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Let The Good Times Roll at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls February 3rd

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! First Fridays on February 3 lets the good times roll and welcomes Long Beach Mardi Gras to Bixby Knolls.  Enjoy Dixieland music, food, king cake, mask making, and plenty of beads to keep things festive. You are encouraged to stroll, dance, strut, walk, or skip while you follow Queen Rae and [...]

Where to go see the fantastic displays of Christmas lights in Long Beach

Have you gone to see one of the Long Beach Christmas parades this year? The colorful lights and cheery crowds are always a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the holidays. When I really need a boost of Christmas spirit—say after 10 hours fighting crowds in the mall—there’s one activity guaranteed to make me [...]

December First Fridays Promises Tree Lighting, Blessings, Carolers, Art, Music, and More!

The 4th Annual Bixby Knolls Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place by the fountains at Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Avenue, beginning at 6:00pm. The entire community is invited to come celebrate this tradition with the lighting of the tree and Hanukah Menorah, listen to carols, and enjoy some hot chocolate. Lights get [...]

4th Street Retro Rollers Take on the Belmont Hot Broads in Last Game of LBRD Regular Season

Its been a great second season for the Long Beach Roller Derby. Lots of exciting action and close hard fought games featuring the fearless women on the old school roller skates with the fun nicknames and their new banked track. Friday November 11th is the final game of the regular season for the four team [...]

Five Years and Counting First Fridays Celebrates A Milestone

First Fridays celebrates its 5th anniversary with a rich pageant of art, music, shopping, and dining. Bixby Knolls will be one big celebration for the five-year milestone and ringing in the holiday season. Ingredients for November include: Something Creative mobile art stations, jazz, bike portraits, glass blowers, belly dancers, henna, scavenger hunt, cake, photography, bikes, [...]

First Fridays Promises to “Raise the Spirits” Tonight in Bixby Knolls

As part of GLOBAL (arts month) in Long Beach, and for some pre-Halloween flavor, First Fridays tonight, October 7 will “Raise the Spirits” for a jam-packed night in Bixby Knolls.    

Long Beach Roller Derby Puts Sibling Rivalry on The Track

It has been a great 2011 season for the Long Beach Roller Derby. Every bout on their new banked track has been better and more exciting than the last. In the last game at the Queen Mary Dome the newest team the Belmont Hot Broads were narrowly defeated by the by the Bixby Rollerettes who [...]

First Fridays Brings Hot August Knights To Bixby Knolls

The heat of summer makes for Hot August Knights in Bixby Knolls. As summertime rolls so does the art, music, and energy along Atlantic Avenue. We expect another perfect night to stroll and experience the fun and unexpected.

Tonight Start The Holiday Weekend With an Evening at First Fridays

We’re kicking off the holiday weekend on Friday, July 1 with a summertime portion of art, music, and Uncle Sam. Plenty of food options, great tunes, and artwork to begin your weekend of Independence Day celebrations. Each month there is a guaranteed generous portion of “the unexpected” to keep things interesting.

Councilmember James Johnson Spotlights Stars, Stripes, and Sounds at July First Books

On Friday, July 1st, join your 7th District Councilmember for First Books at First Fridays, a monthly event held at Dana Branch Library. Councilmember James Johnson and his guests will read their favorite children’s books beginning at 5:30 PM. This month’s theme is Stars, Stripes, and Sounds, with special guest reader and performer: Long Beach [...]

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