The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Homies on the Hill
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1-9 p.m
Take the shuttle around the newly dubbed “Brewery Hill” and enjoy craft beer, food, games and live music at three of San Clemente’s breweries: Artifex Brewing, Delahunt Brewing, and Lost Winds Brewing.
The Sunstroke Serenaders will play from 2-5 p.m. at Delahunt, followed by classic rock band Rust & Dust from 6-8 p.m. The Kentucky Playboys will perform at Lost Winds from 6-9 p.m. Shuttles run every 15 to 30 minutes.
Artifex Brewing Co.
919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A
artifex.beer.
Delahunt Brewing Co.
1011 Calle Recodo
delahuntbrewing.com
Lost Winds Brewing Co.
924 Calle Negocio, Suite C.
lostwindsbrewing.com
Friday, July 28
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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LINE DANCING FRIDAYS
Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
10-11 a.m.
Join Age Well Senior Services for line dancing every Friday at San Clemente’s senior center. No partner required. For a $5 donation, learn some easy and fun line dances to get you moving. Carrie Wojo teaches all over South Orange County and makes it easy to stay active and have fun. 949.498.3322.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION
The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente
4:30 p.m.
The Noble Path Foundation hosts events multiple times a week to get youth and young adults out and about and participating in safe, productive activities. There will be an improv lesson from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and TGIF Night starting at 6 p.m.—the theme being video games on numerous consoles. 949.234.7259.
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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Alex Wersen 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 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 San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Bonfire will perform. 949.361.2855.
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SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF’
The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
7-10 p.m.
Join the Ocean Institute for a family-fun movie, sea shanties and more. The event will kick off with crowd-favorite sea shanties sung by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. The ship will remain open for tours during the event. Beer, wine and movie snacks will also be available for purchase. Low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors or veterans, $7.50 for children, and free for toddlers and infants. 949.496.2274.
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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 the raunchy puppet musical comedy Avenue Q at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. The show contains adult language and themes and is not recommended for children. 949.489.8082.
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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 Downtown San Clemente restaurant. Country and rock band Sticks & Stones will perform. 949.366.3232.
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LIVE MUSIC AT LANDERS
Landers North Beach, 1814 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente
8-11 p.m.
Live music is featured at this San Clemente watering hole. Country and western band The Soda Crackers will perform. 949.503.4100.
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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. Party band Sound Cake will perform. 949.661.6003.
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Saturday, July 29
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. 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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KAYAK HARBOR TOUR AND SAIL AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE
Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
10.a.m.-noon.
Join the Ocean Institute for a two-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point Harbor and learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $28. In the afternoon, from 2-5 p.m., set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall. 949.496.2274.
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OUTDOOR THEATER AT LOS RIOS PARK
Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
2 and 3 p.m.
Enjoy a live performance in one of California’s oldest areas when the Round About Players present The Capistrano Rainmaker in the Los Rios Historic District. The 15-minute play is based on local history. Plays are underwritten by The Alliance for San Juan Arts, with sponsors that include Trevor’s at the Tracks and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. The cast is made up of Kathryn Fischer, Gary McCarver, Kenneth Phuong, Mark Schwartz, and Rachel Trant. Local fixtures Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and McCarver are producing, and McCarver also wrote the play. The event is free, so check it out while you’re strolling about. Additional shows will be held on July 29.
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 San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Family Style will perform. 949.361.2855.
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GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT
Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente
7-9 p.m.
Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes.
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OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE MISSION
Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
7:30 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, blanket and light jacket for this nighttime staging of La Havana Madrid by South Coast Repertory. The performance depicts Latino immigrants dancing and finding community at a Chicago nightclub in the 1960s. Tickets can be purchased online. Performances run through Aug. 4. 714.708.5555.
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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. Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Tickets are $25. 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. Standing Hawthorne will perform. 949.661.6003.
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Sunday, July 30
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. 949.361.8200.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point
3-6 p.m.
These free family-friendly concerts feature two bands and are held at Sea Terrace Park behind the Dana Point Library area. Pyromania and Wildshot Guns & Roses Tribute will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase.
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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
4-7 p.m.
Katherine & Adam 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 PADDY’S
Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
5-8 p.m.
Listen to some live music and dance, perhaps after enjoying fish and chips and a pint. Grand Junction will perform. 949.661.3400.
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Weekend Spotlight
Ecology Center Celebrates Art, Sustainable Agriculture with Milpa Festival
Saturday, July 29, 3-9 p.m. - Sunday, July 30, 2-8 p.m.
Relaxing and down-to-earth sounds will be in the air at The Ecology Center when the San Juan Capistrano farm and agricultural site hosts the Milpa Music Festival this weekend.
The event will feature 13 local bands playing on the land. The milpa name comes from a Mesoamerican term referring to growing crops. Along with music, the two-day jam is also intended to honor the sustainable food harvesting and serving that takes place on the farm.
“We are excited for this weekend’s Milpa Music Festival, the second annual,” said Jonathan Zaidman, The Ecology Center’s director of Impact and Partnerships. “This year, we moved the music festival to the summer for longer, warmer days.”
Some of the acts scheduled to play include Gazoota, Semi-Trucks, Glue LA, and Lola Kristine. The bands encompass everything from funk to folk, world beats, and Grateful Dead songs, Zaidman said.
The Ecology Center
32701 Alipaz Street
San Juan Capistrano
949.443.4223
