Orange County Calendar of Events ~ January 2019

New Year's Eve at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Vue Restaurant. A special holiday menu will be available with small plates, salads, entrees, sandwiches and holiday specials such as Rack of Australian Lamb and Mascarpone Creamed Polenta.
​NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: 
Enjoy entertainment by a DJ Halo as you countdown to the new year. Cover charge is $25 per person. Bottle service is available. Call Zach at 949-487-7588 Reservations required. Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
Place: Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa Vue Restaurant 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Contact: 949-487-7577

First Night in Fullerton Dec. 31
Check out the fun at First Night, the City of Fullerton's annual alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts. The event is FREE and includes a full line-up of live entertainment, games, food vendors, activities and more. The festival ends at midnight as the sky lights up with an incredible aerial display of fireworks to ring in the New Year.
Time/Place: 7 p.m. to 12 midnight / The event primarily takes place at varying locations between Harbor Blvd. on the west and Pomona Ave on the east in historic downtown Fullerton.

GIANT New Year's Eve Dance & SUPER SOCIAL PARTY Dec. 31 ​
Bring in the New Year 2019 with hundreds of singles as you meet new friends during popular mixer games. Both Singles & Couples welcome! This year's party features "DANCING THROUGH THE ERAS" with a variety of good dance music by Live Band: Marvin" SweetwaterBass"Banks & TYGHTSHIP plus popular DJ Larry. For ages 19 to 91. 300-650 usually attend. Ticket price includes noise makers. FREE PARKING.
Place: Hotel Fullerton 1500 S. Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831
Contact: 714/622-4977 www.spectaculareventz.com

Hilton New Years Eve Party  Dec. 31 ​
OC New Years Eve Party “when it just has to be First Class"
Party Only $110 per person! One of OC’s biggest and best bargains is the Lemondrop Hilton New Years Eve Party & Dance held at the Hilton Irvine Hotel across from John Wayne Airport. Entertainment this year includes The Vertikals plus DJ John (Formerly with Turtles & Beach Boys).
The Best Food & Most Food of any NYE in OC 3 Entrees:
Have One or All Three. Dinner: Islands of Food: 8p-9:30p Flank Steak & Breast of Chicken & Alfredo Pasta (Grilled Flank Steak w/ Mushroom Port Wine Reduction, Marinated Grilled Breast of Chicken w/ Lemon Garlic Sauce, Penne Pasta w/Alfredo Sauce, Caesar Salad, Roasted Beet Salad, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Balsamic Glazed Roasted Vegetablesd, & Butter, Chef’s selection of Desserts, Coffee & Tea ) Free Midnight Champagne Toast Plus $10 corkage on 750 ml Bottle. Bring your Favorite Wine. Or Relax w/ the Open Bar Package, only $55 4 hours, 8:30-12:30, Call brand Liquor, wine, Beer, cokes, water
Place: Hilton Irvine Hotel, Across from John Wayne Airport 18800 MacArthur Blvd. Irvine, 92612 Contact: www.LemonDropClub.com

NYE SoCal White & Gold Party Dec. 31
Join us as we celebrate New Year's Eve in the best way possible, by combining decadent bites, unexpected entertainment, specialty cocktails and overflowing bubbly in a magical setting. This year's festivities will take place at The Nursery by Southwinds in Orange County where you will find yourself in awe as you walk the grounds of this majestic indoor/outdoor space, filled with beauty around every corner. Guests will be greeted with welcome party favors as they enter the stunning property. Smile for paparazzi at our red carpet before embarking on your journey through an insta-worthy backdrop to secure the perfect "Kiss 2018 Goodbye" photo. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to sip on premium spirits and toast to the end of 2018 as we filter in surprises throughout the night. All attendees must be 21+ with an ID / Uber/Lyft Strongly Encouraged. Attire: Gold & White Attire Encouraged/Cocktail
Place: The Nursery by Southwinds, Orange County 7000 Marine Way, Irvine
Contact: www.nyesocal.com

For Kids! Annual Noon-Year’s Confetti Countdown  Dec. 31
5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NOON YEAR! Join Pretend City Children's Museum for our annual New Year's Celebration in the middle of the day! Celebrate the new year at different times throughout the day as the sun travels across the different time zones! There will be a confetti countdown 4 different times to celebrate the new year in Bangladesh, Dubai, Athens, and London, as it turns to midnight in these different cities! We will also have New Year's activities and art for our little ones to enjoy!
Place: Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Contact: 949.428.3900 / Online tickets

Celebrate 2018 at Montage Dec. 31
The Loft
FIRST SEATING | 5:00pm-7:00pm - Four Course Holiday Tasting Menu with a choice of appetizer, entrée, cheese and dessert. $125 per adult, $40 per child ages 4-12 yrs, under 4 – complimentary (Tax and gratuity not included.)
SECOND SEATING | 8:00pm-10:00pm - Five Course Holiday Tasting Menu Complimentary midnight toast, party favors and live music from 8:00pm-1:00am Bistro Menu Available in Bistro only 3:00pm-10:00pm $200 per adult, $60 per child ages 4-12 yrs, under 4 – complimentary (Tax and gratuity not included.) Studio RECEPTION 8:00pm
DINNER SEATING | 9:00pm Five Course Chef’s Tasting Menu - Live music, dancing, party favors and complimentary midnight toast $475 per person. Includes cocktails and reception as well as wine pairings. Non-alcoholic beverages available at the same price. Tax and gratuity not included.
Paintbox
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 6:00pm-12:30am - Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the Grand Ballroom to ring in the New Year at the Paintbox New Year’s Eve Party! The evening includes karaoke, games, activities, a show, dinner, a movie and much more! $150 per child.
Place: 30801 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, California

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel New Year’s Celebrations Dec. 31
Raya New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31 Seating from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $120 per person Delight in a four-course holiday menu and limited a la carte menu.
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Tuesday, January 1, 2018 Seating from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $80 per person Ring in the New Year with friends and family at our New Year’s Day Buffet.
Place: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel One Ritz-Carlton Drive Dana Point, CA 92629
Contact: (949)240-2000

Kidseum New Years Celebration Dec. 31
Come celebrate the New Year with Kidseum! Your child can craft the day away with fun New Year’s themed projects. In the Art Studio, kids will create hand-made reusable confetti poppers and colorful noisemakers that they can use at home during the real countdown. The kiddos will practice countdowns every hour on the hour, beginning at noon, to be ready for the New Year’s countdown. Kids can practice making as much noise as possible with their hand-crafted noise makers and practice shooting their confetti! In the Glow Cave, we will make glowing wish wands that will even glow in the dark when you take them home!
Place: Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana
Contact: (714) 567-3679

Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast  January 1
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. No wetsuits - that's cheating! The Surf City Splash also features a pancake breakfast (ends at 11) and vendor booths all day. Admission fee includes a Pancake Breakfast and a Certificate of Participation
Time/Place: 9:00 am - 11:00 am breakfast; 12 noon - Ocean Splash / 405 Pacific Coast Hwy (Zack's at Pier Plaza) Huntington Beach, CA

Bride World Expo   Jan. 5
150 florists, photographers, DJs, wedding venues, photo booths, invitations, decor ideas, honeymoon packages, fashion shows, a gown sale and DIY seminars. Meet local experts and find amazing wedding planning values.
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: www.brideworld.com

D. Yoder Family Sundays   Jan. 6
Held on the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based on Casa Romanticas Casa Captivating programs for all age. Wind down with a visit to the vivid gardens at Casa Romantica with FREE admission and self-guided tours!
Time/Place: 10am-2pm / Casa Romantica, San Clemente
Contact: 949-498-2139 / www.casaromantica.org

Village Art Faire   Jan. 6
The first Sunday of every month. Fine art, photography, ceramics, wood work, metal work, jewelry, fused/blown glass, candles, apothecary, home decor, leather work, botanicals, sculpture, textiles, and much more.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Contact: 949-218-5378 / www.villagesanclemente.org

Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano   Through Jan. 6
Mission will host Capistrano Lights 2018: a nightly tree lighting. After the Mission closes, guests can take their complimentary downtown San Juan Capistrano map and discover the historic downtown district with plenty of holiday shopping, dining, and wine tasting all season long.
Time/Place: 5pm / 26801 Ortega Highway
Contact: 949-234-1300 / www.missionsjc.com

OC Chill Ice Rink   Through Jan. 7
Irvine Spectrum Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the festive outdoor Holiday Ice Rink returns to Giant Wheel Court this holiday season. The outdoor Ice Rink will offer fun for the whole family. Skate sessions are 75 minutes. Helmets are optional and provided free of charge. Season passes, private lessons and private parties are also available.
Time/Place: Irvine Spectrum Center
Contact: 949-748-8280 / www.skatespectrum.com

Los Alamitos Chamber Installation Gala   Jan. 10
Celebrate the installation of the new board and honor those who do great in our community. Please contact the Chamber Office directly to donate items of $100 or more for the silent auction 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Non-Profit of the Year.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / On The Greens at the Navy Golf Course, Cypress
Contact: 562-598-6659 / www.losalchamber.org

Laguna Hills State of the City   Jan. 11
Please join chamber members, business and community leaders, and elected officials, for the annual Mayors State of the City Address, where you will hear how city leaders plan to address the challenges and opportunities facing our city. Lunch free with RSVP.
Time/Place: 11:30am-1pm / Heritage Room, Laguna Hills Community Center
Contact: 949-542-6016 / www.lagunahillschamber.com

HB APAs Side Show   Jan. 11-13 & 18-20
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts presents Side Show, a musical based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression. Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame, but denies them love. HB APAs Musical Theatre department presents this annual fundraiser and show, which will be complete with opportunity baskets, auctions, and a pre-show one hour before each performance.
Time/Place: APA Studio Theater (Black Box)
Contact: 714-536-2514 x4025 / www.hbapa.org

Sister Cities Presents Gianne de Genevraye   Jan. 12
The Newport Beach Sister City Association, with special thanks to the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, will host a reception and conversation with international artist Gianne de Genevraye. Small bites and no host wine bar. Gianne de Genevraye is a Contemporary Nature Artist who paints in public gardens and exhibits in public spaces. Her work focuses on contemporary approaches to nature.
Time/Place: 6:30-8:30pm / Newport Beach Central Library Friends Room
Contact: 949-650-0594 / www.newportbeachca.gov

Whale Talk & Walk   Jan. 12
Join us for a Naturalist led presentation on whales, other cetaceans, and marine mammals that can frequently be seen from the Dana Point Headlands. Designed to introduce participants to the natural history of marine mammals, whale characterization, and interesting tidbits about these large and fascinating creatures of the sea. Second Saturday of each month.
Time/Place: 9-11am / Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
Contact: 949-248-3527 / www.danapoint.org

Artesanos Village Craft Fair   Jan. 12
Community Crafters meet every 2nd Saturday of the month to sell their beautiful art and display their talented skills.
Time/Place: 9am-2pm / Hecho en Mexico, Placentia
Contact: 714-353-7517 / www.hechoenmexico-giftstore.com

OC Festival of Speed    Jan. 12-13
We will have the opportunity to watch some of the worlds most extreme hypercars and exotics do what they do best showcase their performance abilities on a track with side-by-side racing, high speed passes, extreme acceleration, and maybe even the occasional burnout! Benefits the Special Olympics Southern California - Inland Empire Region.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Auto Club Speedway, Fontana
Contact: https://ocfestivalofspeed.com

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm   Jan. 18
Gives guests an opportunity to take a self-guided tour through the farm with volunteers nearby to provide information and answer farm-related questions. Reservations are required for groups of six or more children.
Time/Place: 9am-12pm / OC Fair & Event Center
Contact: www.ocfair.com

Aliso Viejo Chamber 2019 Gala   Jan. 18
An Evening of Dinner, Dancing, and Fun! Enjoy Hors d Oeuvres and drinks, moving into a sumptuous dinner with wine. Following a brief installation of 2018 officers, we will dance our way through the evening with old and new friends. Tickets are $50 per person.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Aliso Viejo Center
Contact: 949-243-7042 / www.alisoviejochamber.com

2019 Miss Anaheim Competition   Jan. 19
Watch contestants from the Anaheim and surrounding communities compete for over $10,000 in scholarships and awards. This is an official preliminary to the Miss California and Miss America competitions.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Anaheim Performing Arts Center-Servite High School
Contact: 714-273-3935 / www.missanaheimpageant.org

Excellence In Placentia Gala   Jan. 24
Please join us for our annual celebration honoring the amazing Citizens and Businesses that make Placentia such a great place to live and work. This year, we are adding Best Employer and Best Youth Volunteer to our list of honorees.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Alta Vista Country Club
Contact: 714-528-1873 / www.placentiachamber.com

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Awards Dinner & Auction   Jan. 25
Open to the public, the gala will honor the winners of the 2018 Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights competitions and raise funds for next years Parade. All award winners will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. In addition to the awards ceremony, guests will have the opportunity to take part in an incredible live and silent auction.
Time/Place: 6-11pm / The Fashion Island Hotel
Contact: www.newportbeach.com

Lake Forest SnowFest   Jan. 26
Pre-registration is mandatory. Tickets are sold out by the time of the event. Bring your family and friends to our annual winter event, SnowFest, featuring snow laden slopes, snow play area, and guest appearances from visitors from a galaxy far-far- away! Food and drinks available for a nominal fee.
Time/Place: 11am-4pm / Lake Forest Sports Park
Contact: 949-461-3459 / www.lakeforestca.gov

Fountain Valley State of the City Luncheon   Jan. 29 Panel discussion on City & Chamber goals for 2019. Time/Place: 11:30am-1:30pm / Los Caballeros Sports Village
Contact: 714-962-3822 / www.fvchamber.com

Pizza with Police   Jan. 31 The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee, together with Laguna Niguel Police Services, is hosting this event for 9-12th graders at Fresh Brothers Pizza. Break down the barriers by getting to know your local Deputies, ask questions about their jobs, and enjoy some great pizza with other high school students!
Time/Place: 5-7pm / 24002 Aliso Creek Road
Contact: 949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org