Events
SJC Rotary Event
Feb. 8. Featuring more than 250 vehicles including Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Vintage Cruisers, Imports, Trucks and beyond. Guests can also enjoy vendors, exhibits & displays, food trucks, a disc dog show, and more. This car show is a major fundraising event that enables our SJC Rotary Club to help local charities thrive. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25925 Camino del Avion & Farm Road, Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano. More Information
Family Movie Afternoons
Feb. 8. Come join Join in community fun for a family-friendly movie and an accompanying craft this weekend at the La Palma Library. For movie title details, contact La Palma Library at 714-523-8585 or email ocpl.lapalma@occr.ocgov.com. Saturday, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m7842 Walker St., La Palma. More Information
South OC Cars and Coffee
Feb. 8. South OC Cars And Coffee attracts between 1000 and 3000 vehicles attend each week, including hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motor cycles. There is no registration required and spectators are welcome. Saturday, 9-11 a.m. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. More Information
Food + Drink
Pepper Lunch Sizzles With Location
Opens Feb. 7. Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born, fast-casual DIY teppan restaurant that is set open this weekend. It differentiates itself by blending traditional Japanese cooking with a modern do-it-yourself dining experience. Their menu focuses on bold, flavorful dishes, featuring high-quality ingredients, presented with convenience and affordability at the forefront. Hours vary. 509 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. More Information
True Love Coffee Co. Opens
Now Open. Handled with love and roasted with care – a new specialty coffee roaster and brewer has opened its doors. Sourcing top-quality, seasonal coffee that’s fully traceable, paying above fair trade prices to ensure producers are fairly compensated, and brewing daily to bring great coffee to guests. Open 7 p.m. – 3 p.m., seven days a week. 32122 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. More Information
Super Bowl Watch Party at Social
Feb. 9. Catch Super Bowl LIX at Social Craft Kitchen + Bar this Sunday. Enjoy big screen action, game day bar bites like Smoked Pork Sliders and Wagyu Carne Asada Tacos, drink specials, a photo booth, and the chance to win $1000. Every drink purchase gets you a square on Social’s Super Bowl grid. Get in on the pre-game festivities starting at 2:30 p.m. 512 W 19th St., Costa Mesa. More Information
Hundred Acre Wine Dinner at Mayor’s Table
Feb. 7. Embark on a culinary journey at Mayor’s Table with an unforgettable evening of incredible dining and exceptional wines. Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston has curated a five-course menu paired with the bold, complex flavors of Hundred Acre, Summer Dreams and Fortunate Son wines. Friday at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made online. 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. lidohousehotel.com
Arts + Culture
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Feb. 7. A powerful fusion of music and movement honors Alice Coltrane and Maurice Ravel in a program featuring Alonzo King LINES Ballet. King, inspired by Coltrane’s visionary compositions—such Journey In Satchidananda and Universal Consciousness—creates a new ballet exploring her legacy. His collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony brings fresh depth to Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), uncovering its allegorical themes through dance. Friday at 7:30 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org
Year of the Beast
Feb. 7-8. Set in Irvine, Year of the Beast tells a heartfelt story about a diverse group of children who embrace their cultural heritage while learning to lead their community with empathy and imagination. This production was created for and performed by students from the Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy, showcasing their talent, hard work, and pride in their cultural roots. Starts this Friday at 6 p.m. 10200 Pioneer Rd, Tustin. More Information
The Lido Theater’s Oscar Night Cinema Series
Ongoing. The Lido Theater, Newport Beach’s iconic and recently restored movie landmark, is excited to announce its Oscar Night Cinema Series, a celebration of past Academy Award-winning films that have captivated audiences and critics alike. The series will include titles such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Chariots of Fire, Titanic, and more. Hours vary. 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach. More Information
Paula Fuga: Saving My Love Tour
Feb. 8. Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics, and gorgeous melodies have earned Fuga widespread critical praise and made her one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. She is a songwriter of depth and passion, praised for her intense emotion with a personal style that is widely appealing, and endearing to audiences around the world. 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Get Tickets Now
Photo credits: Capistrano Car Show courtesy of San Juan Capistrano Rotary.Social Craft Kitchen + Bar, and The Mayor’s Table courtesy of Outshine PR. Pepper Lunch courtesy of Moxxe PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
