If you love to eat and drink, this weekend offers a great chance to explore the world of food and beverage beyond restaurants and bars. From a restaurant pre-opening event to a christmas cookie contest, there's plenty to explore and enjoy if you're hungry for something new.
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Urban Plates Pre-Opening Event
From the event description:
As we train and prepare to open for business, we invite you to participate in a pre-opening practice service. Your meal is on us; however, donations are encouraged to benefit The Volunteer Center’s core programs, including Food For Kids. This initiative provides local, low-income families with healthy meals over the weekend, which helps ensure the children arrive at school on Monday ready to learn.
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Urban Plates Long Beach (at 2nd St. and PCH Center) , 6440 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 175
Admission: Free
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R&B/Hip-Hop Brunch
From the event description:
Join us at The Harbor as we R&Brunch for the last time in 2019. We'll also be collecting new toys to be donated to the Long Beach Rescue Mission.
When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Harbor, 130 Pine Ave.
Admission: Free
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Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest
From the event description:
Dozens of bakers are expected to bring goodies to the 9th annual Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team... The evening also includes a 24-piece brass and percussion Christmas concert at 7 p.m. (tickets required) while judging is taking place. After the concert, those guests and the general public will be able to sample the cookies at the [free] 6 p.m. tasting reception.
When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 6-6:30 p.m.
Where: Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo
Admission: Free
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