MUSIC
Willie K
Feb. 4. Willie K performs at the Irvine Barclay Theatre as part of the Hawai’ian Music Series. Known for his diverse and versatile repertoire, Willie K is a guitar virtuoso whose range extends from tropical Hawai’ian melodies to raucous rock riffs. Willie K’s musical and even comic talent always keeps audiences entertained. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646. thebarclay.org
Beethoven & Benedetti
Feb. 2-4. Violinist Nicola Benedetti captivates audiences worldwide with her beyond-her-years musicality and poise. She joins the Pacific Symphony under renowned Christoph Konig for an evening of delightful evening of classical music. The BBC’s Young Musician of the Year and 2008 winner of the Classical Brit Award for Young British Classical Performer recently released her new album Italia featuring Benedetti’s interpretations of Baroque classics from Vivaldi, Tartini and Veracini. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
EVENTS
Surf’s Up for Down Syndrome
Feb. 3. The International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach joins nonprofit organization Team Up For Down Syndrome to host the inaugural Surf’s Up For Down Syndrome at Sandy’s Beach Grill. Hundreds of local businesses, community leaders and fans will come together to support education and services for children with special needs across America. Following an afternoon of beach and surfing activities involving youths with Down Syndrome, guets will enjoy a cocktail hour with ukulele music, dinner and a silent auction to benefit the nonprofit organization and the children it supports. 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.665.8326. teamupfordownsyndrome.org
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Feb. 4. Angel Stadium transforms into a dirt bike-lovers paradise for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Daring riders take jumps and turns at breakneck speeds in hopes of claiming the Monster Energy Cup at the end of the season. 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.940.2000. supercrossonline.com
SUPERBOWL
Clancy’s Clubhouse
Feb. 5. Clancy’s Clubhouse hosts its second annual Super Bowl party as the New York Giants face the New England Patriots. Entry is $20 for which you will receive a $20 food credit, two raffle tickets and entry onto the gameboard. Clancy’s sports 36 TVs, cold beer and great American comfort food (which you’ll need plenty of if your favorite team happens to lose!). Reservations are recommended. 2191 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.750.7500. clancysclubhouse.com
The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar
Feb. 5. The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar invites you to watch the 46th Super Bowl at its Bar and Havana Lounge. Crush Hour specials will be offered 2:30-10:00 pm. Specials include martinis for $6.95, featured beers for $4, select red and white wines for $6.95 and chef’s featured appetizers for $7.95. 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600. thewineryrestaurant.net
ENTERTAINMENT
Wyland’s Whale and Dolphin Adventure
Saturdays and Sundays in Feb. Join Dana Wharf for a three hour cruise aboard the Ocean Adventure Catamaran. The afternoon begins with a dockside video presentation and art lesson by renowned environmental artist, Wyland. Children can enter their art work from the cruise into the end-of-season art contest which will be judged by Wyland himself. The winner will be awarded $2,000. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794. danawharf.com
SHOPPING
Hearts and Flowers Champagne Reception
Feb. 4. Visit Silver Blue & Gold for a Valentine’s Day inspired exhibition of artistic jewelry. Shop from a gorgeous collection of one-of-a-kind pieces for that special someone while meeting the artists, enjoying good company, refreshments and live music. The Hearts and Flowers exhibit runs through February 29. 1492 S. Coast Hwy., #5, Laguna Beach, 949.715.3000. silverblueandgold.com
THEATER
Come Fly Away
Through Feb. 5. Come Fly Away combines the classics of Frank Sinatra with the vivacious sound of a live 14-piece big band and the creative choreography of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp to make one unforgettable production. Be mesmerized as 15 dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love set to “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” and other smooth Sinatra songs. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Lonesome Traveler
Through Feb. 5. Visit the backwoods of Appalachia, the nightclubs of New York and the streets of San Francisco in this production about great American Folk songs between the 1920s and the 1960s that brought people together and changed them. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787. lagunaplayhouse.com
Elemeno Pea
Jan. 27-Feb. 26. As Devon adjusts to life as a 35-year-old unemployed tenant of her parents’, she visits her sister Simone, who’s working as a personal assistant to a wealthy woman, Michaela, in Martha’s Vineyard. Devon gets an unprecedented view into the life of the filthy rich and soon wonders if the ritzy new job is changing her sister. Comedy ensues when Michaela unexpectedly arrives with a crisis of her own. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. scr.org
Rooms: a rock romance
Jan. 27-March 4. Sparks fly when Monica, an ambition singer/songwriter, meets Ian, a reclusive rocker, in Glasgow. As their love deepens, the couple travel to London and New York City, collaborating together and discovering new music scenes along the way. Will they be driven apart by their different personalities or is the music strong enough to keep them together? Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, 714.777.3033. chancetheater.com