The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | 20

HORSEMAN’S HAPPY HOUR

6-8 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is hosting its first Horseman’s Happy Hour of 2023. Meet and spend time with fellow horse enthusiasts. The SJCEC will unveil its new logo and name of its new mascot. El Adobe de Capistrano, 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. sjcec.org.

FRIDAY | 21

PET PROJECT FOUNDATION

RIBBON-CUTTING

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Celebrate the new renovation and opening of the dog kennels at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, located at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. petprojectfoundation.org.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION

4:30 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. There will be an improv lesson from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and TGIF Night starting at 6 p.m.—the theme being video games on numerous consoles. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259. thenoblepathfoundation.org.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY CONCERT

7:30 p.m. Enjoy the Dvorak New World Symphony with the Dana Point Symphony at the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. The concert will feature arias by Puccini and Bizet with guest soprano Alexys Tiscareno and guest conductor Ignazio Terrasi. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors, students

Editor’s Pick

SATURDAY | 22 HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND—EARTH DAY TRAIL CLEANUP and active military. St. Edward Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point. 949.542.6282. danapointsymphony.com.

9-11 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience a local state park while participating in a trail cleanup to celebrate Earth Day. Meet at the amphitheater for this 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente. cryssie.moreno@parks.ca.gov.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of the comedy The Pirates of Penzance at San Clemente’s local theater. Tickets are $33. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 22

EARTH DAY BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9 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 “Earth Day.” Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

EARTH DAY BEACH CLEANUP

9 a.m.-noon. Residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day by participating in this beach cleanup around the San Clemente Pier that the City of San Clemente Environmental Programs is sponsoring. For more information, contact 949.498.9436. San Clemente Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar. san-clemente.org.

EARTH DAY BEAUTIFICATION

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Great Opportunities and the San Juan Capistrano Youth Advisory Board for a cleanup day. Gloves, bags, and trash wands will be provided. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. greatopps.org.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY—SAN CLEMENTE

10 a.m.-2 p.m. In collaboration with the Wellness & Prevention Center, Partners4Wellness will partner with the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to host this nationwide event. This event is a form of community-based advocacy that focuses on prescription medication misuse and abuse. Youth volunteers will attend the event and disseminate free take home Deterra drug deactivation system bags, along with other informational resources. For additional information, contact Marianne Mullen at mmullen@p4w.org. San Clemente City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

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.

LIVE MUSIC AT H.H. COTTON’S 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this

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Downtown San Clemente restaurant. The Sugarlips will perform. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

SUNDAY | 23

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.

MONDAY | 24

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.

WEDNESDAY | 26

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.

MUSIC OF THE EMERALD ISLES AT CASA ROMANTICA

7-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of artists Andrea Zomorodian and Dermot Kiernan singing Celtic classic and contemporary songs. Tickets range from $30 to $45. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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