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Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party
09.19.25
Irvine Barclay Theatre is celebrating its 35th season with a free community Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 28. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., families can enjoy face painting, a caricature artist, balloon creations, a marionette puppet show, and music and dance in the plaza outside the theater.
The party wraps up with Phat Cat Swinger, the high-energy jazz and rockabilly group from Los Angeles known for their Disneyland Resort performances. They’ll play a free concert inside the Barclay from 3 to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are available online.
The Block Party also marks the start of a milestone season for the Barclay, which will feature Grammy-winning artists, world-class dance companies, and renowned speakers. Parking is $10 at Campus and Peltason, adjacent to UC Irvine.
Since 1990, the Barclay has welcomed more than 2.7 million patrons to its 750-seat auditorium, known for its intimate setting and superb acoustics. The nonprofit theater is a collaboration between the City of Irvine, UC Irvine, and private donors.
For details on the Block Party and the full 35th season, visit thebarclay.org or call (949) 854-4646.
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Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH
09.16.25
2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center, will host the return of Seconds at PCH, a 10-day food series from Sept. 19 to 29 that highlights the flavors of the center’s restaurants.
The celebration continues Thursday, Sept. 25, with the Food Week Bash, which coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the grand finale of the Beachside Beats Fest concert series. Guests can enjoy the high-energy sounds of Gabrielito y La Verdad Salsa Band from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Food Week Bash is a ticketed, 21-and-older event featuring complimentary food and beverage tastings from The Bungalow, Ola Mexican Kitchen, Caffe Luxxe, Shake Shack, Fire Wings and Teleferic Barcelona. Guests can sip and sample while dancing to salsa and cumbia beats. While tastings are limited to 21-and-older guests, the live music is open to all ages. Proceeds benefit Long Beach Gives, a citywide online campaign supporting local nonprofits. Tickets are available at 2ndandpch.com/events.
Seconds at PCH continues through Sept. 29 with exclusive menu items, special deals and the Passport Program. Guests can collect stamps by ordering featured dishes at participating restaurants, including APCH, The Bungalow, Caffe Luxxe, Dan Modern Chinese, Fire Wings, Italian Homemade Company, Noble Rotisserie, Ola Mexican Kitchen, Jinya Ramen Bar, Teleferic Barcelona and Urban Plates. Those who collect at least eight stamps will be entered to win prizes, including a $200 gift card. Completed passports can be submitted at any participating restaurant. Guests can also vote for their favorite dish or drink.
Visitors are invited to explore 2ND & PCH’s shops and specialty services before, during or after events. For a full list of tenants and details, visit 2ndandpch.com.
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