OC Weekend: East End Music Fest!

August 04, 2011

The East End of Downtown Santa Ana will be rocking this weekend with the East End Music (+More) Festival!

After extensive building and landscaping renovation at the former Fiesta Marketplace the pedestrian promenade is ready for you to explore. Several new retailers and renovated restaurants are joining in the celebration on Saturday, including the historic Yost Theater, Eibar Coffee, La Paloma, R&R Sportswear, Guadalajara, Fiesta Mall, Charlie’s Tattoo, American Barber, Dame Elegante, and many more.

From 5 to 10 p.m., you can enjoy live music, DJs and special product sampling throughout the evening, an in-line skating competition and expo, an appearance by The Food Network's Great American Food Truck Race contestant "The Lime Truck," a "Designer Bazaar" and cocktail reception, meet and greet with pro boxers and even a Cupcake Sprinkle Bar at Moya's Bakery.

All of the events are free except for a special all ages concert by Unwritten Law at newly renovated Yost Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $19.99 in advance online and $23 at the door the day of the show.

Following the show at 10 p.m., OC's oldest, most historic venue will present a free open house to showcase its new state of the art sound and lighting systems which will soon play host to internationally renowned acts, cutting edge performances and club nights. DJs will spin and drinks will be served until 2am.

The East End is located between 3rd and 5th streets and Bush and French streets in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana.

The Yost Theater is located at 307 N. Spurgeon Street in Santa Ana.

 

Pizza Fire Tonight!

Company 77 Tonight at The OC Mart MIX Company 77 will be rolling with a new, one-of-a-kind pizza cooking fire engine. From 4 to 7 p.m., Company 77 will be serving up gourmet pizza, beverage and providing kid friendly entertainment. And while you're enjoying the novelty of delicious food served from a fire engine, The OC Mart MIX will be open and donating a portion of the profits from the evening to benefit the families of the New York Fire Department in honor of the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001.

The OC Mart MIX is located at 3313 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa.

 

 

Final Week!

Max Studio Summer SaleMax Studio's summer sale is ending this week and don't miss your chance to grab amazing deals on dresses, tops, knits, footwear, pants and that pair of shorts you keep hesitating to buy. Known for using the best fabrics and providing high quality clothing for women, Max Studio always provides the freshest looks for your wardrobe. Whether you're looking for the perfect summer dress, a unique pair of leggings or the best outfit to hit the town in, head over to Max Studio's online store or OC boutique.

Max Studio is located at the Irvine Spectrum at 85 Fortune Dr, Suite 313 in Irvine. 949.450.1174. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.  In Newport Beach, Max Studio is at 217 Newport Center Drive. 949.644.4766. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Sunday.

 

Social D in OC!

Social DistortionThe legendary OC punk rock band Social Distortion is coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on October 22. Originally formed in Fullerton more than 30 years ago, Social Distortion has helped form the soundtrack of both punk rock and Southern California. Tickets go on sale online at Live Nation on Saturday at 10 a.m. The band will be joined by The Avett Brothers, Face to Face and Suedehead.

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