Day 2019, and we are so grateful to be in this downtown community!
In addition to our party, our next doors neighbors are also celebrating another year!

Join Burke Mercantile on Saturday, May 10th from 5-8pm to celebrate 7 years of brick + mortar, and 6 years in the East Village Arts District, before they transition the business online! Burke’s next door neighbors Hellbent Silversmith and BYO Long Beach will also be celebrating their shop anniversaries, there will be limited edition commemorative Burke merch for sale, and there will be beverages, bites, and lots of community love as they transition to a new chapter. Join them one last time at 435 E 1st St as they celebrate this milestone!

Come create and collaborate! Special performances by Jesse Wilder, Scott Klopfenstein, and Alex Ivan Blanco.

East Village Art Block
445 E 1st Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

Saturday May 10th
2-7pm

Peacock & Co. is popping up for Art Block!
Plants and original hand drawn cards by Pullhouse.

Every Second Saturday in the East Village Arts District!

Hosted by the Long Beach Art Block 2nd Saturdays
Free trade of art materials.
We are accepting donations of art supplies in any condition for this event.

Follow and tag on Instagram @artsupplyswap
Or email info@artsupplyswap.com for collabs and scheduling donation pick-ups.

Sip, Shop & Stroll – Taste of Downtown East Village

May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

“Sip, Shop, and Stroll” hosted by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance invites attendees to indulge in a day filled with culinary delights, beverages, and local shopping. Located in the scenic Historic East Village Arts District, this event will pair local retailers with food and beverage businesses, offering a unique blend of tasting and shopping experiences. With live music and engaging activities, the neighborhood will be buzzing with energy and excitement.

Tasting tickets cost just $1 each, with most tastings averaging between 3-6 tickets. Guests can pre-purchase tickets on Eventbrite or purchase them day of at the DTLB Alliance box offices located at 1st & Linden and LBMA downtown.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-shop-stroll-taste-of-downtown-east-village-tickets-1321904194029?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

During the next Downtown Art Walk on Saturday, April 5th from 5-7pm, join Burke Mercantile in partnership with Long Beach City Lifestyle Magazine for an Opening Reception of an Art Residency with Nick Zegel. The April issue of LB City Lifestyle Magazine, which includes a feature on Burke, and cover art of Nick's artwork, will be available along with some complimentary bites and beverages.

435 E 1st St

Art Clout Collective has curated an eclectic mix of artists on First Street between Elm and Linden, including a pop-up gallery at 425 E 1st St in the heart of the East Village Arts District.

Taking place on Saturday, April 5th from 2-7pm during the Downtown Art Walk.

Anneise will be hosting local artist Natalie Moyado (@personatalieart) during the April 5th Downtown Art Walk from 2-7pm. Shop small and spuport local art!

440 E 1st St

Art Block on 1st Street is back this month for the Downtown wide Art & Design Walk! Food and music activations (including a harpist from 2-3p on the Arabian Grill patio!), artist popups, special art shows, local shopping, and more!

Join us Saturday, April 5th from 2-7pm on 1st Street between Linden and Elm.

Join vintage shop Cool & Casual Studios for the opening of their expanded vintage Residency at Burke Mercantile! On Saturday, March 8th from 2-7pm shop the new Residency with vintage offerings for all genders, and enjoy a pop-up with artist SAWAI who will be offering custom astrology illustrations!

Happening during the 1st Street second Saturday Art Block!

Long Beach based pop-up Three Pigs will be joining the businesses on 1st Street with a Yakitori Food pop-up for Art Block second Saturdays, March 8th from 2-7pm!

The businesses on 1st Street between Linden and Elm invite you to second Saturdays Art Block! On March 8th from 2-7p, find food pop-ups, live music, local artists, shopping at your favorite boutiques, and MORE!

Opening reception for FAMINE MOON Art Show at Dark Art Emporium. The Famine Moon, an old traditional name given to the month of February. A month at the end of winter in which nothing grows, when game is scarce, and predators are particularly hungry. This will be Dark Art Emporium’s first group show of the year, taking place on Saturday, February 8th from 5=9pm.

Got Your Back will be hosting a food pop-up at Clay on First during Downtown Long Beach Art Walk from 4-8pm!

1st Street (between Linden and Elm) in the East Village Arts District presents Second Saturdays Art Block! Enjoy art, craft, textiles, vintage, jewelry, ceramics, plants, food, drinks, music, and more! Free entry, there will be opening and closing receptions for Art Shows at multiple shops and galleries along the block, artists popped up on sidewalks, and a special pop-up art show hosted and curated by Art Clout Long Beach! Join us Saturday, February 8th from 4-8pm for community and fun!

Art Clout will be hosting a Pop-Up Gallery at 425 E 1st St during the Downtown Long Beach Art & Design Walk on Saturday, February 8th from 4-8pm. The pop-up gallery will feature work from their members including Michael Biagiotti, Amy Bauer, Cody Lusby, Michele Rene, and Eric Almanza. Art Clout will also be curating a group of local artists to pop up on the sidewalks along 1st Street between Linden and Elm.