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11 Things To Do if it Rains this Weekend in Orange County

March 2, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Things to do if it’s raining this weekend in OC:

  1. Visit a Food Hall: 
    Anaheim Packing House in Anaheim, and 4th Street Market, and McFadden Public Market in Santa Ana, are indoor food halls where you can try various trendy food items, from up and coming chefs and restauranteurs.
    Anaheim Packing House: http://bit.ly/2IdTIYM
    4th Street Market: http://bit.ly/2Fo5gLx
    McFadden Public Market: http://bit.ly/2FiE6ow
  2. Attend a late night showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show:
    The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana is hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day “Rocky Horror Picture Show” event on Friday 3/9 at 11:30pm. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2Dc1VZY
  3. Visit an Air Museum:
    The Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana gives you the opportunity to view authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with many items from WWII. Saturday 3/10 you can take a tour inside the DC-3 Flagship Orange County. http://bit.ly/2tvakbd
  4. Take a journey to an imaginary Mexico: 
    Cirque du Soleil LUIZA is in Costa Mesa at the OC Fairgrounds through 3/25. LUZIA takes you on a journey to an imaginary Mexico, with stunning sights, sounds, and breathtaking acrobatic performances. Tickets required. http://cirk.me/2C1BWIC
  5. Visit the newly updated Nixon Museum:
    The Richard Nixon Museum in Yorba Linda has been recently updated and now has nearly 70 new exhibits, a replica of the Nixon’s Oval Office, interactive displays, and more. Admission required: http://bit.ly/2G8atEh
  6. View an Emmy-winning film and stay for the Q&A with the film maker:
    View the film Sonic Sea at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point on Sunday 3/11 from 6pm-9pm, and after the film there will be a Q&A with the film maker. Tickets required: http://bit.ly/2FvcJEE
  7. Visit a Tiki Market or visit 2 for a double dose of Tiki:
    Don the Beachcomber’s Tiki Makeke is Saturday 3/10 from 10am-3pm in Huntington Beach. Shop from 50 vendors while you enjoy live entertainment. Admission is $10 but you get a $10 drink/food voucher. http://bit.ly/2oTNkhs
    The Original Tiki Market Place is Saturday 3/10 from 10am-3pm at Elks Lodge in Garden Grove. Shop from Tiki vendors and listen to live music. Admission is $10 but you get a $10 drink voucher. http://bit.ly/2oWaNP7
  8. See a Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominated actresses in a live performance: 
    Melanie Griffith stars in The Graduate at the Laguna Playhouse through 3/25. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2EXjqSB
  9. Visit an arcade:
    The top floor of the McFadden Public Market in Santa Ana is home to Mission Control, a bar and retro 80’s arcade. Fill your pockets with quarters and play Pacman, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, classic pinball games, and more. No cover. http://bit.ly/2FiE6ow
  10. Attend a musical: 
    Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The KING AND I is at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. There are 4 performances this weekend. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2FKZ1hJ
  11. Take the kids to the Discovery Cube:
    Discovery Cube in Santa Ana is the perfect rainy day destination for kids in OC. There are plenty of exhibits and things to do to keep the kids busy. http://bit.ly/2oLMYZg

If it doesn’t rain, make sure to check out our list of events for this weekend: http://bit.ly/2Hid3Xz

10 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Orange County

February 11, 2018 / / 0 Comments

  1. Enter a Crawfish Eating Contest
    Hot N Juicy Crawfish in Fountain Valley is hosting their annual Crawfish Eating Contest and Mardi Celebration Tuesday 2/13. There are prizes for the top 3 contestants…what do they win? More crawfish!
    http://bit.ly/2BSTGph
  2. Party at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
    Ralph Brennan’s in Downtown Disney celebrates Mardi Gras, Tuesday 2/13, with New Orleans cuisine, live jazz music, costume contest, mini King Cakes and more.
    http://bit.ly/2EX4UYx
  3. Visit Bourbon Street
    Well, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Downtown Fullerton, that is! Their Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday 2/13 starts at 11am and includes live music from the Dixiedelics Jazz Band.
    http://bit.ly/2o3tE9Q
  4. Get a fresh baked King Cake

    Porto’s Bakery in Buena Park is baking up traditional King Cake with cream cheese filling, only available through 2/13.
    http://bit.ly/2CdOU1s

  5. Take the kids to their very own Mardi Gras party
    Kids can enjoy Mardi Gras at Pretend City in Irvine on Tuesday 2/13. Activities include a parade, crafts, dancing, and more.
    http://bit.ly/2Cdsj5i
  6. Eat some NOLA-inspired food
    The House of Blues has a special NOLA-inspired menu for the month of February. Enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, and more.
    http://bit.ly/2nSFpk2
  7. Get some Mardi Gras inspired desserts

    French’s Pastry is serving up Mardi Gras inspired cupcakes, cakes, and King Cake at their 4 Orange County locations.
    http://bit.ly/2EXJ8En

  8. Enjoy a Crab Boil
    Get your Crab Boil fix at the the Boiling Crab at one of their 4 Orange County locations. They’ll be having beads, beers, and drink specials to celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday 2/13.
    http://bit.ly/2EkcjAn
  9. Take a trip to New Orleans Square

    New Orleans Square in Disneyland will be celebrating Mardi Gras Tuesday 2/13 with Mardi Gras inspired beignets, live jazz music, characters dressed for the occasion (including Princess Tiana), and more.

  10. Catch some beads
    The Outlets at San Clemente is celebrating Mardi Gras on Tuesday 2/13 with free King Cake (while supplies last), “masked revelers tossing Mardi Gras beads” from the balconies, and free beignets at Ruby’s Diner.
    http://bit.ly/2skYGPE

Things To Do This Weekend in Orange County

January 25, 2018 / / 0 Comments

This weekend in Orange County you can feast on crazy noodle creations at Noods Fest in Santa Ana, attend a play in a car at Off Center Festival, visit museums for free all over SoCal, go to a film festival and more!

  • Totally 80s Live is Friday 1/26 at the Honda Center. Boy George, The Bangles, Salt-N-Peppa and many more. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2E9Aq5n
  • The indulgent Asian food festival NoodsFest is Saturday, 1/27 in downtown Santa Ana. Purchase a Marketplace ticket and purchase as you go. VIP tickets are sold out. Get 50% off your Marketplace ticket with promo code ocevents. hhttp://bit.ly/2Dpv6Na
  • Fullerton is having a Snow Day Saturday 1/27 at Brea Dam Park from 11am-2pm. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2nb11Yy
  • Museum Day in SoCal is Sunday 1/28. There are 38 museums that you can visit for FREE, including one in OC. View participating museums: http://ocevent.co/1ZOT8l9
  • The 7th Annual Irvine Film Festival runs through 1/31 at the Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas in Costa Mesa. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2DAMlbo
  • The Segerstrom Center for the Arts “Off Center Festival” continues this weekend in Costa Mesa. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2naY0Ye
  • It’s the last weekend to sail aboard the tall ship Lady Washington for a cannon battle at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2DCpXhE
  • Here’s a list of 15 Orange County Farmers Markets you should check out this weekend: https://ocevents.co/farmersmarkets/
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