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Weekend Roundup: Get Out and Enjoy the Sunshine

Ships, cars and more.

Two great festivals will hit Dana Point this weekend: the Tall Ships Festival (no, we didn't plan to feature pirate-themed events three weeks in a row) and the Doheny Days, a music festival with Weezer, Ziggy Marley and Ben Harper headlining. Or if that's not your bag, head up to Irvine Meadows for the Brew Ha Ha Festival and experience several local craft brews. 


Where/When: 
Dana Point Harbor, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday 
Why go: Take a tours of a tall ships, take a class in the pirate arts and ooh and aah at the pageantry of the Tall Ship and Great Schooner Parade.
Pricing: Free admission; prices vary for admission to Ocean Institute and cruises. 


Where/When: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point; Saturday and Sunday
Why go: This two-day music fest includes performances from Ben Harper, Weezer, Cake and local band Common Sense.
Pricing: $50/day in advance, $60 at the door; $80 weekend pass


Where/When: Hidden Valley Park, Adjacent to Irvine Meadows (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre),8800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, VIP admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Why go: Sample 10 (or more) craft brews from breweries around the state, including locals Newport Beach Brewing Co. and Left Coast Brewing Co. 
Pricing: $40 general admission, $55 VIP, $10 for designated driver


Where/When: , Iris Ave & Ocean Blvd, Corona del Mar; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Why go: More than 150 of the most distinguished cars in Southern California will be on display.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children under 12 years old free


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