We are back! First Fridays returns on March 6 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live music, art, and performances honoring the creativity and contributions of women in our community. 💜
Support local restaurants, breweries, and shops while experiencing the talent, leadership, and energy that make our neighborhood shine.
Scroll down for the full lineup of art, performances, music, and more. Most businesses will be open late, so come ready to explore, dine, drink, shop, and celebrate the incredible women who help shape our community. 💜
Special thank you to LA County Arts & Culture, Team Fasnacht (DRE #02051365), and Port of Long Beach for making this event possible.
BUSINESS FESTIVITIES
- Long Beach Clothing Co.
- Special furry guests 🐰 and cop their NEW kids tee
- KUBO
- Celebrating 4 years ft. Mahjong, music, activities and good vibes.
- Fingerprints
- Harry Styles listening party
- Little Owl School inside Expo Arts Center
- Community Affirmation Branch Activity
- Babes & Bellies
- Mommy Mixer ft. complimentary 2D viewing, raffle, & exclusive event offers. 5:30pm-8pm
- Build your own diaper bag charm
- Historical Society of Long Beach
- Book Signing by local author Brittany Hart Scholten for “Leah’s Long Beach Adventures” a vibrant children’s picture book celebrating Long Beach’s neighborhoods, cultures, diversity, and community.
- Semillitas Learning Community
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm: DJ Ani, Artist Marketplace, Summer Art Camp Enrollment Q&A & Classroom Tours
- 5:30pm: Storybook Characters Parade- Día del libro at Semillitas
- 6:00pm: Bilingual Storytime with Author, Sandra Gonzalez-Mora & Illustrator, Reynaldo Mora from Skillful and Soulful Press
- 6:30pm: Meet the Author & Illustrator + Book Signing
- Pixie Toys
- Free face painting
- Dainty Disco
- Art activities or craft kits to-go for sale
- Ancestros Mexican Cuisine (Pop-up at Expo Arts Center)
- Tamales and fresh aguas frescas.
- Better Half Boutique
- Harry Styles Block Party
- Extended late shopping hours
- And Then
- Extended late shopping hours
- Beachwood Brewing & Distilling
- Martini Madness ft. specialty drink menu
MUSIC
- Steelcraft
- Music by DJ Erex performing 6pm-9pm!
- Goodwill
- Live music by Lorenzo’s Flashback Band
- Thunderbolt Pizza
- Live music by Ponderosa Aces
- Taboon Mediterranean
- Live music by Think of One
- Rasselbock
- Live music by Mood Swings
- Wood & Salt Tavern
- Live music by Audrey Harold
- Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- Live music by Alyssandra Nighswonger
- Dutch’s Brewhouse
- Women of Rock playlist
- Salon Medusa
- Live music by Mooney Starr
- Bixby Joe
- Live music by Divine Timing
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Live music by Hedgehog Swing
- Ground Control
- Live music by Sugar Skulls
- Willmore Wine Bar
- Live music by Chelsey Sanchez
- Eclipsed Emporium
- Music by DJ Dave
- Taboon Mediterranean
- Live music by Think of One
EXPO ARTS CENTER
- Main Room
- Black History Month Celebration ft. Forgotten Images Event
- Katie Phillips Gallery
- African Americans in Rock n Roll Exhibit
- Music by Lady Loops
- AACCLB
- Exhibit features renowned Portrait Artist Mohammed Mubarak. The artist will be present during First Fridays.
- Outside Expo
- Spray artists Brooks & THOTS ft. guest artist Lajon Miller
- Team Fasnacht (DRE #02051365)
- Ancestros Pop-up in Expo parking lot
- Able Arts Work: Community quilt – make quilt squares
THE ALLERY
- Art Pop-ups by 10+ featured artists
- Pottery, paintings, stickers, photography and so much more.
- Live music by DJ Dennis Owens
DRIVER
| Driver: Electric shuttle will be driving around First Fridays to take you to any of the participating businesses in Bixby Knolls for free! |
Vendor Policy:
We proudly showcase our business members. Please contact us if you are a paying member of the BKBIA and would like a booth.
Non-members:
In order to get a vendor space for First Fridays, you MUST be a member of our Business Improvement Association. The requirements for that are two-fold. You must first have a brick-and-mortar shop or office located within our district, and two, you must have a business license with the City of Long Beach and pay into our Association.
Our policy and contract with the City of Long Beach do not allow us to accept outside vendors because doing so creates competition with our paying members, congested sidewalks, and other issues.
Non-profit organizations, Religious, and Political Parties:
While we cannot support any religious or political parties, the First Amendment allows for freedom of speech. If you are a religious or political party, you may find space on the sidewalk on the west side of Atlantic Ave between Burlinghall Dr. and Carson St. If you are a non-profit organization, please contact the BKBIA directly to discuss a potential location to setup. There shall be NO blocking of sidewalks, ADA ramps or access ways, or blocking of any access to a business.
There is a $25 fee to get an approved tabling spot for non-profits that are non BKBIA members.