Events
Imagineology
April 13-14. Children, teens, families and school groups are invited to immerse themselves in the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Offering unique experiences for attendees across all age groups can engage in an environment where participants can build, create, play and observe. Through interactive activities, Imaginology opens up the world of STEAM fields, showcasing the potential futures within these disciplines. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. ocfair.com
The Ecology Center’s Strawberry U-Pick Event Returns
Now Available. Guests can embark on a self-guided journey across the farm to hand-select and purchase fresh strawberries by weight. Guests can rest easy knowing that these berries are free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides, ensuring a safe and delightful treat for families to savor straight from the vine. Hours vary. 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano. theecologycenter.org
Meet the Designer Event
April 12. This season, Rails introduces a luxe 99% cotton Italian denim fabric in a variety of styles and washes. Come meet the designer behind their denim collection this Friday. Immerse yourself in their premium denim styles and discover the inspiration behind their newest collection and designs. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rails Fashion Island, 1083 Newport Center Dr #1083A, Newport Beach. rails.com
Food + Drink
Longer Days and Longer Hours at Heritage Barbecue
Now Available. One of Orange County’s most sought-after barbecues is making its products more readily available to the public. Heritage Barbecue is extending its hours so that you can indulge in their renowned barbecue even later into the night. Now open Wednesday & Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. heritagecraftbbq.com
Road House Night at the Goose
April 11. Please don’t start a bar fight, but do watch some bar fights go down with a double-feature “Roudhouse” watch party at The Wild Goose. Wear your best denim, “Canadian Tuxedo” or favorite Hawaiian shirt, and come enjoy drink specials, great food and entertainment all evening starting this Friday at 6 p.m. 436 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa. goosebar.com
Lighthouse Café Sails into Spring with Patio Expansion
Now Open. Newport Beach’s charming on-the-harbor hideaway, Lighthouse Café, unveils an expanded patio just in time for spring, showcasing the best of what Newport Beach has to offer guests. To complement the expanded patio, the restaurant has introduced a new Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. Lighthouse Café is located within Marina Park, 1600 W Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. lighthousenb.com
Paired Dinner
April 12. Public Legacy is teaming up with Everywhere Beer Co. to put on a 4-course dinner. This ticketed event (tickets available on the website) is sure to please as the culinary talents of the Public Legacy team will be on full display as they pair a delicious menu with Everywhere’s wonderful beers and seltzers. Friday, from 7-9 p.m. $100 per person. 1547 W. Katella Ave Ste. 102, Orange. public-legacy.com
Arts + Culture
Virginia Woolf Inspires American Ballet Theatre
April 11-14. Woolf Works is an award-winning ballet inspired by the works of Virginia Woolf. Be the first to see this US premiere, stunningly choreographed by Wayne McGregor with a luminous original score by Max Richter performed live by Pacific Symphony. Tonight – Sunday, only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.8784. scfta.org
Jean Stern Presents: The Life and Art of Donna Schuster
April 14. In this lecture, art historian and LAM Curatorial Fellow Jean Stern will discuss the life and art of Donna Norine Schuster (1883-1953) in a slide-illustrated lecture. Schuster was a superb artist born into a wealthy family in Milwaukee. The Life and Art of Donna Schuster comprises about 85 images and lasts approximately 50 minutes, with time afterwards for questions. Sunday at 10 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Danish String Quartet
April 11. The Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet, co-presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, makes a much-anticipated return to Orange County for a captivating chamber music performance. The quartet will play classics by Purcell, Haydn, Shostakovich and Schubert.. Saturday at 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. 949.854.4646. thebarclay.org
Photo credits: Lighthouse Cafe courtesy of Outshine PR. Heritage Barbecue courtesy of FWD PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
