The First Fridays Art Walk in Bixby Knolls on March 2 will feature a celebration of Dr. Seuss’s 108th birthday. Little Owl Pre-School, 3426 Linden Ave., will host a student art exhibit at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.; attendees can buy a Dr. Seuss book from A Castle of Books, 4302 Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls for a donation to Miller Children’s Hospital; and anyone who dresses as a Dr. Seuss character will win a prize.
Other ingredients of the night will include: live art and interactive art activities, ukuleles, jazz, pop, dance, swing, Long Beach Day Nursery exhibit, a deejay playing classical music, roaming Irish songsters, green drinks, the blessing and activation of an Altar to the Feminine Devine, the Knolls Ranger mascot, classic cars, improv comedy, dramatic scenes, Timstrument, free books, gift items, antiques, spoken word, funky hair, the Big Red Bus, and plenty of the unexpected.
Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson’s “First Books at First Fridays” at the Dana Branch Library will feature 9th District Councilmember Steve Neal and entertainment from “Zorro” beginning at 5:30pm.
The Big Red Bus will transport First Fridays attendees to all the participating locations. Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave., will provide information about First Fridays, maps, and restaurant recommendations from from 6:30pm to 8pm.
When the businesses start to close, First Fridays After Hours begins across the district. Nino’s Italian Restaurant will feature an after-party with a mix of music, dancing, and late-night dining and beverages. The Factory and EJ Malloy’s will also go late into the night with dinner, drinks, music, and community mingling. For more information, visit firstfridayslongbeach.com.
