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Carlos Santos headlining at Harvelle’s (Thursday, Sept. 10)
Carlos Santos will be headlining at Harvelle’s on Thursday night. The Puerto Rican, LA-based comedian and actor has starred in Netflix’s Gentified, Amazon Freeve’s Primo and Hulu’s Vacation Friends. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and Santos promises to bring the laughs. Purchase tickets here.
Annual plane pull at Long Beach Airport (Saturday, Sept. 12)
Could you pull a plane? Whether or not you can, you can cheer on individuals, or teams of athletes and disability advocates, as they attempt to yank an airplane 12 feet down a runway at Long Beach Airport. Every year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run hosts this spectacle to support the Special Olympics of Southern California. The event and parking are free, but there is a ticketed “Kid Zone” section where young ones can demonstrate their own feats of strength. See here for more information on the annual plane pull.
A 5K run for tacos and beer (Saturday, Sept. 12)
Grab a couple of tacos and a cold one after running a 5K — now with a new (hopefully breezier) route through Shoreline Aquatic Park. Cheer on the runners and walkers, or hurry up and sign up to run here. Participants get a T-shirt, two tacos, a cold beer, a medal and are greeted with live music and entertainment at the finish line. The race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Fifth annual California Turkish festival (Sunday, Sept. 13)
The Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California is hosting its fifth annual California Turkish Festival at Shoreline Aquatic Park on Sunday. The event is free and open to the public, and will be a great chance to snack on fresh baklava, Turkish coffee and kebabs. There will be traditional musical performances as well as arts and crafts. The festival kicks off at 11:00 a.m. More information can be found here.
Belmont Shore’s 35th annual car show (Sunday, Sept. 13)
Check out the retro rides at the 35th annual Belmont Shore Car Show on Second Street between Livingston Street and Bay Shore Avenue. Spectators can expect to see over 800 revved-up vehicles from yesteryear. See more information here.
The Maya Ultimate Escape Package – sponsored
Treat yourself to the perfect waterfront getaway with The Ultimate Escape Package. Whether you’re planning a relaxing staycation or a weekend escape, enjoy the added perks of complimentary overnight parking and a $15 daily food and beverage credit to use at Fuego or Café de Fuego. Relax, dine, and experience the best of The Maya’s waterfront setting. More info here.