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What’s going on in and around town this week

FRIDAY | 23

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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Musician Debby Holiday and her band will perform a tribute act to late singer Tina Turner. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S

9 pm.-1 a.m. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. 33 Thunder Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.

SATURDAY | 24

BERRY U-PICK

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ecology Center is providing a chance to pick fresh berries. While baskets will be provided, participants are also welcome to bring their own. After you finish collecting a harvest, head over to the Farm Stand to pay for what you picked. Cost to attend is $8. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

11 a.m. Local singer-songwriter Karly Moreno will perform. Enjoy the enter-

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SATURDAY | 24: THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL $30,000 GRAND PRIX II tainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

3-4 p.m. Blenheim Equisports is holding a free horse jumping show. Spectators are welcome to bring a picnic blanket and beach chairs. The event is family-friendly. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.299.7219. theplacetojump.com.

SUNDAY | 25

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB

4-7 p.m. Jimmy Church & Texas Flood will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S

6-9 p.m. Listen to some live music and dance, perhaps after enjoying fish and chips and a pint. Sticks & Stones will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

BIG BAND CONCERT

3 p.m. The Orange County big band music group South Coast Swing will hold a free concert. Concertgoers are welcome to dance in the aisle. Community Presbyterian Church, 32202 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1502.

MONDAY | 26

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County

Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

TUESDAY | 27

STORYTIME AT THE SJC LIBRARY

10:30-11 a.m. Bring the kids to storytime, held every Tuesday morning. Children will get to read books and sing songs. The event is geared for the 2- to 6-yearold age range. San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.1752. ocpl.org.

WEDNESDAY | 28

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

TUESDAY | 4

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Noon-10:30 p.m. The City of San Juan Capistrano is holding the annual community Fourth of July celebration and summer carnival. The event will feature amusement rides, live music starting at 6 p.m., food, business and group booths, and more. The fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m., and the carnival will be held throughout the weekend from July 1-3. Free trolley services will be offered. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

THURSDAY | 6

NEWPORT BEACH DERMATOLOGY & PLASTIC SURGERY OPEN HOUSE

4-7 p.m. Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery is hosting an open house at their new San Juan Capistrano location, which is being marketed as a “San Juan staycation.” Attendees can enter a raffle to win prizes. Door prizes will be given to the first 100 people who attend. Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, 27512 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano. 949.706.7886. newportbeachdps.com.

SATURDAY | 8

OUTDOOR THEATER AT LOS RIOS PARK

2 and 3 p.m. Enjoy a live performance in one of California’s oldest areas when the Round About Players present The Capistrano Rainmaker in the Los Rios Historic District. The 15-minute play is based on local history. Plays are underwritten by The Alliance for San Juan Arts, with sponsors that include Trevor’s at the Tracks and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. The cast is made up of Kathryn Fischer, Gary McCarver, Kenneth Phuong, Mark Schwartz, and Rachel Trant. L ocal fixtures Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and Gary McCarver are producing, and McCarver also wrote the play. The event is free, so check it out while you’re strolling about. Additional shows will be held throughout July. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

SUNDAY

CAR SHOW

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9 a.m.-2 p.m. Buses by the Beach SoCal and Capistrano Volkswagen are presenting a car show with air-cooled Volkswagens on display. Check out vintage vehicles and meet other Volkswagen enthusiasts. A food truck will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Relay for Life will also be the event to raise funds. Capistrano Volkswagen, 32922 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. 866.557.3599. capovw.com.

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