Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association

Summer is better when we’re together. 💛 Bixby Knolls comes alive in the summer with neighbors gathering, live music, and local businesses welcoming the community in. 🎶

Through events like Concerts in the Park(ing Lot), the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation creates moments that bring people together while supporting our local economy during a slower season. Summer can be a challenging time for small businesses, and these events help bring visibility, energy, and foot traffic into the district when it’s needed most.

As one of our board members shared:
“Concerts in the Park(ing Lot) are about so much more than music. They are a chance to see our community come alive, neighbors connecting, families making memories, and friends gathering in person in a world that is often online.”
--Evelyn Avila, BKCF Board Member & Local Resident

Your support helps keep these moments going.

Donations help us:
🎶 Host free community events with local music and food
🏪 Support Bixby Knolls businesses by bringing visitors into the district
🤝 Create spaces for connection and belonging
👉 Donate at www.bixbyknollsinfo.com/donate

Help keep our community connected all summer long.

Your Monday night plans just got a whole lot more fun. 💃✨🎶

Our Concerts in the Park(ing Lot) Summer Series returns next week, and we’re kicking things off with an evening of live Latin music, dancing, and community fun! Join us on Monday as Yari More Latin Band fills the parking lot with energetic salsa, merengue, cumbia, and more. 🌴✨

Whether you’re ready to hit the dance floor or relax with friends and neighbors, this is the perfect way to spend a summer night in Bixby Knolls.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Monday, June 22
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Bixby Joe Coffee & Tea Parking Lot, 4245 Atlantic Ave.
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6:30 PM
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝: Yari More Latin Band

A special thank you to Councilwoman Megan Kerr and the Port of Long Beach for helping make this summer concert series possible through their generous support. 💙🎶

𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• Grab dinner from a local Bixby Knolls restaurant 🍽️
• Arrive early to claim a great spot 👀
• Bring your own chairs and dancing shoes 💃🪑
• Walk or bike if you can 🚶🚲
• Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome 🐾
• Free concert. All ages welcome 🎉

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 + 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩:
bixbyknollsinfo.com/concerts

FRIDAY BRIEFING – SUMMER BEATS & SOCCER TREATS

https://mailchi.mp/bixbyknollsinfo/bixby-brief-june-12-10408560

Hi everyone!

The countdown is officially on for one of our favorite summer traditions! Mark your calendars and save the date because our very first Concert in the Park(ing Lot) of the season is happening on Monday, June 22nd. Get ready for great music, community vibes, and a perfect summer evening out under the stars.

If you are looking for plans this weekend, there is no shortage of action in the neighborhood, especially for sports fans! We have a massive weekend of soccer ahead, and you can catch all the action at our local watch parties. Whether you want to grab a pint at Ambitious Ales, enjoy some great food at Rasselbock, or hang out in the open-air space at Steelcraft, our local spots have you covered for all the games all weekend long.

There are plenty of other fantastic neighborhood happenings to check out as well. Tomorrow is Second Saturday, and And Then LB is celebrating by hosting some incredibly unique pop-ups. Right next door, Better Half Boutique is hosting their fun "Spritz into Summer" event, also in collaboration with Second Saturdays! If you are looking for unique ways to learn something new, Beachwood Brewing & Distilling is hosting a variety of exciting classes, while the Long Beach Shakespeare Company is continuing their fantastic New Works Festival. Finally, if you are looking to get your pup exercised and energized without visiting wide open spaces, check out GOfetch's training club!

Scroll down so you see alllllll that's going on!

Special things:

Our first Concert in the Park(ing Lot) 6/22!
Beachwood Brewing & Distilling is hosting a variety of exciting classes!
The Bixby Knolls Wellness Center is hosting a Perimenopause/ Menopause panel 6/27.
Sunshine Rabbit Center has exciting upcoming events.
GOfetch is offering a treadmill session special!
And Then LB is hosting unique pop-ups tomorrow for Second Saturday.
Urban Skin Works has specials this month.
Better Half Boutique is hosting their Spritz into Summer event tomorrow!
Rasselbock is open to watch soccer games!
Steelcraft is hosting soccer watch parties at all locations!
Ambitious Ales is hosting watch parties all weekend.
Mystic Massage is currently offering two community programs.
Cal Heights Music is offering summer camps!
LB Shakespeare Co. is continuing their New Works Festival!
Little Owl School has meeting space for rent!
Novel U Wellness has a June special.
KUBO LB has a variety of events this month!
Oakwood Academy is now enrolling!
F/8 Studios is offering monthly mini sessions.
Long Beach Clothing Co. just dropped new pocket hats!

See you out in the neighborhood!
-Alana

☀️🏕️ SUMMER CAMP IS OFFICIALLY OPEN AT GOFETCH! 🐾

School's out, schedules are changing, vacations are booked... and we're here to make summer easier for you and more fun for your dog!

At GOfetch Summer Camp, your pup can enjoy:

🐾 Dog Daycare
🛁 Grooming
🎓 Training
🏠 Boarding
🚶 Walking Services

Whether you're heading to work, planning a vacation, or simply looking for more structure and enrichment for your dog this summer, we've got you covered.

🎉 SUMMER CAMP SPECIALS 🎉

⭐ NEW CLIENT SPECIAL ⭐
50% OFF Your First Day of Daycare
OR
🐕 FREE Treadmill Session

⭐ CAMP UPGRADE SPECIAL ⭐
20% OFF our Camp Upgrade Package

Choose from:
📸 Photo Pass
🧩 Puzzle Toy Enrichment
🌲 Adventure Walk
🏃 Treadmill Session

📅 Offers expire 7/31/2026

More Play.
More Structure.
More Summer.

📍 3434 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
📞 562-621-6215

Tag a dog parent who could use a little extra help this summer! 🐶☀️

Join us for a (k)night full of music, food, and drinks. This is a music listening event; think book club but for music ft. The Allman Brothers' 10 Best. We will be taking over Beachwood Brewing on June 18, music starts at 6:30pm.

𝙍𝙎𝙑𝙋 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991613439410?aff=oddtdtcreator

KNIGHTS IS OPEN SEATING. Please RSVP so we can get a headcount for logistics.

In addition to craft brewed beer, Beachwood Brewing serves cocktails, mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks), and a full food menu. Please plan to order food and drinks from Beachwood, bringing outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Great to see the heavy work being done at the soon-to-be Gangnam Station Korean BBQ.

Come join us THIS Friday for our Summer Kickoff at First Fridays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. ☀️🎉

Our Kickoff Summer event features family fun activities like - face painting, Dainty Disco, Tiny Cinema, and a special guest from no other than Bluey! 💙

Bring your friends, bring the family, and celebrate the start of summer with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌴☀️

For more information on our summer kickoff, visit ➡️ bixbyknollsinfo.com/first-fridays

First Fridays is back this week! 🎉

Kick off summer the right way… live music, local artists, and an evening exploring everything the neighborhood has to offer. Restaurants, breweries, shops, and community all in one night.

Come out, connect, and celebrate with us. 🥂 Stay tuned for the line up of festivities.

Special thank you to LA County Arts & Culture, Port of Long Beach, and Team Fasnacht (DRE #02051365) for making this event possible.

FRIDAY BRIEFING – I GOT THAT SUNSHINE IN MY POCKET

https://mailchi.mp/bixbyknollsinfo/bixby-brief-may-29-10408419

Hi everyone!

Summer is officially on the horizon, and we are kicking off the sunny season in a big way next week! Mark your calendars because First Fridays returns next week on Friday, June 5th, with a spectacular "Summer Kickoff" theme. It is going to be the perfect way to get out, celebrate, and enjoy everything our wonderful business district has to offer. Pro tip- like the illustration above? It will be for sale in our sticker vending machine during First Fridays! Find it near the bar inside the Expo Arts Center & be sure to bring quarters 😉

If you are looking for things to do this weekend and beyond, the neighborhood is absolutely packed with activity. You can kick things off tomorrow by celebrating at the Steelcraft Pride Party, or head over to GOfetch to check out their "Ask the Trainer" event before their puppy classes start up next week. On Sunday, May 31st, Deep Blue Swim School is hosting an incredibly important Water Safety Day for families. Looking just a little further ahead, Confluence Rising is hosting their free Love Day on June 6th, and the Sunshine Rabbit Center is hosting a drag storytime with bunnies on June 7th!

We also have some major community dates to keep on your radar for later in the month. The Bixby Knolls Wellness Center is hosting an informative Perimenopause and Menopause panel on June 27th, and you definitely will not want to miss our very first Concert in the Park(ing Lot) of the season on June 22nd.

Special things:

First Fridays returns next week on June 5th!
Save the date for our first Concert in the Park(ing Lot) 6/22!
Deep Blue Swim School is hosting a Water Safety Day May 31st.
The Bixby Knolls Wellness Center is hosting a Perimenopause/ Menopause panel 6/27.
Sunshine Rabbit Center is hosting drag storytime with bunnies 6/7!
GOfetch is hosting Ask the Trainer tomorrow AND is starting puppy classes next week!
Confluence Rising is hosting their free Love Day 6/6.
Urban Skin Works has specials this month.
Better Half Boutique has customizable products in-store!
Steelcraft is hosting their Pride Party tomorrow!
Mystic Massage is currently offering two community programs.
The Hair Collective is hiring a full-time hair stylist.
LB Shakespeare Co. is continuing their New Works Festival!
Little Owl School is hosting an annual art show on 5/28 AND has meeting space for rent!
Novel U Wellness has a May special.
KUBO LB has a variety of events this month!
Oakwood Academy is now enrolling!
F/8 Studios is offering monthly mini sessions.
Long Beach Clothing Co. just dropped new pocket hats!

See you out in the neighborhood!
-Alana