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The List
from May 18, 2023
What’s going on in and around town this week
SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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THURSDAY | 18
TABLE TENNIS THURSDAYS
10 a.m.-noon. Intermediate to advanced players who are at least 45 years old are invited to play table tennis at the Shorecliffs Terrace Mobile Home Park every Thursday for free. Shorecliffs Terrace, 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. 949.481.2275.
PIERPRIDE YACHT ROCK CRUISE
5-7 p.m. Celebrate PierPride’s 95th anniversary by taking part in the 2023 Yacht Rock Cruise, featuring live music from the Bunch of Guys Band. Sail to San Clemente’s Municipal Pier and enjoy appetizers and a beautiful sunset. Boarding is at 4:45 p.m. at Dana Wharf in Dana Point Harbor. Tickets are $95 per person. pierpride.org.
FRIDAY | 19
LINE DANCING FRIDAYS
10-11 a.m. Join Age Well Senior Services for line dancing every Friday at San Clemente’s senior center. No partner required. For a $5 donation, learn some easy and fun line dances to get you moving. Carrie Wojo teaches all over South Orange County and makes it easy to stay active and have fun. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.
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.
LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S
7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular San Clemente lounge. Kenny Williams and the Stomp Down Riders will perform. Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. ivalees.com.
SATURDAY | 20
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.
SAN CLEMENTE MUSIC FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Community Outreach Alliance is hosting a summer kickoff event meant to bring together the community and advocate for youth and adult wellness. Enjoy live performances from talented young adults associated with COA Entertainment. The event also includes a Wellness Resource Fair, speakers, food trucks, prizes and more. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. coaentertainment@gmail.com. eventbrite.com.
GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT
7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents
TUESDAY | 23: 4TH ANNUAL TRITON FILM FESTIVAL
6 p.m. San Clemente High’s Film Production program, which comprises sophomores, juniors and seniors, will premiere 12 original short films on campus in the Little Theatre. The creatives have spent the school year experimenting with various forms of storytelling, immersing themselves in writing, directing, producing, and editing original stories. Judged by alums/ filmmakers Troy Munson (Class of 2019) and Raquel Wagner (Class of 2019), along with LA-based screenwriter Stephen Kelly, the event’s fourth iteration will showcase the creative and collaborative efforts of everyone involved. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is invited. For more information, visit the program’s Instagram account: @ schs.film. San Clemente High, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.492.4165, ext. 13956. jobisch@capousd.org.
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.
STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy event. San Juan Capistrano community fixture Jim Taylor will perform, along with Fritz Coleman. Tickets are $21.50 for a table seat or $19.50 for the mezzanine section. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.
SUNDAY | 21
STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP: OCEAN MAMAS
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 “Ocean Mamas,” with featured speaker Nona the Naturalist from Dana Wharf. Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.
SAN CLEM ENTE 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.
CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
7 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popu - lar South Orange County venue. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute act Let’s Hang On will perform. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.
MONDAY | 22
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.
COUNTRY N IGHT 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.
WEDNESDAY | 24
BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER
1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30. The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-yournumber game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.
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.
GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy