Events
OC Home and Garden Show
Feb. 22-23. All ages are welcome at the 48th Annual OC Home & Garden Show. Attendees will be treated to the finest home improvement experts in Southern California who are ready to make your home improvement dreams a reality, as well as masters in landscape design and care for a more enjoyable outdoor living experience. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. More Information
Puppy Yoga Class
Feb. 23. Dive into the ultimate experience with puppies. Begin with a 30-minute all-level yoga session surrounded by adorable, playful puppies in our studio. Afterward, it’s all about the puppies: enjoy 30 minutes of cuddles, photos, and playtime. Arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth start. No entry is permitted 20 minutes after the session begins. Hours vary. 1604 Babcock St, Costa Mesa. Get Tickets Now
T.J. Miller at Irvine Improv
Feb. 21-23. You may recognize his non-animated face and body from DEADPOOL 1 & 2, 2014’s hit TRANSFORMERS 4: AGE OF EXTINCTION, or Mike Judge’s HBO series SILICON VALLEY, among other works. First and foremost, though, T.J. Miller is a wickedly funny, outlandish stand-up comedian who will descend upon the Irvine Improv this weekend for several jam-packed shows. Hours vary. 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. Get Tickets Now
Food + Drink
Pliny The Younger Weekend is Here
Feb. 21-23. You’ll be brunching with Pliny the Younger for 3 straight days at HAVEN Craft Kitchen + Bar beginning this Friday! Make plans to join in for this annual event — you’ll make lots of memories, partake in an incredible selection of beers, and take home a newly redesigned Pliny the Younger commemorative glass. Friday-Sunday, doors open at 9 a.m.- first come, first serve. 190 S. Glassell Street, Orange. More Information
Welcoming Chelas Second Location
Now Open. Beloved, family-run, San Clemente Mexican restaurant Chelas Mexican Kitchen has opened a second location where traditional, authentic recipes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients and are served in an elevated, casual setting. Design, creativity, and a passion for food are at the heart of each dish. Hours vary. The new location is 635 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente. chelasmexkitchen.com
Hopper and Burr Turns 10
Feb. 23. Hopper & Burr – “a place for tasty things” – is turning ten years old this weekend, and to celebrate, they have lined up a special celebration. For one week, starting this Sunday, they’ll say to hell with the seasons, and they’ll serve the top 10 drinks that they’ve ever made over the last decade. Open 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. 202 W 4th Street, Santa Ana. More Information
KIN Izakaya Introduces Late-Night Happy Hour
Now Available. KIN Izakaya is launching a Late-Night Happy Hour, bringing bold flavors and thoughtfully crafted drinks to the evening dining scene. This new offering invites guests to enjoy signature izakaya-inspired dishes, premium cocktails, and ice-cold beer in an intimate, lively setting. Available Sunday-Thursday, from 8-10 p.m. 16185 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. More Information
Arts + Culture
Leapin Lizards, it’s Annie!
Now-Feb. 23. One of the best loved musicals of all time is at Segerstrom Center for the Arts right now. Don’t miss this new production featuring all the songs you know and love like “Tomorrow,” “Easy Street”, “It’s the Hard Knock Life” and more! Only 6 performances remain, now–Sunday, Feb 23 only. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787
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Doktor Kaboom’s “Look Out Science is Coming!”
Feb. 23. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a comedic journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain. Sunday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. More Information
Art Workshop: Figure Drawing
Feb. 21. Join Peter Zokosky, Chair of MFA Drawing + Painting at LCAD, for a figure drawing workshop. Learn the basics and build on your knowledge of how to draw the human form with a live model. Supplies included with purchase of ticket – Please note that the model will be nude so this event is only available to those 18 years of age or older. Friday, 4-5 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
Photo credits: Girl smiling at dog, courtesy of Puppy Yoga Class. Doctor Kaboom’s courtesy Martin Albert. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
