Events
Meet The Mead: Mint Conditioned
Jan. 20. A collaboration between Honey Pot Meadery and Heirloom Potager in the art of flavor. Attendees will taste individual meads made with traditional mint, chocolate, and basil mint. Each of these herbs has its own characteristics, and each sample, using the same mead as a base, has its unique flavor profile. Sip, savor, and learn. $15. 8 p.m. 5120 E. La Palma #104, Anaheim. honeypotmeadery.com
Coffee Concerts with High Tide Coffee
Jan. 20. Let the ocean breeze carry you away as you relax, and enjoy a beautiful acoustic performance from Corey Angeli as you enjoy a cup of coffee from High Tide Coffee. Shows are free with admission and are hosted in either the Main Salon (Fall/Winter) or outdoors in the seaside Redmond Family Amphitheater (Spring/Summer). Friday, 10 a.m – 11 a.m. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org
Laughing in Laguna
Jan. 21. This show will feature comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, Conan, and more. Each ticket comes with a FREE beer from the curated list of beers for the show. Parking can be found around the venue, and this show is for 21 and over. Doors open Saturday at 7:30, and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets can be found here. 859 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach. lagunabeer.com
Food + Drink
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Paradise Dynasty
Now Available. To ring in the Year of the Rabbit, Paradise Dynasty will serve a special Lunar New Year menu of some of the most popular Chinese dishes to eat during the festive holiday. They will also give out lucky red envelopes containing $10 vouchers for Paradise Dynasty and $5 vouchers for the sister concept Le Shrimp Noodle Bar while supplies last. Open daily, times vary. 3333 Bristol Street, BLM 1 Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. paradisegp.com
Joey Newport Beach Opens
Jan. 19. Your new favorite Newport Beach destination to wine and dine is set to open its doors this week. This new opulent oasis features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists, a unique Bocci light installation, and a patio bar with a large-scale outdoor fire pit and retractable roof. Doors open Friday at 4 p.m. 453 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949.826.5699. joeyrestaurants.com
Lunar New Year with an ADYA Twist
Jan. 22 – Feb. 5. ADYA Chef-Partners Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur celebrate Lunar New Year with a special Indo-Chinese Thali, at ADYA at the Anaheim Packing House. Guests are invited to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a unique Indian interpretation of Chinese food, combining the fiery flavors Indians love with a Chinese twist. Daily 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd #201, Anaheim. adyaoc.com
Taquitos La Chata Opens
Jan. 21. One of the best pop-ups in Orange County finally has a space of its own as they take over the kitchen. Funk Freaks Records will be on the decks to get the celebration started; come early and be ready to have a good time and eat some delicious Taquitos. Doors open Saturday, 2 p.m. There will be beer and alcohol specials all weekend. 416 W 4th St Santa Ana. More Info
Arts + Culture
The Monterey Jazz Festival comes to OC
Coming Soon! The world’s longest-running jazz festival is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and it’s a rare opportunity to see so many of today’s best jazz stars on the same stage! Grammy-winning vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Kurt Elling headline this 1-night-only concert event on January 25 at 8 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
2023 Tet Parade
Jan. 22. The City of Westminster is proud to present the 2023 Tet Parade. This annual event honors the local Vietnamese-American culture, traditions and beliefs with colorful pageantry, beautiful displays and musical entertainment. Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Bolsa Ave, starting at Magnolia St., Eastbound to Bushard St. westminster-ca.gov
Lunar New Year at Rodeo 39
Jan. 21. Rodeo 39 Public Market will celebrate Lunar New Year with a day of family fun, including face painting, lion dancing and red envelope giveaways. Guests can also try their luck at the money machine, where they can attempt to grab as much cash as they can before time runs out. Bring the entire family and enjoy the Lunar New Year festivities. 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. 12885 Beach Blvd, Stanton. rodeopublicmarket.com
Photo credits: Paradise Dynasty & Rodeo 39 courtesy of FWD Public Relations. ADYA courtesy of Moxxe Public Relations. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
