Events
Family-Fun Activities at The District
Sept. 18. Spend the day with your kiddos at The District at Tustin Legacy for a free day of family-fun activities. Enjoy interactive activities such as robotics demos and legos, science, sports activities (think: basketball, soccer and cheer moves with Freckled Frog), finger skateboarding (pictured), arts and crafts, teacher appreciation notes, interactive bubbles with BubblePOP, meet and greet with the TPSF’s “Dash the Dino”, live DJ, giveaways and more. There will also be a giveaway for an Apple Watch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.9090. thedistricttl.com
National Dance Day at Segerstrom Center
Sept. 18. Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the 12th annual National Dance Day in partnership with American Dance Movement. The day will feature live performances by special guest artists, inclusive and interactive dance lessons in a wide variety of dance styles, and the opportunity to learn this year’s official National Dance Day routine. Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) will be showing screenings of Global Groove in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall lobby and leading dance-themed video-making workshops. 4-8 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
SteelCraft Garden Grove’s Hispanic and Latinx Culture Event
Sept. 18. In celebration of Southern California’s rich diversity, SteelCraft Garden Grove continues its Summer Culture Series with this third and final installment celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture. Look forward to a market of goods from Black makers in the community, food from SteelCraft eateries, live music, cultural performances, and more. Noon-8 p.m. 12900 Euclid St., Garden Grove. steelcraftlb.com
Toast to the Casa
Sept. 18. Adventure around the world to exotic destinations with live music, food and wine from more than 20 vendors and games at Casa Romantica’s annual fundraiser gala. Toast to the Casa helps the award-winning arts institution and historic destination raise critical funds to continue rich cultural programming for the community and children. 5:30 p.m. $200. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org
Food + Drink
Friday Tasting Menu at Knife Pleat
Sept. 17. Experience chef Tony Esnault’s weekly six-course tasting menu at elegant French restaurant, Knife Pleat. With a focus on late-harvest produce, this week’s menu features dishes such as chef’s special terrine, sweet corn and polenta farce ravioli, lamb with cranberry and romano, and more. Reserve seats for the dining room or open-air patio. 6:30 p.m. $195 per person, additional $110 for wine pairings. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 3001, Costa Mesa, 714.266.3388. knifepleat.com
COMEBUYTEA’s Customer Appreciation Day
Sept. 18-19. Looking for a refreshing way to enjoy the weekend? Get high-quality, brew-to-order teas from COMEBUYTEA at Bella Terra during its Customer Appreciation Day celebration, which spans not one but two days with giveaways and a chance for one lucky winner to receive an Apple Watch. The giveaways include giving the first 100 in-store orders one free drink with any toppings, the next set of 100 in-store orders BOGO free on any items and more. Noon-9 p.m. 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 174, Huntington Beach, 949.299.2789. comebuyteausa.com | More Info
Sueños Laguna Beach
Opens Sept. 18. Mark your calendar for the opening of O.C.’s newest Latin American-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. The eatery is helmed by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Jose Gutierrez and Kay Ayazi with executive chef Alan Sanz taking led in the kitchen. Look forward to dishes such as ceviche de mango y jicama with Mahi Mahi cured in a traditional Peruvian citrus-based marinade; duck carnitas tacos; black risotto with lamb chops; tagliatelle verde with filet mignon; and more. Open daily for dinner starting at 4 p.m. with weekend lunch from noon-3 p.m. 222 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8155. suenoslagunabeach.com
Arts + Culture
C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
Sept. 16-18. Don’t miss Irvine Barclay Theatre’s production of C.S. Lewis’ mesmerizing fantasy about heaven, hell and the choice between them comes to life. The story follows Lewis’ characters as they take a fantastical bus trip from hell to the outskirts of paradise, however, each receives an opportunity to stay … or return to hell, forever divorced from heaven. Note: Recommended for ages 13 and older; children under age 4 not admitted. Th-F 8 p.m.; Sa 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $49-$99. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646. thebarclay.org
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards
Sept. 18. Come along on a New Orleans-style musical adventure with Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Founded by celebrated vocalist, writer and arts educator Ashli St. Armant, the band tours the U.S. bringing jazz to young audiences to encourage kids and their grown-ups to celebrate the music of New Orleans as part of the American folk music heritage. 1 p.m. $15+. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Larry, Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers
Sept. 19. The country chart-topping trio of Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin will entertain guests with their string of No.1 records and country classics at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The Gatlin Brothers will play songs such as “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady,” “Love is Just a Game,” and others from their storybook career that has spanned more than 45 years in the entertainment industry. 7 p.m. $30-$120. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646. thebarclay.org
Photo credits: SteelCraft Garden Grove by Jakob Layman. Sueños Laguna Beach courtesy Outshine PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
