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GET OUT: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

We recommend scoping vintage duds, discovering vibrant art and shopping for your sweetheart this weekend.

It’s Friday again - time for making those weekend plans, and Cerritos Patch has you covered. We’ve got the best bets to ensure your weekend is a good one. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

 

Where/When: Friday Feb. 11 and Saturday Feb 12. at The Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802)

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Why Go: Vintage designers, purveyors and connoisseurs from all over the globe will gather at this funky vintage lifestyle event. Find the perfect pair of vintage Levi’s and meet some true fellow vintage fashion fanatics.

Pricing: $20-$52

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Where/When: 8p.m.-12a.m. Sunday Feb. 13 at Hellada Gallery (117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802)

Why Go:  Burlesque dancers, a roast of cupid, and a well-stocked cash bar are all great reasons to knock on this speakeasy’s door. Plus, proceeds benefit the arts.

Pricing: $5 for a good cause.

 

Where/When: 8p.m. Friday Feb 11 and Saturday Feb 12, 2p.m. Sunday Feb 13 at Norris Center for Performing Arts (27520 Crossfield Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274)

Why Go: Does the title of this play describe you and your Valentine? Perhaps! In any case, you will love this classic, comedic Neil Simon play.

Pricing: $38

 

Where/When: 6p.m.-8p.m. Saturday Feb. 12 at Gallery Expo (4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807)

Why Go: Check out vivid, moving art from 13 Long Beach artists and meet 2 of them - Brandon Harrison and Andre Ajibade – at this artists’ reception. The exhibit runs from Feb. 4-Feb. 26.

Pricing: Free

 

Where/When: 10a.m.- 9p.m. Fridays; 10a.m.- 8p.m. Saturdays; 11a.m.- 7p.m. Sundays in the

Why Go: Valentine’s Day is all about flowers and chocolate, and Godiva takes chocolate to a whole new level of decadence. Who needs roses when you have smooth milk chocolate coconut truffles?

Pricing: $40 for a 15 pc. Romantic Heart Assortment

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendlyrefreshed every Wednesday.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share your best ideas and tips for next weekend in our comment box below.

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