Retail Therapy: Rockin’ at the District
Roq around the clock: KROQ will present its free, all-ages Roq N’ Surf Concert Series from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the AMC courtyard in the District at Tustin Legacy, 2437 Park Ave., Tustin. Enjoy Mike Dena at noon Saturday, followed by Stacy Clark at 1 p.m., David & Olivia at 2 p.m. and Nilu at 3 p.m. On Sunday, Aloha Radio will perform at noon, the Perks at 1 p.m., My November Guest at 2 p.m. and Mia Koo, closing the event, at 3 p.m. Information: thedistricttl.com.
Word to the wise: The new Jeanni Champagne Boutique in the Newport Coast Shopping Center, 21111 Newport Coast Drive, opened last week. The shop is operated by the same team that purchased the well-known Champagne boutique in Westcliff Plaza last year. The business has been relocated to Newport Coast. For more information, call (949) 645-6731 or visit jeannichampagne.com.
In the mix: Foodie favorite Taco Maria, at the OC Mix at SOCO in Costa Mesa, has begun offering an a la carte dinner menu featuring gourmet tacos and small plates from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It will offer a Sunday brunch starting Aug. 10. The popular four-course prix-fixe menu still will be available Thursdays through Saturdays. Information: tacomaria.com.
One-stop shop: Two local Costa Mesa fashionistas have started a new curated online consignment boutique at shopshowcase.com. They have announced a new promotion: Those who spend more than $300 will receive a pair of Barton Perreira sunglasses valued at $400. In addition to the consignment marketplace, they also offer a Closet Magic program to help people declutter and maximize their closets.
Dine-in deals: The Fireside Tavern at the Crowne Plaza, 3131 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, has introduced a new series of Tavern Nights from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. On Taco Tuesdays, enjoy fish, chicken or beef tacos for $2 each. On Wine Down Wednesdays, enjoy brown bag bottles of wine for $15. Burgers & Brew Thursdays offer a new specialty burger each week paired with an on-tap craft beer for $15. On Live Music Fridays, the tavern will feature local talent. In addition, happy hour will run from 3 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight seven days a week. Wines by the glass will be $4, mules and margaritas will be $6, and draft beers will be $5. Information: (714) 557-3000.
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