This Weekend: Live Entertainment, Great Food, Surf Festival


Where/When: , 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


Where/When: , 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


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


Where/When: , 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


Where/When: , 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


Where/When: , 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