Orange County

Weekend roundup

June 9-12

Events

Flag Day Concert in the Park

June 10. Enjoy a FREE Flag Day concert in the park featuring the Angel Force Band, with Grammy-Award_winning musical talent from the bands’ Train, Sugar Ray, The Doors, The Who & more. Golden Road Brewing will be on hand, along with various other food and drinks available for purchase as well. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and the music goes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange. More Info

World Oceans Week

June 8-12. Let your little ones explore and learn about the way humans interact with and affect our oceans. With various play and activities designed to enhance language and literacy development, fine/gross motor development, listening skills, creativity, general knowledge, scientific discovery, and career development. 29 Hubble, Irvine, 949.428.3900. pretendcity.org

Food + Drink

Milligram Coffee and Kitchen Opens

Now Open. Start your day the right way by settling into the sublime newly opened Milligram Coffee and Kitchen. A meticulously designed ode to all things caffeine, this will be your new morning destination to jump-start your day. Enjoy their various food offerings as you sink into some truly astonishing coffee. A proper love letter to the craft, this is not a space you want to miss a visit to. 234 E 17th St Suite 107, Costa Mesa, 949.612.7272. milligramcoffeeandkitchen.com

Social Hour Starts

Now Available. If you need a break from the workday then Newport Beach’s hottest new destination for all things fun has you covered – and in a very cost-effective way. The Penninsula Lounge is offering their Social Hour specials, and, thankfully, for much longer than just an hour. Stop in for yourself and see why this has become such a popular place for those looking for a smile. 2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, 949.991.3759. thepeninsulalounge.com

All-day Brunch at Rum Social

Now Available. Escape to one of Orange County’s newest dining destinations – Rum Social. Enjoy their full brunch menu all day, every Sunday. Featuring items such as the Caribbean French Toast, along with drinks of all types to enjoy as you sip and savor every last second of Sunday. Sunday at 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 448 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, 949.549.4014. rumsocial.com

Fun in the Sun Thursdays

June 9. Start the weekend early with stunning views, tapas, and tequila at Oak Laguna Beach. In association with La Adelita Tequila, the team at Oak aims to take away the stress of the week with savory bites and serious libations as only they can deliver. Short rib quesadillas, double smoked bacon tacos, and more are some of the items you can expect. 3 p.m. – close. 1100 South Coast Highway #202 Laguna Beach, 949.940.3010. oak-lagunabeach.com

European Coffee Delights

Now Open. The Ghoukassian Family, the restaurateurs behind the legacy concepts Bistango and Bayside Restaurant, are proud to announce the launch of Press & Moka Coffeehouse. The shop will feature everyday coffee favorites alongside specialty roasts and more including grab-and-go European-style salads, sandwiches, pastries, as well as other specialties made with imported meats and cheeses. 18881 Von Karman Ave Suite 175
Irvine. pressandmoka.com

Arts + Culture

Arts & Crafts Marketplace

June 12. Bring the entire family – including the furry family members – to safely shop in this outdoor German village. Hand-crafted artistic pieces, up-cycled goods, unique home decor, handmade jewelry, and more can all be found at this event. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. More information can be found here. 7561 Center Ave, # 49, Huntington Beach.

Silent Disco for Pride

June 10. Dance the night away with the Silent DJs, who’ve returned to our outdoor stage with everyone’s favorite tunes. With three channels to choose from on your light-up headphones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you love party classics or EDM, the Silent DJs will have you up and on the dance floor all night long. $15. 7 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org

Photo credits: All images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.

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