What’s Hot in Southern California :: In August

 

Photo by: Mindy Schauer / The Orange County Register

 

Between homework, soccer, school, dance, play dates, and any other kid-centric activity you may be involved with, do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut when it comes to what YOU want to do? Fear no more! I’m here to give you some fun tips on what is going on in Orange County!

 

Music:

For those of you who may remember the old Galaxy theatre in Santa Ana, Behold! It has been transformed into the ever hip and current Observatory! With two main rooms, it gives patrons a nice choice. Check out some of the performances coming up:

 

August 25^th & 26^th: Jenny Lewis with special guests!

For fans of Rilo Kiley and collaborations with many talents such as The Watson Twins, Jenny Lewis will give us two nights!! Two nights of folk pop that will tickle your ears! https://www.observatoryoc.com/events/jenny-lewis-night-1

 

August 28^th: The Melvins

Iconic punk metal band, heavily influenced by Black Flag and Black Sabbath, and inspiring the entire grunge scene of Nirvana and Soundgarden, the Seattle giants will rock our OC world! Check them out: https://www.observatoryoc.com/event/the-melvins

 

August 28^th: Moonsville Collective

Local favorites, The Moonsville Collective, is a local band that transforms you into another era! Think, “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” and you will feel bonafide for checking them out!

 

Foodies:

General Manager of historic Five Crowns and ultra hip SideDoor in Corona Del Mar knows exactly what it feels like be a parent who wishes to be able to enjoy a nice dinner with kids. He has introduced Toddler Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30pm and it is AWESOME! Enjoy your summer nights with a smooth cocktail while the kids play and run around! With a menu that will please both little ones and parents alike, all will be happy! Check it out: https://www.sidedoorcdm.com/#events

Movies:

We all know about the movies at Newport Dunes and Great Park, but what about the movies at Casa Romantica in San Clemente and at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa? Check them out at:

 

Movies at the Center:

https://www.scfta.org/?gclid=CjwKEAjw3PGtBRCWgajpu_uY9hYSJAAICRalKprXTB_fDbxh-bWRSyZndX5xiipyYrqQmmteC2eO0BoCkfXw_wcB

 

Movies at Casa Romantica in San Clemente: https://www.casaromantica.org/events/casa-cinema-disneys-up-august-16/

About Casa Romantica: https://www.casaromantica.org/history/

 

 

For kids:

 

Summer is starting to wane and we need to take advantage of being outdoors! South Orange County boasts many beautiful trails and outdoor activities that are kid-friendly! Please visit Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks:

https://letsgooutside.org/activities/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=View%20more%20activities&utm_campaign=7-31%20Volunteer%20Newsletter

 

For fans of super sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, you cannot miss the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, Discovery Cube, through September 7^th:

https://www.discoverycube.org/oc/exhibits/sherlock-holmes/

 

Markets:

Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church: Farmers Market

Mariners Church 5001Newport Coast Dr. 92603 8am-12pm

Check out the reviews!

https://www.yelp.com/biz/irvine-farmers-market-irvine

 

For those foodies who are looking to the far east to whet their appetites, visit in Westminster! Street Vendors and artists wow visitors with delicacies from the other side of the world! Little Saigon Night Market: https://www.asiangardenmall.com/special-events.html

About the Author:

Lilli LaBuen Gillen is an avid foodie, music fiend, and arts advocate. She hails from Palm Springs, California, living for a time in the central coast of California, in the Pacific Northwest, and Chicago, Illinois. She has two girls, a sweet dog Dax, and wife to the most amazing husband in the world! She is a jack-of-all-trades, from being in the restaurant industry to working in the performing arts, but her favourite job of all is being a mother.

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