Long Beach Drawing Clubs & Meetups
Long Beach is home to a welcoming community of drawing groups that gather regularly to sketch, socialize and share creative energy. Also … TACOS!!! From casual meetups in unexpected places to organized sessions with themes and music, these clubs offer something for everyone—whether seasoned illustrator or just looking to doodle over drinks. No pressure, no pretension, just good vibes, great people and plenty of paper, pens and fun to go around.
INK AND DRINK LB
Ink & Drink LB is a free, 21+ drawing meetup open to all skill levels offering a relaxed, social space to sketch, sip, and connect with fellow creatives. Bring your own supplies (pens, pencils, markers, sketchbooks) and they provide paper table covers. With music, good vibes and occasional themed nights, it’s a welcoming hub for artists to unwind, experiment, and grow within the local art scene.
TACO BELL DRAWING CLUB
Taco Bell Drawing Club is a laid‑back, inclusive group where artists and doodlers alike gather on the patio of the Taco Bell at 3125 E Broadway to sketch, chat and eat tacos every first and third Wednesday of every month. Founded in tribute to artist Jason Polan, the club celebrates community and low-pressure creativity and has grown into a welcoming community of creatives of all levels. Whether you bring a marker or a fine‑point pen, you’re welcome.
ALL WE DO IS FLOAT
Join All We Do is Float’s weekly creative meet up, All We Do Is Draw, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at donation‑based communal print lab Place (2172 Pacific Ave) located in the Wrigley neighborhood. No matter your skill level or preferred medium—pencil, ink, digital, paint—you’re welcome. Also, from 12 to 9 PM you can drop in for open‑studio use of printing services, get project feedback, co‑work with other makers, and generally vibe with a creative community.
SPACE TIME COLLABORATIVE
SpaceTime Collaborative (3312 Lime Ave, Signal Hill) is an interdisciplinary collective exploring the intersections of art, design, and technology. With a focus on experimental co-creation, it brings together artists, engineers, and thinkers to produce everything from AR sculptures and robotic instruments to community events. Grounded in curiosity and collaboration, the group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 8 PM. Those interested in joining are encouraged to reach out via the contact page on their website.
ART CLOUT
The good naturedly, self-proclaimed “second-best artist social drawing hour in Long Beach,” Art Clout hosts monthly Drink and Draw nights that bring Long Beach’s creative community together over art, drink and pizza. Held every second Wednesday at different restaurants and bars in the city, these relaxed gatherings welcome artists and supporters alike to connect, create and unwind.