The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Rotary Club Car Show
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano presents the town’s 20th annual car show. Check out classic cars outdoors, including vintage cruisers, trucks and muscle cars.
Awards will be presented in the early afternoon. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. Leashed dogs are welcome, and there will be a dog trick show.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 11 to 17 and free for kids under 11.
San Juan Capistrano Sports Park
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano
Friday, February 10
‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD CRAFT WORKSHOP
AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano
6-9 p.m.
Craft your own wood sign, plank tray or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand. 949.482.1362.
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LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Family Style 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 ARTIFEX BREWING COMPANY
Artifex Brewing Company, 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A, San Clemente
6:30 p.m.
Drop in for live music and a West Coast IPA or two. The Gold Money Band will perform. 949.429.7805.
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LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE
Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
7:30 p.m.
Watch a live performance of Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Showings for the mystery thriller will continue through Feb. 19. 949.489.8082.
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LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S
Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente
7:30 p.m.
Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Enjoy the food and tunes while you eat and dance with friends. 949.315.1960.
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CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Singer Charity Lockhart will perform a tribute show to Aretha Franklin. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6 p.m.949.496.8930.
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COMEDY AND LIVE MUSIC AT KNUCKLEHEADS
Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente
8-11 p.m.
Knuckleheads will host a comedy show presented by Future is Female, followed by live music. Ages 21 and up. 949.492.2410.
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
9 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band Fast Times will perform. 949.661.6003.
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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. Grand Junction Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. 949.493.3188.
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Saturday, February 11
STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN
Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
9 a.m.
Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean institute. This month’s theme is “Love Our Beach and Harbor.” Lunch will be provided.
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HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND
San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente
9-11 a.m.
Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience a local state park. Meet at the amphitheater for a 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. cryssie.moreno@parks.ca.gov.
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 they 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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DANA POINT 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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CAMPESINO BRUNCH
The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano
10 a.m.-noon
The Ecology Center is providing a preview of its upcoming café menu. The sneak peek will include a four-course, family-style meal. 949.443.4223.
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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
11 a.m.
Russell Long will perform. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks.
949.493.9593.
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VALENTINE’S BRUNCH AND WHALE WATCHING CRUISE
Capt. Dave’s, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari for a special Valentine’s Day whale-watching cruise featuring live music, a catered brunch and glass of champagne. The cruise, for those 18 and older, is $130 per person. 949.488.2828.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
7 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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LIVE MUSIC AT OC TAVERN
OC Tavern, 2369 South El Camino Real, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Enjoy a Grateful Dead music experience performed by Cubensis. Tickets are $17 the week of the show, and $20 for general admission on Saturday. There will be limited seating, and dinner reservations are recommended. 949.542.8877.
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STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
7:30 p.m.
Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy event. San Juan Capistrano community fixture Jim Taylor will perform, along with Kato Kaelin and Jay Hewlett. Tickets are $21.50 for a table seat or $19.50 for the mezzanine section. 949.489.8082.
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
9 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Cover band Straight 78 will perform. 949.661.6003.
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Sunday, February 12
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET
Avenida Del Mar
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along. 949.361.8200.
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY VIEWING PARTY AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
2:30 p.m.
Join StillWater Spirits & Sounds to watch the Super Bowl with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Reserved indoor seating including the buffet costs $75 a person; walk-ins cost $50. 949.661.6003.
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT DAILY’S
Daily’s Sports Grill, 204 South El Camino Real, San Clemente
2:30 p.m.
Take in the big game at Daily’s Sports Grill. Reserve a table for $25 a seat to be paid in cash only. Guests will receive a gift card worth the price of each reservation redeemable on Sunday. Guests must check in by 2:30 p.m. 949.522.9010.
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT PADDY’S
Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
3:30 p.m.
Watch the big game and have a pint at this Downtown San Juan Capistrano pub. Cover charge is $5. 949.661.3400.
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Weekend Spotlight
Jazz for Valentine's at The Casino
Saturday, Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy a dinner of pan-roasted tri-tip steak and shrimp and more, plus a show featuring Maria Schaefer. Tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Casino San Clemente
140 W. Avenida Pico
San Clemente
