Events
Winter Fest OC Concludes
Through Jan. 7. Say your final festive farewells as Winter Fest entered its final weekend. Over a million lights, massive holiday decor, and thrilling activities await for you and your loved ones to make spectacular holiday memories with. Enjoy snow play, ice tubing, festive food, and more. Tickets and more information can be found here. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. winterfestoc.com
South OC Cars and Coffee
Jan. 6. Kick off 2024 at South OC Cars and Coffee, one of the largest weekly car meet in the US. This event regularly draws a diverse array of 700-1000 vehicles, including hypercars, supercars, exotics, as well as vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars. Plus, you can also see hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles, offering a dynamic experience for automobile enthusiasts. Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Hermosa. southoccarsandcoffee.com
Enter the New Year at D1 Training
Now Open. No gimmicks, no fads – just trusted and proven training techniques, used by the world’s top athletes, now delivered through age-appropriate programs led by expert coaches. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. Located on level 1 outside Macy’s women. Hours vary. 555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo. d1training.com
Food + Drink
Trivia Returns to Five Vines
Jan. 7. Family-owned and locally beloved wine bar -Five Vines – is bringing back its popular Sunday Trivia this weekend. Guests are encouraged to team up and win while enjoying Five Vines’ wine list, which features over 65 carefully curated wines. For those craving a bite during trivia, their new winter menu items are now available also. Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. fivevineswinebar.com
Bear Coast Coffee Coasts into Laguna Beach
Now Open. Situated on South Coast Highway steps from The Garden of Peace and Love – which serves as the entry point to Laguna’s Mountain Street Beach – Bear Coast Coffee’s newest location offers more than great coffee, with stunning beach views, a breakfast menu, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private parking lot. Open daily, hours are 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 1391 S. Coast Highway, Unit A, Laguna Beach. bearcoastcoffee.com
VOX Kitchen Unveils Bold Expansion
Now Open. Founder and Executive Chef Viet Ngyuen unveils an enhanced VOX Kitchen. The enlarged dining room, boasting an additional 60 seats, elevates the restaurant’s capacity to 120, creating a more immersive dining experience. This serves as a canvas for Nguyen to not only diversify his menu offerings but also to introduce an open-concept kitchen. 16161 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. eatvox.com
Zinc Cafe Orange Opens
Jan. 5. The charm, whimsy, and flavors of Zinc Cafe come to Orange as their new restaurant, market, and bar is set to open its doors this weekend. The highly-anticipated opening welcomes a bevy of delicious options for guests to enjoy, in a remarkably beautiful space. Hours upon open will be Mondays through Sundays, from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 195 S. Glassell Street, Orange. 949.504.9958. zinccafe.com
Arts + Culture
Hopelessly Devoted to Segerstrom Center!
Starts Jan. 11. You have to believe it’s going to be Magic when a starry cast of amazing vocalists and Broadway veterans team up to celebrate the life and career of Olivia Newton-John! Enjoy all your favorite songs by the beloved singer, actress, and activist, January 11th – 13th only! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
International Festival of Chocolate
Jan. 7. Guests of Bowers Museum can enjoy the International Festival of Chocolate – a day full of family fun with free art activities, face painting, lively performances from the lands of chocolate, a variety of gourmet chocolates offered by different vendors and more. Sunday, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. bowers.org
Cantelina Trio
Jan. 7. Presented in partnership with Laguna Beach Live, guests are invited to come enjoy the sounds of the Cantilena Trio featuring Susan Greenberg, flute; Jon Lee Keenan, tenor; and Kenton Youngstom, guitar. A consummate ensemble and a favorite among audiences. Advance tickets recommended. Tickets may be found here. Sunday at 1 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Photo credits: Bear Coast Coffee courtesy of Moxie Public Relations. Vox Kitchen courtesy of Outshine Public Relations. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
