The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Surfin' USA Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
The Dana Point Harbor Partners invites visitors to gather on the water to view all the boats participating in the parade, as well as the beautiful harbor scenery. The 47th annual boat parade will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, and at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11.
The harbor’s fleet will join private boaters from all over Orange County as they decorate their boats, and everyone will vie for awards from Judges’ Choice to Best Use of Lights, as well as for cash prizes and gift certificates.
Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
949.496.5794
Friday, December 9
DANA POINT BOAT PARADE CRUISE
Capt. Dave’s, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
6:30-8 p.m.
Join Capt. Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari aboard one of their catamarans to be a part of the Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights and enjoy the sights of decorated board and holiday music filling the air. Tickets for the 90-minute cruise are $39 per person for all ages.
949.488.2828
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OCEAN INSTITUTE HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
6:30-10 p.m.
Join the Ocean Institute for its annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party. The event will feature cookie decorating, live entertainment, a photo booth, educational and holiday activities, and warm beverages. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Food trucks will be on-site to offer a selection of entrees for purchase.
LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Local country act The James Kelly Band 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 PADDY’S
26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
8-11 p.m.
Miller Time Boogie will perform. Enjoy the music and have a pint at this downtown pub.
949.661.3400
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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN
Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more.
949.364.1270
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Saturday, December 10
CASA LUMINA HOLIDAY WALK
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
5-7 p.m.
Casa Romantica invites the community to check out its magical garden walk with creative activities and more than 1,000 twinkling lights. Explore Casa Romantica’s historic seaside home and gardens, transformed into an illuminated and festively decorated winter wonderland at night. A fun, family-friendly experience for all, each night of the Casa Lumina Holiday Walk will include an illuminated walk through Casa Romantica, live entertainment from local artists, crafts including Letters to Santa, and hot cocoa.
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SUP IHEARTYOGA CLASS
Dana Point Harbor, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point
8-9:30 a.m.
iHeartYoga has partnered with Westwind Sailing to offer a unique 90-minute paddle and yoga workshop. The first 30 minutes of the class is spent paddling, and the rest is an actual yoga practice on the board.
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SANTA PAWS
Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
Noon-6 p.m.
Bring your favorite furry friend to the Outlets at San Clemente to have their photo taken with Santa. The cost is $15 for one picture, and additional photos can be purchased for $10. Photos will take place at Center Court under the “World’s Tallest Tree.” All proceeds benefit the animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter.
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OC TOY DRIVE
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente
1-4 p.m.
Bring unwrapped toys or gift cards and enjoy live music, cookies and coffee at this event sponsored by the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC) and the SoCal Sound radio station. The event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area.
949.388.0313
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COMEDY NIGHT AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE
202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente
8 p.m.
Standup comedians Matt Balaker, Andrew Norelli and Jenna Perry will perform, all of whom have made appearances on popular national television programs. There will also be an onstage Q&A session. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if still available.
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‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE
31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Watch a live performance of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Performances will run through Dec. 18.
949.489.8082
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VILLAGE ART FAIRE
San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces.
949.218.5378
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WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP
The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano
9-10 a.m.
The Ecology Center is providing this hands-on workshop about making a fresh wreath, so people can learn about using farm-grown florals to decorate for the holidays. The event will go over how to use greenery and wires to wrap your wreath together and include a walk through the area’s field. RSVP online.
949.443.4223
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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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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.
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Sunday, December 11
SANTA DASH AND DANCE
Parque Del Mar, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
3-8 p.m.
Join in on a fundraiser to support Lily’s Lighthouse, an organization dedicated to research treatments for intractable epilepsy. The run will start from Parque Del Mar, travel along the beach trail, and end near Landers at North Beach, where an afterparty is scheduled. Christmas attire is required.
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HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
The Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with a special program featuring songstress Maria Schafer and a special brunch menu. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.
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SUNSETS WITH SANTA
San Clemente Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
3-5 p.m.
Enjoy Santa’s weekend visits to the San Clemente Municipal Pier with a beautiful sunset as the backdrop. Visitors are recommended to bring their own cameras.
949.361.8264
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SWALLOW’S
Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
2-6 p.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. The Shawn Jones Band will perform.
949.493.3188
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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
SCHS Drama Presents 'She Loves Me'
Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
She Loves Me is a romantic, witty, and effervescent musical comedy by the creators and composers of Fiddler on the Roof.
In a charming 1930s European perfumery, two salesclerks spar endlessly, saving their sweetest words for an anonymous pen pal. Unbeknownst to them, however, their “dear friend” happens to be each other in a joyful, transcendent, and perfectly crafted escapade featuring the treasured songs “Vanilla Ice Cream,” “A Trip to the Library” and the irrepressible title song, "She Loves Me” made famous by none other than Frank Sinatra.
The movie You’ve Got Mail was inspired by this eight-time, Tony Award-nominated-and-winning musical.
Don’t miss this heartwarming romantic comedy performed by the talented SCHS Drama cast and crew.
Triton Center
700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente
949.433.3295
schsdrama.com
Tickets for adults are $15; $18 for premium seating; and $12 for students, seniors and military.
