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![🌈 Pride, performance, and parties—DTLB is alive with color this week!
With rooftop mixers, disco nights, book signings, ballet, and more, there’s something for every vibe. Click the link in bio for the full list from our Downtown Scene Newsletter and subscribe so you never miss a moment! 🔗
Here’s what’s happening 👇
🎉 Gateway to Pride [FEATURED EVENT]
🗓 Sunday, May 18 | 🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 @shorelinegateway / @thecurrentliving Plaza (777 E Ocean Blvd.)
🪩 Dance Downtown Revolution: Disco Edition w/ @dancevac
🗓 Tuesday, May 13 | 🕕 6 – 8 PM
📍 @mosaic.dtlb (300 The Promenade N.)
👠 Elegance in Pride w/ @affluenthispanic
🗓 Tuesday, May 13 | 🕡 6:30 – 10 PM
📍 @onnieastvillage(333 E Broadway)
🎤 Secret Island Comedy Night
🗓 Tuesday, May 13 | 🕗 8 – 10 PM
📍 @secretislandtiki (209 Pine Ave.)
🚲 Bike to Work Day
🗓 Wednesday, May 14 | 🕣 8:30 – 10 AM
📍 Harvey Milk Park (185 E 3rd St.)
📚 API Author Talk + Book Signing
🗓 Wednesday, May 14 | 🕛 12 – 1 PM
📍 @intertrend (228 E Broadway)
🎨 Teacher Workshop: Art & Movement
🗓 Wednesday, May 14 | 🕓 4 – 6 PM
📍 @lbmaorg Downtown (356 E 3rd St.)
🍸 @drclongbeach Thirsty Thursday
🗓 Thursday, May 15 | 🕠 5:30 – 8 PM
📍 @bobeaurooftap (144 Pine Ave.)
🎨 Paint & Sip Ceramics: Spring Fling
🗓 Thursday, May 15 | 🕖 7 – 9 PM
📍 @annasjoint (443 Pine Ave.)
🌺 Lilo & Stitch Luau Night Market
🗓 Friday, May 16 | 🕔 5 – 9 PM
📍 @partakecollective (456 Elm Ave.)
🧠 Youth Week: Day 3 @lbhealthdept
🗓 Saturday, May 17 | 🕙 10 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Long Beach City Hall (W Ocean Blvd #411)
🕺 80’s Dance Party at Pride feat. @radioroyaltyband
🗓 Sunday, May 18 | 🕛 12 PM
📍 Marina Green Park (386 E Shoreline Dr.)
🍹 Lowbrow Luau
🗓 Sunday, May 18 | 🕐 1 – 8 PM
📍 @secretislandtiki (209 Pine Ave.)
🩰 The Sleeping Beauty Ballet
🗓 Sunday, May 18 | 🕑 2 PM
📍 @longbeachcec Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd.)
😺 Cats & Mats: Punk Rawk Yoga
🗓 Sunday, May 18
📍 @felinegoodsocialclub (301 Atlantic Ave.)
Let’s show up, show out, and celebrate community! 🌈🕺 See you out there!](https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/496948425_18496628017024868_7787708194840563960_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=bsvLKWrgjUsQ7kNvwFzQK0I&_nc_oc=Adl3BqimZEMBJnJMR-Eawsn2iM1Me5rIZr-nMahOmF7s0eZL39_Obz5rBicSrDEw2cU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=P1JwC07EFSLOrbi-vvG0Uw&oh=00_AfKmzlJtf92-hm4LvGmwV2EATEmw5QYu1bXnBTtLB-LaIw&oe=68350CA5)
