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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
28Events this week
7Free things to do
42New spots
95New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Rancho Santa Margarita

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 28 events, day by day →

Dog dental cleaning

Sunday 9am · Furly's Pet Supply

Restaurant Happy Hour Dance Party

Monday 5pm · 19 Restaurant & Lounge

Fall Demo Classes

Tuesday 9am · LangoKids · Free

Hot Rods Unlimited Tuesday Night Cruise-In

Tuesday 5pm · In-N-Out Burger · Free

Leading Ladies - Woman in Business

Wednesday 11am · Lake Forest Civic Center

New in Rancho Santa Margarita

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Galante Beauty Salon

Beauty

Treat yourself locally: When you need a quick refresh that still feels polished, Galante Beauty Salon makes it easy with online booking and a portfolio you can browse before you commit.

claudiakhandelwal.glossgenius.com ↗

Candelas Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Old-school luthier magic: Since 1928, Candelas Guitars has been handcrafting classical, flamenco, mariachi and bajo sexto instruments that actually make you want to practice.

candelas.com ↗

OC Lash and Beauty

Beauty

Bolder brows, softer mornings: OC Lash and Beauty keeps Rancho Santa Margarita looking effortlessly awake with volume lash extensions, brow lamination that shapes, waxes or tweezes as needed, and tinting for that ombré finish.

oclashandbeauty.com ↗

Rancho Santa Margarita’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Rancho Santa Margarita’s best →

Most read in Rancho Santa Margarita

The five stories Rancho Santa Margarita readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Olivia Rodrigo’s Charity Music Festival in Irvine Leaves Thousands Stranded For Hours

    Thousands of attendees at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine, California, were left stranded for hours after performances ended.

    Full story at voiceofoc.org ↗

  2. Crews battle fast-moving brush fire in San Juan Capistrano

    The Gibby Fire, a fast-moving brush fire in San Juan Capistrano, has grown to 150 acres and is burning in the area of Ortega Highway and Gibby Road.

    Full story at abc7.com ↗

  3. Just 1 hour from L.A.: this massive free street festival will take over Labor Day weekend with 240 global vendors, 8 stages, and 300,000 visitors

    The Orange International Street Fair, a free street festival held over Labor Day weekend in Orange, California, will take place over the weekend from 4-6.

    Full story at secretlosangeles.com ↗

  4. 10 happenings in September - Irvine Standard

    The month leading up to Fiesta Latina en Irvine, a free festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, features art displays, educational exhibits and crafts.

    Full story at irvinestandard.com ↗

  5. SUV Goes Airborne and Lands On Top Of Parked Cars Before Crashing Into A California Home

    A homeowner in Santa Ana, California, had an SUV driven through the driveway of his home late Sunday night, causing it to go airborne and crash into the front of the house.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

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