The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Picket Fence Media family to yours!
Friday, December 23
CAPISTRANO LIGHTS
Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano
4-6 p.m.
The annual holiday program features festive lights, music and audio tours. There will also be Christmas trees, a nativity scene, carolers, photo opportunities and nightly tree lightings. Capistrano Lights will be open on select dates through Dec. 30. 949.234.1300.
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LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
San Juan Hills Golf Club, 555 North El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Honey Bees will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. 949.565.4855.
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE CELLAR
The Cellar, 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Enjoy local musicians in this cozy bistro setting. Divina Jasso will perform. 949.492.3663.
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LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S
Iva Lee’s, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Celebrate pre-Christmas with Kenny Williams and the Stomp Down Riders as they perform on Iva Lee’s brand-new stage and upgraded venue. The band has new songs and special guests. No need to cook two days before Christmas; try some southern cuisine and atmosphere instead. Start the long weekend right and start melting those holiday calories away with some dancing to rockin' sounds. 949.361.2855.
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CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Rock band Ambrosia will perform. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6 p.m. 949.496.8930.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S
Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Hollywood Hillbillies will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. 949.493.3188.
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Saturday, December 24
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT THE OUTLETS
Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
Noon-6 p.m.
Take advantage of an opportunity to get photos with Santa Claus this holiday season during select weekends. 949.535.2323.
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FARMERS MARKET IN DANA POINT
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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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
11 a.m.
Before you celebrate Christmas Eve, head out to Trevor’s for a festive lunch with live music. Travis Thomas will perform. The restaurant will close early for the holiday and stay closed for Christmas, with last call for food at 2 p.m.
949.493.9593
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Sunday, December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Picket Fence Media family to yours!
Weekend Spotlight
At The Movies: 'Glass Onion'
San Clemente native Rian Johnson is helping keep fun “whodunits” popular with his hit Knives Out (2019) and now the second installment, Glass Onion, which hits Netflix this weekend.
Whether audiences are just fickle or good art truly speaks for itself, Johnson proves once more that he is presently at his most comfortable with the light and amusing character that is Benoit Blanc.
Previously, we experienced Blanc (Daniel Craig), “the world’s greatest detective,” in a chilly, affluent Connecticut neighborhood with a group of potential heirs and recent murder suspects.
Here, he’s mysteriously invited to an annual, private reunion between longtime friends, including billionaire entrepreneur Miles Bron (Edward Norton); his tech company’s head scientist, Lionel Toussaint (Leslie Odom, Jr.); model-turned-designer, Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson); her stressed-out assistant, Peg (Jessica Henwick); chauvinist social media influencer Duke Cody (Dave Bautista); his young, eye-candy girlfriend, Whiskey (Madelyn Cline); local politician Claire Debella (Kathryn Hahn); and Miles’ former, embittered business partner, Andi Brand (Janelle Monáe).
Together, on an isolated Greek island, Blanc tries to figure out how and why he and Andi were invited to Miles’ personal “murder mystery party.”
Check out what our resident movie critic Megan Bianco thinks of this Knives Out mystery at the link below:
