The Lafayette is located in the East Village Arts District of downtown Long Beach. But it doesn't just sit there. The ground floor of the building hosts several arts- and culture-related businesses and organizations. Here are some of the events and happenings inside the building and in the neighborhood outside.
HAPPENING NOW
Salon 500
500 E. Broadway
(562) 435-8340
Stop in and enjoy a full-service beauty salon experience. Salon 500 is also a participating venue for display of local art and photography.
Garden of Pan
510 E. Broadway
(562) 435-8522
Organic coffee, espresso, tea. Vibrant organic fresh fruit smoothies, sandwiches. Free wireless Internet access.
Koo's Art Center
540 E. Broadway
(562) 491-7584
A community gathering place and forum for discussion, centering on the arts. Recently relocated from Old Town Santa Ana, Koo's focuses on public performances of music, art and poetry, as well as reaching out to the community and its youth.
Open — The art of the printed word
144 Linden Ave.
(562) 499-OPEN
Books. Music. Magazines. Art. Choose a new treat from a hand-picked selection of eclectic used books, new and used magazines, and independent music.
Village Treasures
146 Linden Ave.
(562) 435-3110
Stop in and explore their impressive collection of African clothing, artifacts, drums, jewelry, furnishings, artwork, and more.
COMING SOON
Every second Saturday of the month
6:00pm to 10:00pm
East Village Art Walk
The East Village Arts District's "Art Walk" is every second Saturday of the month. Just walk out of the building and enjoy live music, extended-hours gallery viewing, a bit of food and drink, and chat with the artists, shop owners and locals.
Every Last Saturday of the month
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Last Saturday
"Last Saturday" features art openings and extended hours in the East Village Arts District shops and galleries.
Find more arts and cultural events at
LongBeachCulture.org. Go directly to the Event Calendar.
Last updated 8/1/2006.
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