Events
South OC Cars and Coffee
Feb. 25. The US’s largest weekly car meet that attracts a mix of 700-1000 plus hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4 and motorcycles. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The Outlets, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com
Goat Yin Yoga
Feb. 26. Awaken and align your body, mind, and spirit while participating in this relaxing Yin Yoga class. Goat mom Lani will guide you through long easy movements to ease your body into deep stretches as our little Goats wander around, climb on* and cuddle you. To book your session, visit this website. 29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano. goodsandgoatsmarket.com
Earthquake Live at the Irvine Improv
Feb. 24-25. Comedian, actor and voice artist, Earthquake earned a strong fan base in stand-up comedy via programming platforms fueled by BET, HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and more. Now is your chance to see this comedy legend live at the renowned Irvine Improv. Information on showtimes and tickets can be found here. 527 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine. improv.com
Food + Drink
Glasspar Debuts New Menu Items
Now Available. On the heels of Glasspar’s third anniversary, Chef-Owner Rob Wilson debuts a new dinner menu highlighting seasonal seafood and brought to life with bold ingredients that boast the bounty of coastal California. From salmon tartare to charred Spanish octopus, and more now is the time to dive into a meal at Glasspar. Times vary. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. glasspar.com
Free Gin Tasting
Feb. 25. Come taste some unique gin expressions from Vietnamese distiller, Sông Cái Distillery. The Mixing Glass & Market in Costa Mesa will be hosting the tasting, giving guests a chance to try some wonderful spirits from the world’s first Vietnamese gin. The tasting is for attendees 21 and over only. Free. Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 1500 Adams Ave 104 A, Costa Mesa. the-mixing-glass.shoplightspeed.com
Paint and Sip at OC Wine Mart
Feb. 26. Come enjoy an afternoon of painting and instruction from Sarah Lower as you sip on a mimosa. As an option, guests can also use their OC Wine Mart wine cards to enjoy 34 different wine samples. Food items will also be available for purchase. $45 – includes canvas, paint, brushes, and a mimosa. Sunday at 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 1691 E. Lincoln Ave, Orange. ocwinemart.com
New Happy Hour at Scarlet Kitchen
Now Available. Neighborhood darling, Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge, has recently launched all new happy hour options for guests to enjoy. Come shake off the day and relax in the intimate atmosphere of the space. Different days of the week also have different happy hour themes, so see their website for full details. 30865 Gateway Pl, Rancho Mission Viejo. scarletkl.com
Arts + Culture
Mean Girls at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Upcoming | March 7-19. You can sit with us when the funniest musical of the year makes its Orange County debut at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, March 7-19. Grab your besties and make a date to see Tina Fey’s hilarious story, and all your favorite characters and quotes, live on stage.  600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787  scfta.org Â
Bowers’ Books for Kids
Feb. 25. Join two-time best-selling author Sharifa Anozie for a reading of her books It’s In You: Book For Big Dreamers and Sibling Love in celebration of Black History Month. Reading in the galleries will be followed by a simple, fun art project that kids will love. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. bowers.org
Black Beach Culture
Feb. 26. Join historian Alison Rose Jefferson for a presentation where she will share stories about how African Americans from the 1900s to 1960s created recreational and relaxation spaces at Southern California beaches and other places. In the process, African Americans were able to form communities and create business projects at these sites. Sunday, 1 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Photo credits: Goat Yoga, Goods and Goats Market (Pinterest), Glasspar courtesy of Outshine Public Relations. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
