The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Zero Trash Dana Point Saturday Clean Up
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.
Help keep the oceans clean by preventing trash from reaching the water and join Zero Trash Dana Point for a neighborhood cleanup event. Volunteers will be meeting at Girl in The Curl surf shop to pick up supplies.
Girl in the Curl
24800 34116
East Pacific Coast Highway,
Dana Point
Friday, February 3
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 IVA LEE’S
Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular San Clemente restaurant. Smokin’ Roosters will perform. 949.361.8255.
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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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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.
British Invasion will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. 949.565.4855.
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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. Sublime tribute band 40oz to Freedom will perform. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. 949.496.8930.
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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. Eighties tribute band 80s All Stars will perform. 949.661.6003.
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DANA POINT SYMPHONY CONCERT
St. Edward Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point
7:30-9 p.m.
Enjoy the music of Mozart and Schubert with the Dana Point Symphony at the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors, students and active military. 949.542.6282.
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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. 33 Thunder Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. 949.493.3188.
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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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Saturday, February 4
SAN ONOFRE BACKCOUNTRY HIKE
Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park, 301 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente
8-11 a.m.
Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience the local state park. Meet at the City of San Clemente’s dog park off Avenida La Pata to participate in this 4-mile hike.
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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 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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FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point
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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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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TRAIL RIDE
San Clemente Dog Park, 301 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente
9:45 a.m.
Join The Path Bike Shop for an intermediate level e-bike ride starting near the San Clemente Dog Park. Be prepared with ride essentials, including a helmet, water, snacks, and a fix-a-flat/repair kit.
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.
3 Mile Radius 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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LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE
BeachFire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.
8 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular San Clemente restaurant. Classic rock cover band Mike Staggs & The Soul will perform. 949.366.3232.
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT
The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
8:30 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Infl80ees will perform their 100th show. 949.464.5700.
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Sunday, February 5
FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar.
949.361.8200.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT PLANTING
Sea Canyon Park, 33121 Santiago Drive, Dana Point
9 a.m.-Noon.
Join the City of Dana Point in creating habitats for Monarch butterflies in parks throughout the city. Water, tools and snacks will be provided. Volunteers will meet at Sea Canyon Park.
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D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS: LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Casa Romantica with a traditional lion dance performance and family-friendly activities. 949.498.2139.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ‘FRIENDS OF MUSIC’ CONCERT
Community Presbyterian Church, 32202 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano
3 p.m.
The San Juan Capistrano Friends of Music chamber music concert series is back after a three-year hiatus and kicks off the return with the Ocean Winds woodwind quintet. The performers, all local professionals who met playing in symphony orchestras and whose instruments include the flute and clarinet, will perform a selection of music, from the Baroque era to ragtime. Admission is free, though donations are welcome.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ‘FRIENDS OF MUSIC’ CONCERT
Community Presbyterian Church, 32202 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano
3 p.m.
The San Juan Capistrano Friends of Music chamber music concert series is back after a three-year hiatus and kicks off the return with the Ocean Winds woodwind quintet. The performers, all local professionals who met playing in symphony orchestras and whose instruments include the flute and clarinet, will perform a selection of music, from the Baroque era to ragtime. Admission is free, though donations are welcome.
CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Doug Starks will pay homage to the music of Stevie Wonder. Local stalwarts Family Style will also perform. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 5 p.m. 949.496.8930.
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Weekend Spotlight
Artifex Releases Beer ‘Created by AI, Brewed by Humans’
Artifex Brewing 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A, San Clemente
The expanded availability of artificial intelligence (AI) software has allowed the public to test AI’s ability to write anything, from short stories to social media captions. San Clemente’s Artifex Brewing team recently decided to take that to the next level by releasing a new beer recipe written by computer technology.
The “A.I.pa,” a West Coast IPA in the tradition of the company’s brewing style, was released to the public in a limited sample size at the company’s two taprooms in town starting Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Artifex co-owner and head brewer Johnny Johur told San Clemente Times that the idea to use the service ChatGPT originated while the team was hanging out one day after work and chatting about the exploding popularity of AI.
They initially wanted to get a basic understanding of the software’s capabilities, and took it further after receiving an encouraging first recipe draft.