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Music Under the Stars, Jun 21-Aug 30. This concert series, held on alternating Saturdays, features dining and dancing to live music in the beautiful Mission courtyard. Some spring concerts include:
Alturas, Jun 21. World music, Spanish guitar and contemporary Latin-infused pop.
The Surf City All-Stars, Jul 5. Enjoy music of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean, plus hula-hoop and air guitar contests for adults and children.
Derek Bordeaux, Jul 19. Motown, soul, funk and R&B favorites.
All concerts: 6:30pm-9:30pm; gate
opens at 5:30pm. Tickets available individually ($20-$25) or by the table.
The Mission is located at 26801 Ortega Hwy and is open 8:30am-5pm daily. Admission: $5-$9.
949-234-1300
www.missionsjc.com
DANA POINT
The Ocean Institute, ongoing. Enjoy hundreds of ocean animals and interesting exhibits at The Ocean Institute, open weekends from 10am-3pm. Admission: $4-$6. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday,
9am-6pm. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
949-496-2274
www.ocean-institute.org
LAGUNA BEACH
Events:
First Thursday’s Art Walk, Apr 3,
May 1, Jun 5 and Jul 3. More than 40 galleries are open from 6pm-9pm, with artist demonstrations, lectures, appetizers and refreshments. Admission is free. Free shuttle service from the Laguna Art Museum.
www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com
Thursday Night Wine & Cheese Tasting, every Thursday. Seating between 5:30pm-7pm, reservations recommended. Cost: $15. Location: Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road.
949-494-4006
www.lagunaculinaryarts.com
Annual Juried Student Exhibition,
Apr 1-27. This free exhibit, “The Best of the Best” is presented at Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
949-376-6000
www.lagunacollege.edu
Laguna Craft Guild, Apr 20, May 11, May 25 and Jun 8. Meet the artists and shop for unique art created and sold by local Laguna Beach artists. Location: Main Beach. Hours:
10am-dusk.
949-499-2684
Art-A-Fair, Jun 27-Aug 31. Unique among local cultural events, Art-A-Fair features 125 internationally juried artists and master craftsmen. Increasingly popular among artists and visitors alike as a showcase for emerging talent, it has become one of Laguna’s must-visit summer affairs. Recently celebrating its 40th anniversary, Art-A-Fair is the city’s only international art festival and offers guests the chance to experience the passion of artists working in oil painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and wood firsthand. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Rd. Hours: Sun-Thurs, 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-10pm.
www.art-a-fair.com
Sawdust Art Festival, Jun 27-Aug 31. The Sawdust Art Festival features 200 Laguna Beach artists and their original fine art and craft. Find everything from hand-blown glass to fine jewelry, original painting and photography, ceramics, textile art and even scrimshaw! Purchase directly from the artists and learn about the creative process. Hours: 10am-10pm (July 4, 10am-6pm). Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Admission: $3-$7.
949-494-3030
www.sawdustartfestival.com
Festival of Arts, Jul 6-Aug 30. This top-rated art show features original artwork by over 140 of the area’s most accomplished artists. Find affordable and unique works of art perfect for your home or business. Plus enjoy art workshops, tours and a variety of special events. Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. Hours: 10am-11:30pm. Admission: $4-$7.
800-487-3378
www.lagunafestivalofarts.org
Pageant of the Masters – All The World’s A Stage, Jul 9-Aug 30. Ninety minutes of “living pictures,” incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant as the best presentation of its kind. Performance starts at 8:30pm. Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
800-487-3378
www.foapom.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Events:
Third Annual Spring Festival, Apr 26. The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will host this festival at the Shipley Nature Center with a continental breakfast at 9am, a California native plant sale and the opening of the nature friendly information fair. Hours:
9am-2pm.
714-842-4772
Dachshund Races at Old World Village, 3rd Sunday of every Month. They may be short-legged, but they are swift. Come see these cute wiener dogs race to the finish line! Enjoy a full bar and barbecue food. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. Hours: 2pm-4pm. Cost: $1.
714-898-5111
Volleyball-AVP Huntington Beach Open, May 1-4. Fans will have the opportunity to experience world-class beach volleyball in a beach-party atmosphere. Every tournament represents a fiercely pitched competitive battle among 150 of the fittest athletes. ”Amateur” volleyball (qualifier) play will be held the first day. Additionally, a special Youth Clinic with Youth Tournament will take place. When you want to take a break from the beach volleyball competition, visit the Gaming Oasis and other sponsor exhibit/sampling booths. Location: South of the Huntington Beach Pier, at Pacific Coast Hwy and Main Street.
Duck-a-Thon Rubber Duck Race & Festival, May 17-18. Thousands of rubber duckies will be launched into the water, racing to shore to win prizes for their owners. Little rubber ducks race at 3pm on Saturday. Corporate Ducks – competing for the coveted “Golden Duck Perpetual Trophy” race at 3pm on Sunday. The “Duck Festival” features shopping, children’s area, food and activities. All proceeds benefit the Community Care Health Centers. Location: Huntington Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Hwy and Main Street.
714-536-6712
www.duck-a-thon.org
Memorial Day Ceremony, May 26.
This ceremony honors veterans who have lost their lives in battle and is hosted by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Jewish War Veterans. The ceremony includes a flag raising, rifle salute, and a playing of taps. Local Assemblymen, Congressmen, and the Mayor of Huntington Beach will officiate.
714-536-3855
23rd Annual Concours d’Elegance,
May 31-Jun1. Enjoy live entertainment while admiring some of the most beautiful automobiles in Southern California. On Saturday, see “Hot Rods in the Park,” featuring Corvettes, Ferraris and even a few BMW motorcycles. Also, don’t miss the 2nd Live Art contest and the 4th Annual Student Auto art contest on Sunday.
714-962-2776
www.hbconcours.org
 4th of July Parade, Jul 4. This is considered to be the largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi, featuring more than 300 entries including bands, floats, celebrities, local dignitaries, equestrians and community groups. The parade heads south from Pacific Coast Hwy to Main Street, proceeds up Main through the downtown area, ending at Yorktown Avenue and Main Street. Hours: 10am-12:30pm.
714-374-1535
COSTA MESA
Orange County Performing Arts Center, Events:
Eighth Blackbird, Apr 15. This acclaimed sextet of a flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion are adventurous artists, known for their playing as well as for their underlying sense of fun, always take their audiences to unexpected places. This performance includes Reich, a world premiere commissioned by the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Concert time: 8pm. Tickets: $58.
Jack Sheldon California Cool Quartet, Apr 25-26. The Center’s Jazz Club welcomes the return of Jack Sheldon who will perform with his California Cool Quartet, featuring pianist Joe Bagg, Bruce Lett on bass, Dick Weller on drums and, of course, Jack Sheldon on trumpet. Sheldon is considered “one of the Original Lions of the West Coast Sound.”
Performance times: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Tickets: $48-$52.
Dan Zanes, May 31-Jun 1. The former lead singer and songwriter for the rock band, The Del Fuegos, Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes was inspired by the birth of his child to make “21st Century family music” for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together, regardless of one’s age, size or temperament. Performance times: 11am and 2pm on Sat and 2pm on Sun. Tickets: $25.
My Fair Lady, Jun 4-15. Based on the award-winning London sensation, this glorious, new production features one of Broadway’s most beloved scores including “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Get Me to the Church on Time” and brings together the original Tony-winning, U.K. artistic team. Tickets: $20-$75.
Disney’s High School Musical, Jun 5-8, 12-15 and 17-22. High School Musical is a contemporary musical comedy about a popular high school basketball star and a shy, academically gifted newcomer who discover they share a secret passion for singing. When they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical, it threatens East High’s rigid social order and sends their peers into an uproar. In a desperate effort to maintain the status quo, the “jocks,” the “brainiacs” and even the drama club regulars are soon hatching convoluted plots to separate the pair and keep them offstage. By defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, however, the couple inspires other students to go public with some surprising hidden talents of their own.
Tickets: $20-$70.
Info and tickets:
714-556-2787
ANAHEIM
Angels Baseball, Mar 31-September. Nothing says “spring” like the beginning of baseball season! Watch a game and enjoy a favorite Southern California pasttime. Some notable games include:
vs. Cleveland Indians, Apr 7-9
vs. Chicago White Sox, May 12-15
vs. Los Angeles Dodgers,
May 17-18
vs. Detroit Tigers, May 26-28
vs. New York Mets, Jun 16-18.
Tickets: 714-663-9000
info
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