August 14-20, 2009 - As the "Voices of Monarch Beach"

GETTINGOUTYOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNERDPDana PointGO SEE DOSet in San Juan Capistrano’s Historic Town CenterPark, the city hosts San Juan Summer Nites, a seriesof free outdoor concerts and family fun nights. OnWednesday, Aug. 19, listen and dance to the countrysound of Grand Junction, while the kids play in thebounce house and have their faces painted. Theevent starts at 6 p.m. and wraps up at 8:30 p.m.In addition to the music, several area restaurantsparticipate in the Beer & Wine Garden, and there’salso a business expo.Wednesday’s event is the second-to-last in the2009 series; the final San Juan Summer Nites willbe held on Sept. 16 featuring the rock n’ roll sound ofBest of Times. The band plays mostly 70s and 80srock tunes.For more information, call 949.493.5911 or visitwww.sanjuancapistrano.org.SAN JUAN SUMMER NITESCourtesy photoTHE LISTA day-by-day guide to what’s happening in andaround town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAKfriday14forecast: partly cloudy • high: 77° low: 60°SOULFINGER8 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music and dancing at Salt Creek Grille.32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799,www.saltcreekgrille.com.BROKEN VEIL8:30 p.m. The band’s CD release party at OC Tavern with TheIn Between. Cover $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente,949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.ROBERT-O BAND8 p.m. Smooth Latin jazz, salsa, Cumbia Merengue everyFriday and Saturday at Romance Restaurant. No cover.203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.581.7177,www.romancelatinrestaurant.com.FLOCK OF 80’S8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. ‘80s rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado,Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.TATTOO CONTEST9 p.m. Knuckle Heads holds the special event featuring theJagermeister girls. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real,San Clemente, 949.492.2410.CUBENSIS9:30 p.m. The Grateful Dead tribute band, featuring SC Wine Co.’sBarney Doyle, plays the classics at OC Tavern. Cover $10.2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877,www.octavern.com.REGGAE TRIOLive reggae and rock music at Duke’s. 204 S. El Camino Real,San Clemente, 949.492.8822.saturday15forecast: partly cloudy • high: 73° low: 58°BLUE WHALE SAFARI8 a.m.–1 p.m. Join Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari for a blue whalesafari that includes high-tech equipment and triple fudge brownies.Adults $89. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point,949.488.2828, www.DolphinSafari.com.DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more atLa Plaza Park. Intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern in DanaPoint.SHAWN JONES BAND8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado,Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.WOODSTOCK ’69 MUSIC FESTIVAL1 p.m.–9 p.m. Relive the legendary event in a summer of lovetribute at Irvine Lake. Bands perform music of Jimi Hendrix,Janis Joplin, The Who, The Grateful Dead, and more. Funfor all ages. General admission $20. www.irvinelake.net,714.649.9113.BLUE LARGO7 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Live blues at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El CaminoReal, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Dana Wharf features live local bands duringits cruise through the Harbor. Every Saturday. Tickets $25.34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794,www.danawharf.com.49th SCAA ART & CRAFT FAIREditor’sPick10 a.m.–5 p.m. More than 100 artists and artisans gatherby the SC Community Center to showcase their uniquegoods for the weekend-long San Clemente Art Association’sannual outdoor fair. Free admission. Corner of Del Mar and NorthCalle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.THE SHYS8 p.m. The San Clemente band plays their unique mix of soul,gospel, rock & blues at The Coach House. Tickets $10 inadvance, $12 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano,San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.J.R. LEWIS BAND9 p.m.–11:55 p.m. Live music and dancing at Salt Creek Grille.32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799,www.saltcreekgrille.com.CATALINA SNORKELING ADVENTURE8 a.m.–8 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts a trip to CatalinaIsland on the R/V Sea Explorer for a day of snorkeling, fishingand dinner onboard the ship. Go online for more info.Tickets $70–$78. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point,949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.SUMMER ECLIPSE9:30 p.m. Live music at OC Tavern with DJ Pete. Cover $10.2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877,www.octavern.com.“DATE NIGHT”9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Romantic music, top-40 hits and rock at BrioTuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point,949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.THE DROP9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real,San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.SEA CURE9 p.m. A fun mix of classic rock at Knuckle Heads. No cover.1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.sunday16forecast: partly cloudy • high: 73° low: 58°SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much moreevery Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.REGGAE SUNDAYS7 p.m.–10 p.m. Mozambique’s weekly reggae night. $5 cover.1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777,www.mozambiqueoc.com.“SURFACE”1 p.m. The final day to view ocean, marine life and surf photographyand fine-art surfboards at Casa Romantica’s exhibit featuringthe work of Brown W. Cannon III. 415 Avenida Granada, SanClemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.JAZZ BRUNCH11 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring the Tom Morey Quartet and champagneat Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., DanaPoint, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.LIVE MUSIC AT RENAISSANCE11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mary Fromkee performs duringSunday brunch at Renaissance; 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The Boysof Summer play ‘80s rock. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point,949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.LUAU FOR BRIAN VARES2 p.m. Knuckle Heads holds a special luau event for the BrianVares Memorial Fund featuring a barbecue, potluck, 50/50 raffleand more. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.BALLET FOLKLORICO2 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano presents the authentic danceperformance as part of its “Inspirational” series. Free with paidadmission, $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano,949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.DP SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK4:30 p.m. Brian Lynn Jones and The Misfit Cowboys present Rock‘n’ Tonk Country at Heritage Park in Dana Point. Free. 34400 OldGolden Lantern, Dana Point, 959.248.3530, www.dananpoint.org.WHALE WATCHING1 p.m.; 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Whale watching trips depart daily from DanaWharf on the catamaran day trip or evening cruise. Half price onTuesdays. Cost $14.50–$44. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point,949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.PYRATE ADVENTURE SAIL2 p.m. The Ocean Institute invites the whole family to experienceinteractive sailing on a tallship with “pirates.” Tickets $21–$40.24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274,www.ocean-institute.org.SALSA DJS & DANCING8 p.m.–12 a.m. DJs Allan and Menace Live, dancing and moreat OC Tavern. Every Sunday; $5 cover. 2369 S. El Camino Real,San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.(Cont. on page 16)www.danapointtimes.com August 14–20, 2009 • Dana Point Times • Page 15