Orange County Calendar of Events

Call 714 434 7788 for information

http://www.lawrysonline.com/carvery_gen_info.asp

Enjoy a Complimentary Lawry's Carvery Kids Meal from the South Coast Plaza Carousel
Between March and June at the carousel, your ticket back will have a special offer. Those most fortunate will receive a Lawry's Carvery Complimentary Little Carvers Kids Meal of their choice with an adult sandwich or entree salad purchase.
Created for guests 12 and under, our Little Carvers meals include a choice of sandwich with chips, or a platter with baked mac 'n cheese, all served with a drink and chocolate chip cookie.
Favorite adult picks include Certified Angus Prime Rib, USDA Certified Prime Roast Beef and Rotisserie Turkey sandwiches and platters, as well as fresh entree salads, sides and desserts for dine-in or to go.
Come as you are for lunch or dinner to Lawry's Carvery, South Coast Plaza, street level next to Macy's Men's Store. For information, call (714) 434-7788.

10:30am on Wednesdays and Saturdays

http://www.ocpac.org

The Center offers tours of Southern California's award-winning home for the performing arts and its expanded facilities. The tours take visitors through three venues, making this a perfect outing for groups or anyone who wants to know more about the performing arts. The tour is conducted by The Center Docents. Public Tours are conducted Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Private group tours are by reservations only.
Call: 714.556-2122, ext 4833 for more information on either private or the public tours.

4:30pm - 6:30pm, 9:30pm - 11pm, Mon - Fri

http://www.mortons.com/website/htmldocs/locations/santaana.html

Morton's The Steakhouse: "Bar Bites" Menu
BAR 12*21 - Join us at BAR 12*21 for top-shelf good times and a delectable 'Bar Bites' menu, specially priced at only $1.50, $2.50, or $4 a plate from 4:30pm - 6pm and again from 9:30pm - 11pm Monday through Friday. (To view the 'Bar Bites' menu, click here.) Gather with your colleagues for a 'Power Hour' after work, or join us for a bite after the show.
1641 W. Sunflower Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
tel: 714-444-4834
fax: 714-444-4836
cm.mcm@mortons.com

Every Tuesday

http://www.theclubhouse.com/Costa_Mesa/events.cfm

Half Price Wine Every Tuesday:
Date: Tuesdays

Forget the weekends-now you'll be looking forward to Tuesdays at The Clubhouse. That's because all of our bottled wine is half price.* So whether you prefer Merlot, Cabernet or Chardonnay, you can have it for half as much on Tuesdays. Invite your friends to join you and toast the New Year. Or take this opportunity to try new wine and entrée combinations each Tuesday. It could just become your new favorite night of the week.
During your visit ask your server about our new ‘wine-to-go-bags’, specifically designed to safely transport your opened bottle home.
*Excludes special allocations, reserve wines, manager's list and end of bin wines. Not available on holidays.

9:00 a.m. until 3:00 0.m., Monday throug Saturday

http://www.crystalcatherdral.org

Whether you live around the corner or accross the United State, don't miss the Crystal Catherdral. Complimentary tours are held Monday -Saturday. If you have a larger group, call 714.971.4013 to arrange a larger tours.

See website for times and details.

http://www.thelab.com/

The ARTery is a series of steel shipping containers transformed into a walkthrough community art exhibition space. Located on The LAB's premises (www.thelab.com) in Costa Mesa, The ARTery is at the heart of the urban resurgence of Southern California. The ARTery is dedicated to supporting emerging artists through their exhibitions and installations. Each month The ARTery will present a Featured Artist in its main exhibition space that will last the duration of two weeks to one month. Also, local emerging artists and previous featured artists will display their artwork within The ARTery's supporting common areas.

Every Monday, 4 - 7pm

http://www.oldvinecafe.com

Old Vine Cafe, Wine & Specialty Foods is a full service breakfast/lunch/dinner café, as well as a specialty food and wine shop.
Chef Mark McDonald’s menu is influenced by international culinary traditions and the implementation of seasonal ingredients.
Join Us for Wine & Cheese Every Monday Night from 4pm-7pm. $20 for 4-6 Cheeses Paired with 4-6 Wines. Stay for dinner!
The dinner menu includes tapas-style dishes and nightly specials including handmade pasta. In addition, a pairing menu offers 4-5 tasting courses, each designed to complement a specially selected wine.
This pre-fix is changed periodically in order to showcase different wines and cuisine, and to offer patrons a unique ongoing experience. Guests can choose a bottle from the wine shop and pay a small corkage if they wish to enjoy the bottle with their dinner.

Contact company to book a tour.

http://www.ocwildlifebeachtor.com

OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc.
Experience the California Riviera and tour the hidden gems in Orange County. Four ½ day tours available: Two Wildlife & Beach Tours, one Beach Coastal & Shopping Tour and a Laguna Canyon Artists Private
Studios/Wine Tasting Tour. Morning & afternoon Tours.
www.ocwildlifebeachtour.com 949-500-6981

First Thursday of every month

http://www.karlstrauss.com

The majority of draught beer today is served by pushing the beer with gas pressure from the keg in the cooler up to the tap tower and into the glass. However, long before refrigeration and modern day tap systems were created, the English matured and served beer in small casks called “Firkins.” Because the beer was allowed to condition naturally in the Firkin, it came out tasting rich, flavorful and incredibly smooth.
Once a month we celebrate beer history with a traditional Firkin Keg Tapping at each of our brewery restaurants. The kegs are tapped in the traditional way, with one of our brewers driving a spigot through the front of the keg with a wooden mallet. This often results in a spray of beer and sometimes the complete soaking of the brewer tapping the keg.
We choose a different beer from our list of favorites so be sure to join us each month to sample these unique and limited brews.

Daily. See website for times and details.

http://www.hitimewine.net/winebar.asp

The weekly Hi-Time Tasting programs are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The "U-Serve" bar is open daily where customers can taste from a selection of current wines featured in our newsletter for around $1 per taste (self-serve format). one of the largest underground temperature-controlled wine cellars in the U.S.
This 3,000 square feet underground temperature-controlled cellar now includes a selection of 10,000+ wines from many different wineries and vintages. This selection represents the world’s finest growing regions from such diverse areas as California, Oregon, Washington, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Australia and Portugal.
The recently re-designed store now has a retail space of 24,000 square feet. We added many new and exotic labels to our selection. Along with our selection of rare wines you will also find hard-to-find spirits and exotic liquors from all over the world. In addition, we offer a comprehensive selection of North American micro-brews along with some of the best beers the rest of the world creates. Our walk-in beer refrigerator offers over 1,000 different beers from 25 different countries. Our walk-in tobacco humidor holds over 400 different cigar brands and sizes, including Davidoff, A. Fuentes, Cohiba, Ashton, Avo and Macanudo, as well as a great selection of pipes and fine pipe tobaccos.

See website for times and details.

http://www.angelsbaseball.com

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offer major league baseball at its finest. Catch a home game and watch the Angels as they attempt to reclaim the crown in the American League West. Angels Stadium is only 11-12 miles from the Costa Mesa hotels.

http://www.wyndham.com/cms_content/hotels/SNAOC/images/snaoc_pawsandclaws.pdf

The perfect weekend hangout spot for family, friends, neighbors and man’s best friend.

Enjoy TerraNova’s one-of-a-kind breakfast buffet outside on our expansive lakeside terrace surrounded by lush lawns, gardens and fountains.
Saturday and Sunday Buffet Features:
Fresh Fruits and Produce • Fresh Baked Muffins and Croissants
Cooked to order Omelets • Scrambled Eggs
Bacon • Sausage • Country Style Potatoes
Belgian Waffles • French Toast • Pancakes
Yogurt • Natural Granola • Cereals • Seasonal Berries
$15.50 Adults
Under 12: $1.00 for each year of your child’s age
“Bubbles and Bones” Champagne Cocktail Bar
Champagne Fountain • Champagne Accompaniments • Doggy Treats
($4 additional)
Saturday and Sunday from 7 am - Noon
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations suggested for large groups. Call 714 - 442 - 8593.
All pets welcome outside on terrace. Only ADA assist animals welcome inside restaurant.
“Paws & Claws Personality Photo Contest”
Every Saturday & Sunday, submit a 4x6 picture showing your dog’s unique personality.
The winner will receive a “Paws & Claws Breakfast for Two” gift certificate
and winning photos will be showcased in our Gallery.
$1 from each “Paws & Claws” Breakfast and $5 from each “Paws & Claws”
guest room package will benefit Greyhound Pets of America. Visit www.fastfriends.org.
3350 Avenue of the Arts • Costa Mesa, California 92626
www.wyndhamorangecounty.com

See website for times and details.

http://www.ocimaginatoincelebration.org

Imagination Celebration, an annual spring festival of the arts for children, teenagers, and families, is presented by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.
Over 50 events 20 Orange County cities FREE or very affordable Professional performances Visual art exhibitions and student showcases Theatre, Dance, Music, and Film Pre-performance chats, a chance to meet artists and hands-on workshops

See website for times and details.

http://www.extrememotorsportsexpo.com

May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008
EXTREME MOTORSPORTS EXPO
The largest expo of its kind anywhere!
135,000 sq. ft. of flexible inside space
12 acres of outside space
Consumer show exhibits
63 acres of parking space
Location: All Grounds
Friday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: adults (13+) $12, juniors (7-12) $5, children 6 & under admitted free.
Extreme Motorsports Expo
(714) 241-9055
extrememotorsportsexpo.com
The OC Fair & Event Center is just minutes for all the Costa Mesa hotels.

9am - 6pm

http://www.unitedscottishsociety.com

May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Location: All Grounds
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Presale Admission: adult $15 (two-day pass $22); seniors, military & students $13 (two-day pass $19); and kids (5-12) $3 (two-day pass $4).
Admission (at the gate): adults $18 (two-day pass $25); senior, military & students $16 (two-day pass $22); and kids (5-12) $3 (two-day pass $4).
Children 4 and under admitted free.
unitedscottishsociety.com
The OC Fair & Event Center is just minutes away from the Costa Mesa hotels.

7pm

http://www.usavolleyball.org/

USA Volleyball, in conjunction with NBC and the U.S. Olympic Committee, will host an Olympic Exhibition volleyball match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Argentina on May 27 in Irvine, Calif, at the Bren Events Center in Irvine.
The match will be played at 7 p.m. at the Bren Events Center (seats 4,984) on the campus of UC Irvine and will be broadcast tape delayed by MSNBC on June 1 at noon Eastern Time.
Stay at one of our nearby Costa Mesa hotels. Ask about our Drive & Dine packages.
TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION:
Lower Bowl - $20
Upper Bowl - $15
Groups (10 or more), Children (12 & under), Military, and Seniors - $12
VISA is the preferred credit card for the Olympic Exhibition match.
To purchase tickets, please call the UCI Bren Center Box Office at 949-472-5000. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com. Please note that additional Ticketmaster fees apply to tickets purchased online.

Visit website for performance times

htt://www.scr.org

The world premiere of this play by Doug Cooney was commissioned by South Coast Repertory. An imaginary fried (who doesn't know he's imaginary) get dumed by his "real boy." And he's not the only one. It's the first day of school -- the end of make-believer--and the playground is filled with discarded imaginary friends. T-Rex (his real body was into disosaurs)goes on an adventured to f a new friend in this musical delight aoubt the wonder of imaginations.

6pm - 10pm

http://www.costamesaspeedway.net

May 31, 2008
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY
Location: Grandstand Arena
Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
First race at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: adults $15, juniors (13-17) and seniors (60+) $10, children (3-12) $5, children 2 and under admitted free.
costamesaspeedway.net
Visit one of our nearby Costa Mesa hotels!

10am - 4pm

http://www.ocfair.com

Jun 01, 2008
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
BRIDEWORLD EXPO
Location: Building 12 and Parade of Products
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: adults $10.
BrideWorld Expo
(800) 600-7080 wwww.brideworld.com
Visit one of our Costa Mesa hotels - perfect for special occasions!

Call 949-234-13421 for dates and times.

http://www.missionsjc.com

Select evenings, Mission San Juan Capistrano. Dine under the stars in the beautiful Mission courtyard and enjoy a variety of live musical acts.

Call 714-375-5023 for times and details

http://www.surfcityusa.com

This annual car show will feature spectacular foreighn automobiles and motorcycles in mint condition.

Every Sunday - 10am - 2pm (Rain or Shine)

http://www.sobeca.net

OC's freshest farm and art market. Live music! Fruit & Veggie Vendors! Nursery Plants! Face Painting! Free-Range Food! Local Artists! Fresh Flowers! Hand-Made Goods! Honey! & Much More! Located at 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, in the SoBeCa District (South on Bristol Entertainment, Culture & arts.

Visit website for exhibit hours

http://www.bowers.org

GEMS! Colors of Light and Stone features the acclaimed Michael Scott Collection. This is one of the most important private gem collections in the United States, with few rivals in the world outside of royal families. The exhibit is in the Anderson-Hsu-Tu Gallery of Bowers Museum.

Check the website for performance dates and times

http://www.operapacific.org

An all-American folk opera of raw emotional power, Susannah is set in rural, Depression-era Tennessee. Based on the Apocryphal story of Susannah and the Elders, it is a poignant story of a girl's life and dreams shattered by bigotry, zealotry and abuse of power.

Various

http://www.scr.org

Imagine by Doug Cooney is about an imaginary friend (who doesn't even know he's imaginary) gets dumped by his 'real boy.' And he's not the only one. It's the first day of school -- the end of make-believe, time to grow up -- and the playground is filled with discarded imaginary friends. T-Rex (his real boy was into dinosaurs) goes on an adventure to find a new friend that take him form the Amazon to the Moon in this musical delight about the wonder of imagination.

Check website for curtain times

http://www.ocpac.org

The former lead singer and songriter for the rock band, The Del Fuegos, Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes was inspired by the birth of his child to make "21st Century family music" for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together, regardless of one's age, size or teperament. This is part of The Center's Family Series.