The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 04

SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES: MARC FORD

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 the 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.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

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

OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE MISSION

7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and light jacket for the final performance of the 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. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.708.5555. scr.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of the raunchy puppet musical come -

FRIDAY | 04: WORLD ELEPHANT DAY ELEPHANT ‘PAINT AND SIP’ dy Avenue Q at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. The show contains adult language and themes and is not recommended for children. There will be one final performance on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. Admission ranges from $42 to $52. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

7-9 p.m. Join Gallery Dana Bay in celebration of World Elephant Day and paint your own unique miniature elephant. Tickets are $100 and include a blank elephant, paints, brushes, a palette, food, beverages and instruction. Space is limited. Gallery Dana Bay, 24682 Del Prado, Suite 100, Dana Point. 949.276.7597. gallerydanabay.com.

SATURDAY | 05

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.

FESTIVAL OF BUTTERFLIES

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Goin’ Native Therapeutic Garden’s annual celebration returns. There will be live music, a ballet performance, kids’ parade, and other festivities. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.674.6307. goinnative.net.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the San Clemente Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

TWO-STEPPING UNDER THE STARS

6 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is holding an annual fundraiser that’s become a community favorite. There will be live music, an outdoor dance floor, food trucks, saloon, silent auction, and play zone for kids. Parking passes can be purchased online. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuanequestrian.org.

SUNDAY | 06

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC

10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers lowcost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Vet Care, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS AT CASA ROMANTICA

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate International Friendship Day by creating friendship bracelets. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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. SouthBound and Company’s “Skynyard & Frynds Tribute” and Fortunate Son—A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

MONDAY | 07

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.

TUESDAY | 08

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.

FILM SCREENING AT CASA ROMANTICA

8-10 p.m. Relax at Casa Romantica’s Courtyard and watch Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark under the stars. Tickets range from $5 to $10. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 09

SAN ONOFRE PARKS SPEAKER SERIES: ARE WE ALONE?

ASTROBIOLOGY, EXPOPLANETS & THE SEARCH FOR LIFE

6-9 p.m. Ever wondered about life beyond Earth? Join the San Onofre Parks Foundation and California State Parks for an enthusiastic lecture about the exploration for life in and beyond our solar system led by three-year veteran NASA Solar System Ambassador Geoff Rizzie. Rizzie has served as an Earth Science and Social Studies public school teacher in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District for nearly two decades and has presented to geology students at Texas State University as a guest lecturer. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door if seats are available. Historic Cottage at San Clemente State Beach, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. sanoparks.org.

THURSDAY | 10

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING AHEAD FRIDAY | 11

RAMPS & REELS

4-10 p.m. The inaugural Ramps & Reels, a two-day skating event, will hit Domingo Avenue in Doheny Village on Friday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12, from 2-10 p.m. The event will feature a public street course, food trucks, drinks and film screenings. Domingo Avenue, Dana Point. danapoint.org.