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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend
Enjoy La Traviata squared, celebrate Cambodian New Year and get spirited away for a good cause this weekend.
Friday is upon us once again and it’s time to make plans for those precious weekend hours. This weekend presents several opportunties for a little adventure. Check out our picks for fun activities to hit and places to explore and ensure that you make the most of it.
When/Where: 8 p.m. this Friday and 2 p.m. this Sunday at First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach and at La Traviata Restaurant, 301 North Cedar Avenue, Long Beach
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Why Go: Attend one of the artistic performances of live and then head across the street for dinner at La Traviata Restaurant where opera-goers will be offered a generous 20% discount.
Pricing: $15-$20 for opera tickets; 20% off your meal if you attend a show
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Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p. m. Sundays through May 15 at the All American Melodrama Theater, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
Why Go: In this hilarious satire of the famous time-traveling tale, the DeLorean is replaced by a Yugo.
Pricing: $14-$20, ask about discounted rates
Where/When: 9:30 a.m. this Saturday on Anaheim Street in Long Beach From Junipero Avenue to MacArthur Park
Why Go: Celebrate Cambodian New Year by cheering on this community parade featuring professional dancers, special cultural organizations and involved political leaders.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 11 a.m. this Saturday at Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E 4th St, Long Beach
Why Go: Come see this classic anime film and support a good cause. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Pricing: $5
Where/When: 7 p.m. this Saturday and 4 p.m. and this Sunday at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach
Why Go: The Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra presents this moving Ralph Vaughan Williams concert. Some very talented soloists are slated to be there.
Pricing: $15-$25, free tickets are available for veterans
If you are still looking for ways to enjoy yourself this week, check out our events calendar for more great ideas.
Did we miss anything? Please share your best ideas and tips for fun weekend times in our comment box below.