Bixby University: Lectures, Libations & a Little Extra Credit

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, unexpected learning, and a little extra credit! Bixby University brings together local experts, creative classes, hands-on experiences, libations, and community connections for a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss. Explore the class schedule and get your tickets!

Bixby Knolls Community Foundation

We have good news! We have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization so you can now donate to our community foundation and get a tax deduction. Your financial support is especially important as we will recently stopped receiving much of our funding from the City of Long Beach. If you like the tireless work we do in support of local business and its profound impact on our neighborhood please consider making an online gift in any amount to the Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Bike rides, Music club, First Firdays Art Walk, Walking club, Liteary Society, and so much more!

Now Open: Bixby Board Room

A dedicated space for nonprofits and community organizations to meet, collaborate, and bring big ideas to life. Designed to seat up to 20, this fully equipped room features a presentation TV, conference webcame, and more. 

Support Local Small Businesses

Please support your local businesses. Take out, delivery, special orders: it’s do or die for a lot of good people right now.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Sept. 19  |  Bixby University

Class is in session! 🎓 Get ready for an afternoon of fun, unexpected learning, and a little extra credit at Bixby University: Lectures, Libations & a Little Extra Credit. This one-of-a-kind experience brings together local experts, entertaining classes, hands-on activities, libations, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new, all while connecting with the Bixby Knolls community.

Whether you’re here to pick up a new skill, learn something fascinating, enjoy a drink, or simply have a good time, there’s a class for you. Gather your classmates, choose your courses, and get ready for an afternoon that proves learning can be a lot of fun. View the class schedule and get your tickets today!

Expect classes covering everything from Long Beach music history with Blair Cohn, financial planning with F&M Bank, and Spirits 101 + Mixology with Beachwood’s Beverage Director & Distiller, to the history and traditions of Día de Muertos, life on the front lines of journalism, brain health and aging, Community Building 101, and understanding how children learn. Plus, take a few field trips with @LBFoodComa’s Bixby Knolls Historical Restaurant Walking Tour and 100 Years of Homes in Bixby Knolls with Team Fasnacht.

Friday, Sept. 18  |  Bliss & Beats

Move, unwind, and connect! ✨ Join us for Bliss & Beats: An Evening of Wellness, an uplifting evening designed to help you slow down, recharge, and have a little fun. Enjoy an inspiring mix of wellness experiences, movement, relaxation, music, and community connection in a beautiful outdoor setting.

From a restorative sound bath and gentle yoga to an upbeat Zumba class, wellness treatments, wine, and time to simply unwind, Bliss & Beats is designed to help you slow down, recharge, and have fun along the way.This is a limited-capacity event; we expect tickets to sell out. Don’t wait to grab yours!

Whether you’re looking to try something new, take a break from your busy routine, or simply spend an evening feeling good with good people, Bliss & Beats offers something for everyone. Come ready to move your body, nourish your mind, discover local wellness offerings, and enjoy an evening centered around connection and self-care. Explore the event details and get your tickets!

Restaurants offering Outdoor/Patio Dining:

  • Albarito’s
  • Angelenos’ Wood Fired Pizza
  • Bake n Broil
  • Bixby Joe Coffee & Tea
  • Cassidy’s Corner Cafe
  • Dutch’s Brewhouse
  • George’s 50’s Diner
  • Hangry Belly
  • Sushi Nikkei
  • La Taqueria Brand
  • Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
  • MeeMa’s
  • Nonna Mercato
  • Patricia’s Restaurant
  • Phil Trani’s
  • Ramen Hub & Poke
  • Smog City Brewing Co.
  • Steelhead Coffee
  • Taboon Mediterranean
  • The Knolls
  • The Merchant
  • The Pan
  • Tony’s Kitchen
  • Waffle Love
  • Willmore Wine Bar

Businesses

Residents

Bixby Knolls Supporters

Special thanks to these community members & businesses that support our mission, key programs & events.

Holly Unruh

Maureen &

 Aaron Price

Lucy’s Boudoir

Five Starr Pilates & Fitness

Jane Nadeau

Bixby Neighbors

Laurie Angel

Barbara Gal

Pat Harper

Margaret & Gary Gisel

Trisha Rule & Tom Reilly

Janet & Laurence Watt

Robert S. Jenkins

Charles & Diane Griffin

Debra Vardi

Michael Riehl

Barbara & Leon Shoag

Law Firm of Marc S. Rothenberg

Rosalie Rowe

Cascia L. Lutz

Brett Snyder

John Opgenorth

Jayda & Sean Abell

Angela Robinson

Emily Clark

Donita VanHorik

Lucille Taing

Randy Skinner

Christine B. Libeu

Donald Specker

Emily Clark

Donita VanHorik

Lucille Taing

Steve Adkins

Camille Dunbar

Imbery Family

Ilene Fuson

Mary Jo Crites

Brian Konie

Michael P. Bishop

Megan Heyn

Sheila & Willie Quinones

Sandi & Kevin Kayse

Rae Gabelich

Michael & Christina Jones

Gordon Cohn

Elisabeth Johnson

Leslie Garretson

Cindy Koch

Novel U Wellness

Michael & Christina Jones

Esther Cervantes

Nancy & David Koehring

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