The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Summer Jams Concert Series: The Gumbo Brothers
Sunday, July 8, 6-8 p.m.
Join the Ocean Institute and Music Preserves Foundation for a fun-filled summer night enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the backdrop. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and Station Craft Beer. Enjoy learning more about the musicians with Music Preserves Foundation before the show begins and explore the touch tanks with Ocean Institute docents.
Proceeds for the event will support the two foundations. Tickets are $25.
The Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
949.496.2274
oceaninstitute.org
Friday, July 8
COFFEE CONCERTS AT CASA ROMANTICA
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
10-11 a.m.
Watch an acoustic performance from local musicians with a cup of High Tide Coffee. The Sweetwater Creek Band will perform. Coffee is free with general admission or membership.
949.498.2139
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CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Kiss tribute band Kissed Alive will perform. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m.
949.496.8930
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SUMMER MIXER: MEET THE LGBTQ CENTER OC
189 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente
4-6 p.m.
Enjoy snacks, arts and crafts, and music at the Wellness & Prevention Center, and learn about the LGBTQ Center’s services. All high school students are welcome to attend. Register at eventbrite.com.
CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE: ‘TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS’
202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente
7:30 p.m.
When a struggling writer is asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she uses empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you're stuck, healing when you're broken, and finding the courage to take on questions that have no answers. Due to subject matter, this show is recommended for mature audiences. Admission is $28.
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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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LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Local act Family Style will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance the night away.
949.565.4855
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Saturday, July 9
LIVE MUSIC AT RHYTHM & RESIN
210 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Stereosity will play alternative and math rock music from their Vast Lands EP, released in April. They will be joined by Reapers and Sowers.
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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. 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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PLANT A POLLINATOR GARDEN
33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Dana Point Library will host a series of events throughout the day, starting with the Plant a Pollinator Garden, where participants can learn more about pollinators and how to support them for a healthy eco system with UCCE Orange County Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Library. Color bowls and plants are provided. Adults and teens 12 and older can register for the free event at the Service Desk. The Color Happy Kids Coloring Club will run from 2-3:30 p.m. when coloring sheets plus hundreds of coloring pencils, crayons, markers, gel pens and more will be provided. And from 2-4 p.m., the library will screen Playground, a 2022 award-winning film from Belgium. Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Academy Awards.
949.496.5517
LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Ever wanted to relax with some calming outdoor live music as the trains come and go? Stop by at Trevor’s for soothing sounds … and order food and drinks while you’re at it. Selly & the Stray will perform.
949.493.9593
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S
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 the San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Paul Justin Band will perform.
949.493.3188
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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, 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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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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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, July 10
MISSION BELL RINGER III
Reata Park & Event Center, 28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
1 p.m.
The third round of live boxing fights presented by Capistrano Boxing Gym is on. Come watch local athletes slug it out. There will be 20 amateur boxing matches.
714.931.3814
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point
1 p.m.
These free, family-friendly concerts feature two bands and are held at Sea Terrace Park behind the Dana Point Library area. Good Company, a tribute to Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Queen Nation, a tribute to the music of Queen will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase.
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SAN CLEMENTE 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
Country Music at the Riding Park
Sunday, July 10, 6 p.m.
Clint Black and Jarrod Nieman will perform. Get ready to enjoy down-home tunes while in the great outdoors of South Orange County. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are available online.
The OutPost
30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano
sanjuanoutpost.com
