The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 10

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

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. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7:30 p.m. Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Enjoy the food and tunes while you eat and dance with friends. Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.315.1960. kidsofcharlemagne.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Singer Charity Lockhart will perform a tribute show to Aretha Franklin. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

COMEDY AND LIVE MUSIC AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-11 p.m. Knuckleheads will host a comedy show presented by Future is Female, followed by live music. Ages 21 and up. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band Fast Times will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del

SATURDAY | 11 VALENTINE’S BRUNCH AND WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Whatching Safari for a special Valentine’s Day whale watching cruise featuring live music, a catered brunch and free glass of champagne. The cruise, for those 18 and older, is $130 per person. Capt. Dave’s, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.488.2828. dolphinsafari.com.

Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SATURDAY | 11

STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean institute. This month’s theme is “Love Our Beach and Harbor.” Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND

9-11 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience a local state park. Meet at the amphitheater for a 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente. cryssie.moreno@parks.ca.gov.

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

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. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

ROTARY CLUB CAR SHOW

9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Rotary Club of San

Juan Capistrano presents the town’s 20th annual car show. Check out classic cars outdoors, including vintage cruisers, trucks and muscle cars. Awards will be presented in the early afternoon. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. Leashed dogs are welcome, and there will be a dog trick show. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 11 to 17 and free for kids under 11. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.973.5824. sjcrotary.org.

JAZZ FOR VALENTINE’S AT THE CASINO

7-9 p.m. Enjoy a dinner of pan-roasted tri-tip steak and shrimp and more, plus a show featuring Maria Schaefer. Tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT

7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy event. San Juan Capistrano community fixture Jim Taylor will perform, along with Kato Kaelin and Jay Hewlett. Tickets are $21.50 for a table seat or $19.50 for the mezzanine section. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY | 12

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY VIEWING PARTY AT STILLWATER

2:30 p.m. Join StillWater Spirits & Sounds

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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT DAILY’S

2:30 p.m. Take in the big game at Daily’s Sports Grill. Reserve a table for $25 a seat to be paid in cash only. Guests will receive a gift card worth the price of each reservation redeemable on Sunday. Guests must check in by 2:30 p.m. Daily’s Sports Grill, 204 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.522.9010. dailyssportsgrill.org.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT PADDY’S

3:30 p.m. Watch the big game and have a pint at this Downtown San Juan Capistrano pub. Cover charge is $5. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

WEDNESDAY | 15

H.H. COTTON’S

LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE

7-10 p.m. Every Wednesday, H.H. Cotton’s will host this live music showcase to feature talented local musicians from around the area and will occur in the restaurant’s Hamilton Room (the back room). H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. hhcottons.com.

THURSDAY | 16

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION OF RICHARD HENRY DANA

1-3 p.m. Local resident and member of numerous local history groups Bob Minty will give a live presentation and reenactment of Dana Point founder Richard Henry Dana during a San Juan Capistrano Docent Society meeting. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. sjcdocentsociety.org.

After 50 by Tom Blake