On the first Friday of the month, Bixby Knolls businesses support local artists, musicians and general revelry in the neighborhood by opening their doors and hosting art exhibitions, live music and offering special deals.
From the website:
As summer starts to fade to fall, Bixby Knolls heads Back to Cool on September 2nd. Hipsters, poets, painters, creators, strollers, rollers, and model citizens will be energizing Art-Lantic Avenue and digging the local scene.
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Ingredients for September include: Mobile art stations, jazz & tea, dancing Mickey & Minnie, classic cars, klezmer, karaoke, photography, acrylics, “A New Deal for Long Beach”, bikes, reptiles, mariachi, antiques, DJs, swing, Timstrument, feather extensions, community drawing, dominoes, tarot cards, face painting, First Books, antiques, piano man, and the Big Red Bus.
EJ Malloy’s will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in Bixby Knolls so stop by and help celebrate.
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Ride your bike to First Fridays and use the bike valet station at The Workshop, 4242 Atlantic. Bike maintenance demonstrations and service also available.
Councilmember James Johnson’s “First Books at First Fridays” at the Dana Branch Library begins at 5:30pm. Special guest reader is Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal.
Stop by Bella Cosa (3803Atlantic) from 6:30pm – 8:00pm to find all the information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations.
When the businesses start to close, "First Fridays After Hours" begins across the district. Nino's Italian Restaurant will host its usual fun mix of music and late night dining. 562CityLife presents “Overtime at The Factory,” with music, food, and dominoes contest. EJ Malloy’s offers late night hospitality and anniversary cheer. Why go home early? Stay out (late into the night) and continue the energy.
Dine on Art-Lantic Avenue at one of our tasty restaurants then grab the Big Red Bus that will transport you venue to venue from designated stops at the participating businesses.
Please see the website for a complete list of venues and events. There is a lot going on!