This weekend is tinted with nostalgic colors: the orange glow of an old-fashioned campfire, the ice cream pastels of art deco gems, the yellow-topped playbill of a classic '30s play, the faded blue stripe on a vintage surfboard and the velvet black of an open guitar case filling up with nickels.
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When/Where: 7-8:30 p.m. this Friday at 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach
Why Go: All are invited to this fun evenings around a crackling campfire. Learn all about nocturnal wildlife, play games, listen to stories and sing songs. Picnic dinners are welcome. Marshmallow are supplied. Reservations are required
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Pricing: $3
When/Where: 8 p.m. this Friday at the International City Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Why Go: Sparks fly when Amanda and Elyot, formerly married to each other, find themselves in adjoining hotel honeymoon suites, each with a brand-new spouse in tow. Noël Coward's stylish, savvy comedy about the people we can't live with - or without - opens this Friday. There will be a special reception with the actors after the performance.
Pricing: $55
When/Where: 9-11:30 a.m. this Saturday leaving from and returning to the WPA Mural, E. 3rd St. and the Promenade N., Long Beach
Why Go: Art Deco expert John Thomas leads this fun walking tour of Downtown Long Beach's art deco gems. Learn all about the interesting local history, storied architecture and art treasures right under your nose.
Pricing: $40 for Long Beach Heritage members, $50 for non-members, includes signed copy of "Long Beach Art Deco" ($20 value)
When/Where: Noon-6 p.m. this Saturday at the Shelter Surf Shop, 2148 E. 4th St., Long Beach
Why Go: Find great deals on used surfboards, vintage surf memorabilia, surf art and vintage skateboard goods too. (including a lecture from Cleve Jones, creator of the AIDS Memorial Quilt).
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 3-7 p.m. this Saturday at E. 1st St. and Elm Ave., Long Beach
Why Go: BuskerFest will feature a combination of both plugged-in concerts from bands such as hot-off-the-My-Morning-Jacket-tour Everest and Matt Vasquez of Delta Spirit plus stripped-down street sets from roaming buskers such as Wild Pack of Canaries and Suedehead. Buskers will play for wooden nickels given by event attendees and the band that collects the most wooden nickels will win a $2,500 vinyl pressing deal. This is the pièce de résistance of Summer and Music (SAM), Long Beach's free summer concert series.
Pricing: Free
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