Saturday night is the West Coast premiere of “You Cannot Start Without Me” an acclaimed documentary about the life of Maestro Valery Gergiev, the artistic director the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The film chronicles a year in the life of Gergiev, one of the leading conductors of our time. There’s also a rare opportunity to attend Valery Gergiev’s performance with the Mariinsky Orchestra this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Find tickets and more info here.
All ages are invited to try out for a fixie team at Backward Circle in Irvine Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (under 18 need parent to sign forms). The Backward Circle Fixed Gear Team tryouts include drag race, best trick, and Backward Circle competition. The fun includes BBQ, live music by INHALE, mayhem, and giveaways. Backward Circle Bike Co. offers fixed gear bikes, bike parts, sunglasses and more. 17742 Mitchell N, Suite A in Irvine. 949.231.5444x105.
March has been an exciting month for Target shoppers. Just last week French fashion icon, Jean Paul Gaultier for Target debuted at select stores and online, and today, Liberty of London for Target arrived! The exclusive new collaboration with Target has fans of both designers over the moon with excitement. Jean Paul Gaultier’s of collection of affordable spring sportswear include high-waisted pants and shorts, mini skirts, strong-shoulder jackets, cropped tanks and swimwear. As far as Liberty of London goes, you’ll have much to choose from—-home and fashion collections include floral-crazy teapots, piggy banks, cushions, dresses and flip-flops. www.target.com
The Bungalow Restaurant in Corona del Mar is throwing a celebrity bartending night Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit The Newport Beach Film Festival (April 22-29. Guest bartenders will include NB City Council members; Newport Beach Film Festival’s CEO Gregg Schwenk, co-founder Todd Quartararo, plus surprise athletes from the action sports world. All tips will go towards the Newport Beach Film Festival.
The Bungalow Restaurant is at 2441 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949.673.6585
Stop by Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana, Wed, March 10 at 9 p.m. or Wed., March 24 at 9 p.m. for a night of friends, food, and great music. Dinner with Dave, a special ongoing event (second and fourth Wednesday of the month) features chef Dave Mau of The Re{treat, along with Cody Requejo from The Spa in Costa Mesa preparing a free light dinner and bringing you some great local music. Big Bad Wold will be playing a stripped down acoustic set. (It’s a fairly new band formed with former members of Modern Subject.) DJ starts and 9 p.m., band and free dinner at 10 p.m. 21 and over, never a cover. Memphis at the Santora, at 201 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. 714.564.1064
Orange County Fare is a new cookbook featuring the very best recipes submitted and tested by Junior League members. It includes a tour of OC through photographs and insightful information. It’s also the very first “green” Junior League cookbook, made with 100% recycled paper. Proceeds from the sale of the book support the Junior League of Orange County. The book sells for $29.95, available at 20 specialty stores that you can find online or purchase here.
We Like It: Raw: Don’t miss RAW:Fullerton Thursday at 8 p.m. at OC’s newest hot spot, the Cherch Lounge! It’s a funky, fresh and innovative event to bring local artists to the public eye. Local artisans will feature their art in the geometric shaped and sunken rooms. Cherch features a 40-foot wall with video projection that engulfs the entire space! Fashion show, art/photo gallery, musical act, short film, awesome cosmetologists and an all around circus of local creativity. 101 S. Harbor Blvd at the corner of Commonwealth in Fullerton. You must RSVP to attend!
Sunday, Bloody, Sunday: DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Sunday Bloody Mary Brunch is happens every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. For $35 you can treat yourself to an appetizer, entrée, and unlimited Bloody Marys. Charlie Palmer’s provides the vodka; and you can master the art of the perfect Bloody Mary with their diverse fresh-market ingredients: heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, smoked chipotle purée, green olive tapenade, sun dried tomato pesto and much more. A la carte small plates and a 3-course prix fixe lunch ($26) are also available. Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. 714.352.2525.
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