The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | 13

ART TALK AT CASA ROMANTICA

7-8 p.m. Listen to a lecture on California Impressionism from expert Jean Stern as part of the center’s ongoing Inspired by History exhibition. Free with general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org.

FRIDAY | 14

SENIOR PROM AND ACTIVITIES FUNDRAISER

4 p.m. The Happy Empty Nesters are hosting a fundraiser at Daily’s Sports Grill to help San Clemente High School seniors participate in senior year activities. Matt Koerner will perform live music starting at 7 p.m. Fifteen percent of proceeds will go toward the fundraiser. Daily’s Sports Grill, 204 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.522.9010.

COA OPEN MIC NIGHT FOR TEENS

6:30-9 p.m. This free Open Mic Night event is open to those between the ages of 11 and 22 who love to sing and perform, and hang out in COA’s gaming area, too. Teens, do you love to sing, play guitar, piano? Do you have a band that is looking for exposure and to play on stage? Play an instrument, sing to tracks, sing solo or with others. This is a great way to build confidence performing in front of others with your peers. Sign up to perform by emailing coaentertainmentoutreach@gmail.com. The San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. communityoutreachalliance.com.

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

6:30-9 p.m. Guests are invited to sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delica-

SATURDAY

| 15 GARDENFEST 2023 PLANT SALE

8 a.m.-2 p.m. The San Clemente Garden Club (SCGC) hosts this annual event in partnership with the City of San Clemente Parks & Recreation Department, to offer bargains on hundreds of plants with an emphasis on drought-tolerant species. SCGC members and sponsors propagated and donated the plants, along with a community center auditorium filled with flea market items useful for gardens, homes and hobbies. GardenFest also offers gardening and craft activities for children, display and sale of local art, craft demonstrations, displays about beekeeping and butterflies, and tips on water conservation. Master gardeners will offer free garden tool sharpening. South County area residents are also invited to enter the annual “Funky Plant Container Contest.” Attendees judge winners at the event. Entrees are due by 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 15. GardenFest proceeds fund horticultural scholarships, programs for junior gardeners, and civic beautification. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. sanclementegardenclub.com.

cies at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa’s Richard Henry Dana Ballroom overlooking the Pacific. The California Wine Festival will run through Saturday at Sea Terrace Park, featuring fine wines, regional craft brews and artisanal food samples. Caribbean steel band Upstream will perform. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. info@californiawinefestival.com. californiawinefestival.com.

SATURDAY | 15

E-WASTE AND SHREDDING EVENT

8-11 a.m. The City of San Juan Capistrano is hosting a free event for people to get rid of their e-waste and shred documents. Participants are asked to place items in their car trunks, drive up to the event, remain in their cars, and pop their trunk so event staff can unload items. Check online for what specific items are allowed. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, Alipaz Street and Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

DANA POINT FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION SPRING ART SHOW

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Dana Point Fine Arts Association for its Spring Art Festival Show and Sale running through

Sunday. Local, award-winning artists will display their art throughout the harbor. Dana Point Harbor, 34555 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point. info@danapointfinearts.org.

KAYAK HARBOR TOUR AND SAIL AT OCEAN INSTITUTE world. From 1-4 p.m., there will be a free exhibit displaying never-seen-before art from Rick Griffin. The center will then host the U.S. premiere of six 4K short films from George Greenough, from 5-6 p.m. Tickets for George Greenough’s Echoes are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente. 949.388.0313. shacc.org.

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 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: ‘KING OF DEVIL’S ISLAND’

2-4 p.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library for a screening of King of Devil’s Island, an award-winning movie from Norway. The film follows the true story of the infamous Bastoy Reform School in Norway. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes. Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.

Sunday

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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

2 p.m. Watch a live performance of the hospital-set comedy It Runs in the Family at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Renditions will be held through April 16. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS AT BAHA’I CENTER

3 p.m. Take part in the discussion titled “Is There a Cure for Racism?”, as the Baha’is offer a spiritual perspective on racism’s root causes. All are welcome. Baha’is of San Clemente, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

ART AND SHORT

Films At The Shacc

1 p.m. The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center will host two events that celebrate the works of artists in the surf

7 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Herman’s Hermits, known for “I’m Into Something Good” and other hit songs, will perform. Tickets are $55. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

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MONDAY | 17

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. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

TUESDAY | 18

PAINT AND SIP AT BELLA COLLINA

6-9 p.m. Have fun painting “Turtle World” in this easy, step-by-step class led by artist Nick LeGuern. There will be acrylic paints and a template sketch aid, as well as a buffet served by the golf club. Tickets are $45. Bella Collina San Clemente, 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. 949.498.6604. bellacollinasanclemente.com.