Event Calendar
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Story Time for Casa Kids
10 a.m. Every Wednesday kids ages 3-5 are invited to hear stories at Casa Romantica. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
Farm to Fork: Adults Cooking Class
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Ecology Center invites adults to explore the gardens and prepare a meal with a professional chef. Cost $35-$45. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, TheEcologyCenter.org.
It’s Your Estate Workshop
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The Ocean Institute’s free series of financial workshops to educate you on ways to plan for your financial future and how to find competent professionals. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
Cheryl Silverstein
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Jazz & blues standards with Cheryl and guests at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Wednesday Wine Dinner
7p.m.-9p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. Cost $40 person. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.
All Up In There
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Local band at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Portrait of an Artist Exhibit: Media Reception
6:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton presents a tribute to the 80th annual Pageant of the Masters featuring the work of 12 artists who will be featured this year. Exhibit opens to the public May 24; runs through September. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000, www.ritzcarlton.com.
San Clemente Toastmasters Workshop
6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Toastmasters host a communication workshop on training and teaching others at the Best Western Plus Casablanca Inn. Cost $30. RSVP in advance. 1601 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.728.8969, www.toastmastersclubs.org.
Don Carlos
8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House, also with Joint Committee and Rascalin. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
Stan Zabek Band
8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Billy Watson
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
L.A. Philharmonic 8p.m. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets start at $50. 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.pacificsymphony.org
Mark “Selly” Seligson
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for 5 wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com
Hart & Soul
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music and celebration at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com
Phoenix
8 p.m. A fictional play a Camino Real Playhouse inspired by the life, death and rise to fame of tragic British singer/songwriter Nick Drake. Tickets $18. Shows through May 26. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org
Whale and Dolphin Tours
Get eye-to-eye underwater with dolphins & whales without getting wet on Capt. Dave’s hi-tech Catamaran Sailboat; 2 and 1/2 hrs Daily. $55 adult, $35 child (3 to 12), under 2 free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.DolphinSafari.com.
Telesound
9 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Clifton James
8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com
New Arrivals and Favorites Tasting
5 p.m.-9 p.m. The latest and greatest wines are being poured at SC Wine Company. Tasting fee includes complimentary refreshments. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com
Groove Lounge
10 p.m. Music and dancing at OC Tavern. Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
Wine & Music Cruise
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
The Chris Andersen Band
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
Full Flower Moon Hike
8 p.m.-10 p.m. Guided full moon hike at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
Benny Chadwick
7:45 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Vintage Steak House 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3400, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.
Groove Lounge
10 p.m. OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Backyard Skills Workshop: Basics of Beekeeping
1 p.m-3 p.m. The Ecology Center teaches how you can support bees aka pollinators and a thriving garden. $10 member/$15 not-yet-member. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.
SCHS Dance Concert: Anything Can Happen
7 p.m. San Clemente High School Dance Team’s performance of a wide variety of dances in the Main Gym. Second show on May 26 at 4 p.m. Tickets $10-$15. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.682.5133, www.schsdance.org.
In the Garden of the Casa: An Exhibition by Gianne Harper
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica artist-in-residence Gianne Harper has been painting the Casa gardens for months, and now you’re invited to see Harper’s work debuting today and on display through June 9. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
The Toledo Show
10 p.m. A film noir soul and femme fatale cabaret show at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Theo and the Zydeco Patrol
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
JT Douglass
8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com
Three Mustaches
4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.
Sasha Evans & Joe Harner
5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for 5 wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.
John Sloane (Sinatra Tribute)
7:45 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Vintage Steak House 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3400, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.
Packet of 3
2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn; also at 8:30 p.m it’s Brant Vogel onstage. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.
Reggae Night
9 p.m. Lyons Den and The Vitalites at OC Tavern. Tickets $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
Childress M.A.C.Y. Awards
12 p.m. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts hosts 35 local high schools and 400 students who will be awarded for their musical theater performances. Tickets start at $20. 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.pacificsymphony.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
2 p.m. A classic debuts this weekend at Camino Real Playhouse. Shows through June 9. Regular shows $30. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.
KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival & Food Tasting
3:30 p.m. The Saddleback College radio station KSBR celebrates its 25th year with a jazz concert, food tasting with local restaurants, and much more fun at Village Green at Oso Viejo Park. Tickets $55-$60. 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.KSBR.org, www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Memorial Day Fine Arts Show 2013
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts present an art show and sale in the Harbor along the boardwalk. 34624 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, email hidden; JavaScript is required, www.danapoint.org.
Free Fishing for Kids
12 p.m. A fishing lesson and more for kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
Marine Wildlife Cruise
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts the cruise with ship-board view of whales, dolphins, sunfish, sea lions and other creatures of the sea. Cost $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
The Serra Chapel Tour
11:15 a.m. Tour at the Mission in honor of Father Junipero Serra, who was born 300 years ago this year. Offered Sundays. Admission $6–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
Ashun
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point,949.496.6500,
www.windandsearestaurants.com.
Rabbi Blue
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
Kevin Farley
7 p.m. Stand up comedy at the Irvine Improv. Tickets $17. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv.com.
Historical Walking Tour
1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Historical District, O’Neill Museum, Montanez Adobe, the Mission, Rios Adobe and more. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. Every Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children. 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.
MONDAY, MAY 27
DP Memorial Day Services
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Ceremony to remember and honor all those who gave their lives in all wars held in Pines Park. 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.
SC Memorial Day Observance & Remembrance Ceremonies
11 a.m.-noon, First visit the San Clemente Community Center (100 N. Calle Seville) for an observance. Then 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. there is a ceremony with guest speakers, music and more in honor of fallen military heroes at Park Semper Fi in the Pier Bowl area of San Clemente. More info: 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Midnight Whiskey Band
3 p.m. Memorial Day celebration and live music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.
Swallow’s Memorial Day BBQ
2 p.m. Head to the Swallow’s Inn for a barbecue and live music by Family Style and CEMC. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
March to the Sea
8 p.m. All-around rock band at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Phil Vendermost
8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn and $2 Tuesdays. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.
Ruben Gonzalez
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
Story Time for Casa Kids
10 a.m. Every Wednesday kids ages 3-5 are invited to hear stories at Casa Romantica. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
Journeys to the Past
3:30 p.m. Storyteller Jacque Tahuka-Nunez visits The Fountains at Sea Bluffs to present a unique look at the lifestyle and culture of the Acjachemen Nation. 25411 Sea Bluffs Drive, Dana Point, 949.234.3008
Mike Hamilton
7 p.m. Live music at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.661.9500, www.ribjointdanapoint.com.
Wednesday Wine Dinner
7p.m.-9p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. Cost $40 person. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.
The Eli Chapman Band
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
Microbrews by the Mission
4 p.m.-8 p.m. A 14-venue “pub crawl” featuring seasonal craft brews, live music, food/appetizers and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano the last Wednesday of the month. Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, 949.493.4700, www.facebook.com/MicrobrewsByTheMission.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
Dana Point Harbor Boat Show
12 p.m.-7 p.m. Opening day of the four-day boat show with new and used boat products, power and sail vessels, and much more near the OC Sailing & Events Center & Public Docks in the Dana Point Harbor. Thursday admission is free; general weekend admission $12. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, 949.496.2979, www.danaboatshow.com.
Matt Pagano Acoustic
4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.
77 Jefferson with Lyons Den
8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
