Event Calendar
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FRIDAY, MAY 17
Dancing For a Cause
6 p.m. Five charities in San Clemente including the Rotary Club join to host the third annual Dancing For a Cause at the Casino San Clemente with a catered dinner, auctions, dance competition and much more. Admission $125 per person. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.369.6600, www.thecasinosanclemente.com.
Ballroom Bash
7:15 p.m. Dance lesson in the tango, followed by open dancing to a variety of recorded music at the SC Community Center. Tickets $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.
R&B in SC: Pops Concert
7 p.m. San Clemente High School’s Triton Vocal Arts present their annual end-of-the-year concert with singing and dancing to choreographed numbers. Tickets $8-$10. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com.
Antiquarian Book Sale
9 a.m.-2 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library has 40 boxes of rare & collectible books for sale; proceeds support the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342.
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.
Doheny Blues Kick-Off Party
9 p.m. Lots of good music in DP this weekend starting with Mighty Mojo Prophets at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
JT Douglass
8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.
Poul Pederson
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The artists makes his debut performance 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.
ONX Wines Tasting Event
5 p.m.-9 p.m. SC Wine Company features the Templeton-based winery for a tasting. 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.
Nathan James
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
Martin Sexton
8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $20-$25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Runway Dash 5
8 a.m. Run or walk the Orange County Great Park Runway Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to support Irvine’s 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Fee $12-$25. 6950 Marine way, Irvine, 866.829.3829, www.ocgp.org.
A Mile for Maddie
8 a.m. The third annual 1.2-mile fundraising walk to benefit The Maddie James Foundation beginning at the Strand parking lot and ending at The Ocean Institute. After the walk enjoy an Open House Festival at the Ocean Institute. For more information and to register: www.amileformaddie.com.
Doheny Blues Festival
11 a.m. Two days, three stages featuring top-name bands, vendor village and international food & beverage court. Featured artists include Ben Harper. Free shuttle service from Dana Hills High School. General admission $60 single day; $110 both days. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.360.7800, www.dohenybluesfestival.com.
Music & Faith: Musical Extravaganza
6 p.m. Music event at The Baha’i Center. Tickets $20. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.433.9555, www.bahaicenter.com.
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.
Mike Hamilton
8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Sundried Tomato Cafe. 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.
The Bayou Brothers with Special Guest
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
DSB Tribute to Journey
8 p.m. America’s #1 Journey tribute at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
Flock of 80′s & DJ Ruckuss
6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Party and music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.
Doheny Blues After Party
9 p.m. Head to StillWater after the Blues Fest and get more live music with San Pedro Slim & The Memphis Kings. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
Elliot on Piano
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
Duke Ellington Orchestra
8 p.m. Musical ensemble at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $25. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.scfta.org.
Lady Zep
10 p.m. Concert in the OCT Room at OC Tavern with the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
KROQ Weenie Roast
12 p.m. KROQ’s annual music festival at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater featuring The Black Keys and many more Tickets start at $68. 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.212.0360, www.livenation.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Local Sunday Sessions
6 p.m. Local musicians at Cabrillo Playhouse; this month features Kyara Kalb, Melody Ryan, and Taken by Canadians. 6pm $5 suggested cash donation for entry. Beer and wine served for cash donation. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.
Requiem
2 p.m. The Saddleback College Department of Music presents Giuseppi Verdi’s famous work in the McKinney Theater. General admission $15. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Bird Walk
8 a.m.-10 a.m. The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy’s bird walk with an expert at Horno Baisin in Ladera. Admission $5-$10. Reservations required. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
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.
Sierra Sage Nature Walk
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club to enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery of The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
Freight Shakers Chicken Bingo
1:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.
Three Mustaches
4 p.m. Party and music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.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.
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.
Shawn Jones
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
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.
MONDAY, MAY 20
Memorial Day Party Cooking Class
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Cooking class at Antoine’s Cafe with Chef Caroline Cazaumayou. Includes recipes, a glass of wine and dinner. $50 per person. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763.
Food Truck: Curbside Bites
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Head to San Clemente High School for some good eats with OC’s top gourmet food trucks. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.751.6192, www.curbsidebites.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Brown Bag Lunch: Lavender Workshop
12 p.m. Casa Romantica hosts a “brown bag lunch” to spend an hour learning about lavender and its uses with a master gardener. Free event. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
STUNG! Lecture & Book Signing
6:30 p.m. Lisa-ann Gershwin will present her new book “Stung!” at The Ocean Institute, which highlights jellyfish blooms and the future of the ocean. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
Curiosity Carts
10 a.m.-12 p.m. A hands-on learning experience for kids 5 and older with replicas of mission artifacts used by the Juaneno Indians at Mission San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
Dustin Franks
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 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.
UPCOMING
MAY 24
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.
MAY 26
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.
MAY 31
Dana Point Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m. The DP Symphony’s final concert of their series featuring the works of Sibelius Finlandia, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2, and more at St. Edward’s Church. Tickets $10-$15. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 301.832.0388, www.danapointsymphony.com.
