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Get Out: Food, Romance Under the Stars and More, Sept. 16-18

There is plenty to do this weekend to keep you on the go from concerts to tournaments.

 

This weekend brings several benefit events and plenty of delicious food to OC. 

ROMANCE OF THE MISSION BENEFIT GALA
Where/WhenMission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano; reception begins 6 p.m. Friday, concert starts at 7
Why go: Enjoy live entertainment from Rod Gilfry, hosted reception and delicious dinner. Proceeds benefit preservation efforts at the Mission.
Pricing: $300 per person

TASTE OF NEWPORT
Where/WhenFashion Island, 600 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Sample the cuisine from more than 35 of Newport Beach's restaurants as well as wine from 15 wineries throughout California. Live entertainment from Joan Jett, Taylor Dayne, and Barenaked Ladies.
Pricing: $22 in advance, $25 at the door

ARMENIAN FESTIVAL 
Where/When: Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills; starts at noon Saturday and Sunday
Why go: Enjoy a variety of authentic Armenian dishes, watch dances and browse the booths. There will also be a “Fun Zone” just for kids. 
Pricing: $5 for 9 years old and up, children 8 and younger free

NLA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Where/WhenTijeras Creek Golf Club, 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, 1 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Play a round of golf while raising money for the Orangewood Children’s Foundation. Plus, golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter, with a lucky winner getting up to $2,500. 
Pricing: $125 for individual golfer

SAN CLEMENTE CELEBRATION OF SURF MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL
Where/WhenRichard T. Steed Memorial Park, 241 Avenida la Pata, San Clemente; 4 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Three words: food, music and fun. Live entertainment includes Common Sense, Questions, SoLag Vibrations. Several art displays will be mounted around the park.
Pricing: $15 Adults, $5 under 12, under 2 free, $50 VIP

BOWLING FOR OUR BRAVE
Where/WhenSaddleback Lanes, 25402 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Raises money for the American Soldier Network, which supports the needs of recent military veterans. 
Pricing: $100 per person

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