Are you ready to treat Mom to an amazing time this weekend? Mother’s Day brunches abound in Downtown, so it’ll be easy to find her favorite cuisine among all the DTLB eateries that have created a special menu for her this Sunday. We’ve included a few dining suggestions below to get you started.
If you’re looking to lean in and add something adventurous and artistic to your festivities, DTLB is here for you. Check out these Mother’s Day activities that will help you make some extraordinary memories!
HELLBENT SILVERSMITH / 433 E 1ST STREET
If you’d like to express your love for Mom with a beautiful piece of jewelry or learn how to create one for her, Hellbent Silversmith has a great Mother’s Day Sale for you! Today through Sunday, May 7-10, the shop will take 15% off Silversmith Workshop deposits, gift cards, and jewelry, in-store and online. Hellbent Silversmith’s brick-and-mortar shop at 433 E 1st St. in the East Village is open Friday from noon to 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM, or by appointment.
PANIQ ESCAPE ROOM / 327 PINE AVE.
Book a Mother’s Day escape adventure tonight through Sunday, May 10, and get 15% off! Choose the Haunted Manor, one of the most ghost-filled places in the world; Pirates of Tortuga, where you’ll team up to free a group of kidnapped sailors; Wizard Trials, which gives you the chance to prove yourself worthy of unlimited magical power; Insane Asylum, where you’ll escape imprisonment by malevolent scientists; or Black Site, in which you’ll break into a bunker and destroy military secrets before they destroy you!
You can also treat Mom to the VR Escape Experience, which offers a variety of immersive thrills. Escape times and player numbers vary per escape room. Click here for detailed info and to book your Mother’s Day escapade!
EARTH, WIND & FIRE DANCE PARTY / LONG BEACH ARENA
Long Beach Symphony Pops is wrapping up its season this Saturday night, May 9, with “Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire,” a show that will have Mom and her entire crew up and dancing all night! Arrive early at 6 PM to enjoy your own Mother’s Day picnic or a pre-ordered meal from one of these vendors, then take a funky, soulful trip with the music of one of the most legendary bands ever! Attendees of all ages will get caught up in it.
Make sure to wear your dancing shoes! Flamboyant costumes and table decorations are encouraged. Click here to get your tickets.
TEA WITH SHAKESPEARE / THE BEMBRIDGE HOUSE, 953 N PARK CIRCLE
Share some tea and live theatre with Mom this Saturday, May 9, in the beautiful Bembridge House. Performances of Shakespeare’s classic comedy/drama The Merchant of Venice will be presented at 1 and 4 PM. The first act happens in the front garden, underneath the trees. After a brief intermission, acts two and three will be performed in two different locations inside the house. Add tea service with light refreshments and you have a memorable Mother’s Day cultural experience!
Tickets for this unique event are going fast! Get yours here.
LIVE PAINT & SIP EXPERIENCE / BLU’ ARTS & WELLNESS GALLERY, 580 PINE AVE.
Does your Mother harbor a desire to be a master painter? Blu’ Arts & Wellness Gallery will make it easy for her this Saturday, May 9 at a pre-Mother’s Day brushstroke session led by renowned artist Kristen Mitchell. Admission to this event, which runs from 11 AM to 3 PM, includes Mom’s choice from a selection of pre-sketched canvases, two mimosas, and all the art materials she’ll need.
This is a golden opportunity for you and Mom to bond in creativity! Get your tickets here.
PRE-MOTHER’S DAY FLAMENCO DINNER SHOW / OLE, 140 PINE AVE.
The name has changed, but the vibe is still the same! Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen, formerly Cafe Sevilla, is presenting an electrifying evening of Spanish dance, live music, and cuisine this Saturday evening, May 9. Doors open at 6 PM for the 6:30 PM show, which will immerse you in unforgettable energy! Be transported by the amazing Flamenco dancers as you partake in authentic Spanish tapas, paella, and handcrafted cocktails.
This is a cultural journey Mom will never forget. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here.
MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC AT THE AQUARIUM / AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Mom will be thrilled to share a brunch with you, your guests, and several thousand sea creatures! The Aquarium will be serving a fabulous Mother’s Day meal outdoors on the Veranda this Sunday, May 10, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. All Moms will receive a complimentary mimosa or soft drink. While you’re all there, make sure to leave time to explore the entire Aquarium. It’s one of the finest in the world.
For menu details and to make your reservation, click here.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET / PANAMA INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT, 211 PINE AVE.
Roger and Mercedes Squires, owners of this new Pine Avenue eatery, are looking forward to hosting you and the fam for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet! It’s on for Sunday, May 10, from 11 AM to 5 PM and has all the makings of a unique and memorable day. Feast on Caribbean-style food while being serenaded by live music, and get your photo taken as a souvenir of your Mother’s Day moments.
“Celebrate here and have a truly international experience you won’t forget!” said Chef Roger. Reserve your table by DM @eatpanama.intl or by Email: eatpanama.intl@yahoo.com
MOTHER’S DAY AT L’OPERA / 101 PINE AVE.
L’Opera Ristorante, a Downtown mainstay for decades, invites you to spend Mother’s Day partaking in home-style Italian food, handcrafted cocktails, and first-class service. This gorgeous eatery at the corner of 1st and Pine will be open from 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, May 10. Take your time to savor Chef Walter’s menu specials at a leisurely, Euro-style pace. Reservations are recommended: Make yours here.
SUNDAY DRAG BRUNCH / HAMBURGER MARY’S, 330 PINE AVE.
Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 10, is optimal for having Brunch With The Brunchettes! Drag shows happen at 10 AM and 12:45 PM. Indulge with Mom in bottomless drink options, contests, surprises – and, of course, a truly fabulous brunch menu. At 8 PM, Hamburger Mary’s is presenting “Mother’s Day Off,” a hilariously provocative show that’s perfect for the adventurous Moms out there. At 10 PM a dance party begins that will keep your party rocking ‘til the wee hours.
Make your reservations for the showtimes of your choice here.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT OLE / 140 PINE AVE.
Olé Tapas Bar + Kitchen, formerly Cafe Sevilla, is excited to invite you to enjoy a magnificent Mother’s Day Brunch in an exciting and colorful environment! It’s happening this Sunday, May 10, from 11 AM to 3 PM. You and Mom will love the authentic Spanish cuisine: paella, tapas, sangria, and much more. With live music and Olé’s international flavor, it’ll feel like you’ve traveled somewhere way beyond Downtown Long Beach. Make your reservation here.
STEP-BY-STEP PAINTING INSTRUCTION / DISTRICT WINE, 144 LINDEN AVE.
Linden Avenue in the East Village is an artistically inspiring place. Perfect weather is in the forecast for you and Mom on Sunday, May 10, as you learn to paint beautiful Lavender flowers outdoors in the District Wine parklet. Wine, cocktails, and tapas will be served at this 21+ art session, which runs from 3 to 5 PM. All art materials are included. Spots are still available, so book yours now!
MOTHER’S DAY SUNSET CRUISE / HARBOR BREEZE, 100 AQUARIUM WAY
Picture this: You’re on a harbor cruise this Sunday, May 10, with Mom and the entire fam, roaming the decks, loving the views, and grazing on charcuterie & cheese along with fruit & sweet bites. Mom gets a single-stem rose while a curated feel-good soundtrack plays. Then, at sunset, the Captain leads everyone in a champagne toast (kids get sparkling cider) to all the Mothers onboard!
Arrive early at the Harbor Breeze dock for this celebration cruise, which departs at 7 PM and returns at 9 PM. Book your spots here.
Looking for more things to do? Check out even more events in Downtown here.