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Weekend Planner: Veterans Day, Turkey Day Samples, and More
Honor our country's veterans in MB today at 11 a.m., catch a hilarious play at Mira Costa tonight or tomorrow, take a walk on the beach, get in the Thanksgiving mood at Grow... Here are some fun things to do this weekend.
Where and when: Veterans Monument, Veterans Parkway, Valley Drive and 15th Street, Manhattan Beach; Friday, 11 a.m.
Why go: Honor our local veterans and those who have and are serving our nation. It's important to take a pause from our daily lives to remember those who have provided us with our freedom.
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Where and when: Mira Costa High School Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Hermosa Beach; Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Why go: If you aren't already familiar with the high-quality productions Mira Costa students put on, check out this video.
Price: $15 adults/$12 seniors and students at the door; $12 /$10 pre-sale.
Where and when: Hermosa Beach Pier 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 7 a.m.
Why go: Take a morning run through the sand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. Once the run's over, stay for the party and prizes.
Price: $35
GROW: THANKSGIVING MEAL SAMPLES FROM TIN ROOF BISTRO
Where and when: Grow: The Produce Shop, 1830 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 12 noon until the samples run out
Why go: This is your last chance to sample some of the Thanksgiving meal side dishes you can pre-order from Grow. The dishes come from Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach and are Sweet potato Gratin with Roasted Pecans and Spicy Italian Sausage/HeirloomApple/Cranberry and Sage Dressing. Yum!
Price: Free
Where and when: Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why go: Dancers, musicians, actors and others will take to the stage to honor veterans of the United States military. A reception with the cast will follow the performance.
Price: $15
Where and when: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why go: Listen to award-winning and internationally renowned duo Hapa's Hawaiian sounds.
Price: $45 (In honor of Veterans Day today, there is a special discount of $11 off online ticket purchases, good through midnight Friday; enter in promo code Veterans at checkout. Offer good for 2012 Slack Key Festival tickets, too!).
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