The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

FRIDAY | 14

FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

7 p.m. Kai Kalama 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 THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of the raunchy puppet musical comedy Avenue Q at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. The show contains adult language and themes and is not recommended for children. Showings will continue through July 30. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 15

SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN GAMES

7 a.m. The San Clemente Ocean Games, located north of the San Clemente Pier, is a series of ocean competitions comprising three main competitive events: Lifeguard Events, Junior Lifeguard Events, and Open Events. The event will also include a Water Rescue Demo performed by San Clemente Marine Safety and a pancake breakfast hosted by Orange County Fire Authority. Competitions will run throughout the day, starting with the Open 5K Beach Run at 7 a.m., and will culminate with an awards ceremony at 5 p.m. San Clemente Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. san-clemente.org.

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SATURDAY | 15: OUTDOOR THEATER AT LOS RIOS PARK

2 and 3 p.m. Enjoy a live performance in one of California’s oldest areas when the Round About Players present The Capistrano Rainmaker in the Los Rios Historic District. The 15-minute play is based on local history. Plays are underwritten by The Alliance for San Juan Arts, with sponsors that include Trevor’s at the Tracks and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. The cast comprises Kathryn Fischer, Gary McCarver, Kenneth Phuong, Mark Schwartz, and Rachel Trant. Local fixtures Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and Gary McCarver are producing, and McCarver also wrote the play. The event is free, so check it out while you’re strolling about. Additional shows will be held throughout July. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

BERRY U-PICK

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ecology Center is providing a chance to pick fresh berries. While baskets will be provided, participants are also welcome to bring their own. After you finish collecting a harvest, head over to the Farm Stand to pay for what you picked. Cost to attend is $8. 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. Pink Floyd tribute act Shine On will perform. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SUNDAY | 16

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB

4-7 p.m. Nicole Rose Wilkins will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

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. Leroy & The Bad Browns will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

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. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

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TUESDAY | 18

STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY

10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

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 | 19

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT

6-8 p.m. The free outdoor concert series presented by the City of San Juan Capistrano is back on this year. Cover band Flashback Heart Attack will perform. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to relax while you enjoy the music in downtown San Juan. There will also be food trucks, adult beverages for sale, and booths featuring local businesses and groups. A free trolley service will run on concert days from 4-9 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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.

MONDAY | 24

NATURE ARTIST FAMILY PROGRAM

10-11 a.m. Parents are welcome to bring their kids to make outdoor-themed art using natural and recycled materials. Children can create drawings of turtles, grass, and other eco-friendly topics. The program is presented by The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission and openhouse style with self-guided activities. Ladera Ranch Library, 29551 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch. 949.234.5940. thenaturereserve.org.