Long Beach First Fridays

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.    

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 [...]

June 3, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls

First Fridays on June 3 will get us all in the pre-summer mood with an overflowing plate of fun from the dessert buffet. The district continues to bring the monthly programming of untraditional fun, hijinx, and plenty of “the unexpected.” Ingredients for the night include: Mobile art stations, 80s dance music, DJs, spoken word, jazz, [...]

Councilmember Johnson Presents First Books at First Fridays

On Friday, May 6, 2011 join 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 children’s books beginning at 5:30 PM. This month’s theme is Pirates Ahoy, with special guest reader 4th District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell. There will also [...]

Don’t Be Fooled First Fridays is April 1st

Calling all April Fools! First Fridays on April 1 promises even more of “the unexpected.” Catch the return of Beer & Politics featuring City Manager Pat West on the panel discussing “all things bikes.” B&P takes place at Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic, beginning at 6:30pm. Special beers and dinner items available. The Art Exchange debuts at First [...]

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