Find the best Orange County things to do for the weekend of June 15-18

Edited by Laura Okey

EVENTS
Summer Fest
June 17. Celebrate the beginning of summer with an epic party showcasing Orange County beach culture. Enjoy performances on a beachside stage (bands include Pacific Dub, Wheeland Brothers and more), beer and drink booths, food trucks, vendors and a VIP cabana. The VIP cabana includes a summer cocktail lounge and a food tasting tent. Participating food vendors include SideDoor, Mesa, Juliette Kitchen and Bar and Butterleaf among others. 1-5 p.m. $25-$50. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.3863. seetickets.us

Chili at the Beach
June 17. Taste a variety of uniquely prepared chilies and salsas at the beach. Surf City invites you to experience a chili cook-off and salsa tasting while enjoying live entertainment, a kids zone and vendors throughout Main Street and The Strand. Two dozen restaurants will participate including Duke’s, Sandy’s, Fred’s Mexican Cafe and more. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10-$15 Downtown Huntington Beach, Main Street and Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. hbdowntown.com

OC Night Market
June 16-18. Experience the original and largest Asian-themed night market in the country. The OC Night Market features hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in one jam-packed weekend of festivities that appeals to all ages. Hundreds of new and returning chefs will present delectable dishes. Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight; Sun. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. $5 admission, $8 parking; kids under 6, free. OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Direct all inquiries to Info@626nightmarket.com.   ocnightmarket.com

Summer of Mud: Lake Mud Run
June 17. Celebrate summer this year with a 5k mud run course. Beginning and ending at Irvine Lake, the course takes place partially on the road, and partially on trails, including hills, water, professionally built obstacles and over a dozen mud pits (more mud than ever before). With a promise to become drenched and muddy, be sure to bring towels and a change of clothing. 9 a.m. $69. Oak Canyon Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado. irvinelakemudrun.com

Pirate Coast Paddling Glow Tours
Beginning June 16. Spend your summer evenings on an LED light-adorned paddleboard or kayak at the bay. Pirate Coast Paddle Co. leads nighttime adventures on Friday and Saturday nights through Labor Day. See marine life only visible at night on this unique excursion. Enjoy cocktails and dinner at Back Bay Bistro afterwards. 8 p.m. F-Sa; call for schedule. $45/pp. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.278.0011. piratecoastpaddle.com

KXClusive: Tastes & Tunes at Montage Resort
June 16. Head to the beautiful Montage resort in Laguna Beach for an evening of food, entertainment and fundraising hosted by KX 93.5. Activities include a live and silent auction, celebrity chefs and live entertainment such as comedy legend Rita Rudner (emcee) and Led Zeppelin tribute band Led Zepagain. Notable chefs include Nikki Starr of Mesa, Alex Moreno of Habana and more—they’ll be serving artisanal hand-crafted food samplings through the evening. VIP 5 p.m. General admission 6-9 p.m. Tickets start at $175. 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. kx935.com

The Ventures & The Surfaris
June 16. Enjoy a night of classic surf rock from popular bands The Ventures and The Surfaris at Don the Beachcomber. Taking place in the Dagger Bar, watch as the two bands share the stage for the first time. Enjoy the best mai tais in town alongside delicious menu items like the brie quesadilla with pork or the da kine calamari. Early arrival strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., music begins at 8:15 p.m. Don The Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 562.592.1321. donthebeachcomber.com

Glitz, Glam & Giving—A Retro Hollywood Gala
June 17. Show off your glamorous side at a retro Hollywood gala at Island Hotel. Be greeted with champagne and tray-passed hors d’oeuvres as you make your way into the ball room for a three-course meal, live and silent auctions, entertainment such as photo booths and live music, dancing and more. Benefiting American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Tickets start at $125. Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 714.657.1505. e.gesture.com

Art on the Walk
June 16. Head to Anaheim GardenWalk for an evening of live art demonstrations, music and entertainment. Along with a showcase of local artists and their work, enjoy dining options like McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, House of Blues, Roy’s Restaurant and so many more. Make the evening more of an experience with attractions like Mission Escape Room, Bowlmor Lanes and Billy Beez. See website for full directory. 6-8 p.m. Free event, parking additional. Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 714.635.7400. anaheimgardenwalk.com

Yoga on the Deck at Lido Marina Village
June 17. Join Curl Fitness for a free outdoor yoga class on the main deck at Lido Marina Village. Bring your water bottle, sunscreen and yoga mat and start your weekend off surrounded by breathtaking views as you calm your mind and strengthen your body. Come early to find the perfect spot and enjoy special offers, samples and discounts from Lido Marina Village vendors. 9-10 a.m. Free. 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach. eventbrite.com

Fete de la Musique
June 17. Laguna Beach celebrates the 10th annual Fete de la Musique, a free music festival in celebration of the summer solstice (the longest day of the year). The Fete de la Musique began in France and has since spread around the world. Anyone, any age is welcome to come and play music wherever and however they like. From accordion to harmonica, guitar to flute, stroll the village streets of Laguna Beach to the harmony of the instruments and voices performing throughout the city. Expect artists at approximately 45 downtown locations, with most along Forest and Ocean avenues, and spreading south along Pacific Coast Highway to Legion Street. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Laguna Beach, 949.492.0883. lagunabeachsistercities.com

Summer Movie Nights at Pacific City
Enjoy warm summer nights and ocean views with Pacific City’s summer nights movie series. Come early Wednesday nights through August to save your seat and grab a snack at Lot 579, the artisan food hall downstairs. This week’s film is The Endless Summer. Movie begins 7 p.m. Free. 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. gopacificcity.com

Little Lido Kids Club at Lido Village Books
June 15. Bring the little ones to Lido Village Books for a reading of Escargot by Dashka Slater and Sydney Hanson. Following the reading, kids can enjoy an interactive sing-a-long on the patio outside and a craft station with fun snail-inspired crafts. Moms can take advantage of specials at select participating Lido Marina Village retailers including 10 percent off your book purchase at Lido Village Books and Sugarfina candy bags and $25 off purchases at Eberjey. RSVP required. 10-11 a.m. Free. 3424 Via Oporto, Suite 102, Newport Beach. eventbrite.com

FOOD + DRINK
Italian-Inspired Cocktails at YNK
Ongoing. Join YNK for its newly launched Italian-inspired cocktails. Transport yourself to the Mediterranean coastline while nestled inside the intimate bar in the Irvine Marriott. Menu highlights include the Sgroppino with vodka, lemon sorbet and prosecco; the Farmer’s Choice with aperol, thyme-infused honey, lime juice and ruby red grapefruit; the lavender bellini with sparkling rosé and lavender peach puree; the Italian Sangria with rosa Italian wine, cocchi americano, cointreau, lemon wheel and orange wheel; and more. 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.553.0100. ynk-irvine.com

Pappy for Pappy at Chapter One
June 18. This year, get Dad what he really wants on Father’s Day—beef, bourbon and beer. All day on Father’s Day, Chapter One: The Modern Local, will offer a special trio for dads to indulge on that includes a 16-ounce dry-aged ribeye steak, a shot of Pappy Van Winkle 10-year bourbon and a glass of house beer. Call for reservations. $70. Chapter One, 227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.352.2225. chapteronetml.com

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails
June 16-17. Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day weekend by avoiding the Sunday crowds. Andrei’s will offer bottomless draft beer and specialty burgers on Friday and Saturday night after 5 p.m. Dad can choose between 1 of 5 specialty burgers and bottomless draft beer for $26. Among the burger selection are the Andrei’s house cheeseburger, dungeness crab burger and the ground buffalo foie gras burger, piled high with butter lettuce, seasonal heirloom tomato and tomato aioli on a brioche potato bun. Dads can sit back and relax on the rooftop terrace, covered in herb and citrus gardens along with fire heaters for ambiance. 2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887. andreisrestaurant.com

Yogurtland Scratch-Made Flavor Series
Through Aug. 6. Go on a flavor-filled adventure to Yogurtland as they introduce six new scratch-made flavors this summer. Flavors to be featured over the course of the series include watermelon sorbet, strawberry shortcake, peaches and cream gelato, mud pie and apricot mango tart. See website for all Orange County locations. 9961 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.968.8212. yogurt-land.com

Sushi Roku Anniversary Menu
Through June 20. In celebration of the two-year anniversary of Sushi Roku’s Newport Beach location, dine from an exclusive anniversary menu. The anniversary cocktail, the Anniversary Roku Fusion, features Svedka vodka, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon dry ice and a bamboo straw. Specialty items include tuna pizza with marinated tuna, spicy tuna and wasabi aioli, summer ramen with bincho grilled prawns and more. For an additional cost, experience craft cocktail, sake and wine pairings to complement the menu. Fashion Island, 327 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.706.3622. innovativedining.com

Curated Cheese Takeover at SideDoor
June 21. SideDoor, known for its award-winning cheese and charcuterie offerings, is dedicating an evening to boutique creamery and specialty cheese shop Redwood Hill Farm Creamery of Sonoma County. The cheese takeover will showcase a select portfolio of artisanal cheeses with SideDoor’s own certified expert and cheese monger, Tracy Nelsen. Tracy will be on hand to educate you on the various cheeses presented and recommend the perfect pairings. The featured cheeses will also find their way into select SideDoor menu items for that evening only. 4:30 p.m. Five piece cheese board $28. 801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331. sidedoorcdm.com

ARTS + CULTURE
Newport Beach Art Exhibition
June 17. Mingle with the artists at a show featuring more than 200 works. Artists will exhibit and sell their paintings, mixed media, sculpture and photography. 1-6 p.m. Free. Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.717.3800. newportbeachca.gov

Baroque Music Festival
June 18-25. Hear historically stylistic interpretations of the great masterpieces of the Baroque period. The 37th annual festival features sounds of the British Isles. Enjoy a Wine and Waters reception following each performance. See website for schedule. $30-$50. 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, 949.760.7887. bmf-cdm.org