Happy weekend, Newport Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Free gyros, a SCUBA scholarship program, and Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growing Mediterranean favorite: Nick the Greek will open in Santa Ana on June 25, giving a free entree to people in line from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., its seventh Orange County location -- see what’s on the menu.
Supporting future divers: OC Coastkeeper launched a SCUBA Scholarship Program on World Ocean Day, offering up to $1,000 for training, certifications, and gear to grow next wave of ocean stewards and scientific divers -- see how to apply.
Luxury market defies slowdown: A rare double-lot Corona del Mar estate sold for $17.75 million, nearly 6,800 square feet with harbor and ocean views, and the half-acre site could be subdivided pending city approval -- see the estate details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your low-key golf flex: If you've got a member buddy willing to float you onto the tee sheet this week, Big Canyon Country Club turns an average weekday into a little victory lap. Smooth greens, a laid-back scene, and enough challenge to make par feel like a humblebrag.
Tide pool reset: When your brain needs fresh air and your legs need a hill, Crystal Cove State Park delivers with sandy coves, legit tide pools, and backcountry loops you can knock out before dinner. Keep it local, sneak in a weekday wander, then catch sunset like you planned it all along.
Weeknight upgrade alert: Treat yourself to a low-key flex at Olea, where seasonal American plates meet a wine list that makes decisive people second-guess in the best way. Cozy vibe, thoughtful cocktails, and shareables that somehow disappear fast... perfect for date night or a "we survived Tuesday" dinner.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏒 Sports Equipment Trade-In Event @ MonkeySports (Irvine) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Purging the garage never felt this grown-up. MonkeySports Irvine will swap your gently used gear, from hockey to fishing, for a gift card with a 20 percent June bonus. Bring gear, originally over $100, bought in the past five years, skip knock-offs, relics, and kayaks.
🚂 Father's Day Weekend Train Rides @ Goathill Junction Railroad (Costa Mesa) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve got a train-obsessed grandkid or a dad who loves to putter, Goathill Junction is offering free rides Father’s Day weekend, 12 to 15 minutes through Fairview Nature Park. Riders need to be 31 inches, donations welcome, the gift shop tests your resolve.
🏺 Art of Clay: Handbuilding @ Sawdust Art Festival (Laguna Beach) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Patio weather calls for playing with mud under the eucalyptus at Sawdust’s Main Deck, where local artist Tessa Mansour teaches you to handbuild dessert-inspired pottery. Think croissants that never go stale, choose your glaze, beginners welcome. Small class, big zen, very Laguna.
🎶 Perfect Blend Quartet Kicks Off Fete de la Musique 2026 @ Laguna Beach. Main Beach | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Perfect Blend Quartet kicks off Laguna’s Fete de la Musique on the main stage, and yes, it’s free. Streets turn into one big soundtrack of jazz, rock, and surprises, bookended by the US and French anthems, plus just enough smug civic pride.
🚣 Morning Kayaking @ Newport Aquatic Center | Sunday (6/21) at 8:30 AM – Skip the gym and slip into a kayak at Newport Aquatic Center for a mellow morning glide through the harbor and Back Bay. Calm water, herons, and smug productivity before folks find their latte, with zero traffic, just curious sea lions.
🧘 12th International Day Yoga Day @ Mike Ward Community Park (Irvine) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:30 AM – Trade the usual morning aches for a community stretch at the 12th International Day of Yoga, all levels, lots of deep breaths. Think sun salutations, gentle flows, and that smug post-class calm, even if your hamstrings retired in 2003. Mats, water, and neighborly vibes encouraged.
🎷 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns @ Hyatt Regency Newport Beach | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Summer evenings call for smooth brass, familiar grooves, and the illusion we know how to two-step. Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns kick off the 2026 Summer Concert Series, presented by UCI Health, with polished chops and easy warmth. Consider it cardio for your nostalgia. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Newport Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 69°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 69°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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