GRN EVENTS

The Week Ahead 7.12.10

By Chrissy Gray, Event Planner

Tired of the same old boring routine? Check out The Week Ahead in So Cal and bring a little spice back to your life.

Monday 7.12

Haviana Launch Party in Huntington Beach. Celebrate the grand opening of the first So Cal Haviana’s store with Threadless Tees. Giveaways and snow cones galore! 4-7pm. Free.

Tuesday 7.13

Clean Energy Event in Irvine. Join industry leading experts in cleantech, as well as venture capitalists, for discussions about the future of green in the OC. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Indie Night at La Cave. After the informative discussions in Irvine, head over to Costa Mesa to listen to the best of local indie music at everyone’s favorite hipster hangout, La Cave. No cover.

Wednesday 7.14

Dinner with Dave featuring I Hate You, Just Kidding. I don’t know if it’s just me, but every time I see that the band I Hate You, Just Kidding is playing it makes me giggle a bit. Kinda a funny name right? Oh well, their music is awesome! So head over to Memphis in Santa Ana for some free dinner from Chef Dave and folky tunes from the Costa Mesa locals.

Thursday 7.15

OC Green Drinks at The Camp. Join the Emerging Professionals of the USGBC for this month’s collaborative event. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, music, and socialize with some of Orange County’s most knowledgeable residents. $10 suggested donation.

Friday 7.16

Opening Day at the OC Fair! My first job was at the funnel cake stand at the fair when I was 14 years old – then the ginger bread house, orange julius, and ice cream stands in the years that followed. Surprisingly I still love the fair and anxiously await it’s return year after year. If you head over today between noon and 1pm you get in free!

The New Limb & Echo Echo at Gypsy Lounge. After you get you’re fix of fried snickers bars and cotton candy cruise down to Lake Forest to listen to a few of OC best bands play at the Gypsy Lounge.

Saturday 7.17

Irvine Lake Mud Run. The mud run is back with lots of dirty fun in the sun. Live music, vendors, and a beer garden will keep you entertained after the race. And don’t forget your hula shirts, Hawaiian is the theme!

Matty & Sticky Art Show in Laguna Beach. The 210 AR4T Space is a non-profit collaborative between The JLA Project and art community organizers of today who are shaping the future of tomorrow. Join them for the opening reception by the sea presented by Vestal, Volcom, and Bl!sss Magazine.

Break Festival in Pomona. Check out world-class breakers from across the nation at the 4^th annual event. B-boys and b-girls will be tearing up the dance floor at their chance to win a $3000 cash prize.

Sunday 7.18

Ocean Festival in San Clemente. Starting Saturday, the volunteer organization will be promoting environmental conservation and ocean safety through dozens of fun and exciting events for adults and children. There will be an art show, surf contest, Woody car exhibit, pancake breakfast and lots, lots more! Free event with free parking and shuttle.

Posted in Art, Conservation, Going Green, Green Drinks, Music, Non-Profit, Sustainability, Technology, Weekly Events

The Week Ahead 6.28

By Chrissy Gray, Event Planner

Tired of the same old boring routine? Check out The Week Ahead in So Cal and bring a little spice back to your life.

Monday 6.28

Farr Ligvani Exhibit at Soka University. Ligvani was born in Iran, began painting at age four and designing furniture by 12! Don’t miss the opportunity to view his beautiful artistic creations focusing on eastern worldview and western psychology in Aliso Viejo through August.

Tuesday 6.29

The Submarines at the Detroit Bar. Having built their musical career almost entirely through TV Show and commercial spots, the Submarines are ready to make a name for themselves the old fashion way. The band will be stopping by Costa Mesa on their west coast mini tour to give fans a taste of what they’ve been working on for the past 2 years since their last album. $10

Wednesday 6.30

Social Media Day at the OC Register Headquarters in Santa Ana. Mashable.com has deemed 6/30 the official Social Media day. While there are many events going on throughout the country, the afternoon planned at the OC Register appears to be one of the best. Listen to expert panels on how social media can improve your business, plus enjoy food from several yummy food trucks.

Taste of Downtown, Long Beach. About a dozen restaurants are participating in the first annual event being held in the East Village from 6-9pm. Tickets are only $1 each or 12 for $10 and the PawnShop Kings will be playing live throughout the evening.

Thursday 7.1

Pick of the Week!

First Thursday’s Art Walk in Laguna Beach. Laguna Beach is world renowned for their exceptional variety of art and on the first Thursday of the month the entire city stays open late so you can enjoy an evening stroll through the galleries while listening to live music, munching on cheeses, and sipping wine. This month, while you’re down there, be sure to check out the Art Shack Collection at the Laguna Beach Museum of Art and the Summer Fashion Show at Arin Contemporary Art. Both events you won’t want to miss!

Friday 7.2

Free Friday’s at Long Beach Museum of Art. Visit the Long Beach Museum, and check out over 5 current exhibits, for absolutely nothing. Thank you LA County Arts Commission!

Saturday 7.3

Farm to Fork Class at The Ecology Center, San Juan Capistrano. Starting with the gardens at The Ecology Center, children will explore where their food comes from. After a short harvest walk, participants will prepare simple small plate meals catalyzing the connection from farm to fork. Sign up your kids for this great fun and educational class through Th Ecology Center website. $25

Sunday 7.4

Happy 4^th of July! Enjoy a day of fun in the sun!! And no work tomorrow if you’re lucky….

Posted in Art, Design, Fashion, Food, Going Green, Music, Nature, Sustainability, Weekly Events