Retail Therapy: Tax day is your oyster

W-2 cool: Ways & Means Oyster House, 513 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, will host an End of the Tax Season party from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those who sit at the oyster and cocktail bar will receive a complimentary cocktail and passed appetizers. Those who work in finance will be treated to the same offer from 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 17. Bring a business card to verify employment in the finance industry. Information: wmoysters.com.

Eggcellent event: Westminster Mall will host its annual Kidgits Eggcellent Easter Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in its Target Court. The event includes a bounce house, craft activities, and an Easter bucket and bunny ears for each child. The mall also is hosting Easter Bunny photo opportunities through April 19. Information: facebook.com/WestminsterMall.

Sweet treat: Casey’s Cupcakes has released a new 159-calorie Skinny Cupcake to help sugar addicts prepare for summer beachwear. The angel food cupcake is topped with Swiss meringue, edible glitter and a fresh strawberry, and will be sold for $3.50. Locations include Fashion Island in Newport Beach; the Irvine Spectrum and Woodbury Town Center in Irvine; and Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. Information: caseyscupcake.com.

The art of tech: The Beall Center at UC Irvine, in the campus’ Arts Plaza area, will host a family day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The free event will include demonstrations by local tech companies, hands-on activities and art projects. Information and a campus map: beallcenter.uci.edu.

Ready to sail: A kickoff fiesta for the annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Balboa Village, at Balboa Boulevard and Palm Street in Newport Beach. Enjoy family-friendly activities like face-painting, music and science exhibits. The first-ever Taste of Balboa also will be held during the kickoff event. Many local restaurants will offer “tastes” of their best dishes, for $1 to $10 per dish. Participating restaurants include Bella Luna Café, Harborside Restaurant, Ruby’s Diner, the Porch and the Sliding Door Café. You may bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to deserving children in Newport Beach’s sister city, Ensenada, Mexico. Information: (949) 644-1023 or visit newporttoensenada.com.

Family freebies: IKEA Costa Mesa, 1475 South Coast Drive, will host its first IKEA FAMILY Appreciation Days on Saturday and Sunday, with free gift cards valued from $5 to $250 going to the first 100 IKEA FAMILY members with card; free small breakfast for those who show their card in the restaurant from 9:30 to 11 a.m. both days; a free tote bag to those who show their card (while supplies last); contests; and product discounts throughout the store. Sign up for the loyalty program at ikea-usa.com.

Get wild in the wetlands: Celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. The free educational family festival will include opportunities to touch a live snake, count birds, learn about pollution and perform water testing. A bounce house, food sales and guided tours also will be available. Information: (714) 846-1114 or bolsachica.org.

Less is more? Want to learn how to accessorize your wardrobe? The Passionate Collector will host a spring style event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at its Newport Coast boutique at 21115 Newport Coast Drive. Enjoy wine and appetizers while learning about spring trends, as well as how to avoid common accessorizing mistakes. Information: (949) 673-0440 or thepassionatecollector.com.

Develop an opinion: Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, will host a free screening of “Rebels with a Cause” and discussion period beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The film documents efforts to prevent development in the Bay Area’s Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Information: rebelsdocumentary.org or muzeo.org.

Coming soon: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach will debut its modern new Watertable restaurant with a soft opening beginning April 14. The full-service menu will feature contemporary American food paired with world-class wines, artisanal cocktails and local craft beers. Sunday nights will feature a Southern roast. Small plates will be served at the bar area. Information: (714) 698-1234 or huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com.

Tikka time: Also coming to Orange County is ADYA, a modern Indian restaurant in the new Anaheim Packing District, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., No. 201. The intimate ADYA, which will boast an open kitchen, will focus on fresh, sustainable ingredients as it offers contemporary interpretations of Indian street food, tandoori and curries. Information: adyaoc.com.

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