Events
Surf Punk Revival at Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center
May 20. The house will reverberate with nostalgic punk-rock surf music as the Johnny Malibu Surf Punk Revival kicks off its tour at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center. Local guitarist John Heussenstamm, a.k.a. Johnny Malibu, was a founding member of the iconic surf rock band Surf Punks. $30-$50. Saturday, at 8 p.m. 235 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. lbculturalartscenter.org
Yoga At The Park
May 20. Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance Instructor, provides FREE classes with oceanside views every Saturday morning. Ease into the weekend with energizing, but calm morning sessions. For additional information, or directions, call 949.494.9928 or e-mail cabdtv@gmail.com. Saturday, 8 a.m. Treasure Island Park, Laguna Beach. yogainthepark.blogspot.com
Jurassic Trails and Tales
May 19-21. Take a step back through time and experience a wild adventure at Crown Valley Park. Don’t want to miss this opportunity to visit the Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Velociraptor, and T-Rex in their natural environment. Friday-Sunday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. cityoflagunaniguel.org
Food + Drink
Greek Festival
May 19-21. The OC Greek Food Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing, and culture. Experience authentic Greek food and homemade Greek pastries, traditional Greek dancing, and Greek music. Explore the outdoor marketplace and enjoy the “Kidz Zone” with games and other children’s activities. Times vary, per day. 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim. ocgreekfest.com
27th Annual Crawfish Festival
May 19-21. New Orleans’ most exquisite flavors are heading out West to fill up the world’s largest crawfish pots. Settle in for a weekend of fun and flavor as you dance and dine and enjoy the flavors of the south. Tickets can be purchased here. Hours and more information can be found here. Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley. crawfishfestival.com
Blossoms and Brass
Now Open. Blossoms & Brass, the newest addition to Collage Culinary Experience, South Coast Plaza’s global dining collective is now open, debuting a curated menu of artisan cocktails and decadent bites. Taking cues from the restaurant’s rich design and décor, the menu at Blossoms & Brass masterfully combines old-world Italian influence with Japanese ingredients and flavor profiles. Hours vary. 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa. blossomsbrass.com
Starfish Newport Beach
Now Open. Newport Beach welcomes its own Starfish – a dining destination featuring intimate seating, wine bar and sake cocktails, and more. Come enjoy the vibe and atmosphere in this upscale new buildout offering guests an experience similar to the Laguna Beach location. Times vary. 191 Riverside Ave, Newport Beach. starfishcalifornia.com
Arts + Culture
Feel the Energy with an Outdoor Concert Series!
Coming Soon. Summer Sounds returns to Segerstrom Center for the Art! This free, all-ages, Friday night sunset concert series in June and July features an energetic lineup of multi-genre talents, with unique and eclectic sounds on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Reserve your spot today! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 scfta.org
Joey Alexander
May 19. Returning to the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage for the third time, Joey Alexander is an extraordinary and uniquely gifted pianist from Indonesia. He is a young musical star whose expressive range and musical maturity goes beyond the stereotypical definition of jazz prodigy. Tickets or more information can be found here. Starts Friday, 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. thebarclay.org
San Clemente Summer Kickoff Music Festival
May 20. Kickoff the summer in style with great luve music, dancing, food, community booths, free raffle prizes and more. This is the best way to bring on the vibes and moods of summer. This event is free to attend. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. scchamber.com
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