Mini is the way to go this weekend to make sure you eat your greens this weekend.
The Counter Custom Built Burgers is kicking off Vegetarian Awareness month with complimentary mini veggie burgers on October 1, 2011, World Vegetarian Day.
Saturday only, guests will receive a mini veggie burger with provolone, red pepper and Dijon balsamic dressing with any burger purchase.
The Counter has over 300,000 different combinations for you to choose from, varying in size, type of burger (beef, chicken, turkey and veggie) and endless adornments to satisfy any appetite. Voted one of the best veggie burgers by The Washington Post and Chicago Tribune, give your taste buds a chance to try the made from scratch and vegan-friendly patty. The patty is made of brown rice, spinach, panko bread crumbs, mushrooms, onions, corn, black beans, zucchini, red bell peppers and arrots and is cooked and stored separately from all the animal products.
The Counter Irvine is at Woodbury Town Center in 6416 Irvine Blvd. in Irvine. 949.336.7272.
The Counter Newport Beach Westcliff Plaza is 1104 Irvine Ave. in Newport Beach. 949.642.0700.
Acrobats in OC!
Incredible athletes are taking the stage Saturday and they don't sprint or pump iron.
The National Acrobats of China are appearing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts Saturday and will mesmerize you and your family with their incredible flexibility, poise and daring.
The troupe 35 acrobats have traveled the world and are masters in martial arts, illusion and acrobatics (of course). Performances are set to traditional music and use objects from every day life, such as bicycles, plates and even ladders in their stage show.
Direct from Beijing, the National Acrobats of China have won every international award for their performances and have visited nearly every corner of the globe.
To purchase tickets, click here or call the box office at 714.556.2787.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
Norm MacDonald in OC!
This Saturday at the City National Grove of Anaheim don't miss your chance to see Norm MacDonald live in OC. At 8 pm., the former Saturday Night Live cast member, and one of your favorite anchors of Weekend Update, star of the Norm MacDonald Show and voice of Lucky the dog in Dr. Dolittle with Eddie Murphy will be entertaining crowds for one night only.
To purchase tickets online, click here.
City National Grove of Anaheim is located at 2200 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim.
"Sea" Change!
Join the 4th Annual SeaChange Summer Party Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. benefiting Oceana committed to protecting the world’s oceans. The star-studded event features husband and wife and actors Diane Lane and Josh Brolin at a beautiful private villa in Laguna Beach.
Guests can enjoy a cocktail reception and sit-down dinner, and enjoy the spectacular gardens and expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. Since its inception 10 years ago, Oceana has raised more than $3 million for international science-based campaigns, as well as funds for Orange County ocean conservation organizations.
For more information, call 949.295.5811. To see all the items up for auction visit seachangesummerparty.org/the-auction.
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