Downtown Events
Architectural Walking Tour Saturdays, 10 a.m. Guests are invited to explore San Juan Capist- rano’s unique blend of architecture, spanning nearly 240 years, on this weekly 90-minute walking tour with Friends of the Library volunteers. The nonprofit group, which sup- ports local library programming and services, accepts donations for the walk. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street for this architectural tour of San Juan’s adobes, Spanish- era dwellings and Michael Graves designed San Juan Capistrano Library. Call (949) 489-0736 or visit
folsjc.com for more.
Historical Walking Tour Sundays, 1 p.m. Explore San Juan Capistrano’s colorful past on this 90-minute walking tour with docents from the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. Visit 18th-century adobes and stroll the Los Rios Historic District, home to the oldest continually occupied residential street in California. Meet at the train platform on Verdugo Street. Donations are recommend- ed. For more information or to book a group tour, call (949) 493-8444 or visit
sjchistoricalsociety.com.
Farmers Market Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Spring and Summer, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Fall and Winter Shop fresh flowers, seasonal pro- duce and specialty food items from around 40 vendors in downtown San Juan Capistrano each week where Camino Capistrano and Yorba Street meet. This certified farmers market encourages San Juan’s citizens to live a healthy lifestyle and provides a vibrant community event where all walks of life come together to experience an open- air market in historic downtown. Download a vendor application or learn more about the market at
farmersmarketsjc.com.
Fourth of July Celebration
the creator of a fictional macho detective reinvents himself into a romance novelist. Shows held at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
caminorealplayhouse.org.
19 St. Joseph’s Day and The Return of the Swallows Celebration San Juan celebrates the coming of spring and the famed swallows’ return to Mission San Juan Cap- istrano with a historic bell ringing, live mariachi music, community presentations, local student perfor- mances and talks of St. Joseph’s Day history. Festivities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
missionsjc.com.
APRIL
15 Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple Newly separated from their wives, Oscar Madison and Felix Unger—a slob and neat-freak, respectively— become roommates, creating the hilarious, classic Broadway comedy
that was later adapted to the silver and television screens. Show runs through May 1.
caminorealplayhouse.org.
30 Goin Native Garden Expo Attendees can explore eco-friendly gardening alternatives and learn about solar power, edible gardens, organic waste and more from pre- senters at the nonprofit Goin Native Therapeutic Garden’s fourth annual event at Los Rios Park. This free, two-day event continues on May 1.
goinnative.net.
MAY
14 Battle of the Mariachis Live mariachi music resounds throughout Mission San Juan Capistrano as mariachi groups from across Southern California compete in the 12th annual festival. Festivities include a ringing of the Mission’s historic bells, Ballet Folklorico performances and more.
missionsjc.com.
20 Legally Blonde: The Musical Elle Woods, a perky-caricature of an emblematic sorority girl, enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend and defies all expectations by staying true to herself. Musical runs until June 6. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with 2 p.m. Sunday show- ings.
caminorealplayhouse.org.
JUNE Goin Native Garden Expo
15 San Juan Summer Nites A quintessential San Juan summer activity returns as the city hosts its ever-popular, free concert series. Concerts are held on the third Wednesday of the month from June to September. All performanc- es are held at Historic Town Center Park and run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
sanjuancapistrano.org.
17 Rotary Golf Tournament The all-volunteer San Juan Cap- istrano Rotary hosts its annual shotgun-start charity tournament at San Juan Hills Golf Club. The fund- raising event is closed out with din- ner, raffles, a silent auction, awards and no host bar.
sjcrotary.org.
25 Music Under the Stars Support the preservation and sustainability of Mission San Juan Capistrano at this summer-long concert series held in the Mission’s courtyard. Concerts take place Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Series continues on July 9, July 23, August 6 and August 20.
missionsjc.com.
JULY
Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce celebrates the installation of its board’s new officers and director. The event also honors the Man, Woman and Business of the Year. Date, time and location are to be determined.
sanjuanchamber.com.
4 Fourth of July Celebration San Juan commemorates Independence Day with food, exhibits, a beer garden, live music and dancing, rides and activities for the family at San Juan Sports Park. The national holiday is capped with a colorful fireworks display.
sanjuancapistrano.org.
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