The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 07

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

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

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

7 p.m. Anesha Rose will perform. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

SATURDAY | 08

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 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.

FRIDAY

6-9 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 touch tanks with Ocean Institute docents. Proceeds for the event will support the two foundations. Tickets are $35. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

BERRY 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 $8. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.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.

DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY: FOREIGN FILM SCREENING

2 p.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library for a screening of the foreign film Schneider vs. Bax from the Netherlands. In the film, hilarity ensues when two inept hitmen, one celebrating his birthday and the other a writer, are unknowingly hired by their boss for the same job. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

Outdoor Theater At Los Rios Park

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 comprises Kathryn Fischer, Gary McCarver, Kenneth Phuong, Mark Schwartz, and Rachel Trant. Local fixtures Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and Gary 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 throughout July. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

SUNDAY | 09

Car Show

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Buses by the Beach SoCal and Capistrano Volkswagen are presenting a car show with air-cooled Volkswagens on display. Check out vintage vehicles and meet other Volkswagen enthusiasts. A food truck will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Relay for Life will also attend to raise funds. Capistrano Volkswagen, 32922 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. 866.557.3599. capovw.com.

Stand Up To Trash Beach

CLEANUP: PLASTIC-FREE JULY

9-11 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 “Plastic-Free July,” featuring a pop-up from Pink Recycling and Eco Now Founder Thea Merritt, who will share ways to reduce unnecessary waste. Attendees can also bring in their recyclables for processing with Pink Recycling. Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

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. Journey USA and Jumping Jack Flash will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

‘ENCANTO’ FILM SCREENING

8-10 p.m. Join Casa Romantica Cultural & Gardens for a fun outdoor movie screening under the stars with the whole family. This event has open lawn seating. Guests must bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

MONDAY | 10

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S

6 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners will have the floor from 6-7 p.m., followed by advanced dancers from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The floor will be open to all from 8:30-10 p.m. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

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 | 11

TWILIGHT TUESDAYS

5-8 p.m. Join Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens for after-hours access to the property, including the newly reopened West Terrace with the view of the sunset. Snacks and wine are available for donation. After a landslide on April 27, Casa Romantica is partially reopening. Your $5 entry fee is considered a donation. All proceeds help rebuild Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.