Event Calendar

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14

SJC Rotary Golf Tourney
12:30 p.m. Fundraising golf tournament at San Juan Hills Golf Club. Individual golfer $150. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, 949.233.7162, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

State of South County Meeting
11:30 a.m.-1:30p.m. Five local chamber of commerce’s and city managers meet to give an update on each city and the State of South County. Held at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Admission $50-$60, includes lunch. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000, www.lagunacliffs.com, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Lightning Train
8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn; also at 8:30 p.m it’s Rob Staley onstage. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Taryn Donath
Live piano and wine tasting at Five Vines Wine Bar. 31761 Camino Capistrano, #11, San Juan Capistrano, 949.800.9145,www.fivevineswine.com.

Lord of the Strings: Frank Vignola & Vinnie Raniolo
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Concert at the Dana Point Community House featuring the award-winning kings of gypsy jazz. Tickets $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

Junior Brown
8 p.m. Live concert at The Coach House. Tickets $18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Students of Stand-up Showcase
8 p.m. Aspiring comedians present their ‘graduation showcase’ comedy show at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org, www.studentsofstandup.com.

Family Style and The Palominos
2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn day and night. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Father’s Day Weekend Art Show 2013
10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts present an art show and sale in the Harbor along the boardwalk. 34624 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, email hidden; JavaScript is required, www.danapoint.org.

Ark of San Juan Garage Sale Fundraiser
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Garage Sale to benefit The Ark of San Juan’s efforts to rescue animals. 25512 Calle Jardin, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

Wild Child
8 p.m. Doors tribute band at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

The Shakers
6 p.m. Live band at Sunsets. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

South Coast Singers Concert
4 p.m. Family-friendly upbeat concert with music from “across the pond” that combines old and new favorites at St. Andrews by the Sea. Additional shows June 21 & 23. General admission $20. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.613.7840, www.southcoastsingers.org.

Poul Pedersen
5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for 5 wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

Hollywood Blonde
8:30 p.m. Live music at Montego Restaurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.

Talk in the Static and Black Label
10 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern. Tickets $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

FATHER’S DAY

Father’s Day Dinner Cruise
6:30 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts a dinner cruise on the Dana Pride for families to celebrate dad complete with live music and a barbecue. Tickets 49 adults, $29 kids. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Father’s Day Adventure at Sea
10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts a special tallship cruise for dads and families to raise the sails, enjoy a meal and much more. Cost $35-$45. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Father’s Day Walkabout
8 a.m.-10 a.m. Get outdoors and create memories this Father’s day with a docent-led hike complete with activities at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Father’s Day Brunch
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. All-American breakfast buffet to celebrate dad at Vue Restaurant at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Cost $49.95 adults, $19.95 kids. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000, www.lagunacliffs.com.

Father’s Day St. Regis Bloody Mary Bar
10 a.m.-4 p.m. A unique brunch at St. Regis Monarch Beach with custom handcrafted cocktails, a large variety of food and much more. Cost $115 adults, $36 kids. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

Three Moustaches
1:30 p.m. Sunday Funday at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Local Sunday Sessions
6 p.m. Local musicians Lar Couso & Danika Thompson, Fatboy Experiment, and Country Roots perform at Cabrillo Playhouse. Suggested donation $5. Drinks available for purchase. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Ashun
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Live music and dinner at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

Open Mic Nite at The Coop
8 p.m. Get behind an open mic every 3rd Monday of the month at The Coop hosted by Jason Soderlund and Melody Ryan. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.441.1266, www.sanclementemarket.com.

Wine Bottle Patriotic Painting
5 p.m. Special event at SC Wine Company. Call for pricing and more info. 212 Â_ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Joint Committee
8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn and $2 Tuesdays. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Lunch Local
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Eat and network with the San Juan Chamber at host restaurant, Ricardo’s Place. 32082 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Hart & Soul
6:30 p.m. Live music at Montego Restaurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

San Juan Summer Nites Concert
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Kickoff to the summer concert series at Historic Town Center Park featuring music by Aces Up, a vendor expo, food and drinks, kids activities, and much more. Free admission. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

SC Friends of the Library Fundraiser
11 a.m.-close. San Clemente Friends of the Library holds a fundraiser at Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, in which 20 percent of your food and drink sales goes to supporting the library! 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

Wednesday Wine Dinner
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. Cost $40 person. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Garden Angel Volunteers
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Volunteers needed every Thursday at Los Rios Park with Goin Native; meet at the Montanez Adobe. Bring gloves and clippers. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.606.6386, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

Russo and Steele Classic Car Auction Preview Party
6 p.m. Browse more than 350 European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina for the annual auction taking place over the weekend; party benefits CHOC. Tickets $150, includes dinner, music and more. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 602.252.2697, russonandsteele.com.

Rip Masters
7:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Farm to Fork: Adults
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Ecology Center invites you to explore the garden, harvest, and prepare a meal alongside a professional chef. Ages 18+ (wine available for 21+ with ID). Cost $35-$45. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Cooking Class: Summer Chillin & Grillin
6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Goin Native presents an outdoor cooking class featuring Chef Dan from the French Culinary Institute of NY demonstrating easy grill recipes. Fee $60, includes take-home recipes. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.493.5911, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

Matt Stephens
Wine tasting and live music featuring cover songs on acoustic guitar at Five Vines Wine Bar. 31761 Camino Capistrano, #11, San Juan Capistrano, 949.800.9145,www.fivevineswine.com.

Family Fitness and Wellness Workshop
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free wellness workshop for families on healthy eating, nutrition and exercise at Anytime Fitness. Call to register now. 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2220, email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Ballroom Bash
7:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Monthly dancing event at the San Clemente Community Center featuring a lesson in the foxtrot followed by open dancing to various types of music. Tickets $10, includes refreshments. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.360.8200, www.ballroombash.com.

Wine & Music Cruise
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Coverfire
8:30 p.m. Live music at Montego Restaurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.

Mark Liddell & The Long Riders
8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Big Country
8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $20-$23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Backyard Skills Workshop: Orchards & Fruit Tree Care
1 p.m.-3 p.m. Explore the orchard and learn to plant, care, and harvest seasonal fruit at The Ecology Center! Cost $10-$15 plus materials fee. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

Catch a Wave: Beach Boys Concert
7:30 p.m. The Beach Boys Show tribute band performs at the Dana Point Yacht Club event in the Catalina Lounge. Come early for dinner. Tickets $15-$20. 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2900, www.dpyc.org.

Dana Point Concours d’Elegance
9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Annual classic car show and festival at the St. Regis Monarch Beach starting Friday and with judging and awards on Sunday. Saturday features Hot Rods and Customs in the Park with free general admission. Ticket prices for other events varies. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.danapointconcours.org.

Helicopter and The Kelly Boyz
2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn day and night. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Pet Adoption
12 p.m.-4 p.m. Cats and kittens for adoption at PetSmart in the Costco plaza. 33963 Doheny Park Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

Swallows Walk & Talk
1 p.m. Tour at the Mission that gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the Legend of the Swallows of Capistrano, hear facts and see the Mission’s Swallows Vocalization Project. Offered daily. Admission $6-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Architectural Walking Tour
10 a.m. Discover 200 years of San Juan Capistrano architecture on a 90-minute guided walk that includes adobes, Spanish-era dwellings and modern buildings. Meet at Verdugo Street. Occurs every Saturday; a $5 donation supports the Friends of the Library. For more info, call 949.489.0736.

Whale and Dolphin Tours
Get eye-to-eye underwater with dolphins & whales without getting wet on Capt. Dave’s hi-tech Catamaran Sailboat; 2 and 1/2 hrs Daily. $55 adult, $35 child (3 to 12), under 2 free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.DolphinSafari.com.

From Pallette to Palate
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Paint San Clemente’s artful taste gala with specialty dishes from local restaurants held in the Community Center. Tickets $35. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.366.1601, www.san-clemente.org.

Paint San Clemente Collector’s Evening Gala
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Announcing the winners of the Plein Air Competition andpaitnings available for sale at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.210.3658, ww.san-clemente.org.

The Creepers
8:30 p.m. Live music at Montego Restaurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Community Table: Pizza and Beer
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The Ecology Center food and drink event with cob-oven fired pizza with local and organic ingredients. Beer available for 21+ with ID. Cost $40-$45. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org

Luau and San Onofre Exhibit Opening
4 p.m.-8 p.m. Casa Romantica hosts a free luau with food, entertainment, special guests and more to celebrate the debut of its Coast Culture Exhibition on San Onofre that features historical stories, rare photographs, surfboards, artifacts, paintings, vintage memorabilia, and more. Exhibit on display through Aug. 25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Historical Walking Tour
1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Historical District, O’Neill Museum, Montanez Adobe, the Mission, Rios Adobe and more. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. Every Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children. 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

Mike Hamilton
12 p.m.-4 p.m. Live music at Mission Grill with Mike. 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8055, www.mikehamiltonmusic.com.

Free Fishing for Kids
12 p.m. A fishing lesson and more for kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Southbound & Company
1:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

The Serra Chapel Tour
11:15 a.m. Tour at the Mission in honor of Father Junipero Serra, who was born 300 years ago this year. Offered Sundays. Admission $6-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

Country Dancin with Patrick and Friends
6:30 p.m. Every Monday at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Kaleido Kids Summer Event: Dave the Magician
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Magic event for kids at the Kaleidoscope, as well as games, face painting and much more. Events every Tuesday though August. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

Half-Price Whale Watching
12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Dana Wharf offers half-price whale-watching trips and more Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Curiosity Carts
10 a.m.-12 p.m. A hands-on learning experience for kids 5 and older with replicas of mission artifacts used by the Juaneno Indians at Mission San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Phil Vandermost
8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn and $2 Tuesdays. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Microbrews by the Mission
4 p.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy delicious microbrews and food at great prices in downtown San Juan Capistrano on the last Wednesday of every month. More info: 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Story Time for Casa Kids
10 a.m. Every Wednesday kids ages 3-5 are invited to hear stories at Casa Romantica. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Old Capistrano Farmers Market
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba; 949.493.4700.

Karaoke with Les & Joel
7 p.m. The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

San Onofre: Making of the Park
7 p.m. In conjunction with its new exhibit, San Onofre: Birthplace of Southern California Beach Culture, Casa Romantica hosts an informative event with guest speaker Steve Long. General admission $10. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Happy Hour
3 p.m.-6 p.m. Check out the brand-new Five Vines Wine Bar and the Happy hour specials including $5-$6 wines by the glass. 31761 Camino Capistrano #11, 949.800.9145,www.fivevineswine.com.

Justin Foutz
7:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn and $2 Tuesdays. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

UPCOMING

JUNE 28

Art for Humanity
6 p.m.-9 p.m. Benefit for orphans at Capo Beach Church featuring the music of Tyrone Wells, silent and live auctions, appetizers and more. Tickets $35, buy online. 25975 Domingo Ave., Capo Beach, 949.493.2006, www.artforhumanityconcert.com.

Basic Needs with Erin Schrode
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Listen to sustainability leaders talk about today’s most pressing environmental issues at The Ecology Center. Admission $10-$20. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

JUNE 29

Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged
6:30 p.m. Three madcap men in tights perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in just 97 minutes at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $35-$40, includes dinner and dessert. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.