The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
8th Annual Outlets at San Clemente Tree Lighting Celebration and Concert
Saturday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m.
The Outlets at San Clemente will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Concert. The free concert will begin at 5 p.m. and will be headlined by the Good Newz Girls and include performances by FUTUREPOP and OCSA-Montage. The event will be hosted by American Idol's JRAND.
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
outletsatsanclemente.com
Friday, November 18
‘SILENT ROCK SURF’ FILM PREMIERE
UsedSurf, 216 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente
5 p.m.
UsedSurf is hosting a premiere for the movie Silent Rock Surf, alongside other entertainment. Gatos Tacos will be serving tacos and refreshments starting at 5 p.m., the band Current Location will start playing music at around 5:30 p.m., and the film will start at 6:15.
949.310.6602
BROADWAY NIGHT & VARIETY SHOW
San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente
5 p.m.
Community Outreach Alliance Entertainment is partnering with the Baha’i Center to put on a Broadway Night & Variety Show through the weekend. COA has invited artists and performers of all ages and skill levels to perform skits, sing and dance, as well as submit artwork.
949.257.2286
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THE MEN OF CABRILLO CABARET
Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente
7:30-9 p.m.
Join the Cabrillo Playhouse for an evening of music under the stars this Friday and on Saturday, Nov. 19, as it presents The Men of Cabrillo. Snuggle up under the theater’s heaters as The Men of Cabrillo perform music from Broadway to pop, and are joined by a female guest artist to round out an intimate evening of music that you will not want to miss. Tickets are $28.
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COFFEE CONCERTS WITH HIGH TIDE COFFEE
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
10-11 a.m.
In partnership with High Tide Coffee, Casa Romantica invites guests to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch an acoustic performance with local musicians in its Main Salon. This month, Corey Angell will perform. The concert is included with the cost of the $5 general admission.
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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Selly and the Stray will perform.
949.493.9593
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Saturday, November 19
ANNUAL SURFING SANTA & STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD CONTEST
Salt Creek Beach, 33333 E Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Pont
5 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s annual Surfing Santa & Stand-Up Paddleboard Contest is a two-day event in which contestants dress like Santa or other holiday-inspired characters and battle it out on the waves of Salt Creek Beach. The contest raises funds to benefit Surfers Healing, the original surf camp for children with autism. Registration is $60 per contestant, per category.
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DOGGIE DIVE
Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente
9 a.m.-noon
Bring your dog—with proof of current license and rabies vaccination—to the Ole Hanson Beach Club and unleash the fun at the City of San Clemente’s third Doggie Dive. This is a recreational swim event for dogs and their families, before the city closes the pool for winter maintenance. Dogs run the pool at a Dogs-Only Pool “Paw-ty.” Show off your doggie’s style and enter them in the Costume Contest, enjoy a dip in the pools with tennis balls, and eat a tasty treat at the doggie Pie Eating Contest on the front lawn. All events are dogs-only. Each participant will enjoy prizes and doggie goodie bags while supplies last. Tickets for pre-registered dogs are $7 per dog; humans get in free. Head to san-clemente.org for additional details and important event rules.
HOLIDAY RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. CLEMENT’S
202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will have a wide variety of items, and you may even find some holiday decorations or some gifts for friends and family. There will be kids’ toys and books, handmade items, home goods, holiday décor and much more, including baked goods. St. Clement’s is also asking for donations and encouraging the community to drop off donations—not clothing—during the church’s open hours. Get your cupboards, closets and garages organized for the holidays and also for a great cause.
CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The musical faceoff show, Beatles vs. Stones—which pays tribute to the classic British bands—will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m.
949.496.8930.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
8 p.m.
Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks.
866.446.7803
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FARMERS MARKET
La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags.
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SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE
The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
9-11 a.m.
South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts.
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Sunday, November 20
RITZ-CARLTON TREE LIGHTING
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point
4-7 p.m.
The resort will kick off the holiday season with an open house and tree lighting.
949.240.2000
JAZZ BRUNCH AT BARNOA
831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy live jazz with brunch at the Barnoa Wine Company, featuring a performance by vocalist Elizabeth Lamers and pianist Leonard Thompson.
949.388.4378
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CREER FUNDRAISER CONCERT
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
6-10 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of musician Slim Man, along with a buffet, during this benefit event. Funds raised will go to CREER Comunidad y Familia, a San Juan Capistrano-based nonprofit that holds afterschool tutoring sessions and food giveaways for underprivileged members of the community. Tickets are $75.
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
5 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Sound Cake will perform.
949.661.6003
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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN CLEMENTE
100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot.
949.361.8200
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Weekend Spotlight
SoCal Challenge Brings College Basketball Back to South County Next Week, High School Tip-Off Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 19, 3-10 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 21, Noon-4:40 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-Midnight
After a successful inaugural edition, the SoCal Challenge returns next week to bring NCAA Division 1 college basketball back to South Orange County.
Eight Division 1 teams will make their way to the Pavilion at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano for a two-day tournament on Monday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 23.
This year’s Surf Division, which will play the evening slate of games on CBS Sports Network, features Minnesota out of the Big Ten Conference and UNLV from the Mountain West. Minnesota opens with Cal Baptist, and UNLV opens with Southern Illinois.
The Sand Division, which will play the daytime games broadcast online by FloHoops, will be led by Cal State Northridge, the representative of the hosting Big West Conference, which opens with Tennessee State. Central Michigan and High Point complete the field.
Tickets for the daytime Sand Division and evening Surf Division sessions can be purchased online at socalchallenge.co.
The SoCal Challenge has also partnered with host JSerra to put on a boys high school showcase with the SoCal Challenge High School Tip-Off, which will be played on Saturday, Nov. 19 with four games, including JSerra against Torrey Pines in the nightcap at 8 p.m.
For more info on the SoCal Challenge and how the event has grown, check out The Capistrano Dispatch story below:
