Events
Pork 101 with Electric City Butcher
July 14. This hands-on overview will teach you how we source our animals, how to identify the different parts of the pig and the basics of breaking it down. Each student takes home 4 lbs. of pork, gets an Electric City Butcher Toolbag, and 10% off any purchases in the shop that evening. Light food and refreshments afterward. Tickets can be purchased here. 201 East 4th Street (Inside the Alta Baja Market), Santa Ana, 714.474.9096. electriccitybutcher.com
Chevy Summer Tour Live
July 15. Join Petros and Money of LA’s own AM570 Sports at Brewery X this Friday for the third stop of their Chevy Summer Tour. Come out for your chance to win tickets to the big game, gift cards, and more. You can also enter to win a brand new Chevy Silverado all while enjoying the food and brews Brewery X is so well known for. 2-5:30 p.m. 3191 East La Palma Ave, Anaheim, 657.999.1500. brewery-x.com
Creative Babe Market
July 16. Come shop from and celebrate over fifty women-owner businesses at a special night market this Saturday from 4-8 p.m. All ages are welcome and, aside from shopping, can enjoy great food and drinks, a live DJ all night long, face painting for kiddos, and more. Entry is free so don’t miss out. The market is being held at Rodeo39 Public Market, 12885 Beach Blvd, Stanton. creative-babe-market.com
Food + Drink
Nardo Italian Shines Bright
Now Open. Summer can be a distracting time as the weather clears, the sun shines, and the waves crash. However, there are no excuses for missing the opening of Nardò Italian. The restaurant features fantastically delicious southern Italian dishes that will have you wanting to trade your California summer for an Italian one in no time. 21022 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 657.204.9830. nardoitalian.com
Five Vines Opens for Lunch
Now Available. Beloved family-run wine bar and restaurant Five Vines is now offering lunch. Running Tuesday through Sunday starting at noon, guests can enjoy the sublime flavors of the kitchen while choosing from the countless hand-curated wines on hand. Come enjoy the summer weather and see what has made Five Vines Wine Bar an institution in the area since 2013. 31761 Camino Capistrano, Suite 11, San Juan Capistrano, 949.800.9145. fivevineswinebar.com
Bastille Day at Bouillon
July 14. Celebrate French Independence Day at the wonderful bouillon MOULIN in Newport Beach. Sit down to a curated menu of French classics and raise a glass to our allies across the ocean. From roasted camembert to steak “frites”, the menu is designed as pure French bliss. $45 a guest with wine add-ons available. 4:30 pr 7 p.m. seatings. Reservations can be made by calling 949.418.9545. 1000 Bristol St N Unit 11, Newport Beach. moulin.com
Giana Launches Brunch
Now Available. Part market, part wine bar, part restaurant, part deli, and more – but ultimately, a labor of love – Giana Bakery + Provisions has finally opened its doors and is happily welcoming diners to enjoy its various offerings. Their most recent addition is their highly anticipated brunch service. Reservations are recommended as this is a fan favorite and sure to draw a crowd. 34146 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.503.1994. gianadanapoint.com
Arts + Culture
Music in the Park
July 17. Music in the Park continues on Sunday evenings with The Great North Special taking the stage. Concerts start at 5 p.m., but please don’t set up before 3 p.m. No dogs, no smoking and no sale or display of merchandise is allowed at Bluebird Park. Low-back beach chairs are encouraged. Alcohol is permitted but must be accompanied by a full meal. Admission is free. Bluebird Park is located at 772 Cress St., Laguna Beach. lagunabeachcity.net
Brew Hee Haw
July 15-16. Head to the OC Fair for two days of musical performances to jumpstart your fair season. Featuring the sounds of Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite boys band, as well as Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets. If that wasn’t already enticing enough, guests for Brew Hee Haw can enjoy unlimited pours from over a hundred craft beers, free fair admission, and more. Tickets can be purchased here. 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa. ocbrewheehaw.com
Photo credits: Music in the Park courtesy of Stu News via Scott Brashier. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
