The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 28

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

7 p.m. Alex Wersen 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.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Bonfire will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. ivalees.com.

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF’

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. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

SATURDAY | 29

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

6 p.m. The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences and discoveries to the surface through presentations from an ocean of experts. Brett McBride will share his experience as a mariner, waterman and fisherman as part of the OCEARCH Shark Research Team. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.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.

HOMIES ON THE HILL

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; Delahunt Brewing Co., 1011 Calle Recodo; Lost Winds Brewing Co., 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C. lostwindsbrewing.com. delahuntbrewing.com. artifex.beer.

Milpa Music Festival

3-9 p.m. Families have a chance to enjoy 13 bands during this event celebrating sustainable agriculture and the outdoors. The event will also feature interactive art projects, workshops, local craft beverages, and food. Check online for ticket prices. The event continues Sunday. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

Outdoor

THEATER AT THE MISSION

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. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.708.5555. scr.org.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

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. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SUNDAY | 30

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. Pyromania and Wildshot Guns & Roses Tribute will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S

5-8 p.m. Listen to some live music and dance, perhaps after enjoying fish and chips and a pint. Grand Junction will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

MONDAY | 31

NATURE EDUCATIONAL FAMILY PROGRAM

10-11 a.m. Parents are welcome to bring their kids to learn about butterflies, beetles, ants, and more. Children can use magnifying glasses to look at the critters up close. The program is presented by The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo and is open-house style with self-guided activities. Ladera Ranch Library, 29551 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch. 949.234.5940. thenaturereserve.org.

TUESDAY | 01

SHARKS AFTER DARK

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute to learn more about the ocean’s apex predators, bioluminescence and more every Tuesday through August. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

WEDNESDAY | 02

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.

THURSDAY | 03

LIVE MUSIC ON THE WHARF

4-6 p.m. Go to the Dana Point Harbor for Live Music on the Wharf this summer featuring a performance from Lauren Black. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. info@danapointharbor.com. danapointharbor.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Happy Rabbit will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. danapointtimes.com

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