There is a treasure trove of events in Long Beach this weekend guaranteed to put a twinkle in your eye and brighten your mood with holiday cheer. There’s a staged radio production of “A Christmas Carol,” a tamales festival, and free snow days that can all help get you in the Christmas mood. And that’s just the start. Read on for more.
A Christmas Carol (Thursday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 14)
Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents its “Christmas Carol Deluxe Radio Show” at the Helen Borgers Theatre Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
It’s the classic “Christmas Carol” story as an on-stage radio show for all ages. Organizers promise audiences will “enjoy the sound effects of live foley PLUS full Dickens costumes and the sounds and songs of the most wonderful time of the year!” This unique presentation is directed by Joe Montanari and produced by Holly Leveque.
The Helen Borgers Theatre is at 4250 ½ Atlantic Ave. Tickets cost $15. For more information and tickets, visit lbshakespeare.org .