Things To Do This Weekend: May 11 – 13
All Weekend
7 Fingers’ PSY
When: Friday/Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Location: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive
How much: Tickets $25-$45
7 Fingers is Canada’s latest rising star in the cirque world. Their show, Traces, is already an international hit. And PSY, their fifth show, is getting rave reviews everywhere it goes. 7 Fingers is known for its exciting fusion of theatre and its extraordingary circus skills. PSY reaches into the rich and surreal otherworld of the human psyche to thrilling and entertaining effect. This must-see show is coming to the Irvine Barclay Theatre for a limited engagement this weekend only! More information…
Kitesurfing
When: Call 800.939.4640 to book a lesson
Location: Belmont Shore Beach
How much: Lessons starting at $100
Learn to kitesurf with SoCal Kitesurfing! Kitesurfing is an extreme sport that has grown quickly in the past decade. Harness the power of the wind as you glide across the water on a specially designed board. SoCal Kitesurfing offers lessons for every skill level – from introductory lessons on the beach to technique improvements out on the water. More information…
Minigolf at Boomers
When: 11am-11pm
Location: Boomers: Irvine; 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine
How much: $19 per game of Minigolf
Miniature golf, or minigolf, is a miniature version of the sport of golf. If you’re looking to try your hand at this goofy sport, head on over to Boomers. Play a full 18 hole course of golf with the colorful ball of your choice. Afterward, Boomers has a wide array of amusement part rides, ranging from a go-cart race to bumper boats. More information…
Friday
San Clemente Surf Lessons
When: Call 949.334.7649 to book a lesson
Location: 2102 S. El Camino Real
How much: $80-$100 for 2 hours
San Clemente Surf School is dedicated to teaching and improving your surfing. They offer lessons year round and their goal is to get you up and riding a wave with the knowledge of ocean awareness and the rules of surfing. San Clemente Surf School also offers lessons to those who want to improve their surfing. More information…
Wine Tasting at Orange Coast Winery
When: Friday 3-8pm
Location: Orange Coast Winery, 869 West 16th Street
How much: $10 for 6 tastes
Orange Coast Winery prides themselves on producing some of the finest wines in the area. Prior to bottling, they do numerous bench-top blend tests to make sure the wine is the best it can be. Their philosophy is winemaking as both a science and an art. Lab testing? Yes. But tasting is tenfold as important! More information…
Wings of Freedom Tour comes to Lyon Air Museum
When: Friday, 12-4pm
Location: Lyon Air Museum, 19300 Ike Jones Road
How much: Museum admission $6-$12; Flights are $425 for 30 minutes
Take a once-in-a-lifetime flight onboard the B-17, B-24 & P-51, as The Collings Foundation brings their Wings of Freedom Tour to the Lyon Air Museum. Imagine yourself soaring onboard the flagships of the USAAF Strategic Bombing fleet of WWII. Take your position in the crew and experience a taste of what it may have been like in WWII. Sit as bombardier, stand as waist gunner, monitor flight activity as a flight engineer would as you observe the pilots flying the mighty bombers. More information…
Saturday
Battle of the Mariachi Festival
When: Saturday 11am-4pm
Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano
How much: Adults $10, Seniors $9 and Children $5
Come to the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano Courtyard for a full day of live musical entertainment and great food, as Mariachi performers compete for cash prizes before a panel of judges. Don’t miss the historic celebration bell ringing at 10:30 a.m. followed by a marionette show throughout the day. More information…
Tony Bennett Performs
When: Saturday 8pm
Location: Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive
How much: Starting at $66
Multiple Grammy Award-Winner Tony Bennett returns to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only with a program of beloved songs that have made him an American icon and an international treasure. See why Frank Sinatra called him “the best singer in the business” in this sure-to-sell-out concert. More information…
Costa Mesa Speedway Season Opener
When: Saturday, gates open at 6pm, first race at 7:30pm
Location: Costa Mesa Speedway at the Orange County Fairgrounds
How much: Tickets are $10-$20
Costa Mesa Speedway is a major motorsports venue credited with the renaissance of motorcycle speedway racing in Southern California. Costa Mesa Speedway has enjoyed a host of track announcers over the years including Bruce Flanders, current announcer Terry Clanton and Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Larry Huffman. Come to their season opener this Sunday! More information…
Sunday
Mother’s Day Battle of the Dance
When: Sunday 2pm and 6:30pm
Location: Battle of The Dance, 2232 South Harbor Boulevard
How much: Adults: $60-$90; Children: $30-$45 (Mom is free with a party of 3!)
Battle of the Dance is a spectacular combination of color, light and movement. On Mother’s Day, Mariache will serenade all moms as they walks into the lobby. In addition, mom will get a rose and a glass of champagne to accompany the meal which includes appetizers and a choice of entrees, along with dessert. Mom also gets a special commemorative program to remember the day. More information…
More Mother’s Day Fun
Treat mom to something unique and special this Mother’s day – we all know she deserves it. Enjoy a swash-buckling good time at Pirates Dinner Adventure, as you watch a live action show from aboard a Spanish galleon. Or take her to Medieval Times and dine like a king as you overlook a jousting tournament below. The best part is, Mom is free at both events with one paid admission!
If you’d rather do something else, we’ve put together some great ideas for spending a special day with mom – everything from shopping and spas to concerts and cruises. More information…
Irvine Certified Farmers’ Market
When: Sunday 10am-2pm
Location: OC Great Park
How much: Free
Every Sunday (rain or shine), enjoy a Certified farmers’ Market at Orange County Great Park! California certified farmers’ markets are the real thing – places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Yum! More information…
For more Things To Do this weekend, check out our Calendar of Events
