The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
San Clemente Music Festival
Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.
In conjunction with various local nonprofit organizations and government agencies, the Community Outreach Alliance this Saturday is set to host the San Clemente Music Festival.
This free, family-friendly, summer kickoff event, being held at the Outlets at San Clemente, will feature live music, a wellness resource fair, chances to win raffle prizes, informative speakers and food trucks, as well as deals for shoppers.
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente
Friday, May 19
FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN
Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
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. 949.364.1270.
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LINE DANCING FRIDAYS
Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
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. 949.498.3322.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE NOBLE PATH FOUNDATION
The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente
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. 949.234.7259.
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‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP
AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano
6-9 p.m.
Craft your own wood sign, plank tray, or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand.. 949.482.1362.
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LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S
Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente
7 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular San Clemente lounge. Kenny Williams and the Stomp Down Riders will perform. 949.361.2855.
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
9 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band FlashBack Heart Attack will perform. 949.661.6003.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S
Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 pm.-1 a.m.
Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. 33 Thunder Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. 949.493.3188.
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Saturday, May 20
SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE
The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
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.
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DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET
La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags.
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STRAWBERRY U-PICK
The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano
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 $9. 949.443.4223.
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ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The San Clemente Garden Club will host its annual Garden Tour, allowing participants to enjoy a self-driving tour of five outstanding gardens in the beautiful Spanish Village by the Sea. Proceeds from the club’s annual GardenFest, Garden Tour and Fall Plant Sale support college scholarships, Junior Gardener programs, civic beautification projects and conservation organizations. Tickets are $45 each. Tickets include complimentary snacks, water and live music. Purchase tickets online at sanclementegardenclub.com. For questions, call Tour Ticket Chair Bette Langford at 949.246.1368 or email blang41096@aol.com.
KAYAK HARBOR TOUR AND SAIL AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE
Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
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 the 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. 949.496.2274.
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LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S
Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
11 a.m.
The Battles will perform. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. 949.493.9593.
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GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT
Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente
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.
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STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
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. 949.489.8082.
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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
9 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s tribute band Fast Times will perform. 949.661.6003.
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Sunday, May 21
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET
Avenida Del Mar
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers. 949.361.8200.
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STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP: OCEAN MAMAS
Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
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.
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LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S
Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
6-9 p.m.
Listen to some live music and dance, perhaps after enjoying fish and chips and a pint. 24K Country will perform. 949.661.3400.
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CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular 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. 949.496.8930.
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Weekend Spotlight
Spotlight: Fred Swegles, Beth Sanden to be Inducted in San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame on May 20
Saturday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.
The San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame is set to enshrine its 28th and 29th inductees in another tribute to local athletic excellence and contributions to sport.
The late Fred Swegles, a legendary writer and photographer, and world-record handcycle marathoner Beth Sanden have been selected as the latest honorees added to the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame and will be celebrated in the ninth annual induction ceremony this Saturday.
San Clemente Aquatics Center
Vista Hermosa Sports Park
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente
