CRAGGY RANGE WINERY TASTING
2 p.m. Join San Clemente Wine Company they celebrate their trip to New Zealand, raffle of some bottles and welcome Michael Biagi of Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand. Tasting fee 7 wines for $15 with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
BLACK BONE
7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live blues music Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
BONFIRE
9 p.m. A tribute to AC/DC at OC Tavern with a performance by Broken Veil. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
CLASSICAL GUITAR
6 p.m. Every Thursday and Friday night Ricardo entertains at Carbonara Trattoria Italiana. 111 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.1040, www.carbonara.com.
SOUL SACRIFICE
8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Latin, soul, funk and reggae music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
ROBERT-O
7:30 p.m. Smooth jazz & Latin jazz at Romance Restaurant. No cover. 203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.581.7177, www.romancelatinrestaurant.com.
TRAVIS BENGARD & FRIENDS
9:30 p.m. Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com.
“SINGLES NIGHT”
9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Top-40 hits, rock ‘n’ roll and ’90s dance music set the scene in Brio Tuscany Grille for singles’ night. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.
NEON NATION
9 p.m. The ultimate ‘80s cover band at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.
TYRONE WELLS
8 p.m. The artist plays a combo of pop, soul and rock at The Coach House also with Malea McGuinness and Jay Nash. Tickets $14 advance, $16 door. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
ALOHA FRIDAYS
9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed "Island-Style" plus live rockin reggae music by RED X Featuring Smoothie Jones. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern in Dana Point.
INFANT CARE & PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
10 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit, tour and learn about programs at the refurbished Giant Step Preschool. One week free tuition and raffle for one month free tuition. 26153 Victoria Blvd. Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624, www.giantsteppreschool.com, 949.661.6258.
GOLD PANNING
12 p.m.–2 p.m. As part of the Gold Rush exhibit, the Mission lets you try your luck at finding gold the old-style way of “panning” in a trough. Free with paid admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
ELIZABETH LAMERS
7 p.m.–10 p.m. The elegant, swinging jazz vocalist at Romance Restaurant every Saturday; featuring Larry Giannecchini on guitar. No cover. 203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.581.7177, www.romancelatinrestaurant.com.
JAZZ DAY CONCERT
7 p.m. Saddleback College’s Jazz Studies Department commemorates original American jazz in McKinney Theater. General $10, students/seniors $7.
DOUG MACLEOD
7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
2000 LBS OF BLUES
8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Jump blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
A BUNCH OF GUYS
9 p.m. Covers of your favorite songs at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
8 p.m. The longtime singer/dancer/ actress performs at The Coach House. Tickets $60. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
WILD CHILD & JUMPING JACK FLASH
8 p.m. Tributes to Cream and the Rolling Stones at House of Blues Anaheim. 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583, www.hob.com/anaheim.
FAMILY STYLE
9 p.m.–12 a.m. Live music and dancing at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS
9 p.m. Cover band and special guests at OC Tavern. Tickets $8. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
I BAND
9 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.
BLUE MOON KARAOKE
9:30 p.m. The first Saturday of the month at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com.
ADRYON GROSS
9 p.m. Live music at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
GOLD FEVER
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Discover untold stories of the California Gold Rush and see authentic artifacts at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE ART SHOW
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Check out the winners and all entrants of the San Clemente Art Association’s first art contest of 2010 displayed in the Community Center Gallery through Feb. 11. Art is for sale. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.
BRUNCH & LIVE MUSIC
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Poul Pederson entertains at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
SIGHTSEEING CATAMARAN TOUR
12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach and its history. Tour includes lunch, a search for whales and dolphins and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
“SECRETS OF CIRCLES”
Learn about the amazing circle and all that it’s used for by humans at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.
KID’S FISHING CLINIC
12 p.m. Kids can practice fishing off the dock with Dana Wharf every Sunday. Free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
SALT CREEK SUPERBOWL FESTIVITIES
10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Drink and food specials all weekend at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
SUPERBOWL PARTY AT TANNINS
Tannins Lounge hosts a party for the game with cheap appetizers and drinks. 27211 Ortega Hwy., Suite C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.8466, www.tanninsrestaurant.com.
CENTER STAGE SUPERBOWL PARTY
2:30 p.m. Center Stage Chapter of the Guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center will hold their 44th annual Superbowl party and fundraiser membership drive at a Huntington Beach home. More info: www.center-stage.org.
SUPERBOWL BASH
3 p.m. Great food, drink specials and cash giveaways at Sundried Tomato Café in SC & SJC. 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – KOOZA
1 p.m.; 5 p.m. Amazing acrobatic performances and the art of clowning come together in the breathtaking show at the OC Great Parks’ Grand Chapiteau. Tickets $35–$250. Shows ongoing through February 14. 6990 Marine Way, Irvine, www.cirquedusoleil.com.
ROBERT STEFFEN
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
AIR VS WATER
9 p.m. Acoustic music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Art from the collection of Mrs. Joan Irving Smith and the Irvine Museum is now on display at the Mission. Admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY
10 a.m. Special screening for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.
SOCSA BENEFIT CONCERT
7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents Vijay Venkatesh on piano with proceeds funding the new Performing Arts Center on campus. Tickets $15. Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.
SMOKEY KARAOKE
8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
CHRIS CRAM
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
HALF-PRICED FISHING TRIPS
10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on all outings every Tuesday. Reservations recommended; trips may sell out. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
TRIVIA TUESDAYS
6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Taylor Lampert Real Estate Services and Irons In The Fire host the trivia event with prizes and an extended Happy Hour at Irons; everyone is invited. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.218.1915, www.ironsinthefire.biz.
POOL & KARAOKE
3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.
TOTALLY LAUGHABLE COMEDY
8 p.m. The Coach House. Tickets $10. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
MIKE DE BELLIS
6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 94.218.5186, www.mikedebellis.com.
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BEST LIVE ACOUSTIC SKEE
7:30 p.m. Featuring Christina Dietz and more at OC Tavern. No cover. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
TRICIA FREEMAN DUO
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pop rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
8 p.m.–12 a.m. Jam session and open mic every Tuesday at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA
10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.
GRAY WHALE TRIP
10 a.m.; 12 p.m.; 2 p.m. ‘Tis the season to search for migrating gray whales with Dana Wharf. Adults $29, Kids $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
KELLY RAE & MICK TARAS
6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic pop music tonight & tomorrow at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
BRANDON TAYLOR
7 p.m. The musician plays at Mozambique. All ages, no cover. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com.
DAN LEFLER
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
THE THIRD WHEELS
7 p.m.–11 p.m. The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
JARED PALAZZOLO
9 p.m. Vocalist and guitarist from the band Knockout at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
COMEDY NIGHT
9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
MIKE HAMILTON
6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Variety music at Savannah Chop House. 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.7107, www.mikehamiltonmusic.com.
DAVINE WINE TASTING
7 to 9 p.m. Savor seven different boutique wines paired with hand-selected Valrhona French chocolates during DaVine Food and Wine’s Valentine Celebration of Love. Tickets $30; must be pre-purchased. Gemmell’s Restaurant, 34483 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point Harbor. 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.
ARTISTS RECEPTION
6 p.m.–9 p.m. Check out The Fourth International Small Teapot Competition with 95 teapots on display at Saddleback College. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.
MIKE REILLY BAND
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Southern rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
ALL-STAR JAM NIGHT
8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Hennessey’s Tavern presents host Martin Gerschwitz with guests Keston Barker, Tom Croucier, Bryan Rosem and “Lou Gramm.” Every Thursday. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.
BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER
5 p.m.–10 p.m. Acoustic pop music and martini specials at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
Upcoming:
Friday, February 12
“SEA OF DARKNESS”
7 p.m. Surf film featuring a dark tale of paradise and surfing in Indo at the Laguna Beach Forum Theater. Tickets $15. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, LB, 949.494.5872x201, www.surfingheritage.org.
Saturday, February 13
VALENTINE’S BEACH CLEANUP
9 a.m.–12 p.m. Join the first Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup of the year as the crew “loves” Doheny Beach back to good health after the runoff from winter rains. Meet at Lifeguard Headquarters and bring working gloves. www.dohenystatebeach.org.
Sunday, February 14
VALENTINE’S DINNER SHOW
6 p.m.–8 p.m. Nott Productions presents Supper Club Show choreographed by International Dancer Cynthia Cullen with a DJ following the performance at 210 Dance Bar & Restaurant. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.9800, 210dancebarandrestaurant.
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