The Detroit Bar in Westside Costa Mesa, one of the best venues in Orange County for live indie, rock, and alternative music, will be closing in a few weeks and reopening as a new incarnation, the Wayfarer, a House of Social Provisions. New owners, Jeff Chon and the Wayfarer Group, also of the Alley in Newport Beach and Tabu Shabu in Costa Mesa, will continue the beloved Detroit Bar’s legacy of live music while serving classic and modern pub fare.
For its final month, the Detroit Bar has planned great shows for its music loving fans. Doors open 8 p.m., shows start at 9 p.m.
On Wednesday, The Merry Rounders, Purple Mountains Majesties, and Creatures Choir.
On Thursday, Feb. 20, Painted Wives (formerly Railroad to Alaska) O Zorn, Mammoth Thunderpower.
On Friday, Feb. 21, Moonsville Collective, RT N The 44’s, Sam Outlaw, Ted Z and the Wranglers, These Pilgrims.
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Spindrift, Restavrant, Parker Macy Blues Band, Dano Forte Juke Joint Freak Show, Hank and Her Ponies.
On Sunday, Feb. 23, Karaoke Sundays, Opening Up Our Stage to You, Free Weekly.
On Monday, Feb. 24, Matt Costa.
On Tuesday, Feb. 25 Flinch, Clicks & Whistles, Kelly Dean, TEALONG, and Tony K.
On Wednesday, Feb. 26 FMLYBND, Tapioca and the Flea, Josh Harmony, Reverend Baron, DJ Fiicusfillson (Wildcat! Wildcat!).
For tickets and more information visit detroitbar.com.
Detroit Bar is at 843 W. 19th St. in Costa Mesa.
Rejuvenate at Elements
Valentine’s is over, but you can still show your love by treating someone to much-needed rejuvenation at Elements Massage in Costa Mesa. For the entire month of February guests who book one massage at the standard $99 rate will receive 50% off their second appointment when booked consecutively, plus complimentary Champagne and Ghirardelli Chocolates for just $150. (Just mention Greer’s OC at booking for special rate.) A tranquil couples suite is also available.
Elements Costa Mesa brings some of the top massage therapists in Orange County under one roof for a customized massage experience. The spa features beautifully decorated treatment rooms, a spa-style bathroom and a special couples suite.
Elements has created a niche by specializing solely in providing high-quality massage services and a customized experience to each guest. Elements is making therapeutic massage increasingly affordable and accessible to time-starved guests who value massage in maintaining their overall health and wellness.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Walk-ins welcome.
Mesa Verde Center at 2701 Harbor Blvd, Ste E-3 in Costa Mesa. 714.850.0500
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