What's good in the LBC: Free summer lunch cruises, burger week and more
This week, explore a summer solstice night market or catch some laughs at a comedy night.
We're back with your weekly round-up of events happening in and around Long Beach this week. If you have something going on around town that you'd like us to know about, get in touch with me at caitlin@lbwatchdog.com.
Here are some events to start with:
Summer lunch cruises (July 17)
Get a complementary 30-minute harbor cruise every Wednesday at noon from now until Aug. 28 when you purchase lunch to-go from Shenanigans, Tugboat Pete’s or Gilan Pizza. You'll receive your boarding passes when you arrive to pick up your lunch order. The ship will leave from Dock 9 near Parkers' Light House. More information at the bottom of the page here.
Summer solstice night market (July 19)
Partake Collective is hosting a night market on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The food hall located in the East Village will bring together local vendors, music, handmade crafts and food. The event is free, but you can RSVP here.
Long Beach Burger Week returns (July 21 - 28)
Mark your calendars, Long Beach Burger Week returns this Sunday with 21 restaurants participating by featuring a special burger on their menu with prices varying from $5 to $25. Burgers range from Eat Fantastic's $5 chipotle jalapeño burger to Parkers' Lighthouse's garlic bread burger with 8 oz. ground beef and brisket on the restaurant's famous garlic cheese bread. Find participating restaurants and what they're offering here.
More events happening:
Thursday
- Shooting for the Stars Golf Tournament will be held at the Skylinks Golf Course on Thursday with registration opening at 6 a.m. The event will benefit Folds of Honor, an organization that provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled military members and first responders. More information here.
Friday
- Plantiitas on Fourth Street is hosting The Bloom Bloom Room Comedy Night with five comedians on the lineup. Tickets start at $17.95 (plus fees) for pre-sale and go up to $23.18 for day-of purchase. More information here.
Saturday
- Long Beach Playhouse will have a new production, "Sweat," beginning July 20 and running through Aug. 17. The Pulitzer Prize winning play follows a group of friends working together at a factory who are slowly pitted against one another. Tickets can be purchased here.
- The Long Beach Triathlon will take place on Saturday and Sunday. While this year's event is sold-out, the community is welcome to cheer on athletes who are participating. Check out their routes and the weekend schedule here.
Sunday
- Swing by Vine on Fourth Street from 4 to 7 p.m. for a DJ set from Twin Harbors, a local DJ group that spins soft rock and gentle funk on vinyl.
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