The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 12

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP

6-9 p.m. Craft your own wood sign, plank tray, or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE

8 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente restaurant. Party band High In The 80’s will perform. BeachFire Restaurant, 204 Avenida Del Mar, Suite. D, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band Wayward Sons will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SATURDAY | 13

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

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. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point

SUNDAY | 14: MOTHER’S DAY CRUISE AT DANA WHARF

10 a.m. Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching aboard the Ocean Adventures catamaran for a trip out of the Dana Point Harbor. “MOM-osas,” champagne, fresh seasonal pastries and muffins will be served. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.496.5794, ext. 7. danawharf.com.

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.

ORBEA DEMO DAY

9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Path Bike Shop is inviting bike enthusiasts to try various Orbea bikes near the San Clemente singletracks at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. Bring identification, a credit card, and a helmet. First come, first served. Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente.

STRAWBERRY U-PICK

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ecology Center is providing a chance to pick fresh berries. While baskets will be provided, participants are also welcome to bring their own. After you finish collecting a harvest, head over to the Farm Stand to pay for what you picked. Cost to attend is $9. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

MOTHER’S DAY FINE ART SHOW

9:30 a.m-5 p.m. Join the Dana Point Fine Arts Association for its annual Mother’s Day Fine Art Show, running through

Sunday, May 14. Artwork will be displayed in the Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. info@danapointfinearts.org.

KAYAK HARBOR TOUR AND SAIL AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE

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 ship. Must be 4 years or older to sail. Tickets are $65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

FLOWERS AND FRIENDS

11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Swirl Boutique is hosting a pre-Mother’s Day experience, teaching attendees how to make flower arrangements. Emily Simpson from the Real Housewives of Orange County and flower guru Deana Linn will lead the event. There will also be snacks, shop - ping and fun socialization. Tickets are $85. Swirl Boutique, 165 Avenida Del Mar, Suite. B, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

DOG ADOPTION EVENT AND FUNDRAISER

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Heer to Rescue is hosting an adoption event, as well as a silent auction, a dog kissing booth for photo ops, and items available for donation. Pets Plus, 415 E. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.361.8907.

PALM TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Noon. The single-day Palm Tree Music Festival will kick off with performances by Kygo, Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, The Midnight, The Knocks, Two Feet and Forester. The festival will also feature an exclusive “Palm Tree Beach Club” VIP lounge with shaded cabanas, hammocks and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit palmtreemusicfestival.com. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. info@palmtreecrew.com.

DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY: FOREIGN FILM SCREENING

2 p.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library for a screening of the German film Storm. The film follows a prosecutor for the International Tribunal in The Hague as she travels to Sarajevo for a case, risking her and her sister’s lives and finding traitors everywhere around them. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

LIVE TH EATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. For one last weekend, watch a live performance of the Agatha Christie murder mystery The Mousetrap at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY | 14

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE OUTLETS

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Treat the women in your life to the Outlets at San Clemente’s “Bubbles, Blooms & Brunch” celebration, complete with mimosas, bouquets and giveaways. The Ballet Academy & Movement of San Clemente will headline the live entertainment, joined by a local three-piece band. Each guest will receive a bouquet, a $10 voucher for an Outlets gift card and a VIP Lounge Day pass. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. outletsatsanclemente.com.

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT INN AT THE MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ysidora Restaurant & Lounge is hosting a three-course meal for Mother’s Day. Celebrate the day in Downtown San Juan Capistrano. Cost is $65 per person. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26907 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.5720. ysidora.com.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH CAPTAIN DAVE’S

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari for a two-hour cruise of the Dana Point Harbor aboard the Hoku Nai’a catamaran. A catered brunch with mimosas or juice will be served. The cruise includes unlimited mimosas, with the option of purchasing onboard coffee, tea, water, soda, beer and champagne during the cruise. Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.488.2828. dolphinsafari.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

7 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Pop singer Haley Reinhart will perform. Tickets are $20 to $25. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

MONDAY | 15

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 16

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 17

YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION

4:30-7:30 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. Guitar lessons start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a fitness class at 5:30 p.m. and Creative Collaboration at 6:30 p.m. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259. thenoblepathfoundation.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

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 | 18

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DOCENT SOCIETY MEETING

1-3 p.m. Madame Helena Modjeska Historic Home docent Rob Brown will discuss the actress, historic property in Orange County, and Modjeska’s connection to San Juan Capistrano at 2 p.m. during a San Juan Capistrano Docent Society meeting. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. sjcdocentsociety.org.

PIERPRIDE YACHT ROCK CRUISE

5-7 p.m. Celebrate the San Clemente Pier’s 95th birthday by taking part in PierPride Foundation’s 2023 Yacht Rock Cruise, featuring live music from the Bunch of Guys Band. Sail to San Clemente’s Municipal Pier and enjoy appetizers and a beautiful sunset. Boarding is at 4:45 p.m. at Dana Wharf. Tickets are $95 per person. pierpride.org.