The Weekender
Memorial Day Weekend in San Clemente
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30
FIELD OF HONOR
Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
9 a.m-5 p.m.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is again partnering with Homefront of America to display American flags in the Mission courtyard in celebration of Memorial Day. More than 400 flags, each standing at 7 feet tall, will be available to view. Active-duty military, veterans, first responders and Mission Preservation Society members will receive free admission to the Mission during the Field of Honor display, which runs through May 30.
949.234.1300 - missionsjc.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Old Mission Historic Cemetery, Los Cerritos Street, San Juan Capistrano
10 a.m.
Join VFW Post 3801 in honoring fallen veterans. All veterans and people in San Juan Capistrano are welcome to attend. The ceremony will be held at the historic graveyard in San Juan Capistrano, just off Ortega Highway across from a Shell gas station. Bringing lawn chairs to the event is recommended for attendees.
DANA POINT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point
10-11 a.m.
Join the City of Dana Point in honoring fallen veterans. A special presentation of the Marine Corps’ traditional Empty Boots Ceremony will be held. Presented by Dana Point VFW Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point.
949.248.1419
vfwpost9934.org
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SAN CLEMENTE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
100 N Calle Seville, San Clemente
11 a.m.-Noon
Join community leaders at the San Clemente Community Center to commemorate fallen veterans. Members of the public are invited to bring memorabilia of their fallen loved ones to exhibit at the Memorial Display area. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to come early in order to find parking. The keynote speaker is Lance Corporal Keene Sherburne, retired from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. Email recreation@san-clemente.org if you know a deceased service member who should be honored at the event.
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE AND PLAQUE DEDICATION
Park Semper Fi, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
2-3 p.m.
The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation will hold a ceremony at the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi to dedicate a bronze plaque in honor of the 13 Americans—including 11 from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines based at Camp Pendleton—who were killed in the August 2021 attack on an airport in Afghanistan. All active and retired armed service members are invited, as is the public.
949.280.7752 - marinemonument.com
Friday
HORSE SHOW AT RMV RIDING PARK
30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Equestrian enthusiasts and local community members can check out horses in action during a hunter/jumper show in town, hosted by the Southern California Horseman’s Council. The show runs through Sunday, May 29.
760.525.8933
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LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE
31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
7:30 p.m.
Have some laughs and watch actors perform in downtown San Juan Capistrano. Camino Real Playhouse is staging Young Frankenstein, an adaptation of the Mel Brooks comedy. The show runs through June 5.
949.489.8082
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT PADDY’S STATION
26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
8-11 p.m.
Grab a pint, order some fish and chips, and spend the night at a downtown Irish pub. Country rock band The Cholulas will perform.
949.661.3400
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THE ‘FUTURE IS FEMALE’ COMEDY SHOW
1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente
8-10 p.m.
Enjoy a night of laughter and libations at Knuckleheads. See the most talented comedians you never knew existed from L.A., Orange County and Las Vegas. This free, star-studded show has one of the most diverse comedy lineups.
949.492.2410
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Saturday
OPEN HOUSE ABOARD ‘COROSSOL’
24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Aventura Sailing aboard the Lagood 42 Catamaran Corossol. Sip on champagne and enjoy light snacks and experience what luxury feels like. Call for reservations and to receive your parking pass. Every registration receives a chance to win a free Social Sail valued at $50.
949.493.9493
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MEMORIAL WEEKEND HIKE
830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente
9-11 a.m.
Hike down from the San Mateo Campground to Trestles Beach with San Onofre and San Clemente State Beach Senior Park Aide and naturalist Heather Rice. The trek will pass by the memorial of Sgt. John Basilone. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and hiking shoes.
LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
3 p.m.
Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Jah Mex will perform.
949.493.9593
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DANA POINT LIBRARY EVENTS
33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point
2 p.m.
The Dana Point Library hosts Author Talk with Anita Hughes, the author of over twenty books including Rome in Love which was adapted into a Hallmark movie. Anita also writes bestselling historical fiction under the name Anita Abriel, including The Light After the War and her most recent A Girl During the War. Come for an informative talk about Anita’s recent releases and book to movie adaptations. Book signing to follow.
949.496.5517
SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
9-11 a.m.
South OC Cars and Coffee is a weekly car show, attracting a mix of 1,000-3,000 plus hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4’s and motorcycles.
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Sunday
LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
4-7 p.m.
Rachel Perry will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance.
949.565.4855
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SWALLOW’S
31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
2-6 p.m.
Come enjoy a drink and enjoy some live music at this famous downtown bar. The Tricia Freeman Band will perform.
949.493.3188
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FARMERS MARKET
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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