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Costa Mesa, CA 92626; by fax to (714) 966-4679; or by calling (714)
966-4625.
JUNE 19
BALBOA BLUES
Balboa Blues, a band that plays mostly original music written by
Bucky Moore, will play from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Players, 512 19th
Street West, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-5615.
JUNE 23
WINE TASTING
Every week at Bayside Restaurant, guests will be introduced to
five new wines, each highlighting a specific varietal or wine region.
This week’s tasting will be “Livendi and Honig,” two Napa Valley
producers, presented by a knowledgeable and insightful wine sommelier
to teach guests and answer questions about each wine featured.
Located at Bayside’s outdoor terrace with a view of the Newport
Harbor, guests will also be able to order from a $4.95 tapas menu.
The tastings are held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 900 Bayside Drive,
Newport Beach. Cost is $15 per person, reservations are strongly
recommended. Information: (949) 721-1222.
JUNE 28
MOVIN’ OUT
The Tony Award-winning musical conceived, choreographed and
directed by Twyla Tharp and based on songs by Billy Joel will
premiere in Orange County. Showtimes and dates vary. It will be
performed in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost between
$21.25 and $65.75. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
JUNE 30
WINE TASTING
Every week at Bayside Restaurant, guests will be introduced to
five new wines, each highlighting a specific varietal or wine region.
This week’s tasting will be “Rioja, Spain’s Classic Region,”
presented by a knowledgeable and insightful wine sommelier to teach
guests and answer questions about each wine featured. Located at
Bayside’s outdoor terrace with a view of the Newport Harbor, guests
will also be able to order from a $4.95 tapas menu. The tastings are
held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Cost is $15 per person, reservations are strongly recommended.
Information: (949) 721-1222.
JULY 7
THE FAMILY MELODRAMA, VAUDEVILLE AND
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
A melodrama production for the entire family is being staged by
Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production -- which
includes a comedic melodrama, a children’s joke contest, several
vaudeville acts and a delicious ice cream treat -- will be performed
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $6 for Thursday and Sunday
showings and $7 for Friday and Saturday -- a $1 discount is available
for children, students and seniors. Information: (714) 432-5880.
WINE TASTING
Every week at Bayside Restaurant, guests will be introduced to
five new wines, each highlighting a specific varietal or wine region.
This week’s tasting will be “Independence Wines -- American Wines
Next Wave,” presented by a knowledgeable and insightful wine
sommelier to teach guests and answer questions about each wine
featured. Located at Bayside’s outdoor terrace with a view of the
Newport Harbor, guests will also be able to order from a $4.95 tapas
menu. The tastings are held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 900 Bayside
Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $15 per person, reservations are
strongly recommended. Information: (949) 721-1222.
JULY 8 to 22
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Three Trees Theatre presents “Songs For a New World,” by Jason
Robert Brown. A musical in which four people hope, choose and change
all in one day. The play opens July 8 and continues July 9, 15, 16,
20, 21, and 22 at 345 Fischer Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets are v$10
pre-sale and $12 night of the show. Information: (714) 384 0914, ext.
306 or (714) 384-0914, ext. 127 or https://www.threetreestheater.com.
ONGOING
BAYSIDE RESTAURANT
Live Jazz music all summer long at Bayside Restaurant, 900 Bayside
Drive, Newport Beach. Call for specific bands, times and dates: (949)
721-1222.
CHILDREN
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and
finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855
Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.
PJs AND BOOKS
A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at
10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.
Information: (949) 717-3801.
WEEKLY STORYTELLER
A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes
& Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.
STORY TIME
A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15
a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.
MUSIC
WEEKLY JAM DUKE’S PLACE
Jazz and cocktails flow daily from noon to midnight Sundays
through Thursdays and from noon to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at
the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 645-5000.
MAMMA GINA WEEKEND JAZZ
Walter Lakota and David Alcantar, the New York Jazz Connection
Duo, play at Mamma Gina at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport at 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Diana Ditri
joins the duo on vocals on Mondays. It’s free. Information: (949)
673-9500.
MUSIC AT THE GRILL
MPG members Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien perform
classic rock, R&B; and swing music at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
at the Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 675-3474.
REVOLVER
La Cave Restaurant offers Revolver, which features DJs along with
imagery and auditory delights at 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine
Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
SINATRA TRIBUTE
La Cave Restaurant offers David Kinwald’s live tribute to Frank
Sinatra from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE
La Cave Restaurant offers the Underground Lounge, featuring Pete
Villani singing Bennett, Martin and Sinatra from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
646-7944.
PLAN BE
La Cave Restaurant offers the funky soul jazz music of Plan Be
from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE GINGER BAKER JR. TRIO
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz fusion music of the Ginger
Baker Jr. Trio from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
TODD OLIVER JAZZ QUARTET
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz music of the Todd Oliver Jazz
Quartet from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1695
Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
PHIL SHANE
La Cave Restaurant will host Phil Shane, a one-man music legend
who sings Elvis, Lewis, Diamond, Orbison, Cash and other music
greats. The performance begins at 10 p.m. the last Friday of each
month at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
MUSIC AT THE PELICAN
The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday
through Sunday. The band performs from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 2
to 6 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Free. (949) 642-3431.
MUSIC AT PLAYERS
Players restaurant is now offering live music from 9 p.m. to
midnight every Friday and Saturday. Players is at 512 W. 19th St.,
Costa Mesa. No cover charge. (949) 646-5615.
WEEKEND MUSIC
ANTHONY’S RIVERBOAT RESTAURANT
***Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach presents the
music of Elaine Miles starting 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.
Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant is the only floating restaurant in
Newport Beach, with a Supper club ambience. Anthony’s is at 151 E.
Coast Highway. Information: (949) 673-3425.
POP-ROCK AND FLAMENCO
Tate 5, a funk, rock and Motown act, performs at 9 p.m. Saturdays
at Carmelo’s Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Solo
guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco tunes at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Sundays. Free. (949) 675-1922.
SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;
Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band play rock and R&B; at 9
p.m. Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur
Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.
DANCE
SWING
Lessons are given from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Avant Garde
Ballroom in Newport Beach by the Orange County Swing Dance Club. All
ages are welcome and a dancing partner is not required. Information:
https://www.ocswing.com, (866) OC-SWING.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first
Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 641-8688.
POETRY
‘FIRST WEDNESDAY’
ISM Magazine hosts “First Wednesday,” an open-mike poetry night
with gallery exhibits, video and film screenings, monologues, and DJs
and bands from radio station KUCI-FM (88.9). The event is from 7 to
10 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Living Room at the
Lab/Anti mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For seating, guests
should bring lawn chairs. Information: (714) 966-6660.
DINING
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three-course
brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.
SUNSET DINNERS
The Rusty Pelican offers Sunset Dinners from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Friday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Meals
typically cost between $10 and $15. Information: (949) 642-3431.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Rusty Pelican offers Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
every Sunday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Meals typically
cost between $8 and $15. Information: (949) 642-3431.
TWILIGHT DINING
A twilight dining menu, featuring dishes such as chicken
parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices, is offered from 5
to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Villa Nova
Restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949)
642-7880.
WINE TASTINGS
Hi-Time Wine Cellars offers wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Fridays and from 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (949)
650-8463.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
A Sunday brunch featuring international seafood and salad buffets,
roasts carved to order, and breakfast favorites is held from 10:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport
Beach. Meals typically cost from $30 to $40 with champagne.
Information: (949) 476-2001.
HAPPY HOUR
The Villa Nova offers happy hour with half-price appetizers,
discounted cocktails, and $5 specialty martinis from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday at 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 642-7880, https://www.villanova restaraunt.com.
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three-course
brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.
BAYSIDE RESTAURANT
Bayside Restaurant will offer a new summer menu, nightly
entertainment and terrace seating that overlooks Newport Harbor. The
restaurant will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., brunch
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and
Monday, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday through
Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. The restaurant is at 900 Bayside Drive,
Newport Beach. Information: (949) 721-1222.
CLUBS
ALTA COFFEE
Musical acts perform at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at
Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. (949) 675-0233.
DIN DIN AT BAMBOO TERRACE
Instrumental music is performed after 9 p.m. Thursdays, and pop
and rock is presented after 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Din Din
at the Bamboo Terrace, 1773 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949)
645-5550.
DURTY NELLY’S
Live music is performed at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at
Nelly’s, 2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Four
Seasons Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949)
759-0808.
HARD ROCK CAFE
Live music is performed Sundays at Hard Rock Cafe, 451 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.
THE HARP INN
Live music is performed Thursdays through Saturdays at the Harp
Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.
HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S
Live music is performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at
Barmichael’s, 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.
LIDO CIGAR ROOM
Enjoy a smoke with your drink at Lido Cigar Room, 3441 Via Lido,
Suite D, Newport Beach. (949) 723-0595.
MARGARITAVILLE
Live music is performed at Margaritaville, 2332 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.
MARRAKESH
Authentic Moroccan cuisine and belly dancing is offered at 5 p.m.
daily at Marrakesh, 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-8384.
MARRIOTT HOTEL
Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Marriott
Hotel, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.
MULDOON’S
Muldoon’s is an Irish pub at 202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion
Island, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4110.
OYSTER BAR LOUNGE
Local pop and light rock acts perform Fridays and Saturdays at
Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge at the Balboa Ferry Landing, 503
E. Edgewater Ave. (949) 675-2373.
TEE ON THURSDAY
The Tee Room presents its two-piece band every Thursday between 6
and 9 p.m. at 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 756-0121.
TOTALLY COFFEE
Open mike night is held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays at
Totally Coffee, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714)
435-9367.
VILLA NOVA
Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar at 9 p.m. Sundays through
Wednesdays and the three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays
at 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Villa Nova, 3131 W. Coast
Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.
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