Events

A Journey into the Culinary World of California Olive Oil

June 10. Retreat into the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano’s enchanting olive grove to experience the culinary world of California olive oil with property partner Nuvo Olive Oil. During the event, learn about the history of California olive oil and become experts in how to spot great extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), as well as enjoy tastings crafted by the property team—including executive chef Aaron Obregon’s signature Exploding Olive; blood orange olive oil cake; balsamic vinegar cocktails; EVOO and balsamic-based gelato and sorbet from Nuvo; and more. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $85 per person. 31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.503.5700. Tickets

Avengers Campus

Now Open. Calling all Marvel fans! The wait is finally over to experience Disney California Adventure Park’s highly-anticipated, all-new land Avengers Campus. Look forward to attractions such as the immersive WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, Ancient Sanctum, the Avengers Headquarters (pictured), and The Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT! (which predates the rest of the land). For dining options, check out Pym Test Kitchen, Pym Tasting Lab, Shawarma Palace food cart and Terran Treats. See website for tickets. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4636. disneyland.disney.go.com | More Info

Food + Drink

Funk Yeah Launch at Haven

June 11. Kick-start your weekend with new brews from small-batch beer producer Beachwood Blendery (from the same minds behind the award-winning Beachwood Brewing) at Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar in Old Towne Orange. The three new beers—Funk Yeah 2020, Funk Yeah Boysenberry and Funk Yeah Nectarine—are inspired by the Belgian Gueuze tradition blend of one-, two- and three-year barrels. Each with its own unique flavors, chef Brady created an oyster tasting menu that pairs perfectly with each. In addition to the Funk Yeah beers, there will also be two beers from Beachwood Brewing available for full pours. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.221.0680. havencraftkitchen.com

Heritage Barbecue and Friends Pop-Up Collab

June 13. SoCal’s hottest barbecue destination is turning up the heat with a not-to-be missed pop-up collab with Texas special guests Khói Barbecue from Houston and Convenience West from Marfa. On the menu, Khói is offering its signature brisket phở, bánh xèo (savory Vietnamese crepes, pictured) and bò lá lốt links; while Convenience West is serving up Sriracha-molasses-glazed St. Louis-cut spare ribs and Tex-Mex brisket boudin. The usual Heritage hits are also available. A portion of proceeds will go to O.C.-based Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center. Opens at 11 a.m. 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. heritagecraftbbq.com

New Summer Dishes at Hendrix

Now Available. Delight in new seasonal dishes showcasing summer’s most vibrant ingredients at Hendrix Restaurant & Bar. Executive chef Rainer Schwarz adds new pastas as well as ocean-to-table dishes to the starters, salads and entrees on the menu. There’s also the addition of barbecue octopus tacos with bright pineapple salsa; hummus made with fresh avocados; duck confit salad with beautiful green and yellow wax beans; summer soup with the season’s most flavorful corn; and pan-seared diver scallops with bold Moroccan salsa. 32431 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.248.1912. hendrixoc.com

Soft-Shell Crab Season at Water Grill

Now Available. First-of-season wild soft-shell crabs from Maryland’s famed Chesapeake Bay have arrived at Water Grill in Costa Mesa, where the coveted ingredient will be offered through September. To kick off the season, the venue presents a pair of the blue crabs atop a watermelon-cucumber salad with a brown-butter soy-ginger sauce; the soft-shell crab roll (pictured)—with mango, pickled jalapeño, snow pea shoots, eel sauce and cilantro oil—is as gorgeous as it is tasty. Sibling King’s Fish House offers piccata- and Southern-style versions as well. 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 949.208.7060. watergrill.com

Free Churro from Born From The Lime Truck

Upcoming | Every Monday. After winning season two of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race,” chef/owner Daniel Shemtob and his Born From The Lime Truck team are back to take on the best of the best in the All-Stars season on Sunday nights. Tune in to watch them compete and visit Born From The Lime Truck (also known as TLT Food) at the Irvine Spectrum Center to get a free churro every Monday through July 12. Simply mention the All-Stars show to redeem; limit one per customer for in-person only. 705 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949.232.0690. More Info

Arts + Culture

Hearts Like Planets

June 10, 13. Tune in to the newest livestream reading from Chance Theater’s On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. The story is about a very bright, very fast object careening towards the Earth and in this moment of imminent death, the heroes and villains make big life and love choices. This show does contain some mild adult language. Th 7:30 p.m., Su 3 p.m. $10-$25. chancetheater.com

Pops Fridays: A Virtual Night at the Movies Part 1

Begins June 11. Mark your calendar for a fun virtual evening with Pacific Symphony Pops. Led by Richard Kaufman (pictured) in his 30th anniversary season as principal pops conductor, the program includes themes from popular film music, such as John Barry’s Flying Theme from Out of Africa and John Williams’ March of the Resistance from Star Wars – The Force Awakens. This performance will be available for free streaming on YouTube and Facebook channels starting at 7 p.m. on June 11 through July 10. pacificsymphony.org

Concert with Augustin Hadelich and Orion Weiss

Upcoming | June 14. Irvine Barclay Theater welcomes classical music fans to enjoy a concert featuring violinist Augustin Hadelich (pictured) and pianist Orion Weiss. This concert will be available to watch in-person at Irvine Barclay, or to watch from home via livestream with one week of on-demand viewing. Concert begins at 7 p.m. In-person: $38; Livestream: $20 per household. thebarclay.org

Photo credits: Avengers Campus by Christian Thompson/courtesy Disneyland Resort. Khói Barbecue courtesy FWD PR. Hendrix courtesy Moxxe PR. Augustin Hadelich courtesy Augustin Hadelich. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.