GETTING OUT THE BAYOU BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. FAMILY STYLE 8 p.m. Blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
sunday
MUSHROOM WALK III 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Search for fungi popping up at The Reserve/ Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
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PAWS ON THE RED CARPET’ OSCAR PARTY 4 p.m. Pet Project Foundation hosts an Oscar viewing party with auctions, dinner and more at The Marriott Laguna Cliffs Spa and Resort to benefit the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Tickets $150 each. 25135 Park Lantern Dana Point, 949.595.8899, www.petprojectfoundation.org. SUSAN SVR?EK PIANO RECITAL 3 p.m. Piano recital featuring music from around the world, from the U.S. to China to Israel, will be featured in McKinney Theatre at Saddleback College. Tickets $10-$15. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/ arts. ASHUN 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. MARINE MAMMAL EXPLORATION CRUISE 1 p.m. Ocean Institute provides the opportunity to see migrating gray whales, dolphins, seal lions and other wildlife aboard the 70-foot R/V Sea Explorer. Cost $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.oceaninstitute.org. KID’S FISHING CLINIC 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts a free fishing clinic for kids dockside, teaching technique and more. Stick after for more fishing trip fun. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www. danawharf.com.
KIDS PET PARADE 9 a.m. The Fiesta Association’s annual event where children 5-12 can show off their favorite animals in a contest with various categories and prizes at ZOOMARS Petting Zoo. Entry fee $3. 31791 Los Rios St., 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.com.
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PAJAMA STORYTIME 7 p.m. Wear your PJs and listen to stories at The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.
COOKING CLASS: DINNER WITH FRIENDS 6:30 p.m. Cooking class with Chef Caroline Cazaumayou at Antoine’s Café. Cost $50 each; includes recipes, dinner and a glass of wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com. WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Capt. Dave’s Safari has 2.5 hour whale and dolphin watching tours on a hightech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call for times and reservations. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.
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RUBEN GONZALEZ 7 p.m.10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
WHALE WATCHING 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Dana Wharf offers daily whale watching tours on the OCean Adventure catamaran. Cost $25-$45. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
wednesday
MYTHOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.
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RABBI BLUE 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
STORY TIME FOR CASA KIDS 10 a.m. Stories for kids ages 3-5 at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
FLOCK OF 80’S 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
DUSTIN FRANK 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
CASE STUDIES ART EXHIBIT 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. The Saddleback College Art Gallery presents a new art exhibit featuring work of talented artists from New York City. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts. WINE DINNER AT VINE 7 p.m. Four-course food and wine pairing at Vine. Reservations recommended. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2791, www.vinesanclemente.com. MIKE HAMILTON 7 p.m. Live music at The Ribjoint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500, www.ribjointdanapoint.com. MICROBREWS BY THE MISSION 4 p.m.-8 p.m. A 14-venue “pub crawl” featuring seasonal micro/craft brews for $4, live music, food/appetizers and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano the last Wednesday of the month. Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, 949.493.4700, www.facebook.com/MicrobrewsByTheMission.
thursday
SOCSA’S SPRING PLAY: TWELFTH NIGHT 7 p.m. SOCSA Actors’ Repertory Class presetns the play by William Shakespeare in Porthole Theater. $12-$15. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.
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AGE 50+ SINGLES MEET AND GREET 5 p.m.7:30 p.m. Singles 50 and older are invited to Tutor and Spunky’s Deli for a meet and greet event; no cover charge. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.248.9008, www.TutorandSpunkys.com. SENIOR TWILIGHT DINNER 5 p.m. Event for seniors at the Dana Point Community Center. Donation $8. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org. SMALL WORLD 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com. COASTMASTERS 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com