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Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2025

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…

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Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2025

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…

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Pasta Sisters Marks 10 Years With $8 Pasta Day

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2025

Pasta Sisters is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month by rolling back prices to 2015.On Sept. 23 only, the family-owned restaurant will serve its classic Tomato & Basil with Spaghetti for $8 (regularly $15). The price is a nod to Pasta Sisters’ opening menu and the viral Buzzfeed video that declared their $8 pasta better than a $100 dish in Los Angeles linkAnd in honor of 10 years, below 10 favorite Pasta Sisters facts.1.     They are the only U.S. restaurant with a tortellini machine approved by the Bologna Chamber of Commerce and Learned Brotherhood of the Tortellino to make this…

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Wrap Up by Valerie Perez Unveils Luxe Robe Collection for Fall

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2025

This fall, loungewear takes the runway with Wrap Up by Valerie Perez’s Luxe Robe Collection, an ultra-soft line of microfiber and silky kimono-style robes designed for both lazy mornings and chic evenings. Featuring couture-inspired prints, flattering silhouettes and buttery-soft textures, each piece blends cozy comfort with elevated style for the season.Made from high-quality microfiber fabrics, these robes are known for their sexy cuts, breathable feel and smooth finish. The collection includes lightweight short robes for casual lounging, long robes in ultra-cozy fabrics for full-coverage elegance and silk-inspired kimono styles that bring a sensual edge to at-home wardrobes. Each design moves…

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Sgt. Pepperoni’s Partners With CHOC for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2025

This September, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store is teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, to raise funds and collect LEGO® sets for the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Department during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.All month long, proceeds from the Pizza of the Month and every dessert sold at Sgt. Pepperoni’s four Orange County locations will benefit CHOC’s child life department. The program helps patients and families feel more comfortable in the hospital by making medical equipment and procedures less intimidating.In addition to ordering from the menu, guests are invited to donate new LEGO®…

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