Good morning, Orange County. You're reading Thrive OC, where summer’s officially here when flip-flops outnumber shoes ten-to-one. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• Top Local Events This Week

• Bloom’s Must-Try Cocktails

• Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Arrives

• Main Beach’s Fresh Look

• San Clemente Rail Service Resumes

• Record-Breaking $125M Mansion

Let’s dive in.

— Dave Berry

🍽️ Restaurant of the Week: Bloom Restaurant + Bar

Looking for the perfect place to unwind with friends or watch the game? Bloom Restaurant + Bar, located in Mission Promenade, offers classic American comfort dishes like mouthwatering pork chops and burgers, paired with expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you're vegetarian or a meat lover, Bloom keeps it casual and tasty.

📍 Location: 31760 Old Mission Rd a, San Juan Capistrano

📞 Reservations: (949) 503-2654

🎪 Featured Event: Cirque du Soleil Returns to OC this Summer!

Cirque du Soleil ECHO – Under the Big Top, At Laguna Hills Mall – Laguna Hills, CA – May 21-June 29

A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.

Special Offer for Thrive OC Subscribers: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates. Groups of 10+, save 25% and reduced handling fees, contact [email protected] for details.

Hurry, tickets are selling fast! Don't miss your chance to experience the awe-inspiring acrobatics, dazzling sets, and unforgettable storytelling of the world's most famous circus troupe.

🏄 Local News You Should Know

🌊 Laguna Beach’s Main Beach Gets a Facelift

Laguna Beach's beloved Main Beach has debuted its latest round of upgrades, featuring modernized park facilities, new concrete sidewalks, refreshed landscaping, and improved lighting and drainage. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a sunset hangout, your favorite beach spot just got better.

🚉 Back on Track: Rail Service Resumes Through San Clemente

Good news, commuters! Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services through San Clemente are back following intensive repairs near Mariposa Point. Nearly 5,900 tons of protective boulders have been placed along the bluffs, safeguarding the tracks from coastal erosion and landslides just in time for summer travels.

🥚 Egg Recall Alert: 1.7 Million Dozen Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

August Egg Company has recalled 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and organic eggs sold under various brand names—including Clover, O Organics, Marketside, Raley’s, and more—due to potential Salmonella contamination. These eggs were distributed between February and May across California, Nevada, and several other states through major retailers like Walmart, Safeway, and Ralphs.

Affected cartons are marked with plant code P-6562 or CA5330 and Julian dates 032 to 126. Consumers are advised to return the eggs for a full refund. The company is cooperating with health officials and temporarily halting fresh egg sales. Questions? Call 1-800-710-2554 (9am–5pm PT).

📅 Other Upcoming Events 🎉

🚤 Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival (June 13-14)

Explore iconic wooden boats from famous films and literature at Balboa Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. (Free parking & shuttle rides from 21600 Newport Center Drive 9:00am - 6:30pm.) More info here.

• When: June 13-15 (times vary)

• Where: 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar

🍣 Taste of Japan Festival (June 13-15)

Get a slice of Japan right here in OC. Three days of Japanese food, culture, and entertainment. Free admission!

• When: June 13-15 (times vary)

• Where: STC Anaheim GardenWalk

🎸 Night Market & Concert at The Pavilion, Ladera Ranch (June 14)

Enjoy an evening of 80s and 90s classic rock with Pulp Vixen, plus food and market stalls, at The Pavilion park in Ladera Ranch.

• When: June 14 (4pm-8pm)

• Where: 2 Tierno, Mission Viejo

🎤 VEA's Summer Concert Series – Teddy Robb (June 19)

Relax and enjoy country tunes by Teddy Robb at VEA Newport Beach. Tickets Here.

• When: June 19 (5:30pm)

• Where: VEA Newport Beach, Marriott Resort & Spa

🤠 Sea Salt Honky Tonk (Every Weekend)

Your weekend soundtrack: country music right on Bolsa Chica State Beach. Grab some boots and beach chairs.

• When: Every weekend, see their calendar for more info

• Where: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway

🌟 OC Trivia: Did You Know?

Legendary American author John Steinbeck embarked on a famous marine expedition aboard the Western Flyer, a wooden boat now prominently featured at Newport Beach's Wooden Boat Festival. Steinbeck’s journey inspired his acclaimed book "The Log from the Sea of Cortez" (1951).

Think you know OC? Reply with your best trivia, and we might feature it next!

🎉 VIP Shoutouts!

A big welcome to our newest Thrive OC VIPs—Michelle! Thanks for being part of the community—we’ve got some exclusive perks coming your way! 🚀✨

🎶 Live Music This Weekend

Looking for live tunes? Here’s what’s happening:

Friday, June 13:

• Barnoa Wine Company (San Clemente) – Mike Silvestri, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

• Knolls Restaurant (Laguna Niguel) – Clever Soul, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• The Coach House (San Juan Capistrano) – Buffett Beach, 9:00 pm

• StillWater Spirits & Sounds (Dana Point) – Fast Times $5 Cover, 9:00 pm

• Mozambique - Ivan'z Room (Laguna Beach) – Topcat, 9:00 pm

• Pub Thirty-Two (Mission Viejo) – Steven Shaw, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Campus JAX (Newport Beach) – Last Shot Band, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Spaghettini (Seal Beach) – Three-Time Grammy-Nominated Crystal Lewis, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

• The Harp Inn (Costa Mesa) – Tricia Freeman Band, 8:30 pm

• Lone Wolf Brewing (Yorba Linda) – Durty Watur Band, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• The Quiet Woman (Corona Del Mar) – Brian Barrett Band, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am

• Tiki Bar (Costa Mesa) – Valley Rats, 7:00 pm

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