Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend

Doheny Surf & Art Festival

Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Join the Doheny State Beach Foundation’s free two-day celebration of Southern California surfing at Doheny State Beach. There will a Vendor Village featuring multiple booths, as well as live music, great food, a Los Molinos Beer Garden, beach-inspired art, the Vintage Surf Collector's Club, and of course, the Menehune Surfing Contest sponsored by Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

State Park parking fees will be required if parking at the park.

Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
dohenystatebeach.org

Friday, June 24

MOVIES IN THE PARK: ‘ADDAMS FAMILY 2’
25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point
8-10 p.m.
Each Friday in June, movies will be shown at Lantern Bay Park. This week’s featured movie is Addams Family 2. These free movie nights bring back the nostalgic feel of a drive-in movie, but without the car. Bring you low-back lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments available to purchase.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT
34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
8:30-11:30 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Country band Grand Junction will perform.
949.464.5700
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LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Wild Horse will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance.
949.565.4855
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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Phil Vandermost will perform.
949.493.9593
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AN EVENING AT THE STARDUST LOUNGE
202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Join Cabrillo Playhouse in its Stardust Lounge for an evening of blues, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary music featuring eight fabulous singers accompanied by a fantastic live jazz trio. This show will run on weekends through June 26.
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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 afternoon. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more.
949.364.1270
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Saturday, June 25

CHAMPAGNE AND SUNSET SAIL ON THE SCHOONER CURLEW
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
6-8 p.m.
The Schooner Curlew, one of Orange County’s oldest yachts, is offering a two-hour romantic sunset champagne sail on the waters off Dana Point. Tickets are $95 per person and includes champagne, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
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SATURDAY 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. . Leroy and the Bad Browns will perform.
949.493.3188
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YOGA ON THE FARM
32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano
9-10:15 a.m.
The Ecology Center is providing this outdoor yoga session with yogi Diana Christinson and teachers from Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Sessions will include breathing lessons, which you can practice while surrounded by green vegetation and the natural earth. Additional sessions will be held every Saturday in June. Participants must bring their own mat and towel to place on the ground, as well as RSVP online.
949.443.4223
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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, hand-made soaps, and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags.
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ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT WORKSHOP
228 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
1-4 p.m.
Join the Abode as it welcomes both experienced and beginner chalk painters to this workshop. All supplies are included; no need to bring anything but paint clothes. During this three-hour class, the Abode will cover basic techniques from prep-work and painting application to embellishing with gilding wax and dry brushing. This workshop is meant to get participants comfortable enough to start their own projects confidently and have fun with them.
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DAVID KOENIG—AUTHOR TALK
The Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point
2 p.m.
Back when Disneyland first opened in 1955, those cowboys in Frontierland, jungle explorers in Adventureland, and small-town shopkeepers on Main Street weren’t pretending. They were handpicked for their amazing backgrounds. Discover these pioneers as David Koenig presents his book The 55rs, and signs copies following the talk.
949.496.5517
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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.
More info.

Sunday, June 26

DANA POINT SUMMER BAZAAR
Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
More than 30 artisans, crafters and businesses will offer unique items for sale. The event will also highlight the activities and special events offered throughout the City of Dana Point Recreation Division, as well as senior programs through Age Well, Orange County’s partner in aging. There will be a free raffle for fun prizes; Kona ice, light refreshments, and samples of cuisine from Zest in a Bowl, the food provider for the senior lunch program, will be offered.
949.496.8930
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CREER FUNDRAISER CONCERT
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
6-10 p.m.
CREER Comunidad y Familia—a local nonprofit that assists underprivileged residents—is hosting a fundraising concert featuring Neil Diamond tribute songs by Hot August Night. There will also be Mexican buffet-style food. Tickets are $75.
714.788.8339
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RAMEN BURGER AT HERITAGE BARBECUE
31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
11 a.m.
Ramen chef and Ramen Shack owner Keizo Shimamoto will be offering his famous Ramen burger—a half-pound brisket patty served between two “buns” of ramen—on a limited-availability basis at Heritage Barbecue. The patties will be cooked by the Heritage team as part of a pop-up collaboration between the two downtown restaurants. Orders will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and offered until supplies run out.
949.373.5218
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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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Weekend Spotlight

20th Annual Paint San Clemente Outdoor Artist Exhibit, Gala

Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The San Clemente Art Association continues its 20th annual Paint San Clemente contest. Almost 100 artists from around the U.S. are competing in this year’s judged fine art competition worth $6,000.

On Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, there will be an outdoor exhibit and sale of art. The Association’s gala for the seven-day event will be held on Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m., when the artist winners will be announced.

Tickets are $20 for the awards reception. To order tickets, call 949.303.5484. A

ll events and ceremonies will be held at the San Clemente Community Center, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

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