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2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center, welcomes the community to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day at the center in addition to complimentary community events for all to enjoy throughout the month of May.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the center will host live music and dance performances Thursday, May 5th on the grand staircase. Thee Academy will provide ballet folklórico dancing, rope tricks and live mariachi music from the company’s youth group Mariachi Garibaldi Juvenil de Jaime Cuellar and Ballet Folklorico Los Angelitos dancers 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be present in Ballet Folklórico attire for dancing and a meet and greet 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm followed by a performance from premier mariachi group Mariachi Corazon de Maria 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The outdoor movie series, PCH Movies & Moonlight, continues on Friday, May 6th at sunset with a showing of The Goonies. Movies are complimentary for the community to enjoy, weather permitting. Self-seating will be available along Seaport Way on a first come first serve basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. 2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers and specialty services within the center for the community to enjoy before, during or after the movie.
2ND & PCH is a perfect place to spend Mother’s Day weekend from an array of brunch options, cocktails and shopping to enjoying live music on the grand staircase from local musician and composer Evyn Charles on Sunday, May 8th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Follow 2ND & PCH on Instagram and Facebook to participate in a special Mother’s Day social media giveaway for the opportunity to win a giftcard from participating tenants. Giveaways are hosted monthly; follow the center’s social channels to learn more and participate.
Shop for hand-crafted treasures and support local artisans at the Creative Communal Makers Market on Sunday, May 15th 11:00 am – 6:00 pm along Seaport Way. The unique open-air market features a curated assortment of vendors, kids activities, a photo op and live music.
Young adventurers are welcome to an interactive Pop-up Kids Club on Wednesday, May 25th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm featuring performances from CoComelon character JJ, storytime and crafts at the picnic benches nearest Johnny Was. All are welcome to participate; Kids Club is ideal for ages 2 to 10 years.
For additional event information and a complete list of tenants visit 2ndandpch.com or interact with us via Instagram or Facebook.