{"id":86798,"date":"2025-08-27T14:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T21:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=86798"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:16:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:16:42","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-the-greek-fest-and-a-farewell-summer-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-the-greek-fest-and-a-farewell-summer-concert","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including the Greek Fest and a farewell summer concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Free concert at Marine Stadium (Friday, Aug. 29)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Photo of a previous Marine Stadium summer concert courtesy the city of Long Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we’re all sad summer is ending, but you can close it out with a free celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marine Stadium (5255 E. Paoli Way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will feature the Tijuana Dogs, who will put on “high-energy performances of pop, classic rock, hip hop and chart-topping hits that span the \u201870s to the early 2000s.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An original play from our own ICT Theatre company (Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Sept. 14) – sponsored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Long Beach\u2019s award-winning professional theater company, International City Theatre, presents the world premiere of “Masala Dabba,” a poignant new play by ICT playwright-in-residence Wendy Graf. Directed by Marya Mazor, this compelling drama runs for three weeks, Aug. 29 through Sept. 14, at the Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater. Two low-priced previews are set for Aug. 27 and 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do we resolve deep resentments that often divide our families, the very people we should be able to count on for love and support? American-born Nisha Byrd (Ansuya Nathan) has long been estranged from her mother, Aditi (Nandini Minocha). The two haven\u2019t spoken since Aditi returned to her native Gujarat after Nisha\u2019s marriage to Charlie (Jon Gentry), and Aditi has never met Tina (Timylle Adams), her now 14-year-old granddaughter. When an unanticipated event brings Aditi back to the States and into the Byrd family\u2019s orbit, long-buried truths bubble to the surface. Food becomes a portal into the past as the three generations of women bond through stories inspired by the spices in Aditi\u2019s masala dabba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are available by phone at 562-436-4610 or online at ictlongbeach.org\/masaladabba<\/a>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff pick: the delicious Greek Fest (Saturday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 1)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A variety of Greek food on display for the 2023 Long Beach Greek Festival in Long Beach, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There’s food \u2014 mounds of mouthwatering, authentic food \u2014 at the annual Long Beach Greek Festival. But if amazing moussaka, souvlaki, baklava, gyros, dolmades and more aren’t your jam, there’s also plenty of live music, traditional dance and artisan vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers promise the grounds of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church at 5761 East Colorado Street will be “transformed into a festive Grecian village.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts at noon each day, and admission is only $5. Tip: There’s free parking and shuttle service from the VA’s general parking lot. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paws on the Promenade (Tuesday, Sept. 2)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Downtown Long Beach Alliance is hosting its regular dog-friendly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month. Pups and their people will meet along The Promenade at 5 p.m. and start strolling around 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Bring your pup, meet fellow dog lovers, and enjoy a group walk through DTLB,” organizers say. “It\u2019s the perfect way to socialize your furry friend and connect with your community!” More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Wednesdays at the Aquarium<\/strong> (Wednesday, Sept. 3) – sponsored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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