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Good morning, Orange County. You’re reading Thrive OC, your weekly guide to the best local spots, happenings, and hidden gems across the coast and beyond. Here’s what’s on deck:

• Oceanview dining in Laguna

• Westminster Tet Parade

• Taco fests & night markets

• SNA nonstop to JFK

• Katella Commons revealed

• Costa Mesa Park update

Let’s dive in.

— Dave Berry

🍽️ Restaurant of the Week: Mozambique (Laguna Beach)

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Where: 1740 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | Phone: (949) 715-7777

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📅 Upcoming Events 🎉

Dana Point Harbor Farmers Market (Feb 18)

A midweek harbor market with farmers and craft vendors — an easy stop for fresh produce, snacks, and a low-key stroll along the water. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Harbor Village Lot, 34555 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point | Event Info

Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance: In the Fairy Garden (Feb 20)

A themed daddy-daughter evening with dinner, music, and dancing designed for a sweet “core memory” night. Tickets are $10 per person and pre-registration is required. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | Event Info

Surf City Artisan Fair, Huntington Beach (Feb 20)

A pier-side artisan event featuring handcrafted goods and a community vibe centered around creativity, learning, and gathering. Great for browsing and supporting local makers. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, Huntington Beach | Event Info

Historic Main Street Friday Night Cruise, Garden Grove (Feb 20)

A weekly Main Street cruise night with classic cars, bikes, and small-town OC energy. Walk the lineup, grab something nearby, and hang for the raffles and awards. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Where: Historic Main Street, 12905 Main St, Garden Grove, CA | Event Info

Monster Jam, Anaheim (Feb 21)

High-energy monster truck action rolls into Angel Stadium for an afternoon show — loud, fun, and perfect if you want something different this weekend. 4:30 PM | Angel Stadium, Anaheim | Event Info

San Juan Capistrano Pet Parade (Feb 21)

OC charm at its finest: a community pet parade with signups, a main parade, and judging afterward. If you’ve got a costume-ready pup, this is your moment. Signups 10:00 AM, Parade 11:30 AM | Historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | Event Info

Westminster Tet Parade (Feb 21)

One of OC’s biggest Lunar New Year celebrations with floats, marching bands, lion dances, community groups, and a huge local turnout. Free to attend and a meaningful celebration of the Vietnamese-American community in Little Saigon. Opening Ceremony 8:30 AM, Parade 9:30 AM | Begins at Bolsa Ave & Magnolia St, Westminster (route continues on Bolsa, then Bushard, ending at Bishop Place) | Event Info

Santa Ana Flea Market: Valentine’s R&B Edition (Feb 21)

A full day of shopping with 60+ local vendors plus a DJ spinning classic R&B and slow jams all day. Food is available inside 4th Street Market and it’s family-friendly. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 206 E 4th Street, Downtown Santa Ana | Event Info

Love & Tacos Fest: An Experience (Feb 21)

A taco-forward community festival designed to feel like a curated day out — food, music, makers, and a stroll-worthy setting on the Heritage Museum grounds. Built for hanging, not rushing. | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 | Event Info

The Woody Show Meet Market at Brewery X (Feb 21)

A casual afternoon hang with giveaways, entertainment, and good energy — all are welcome to stop by and check it out. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Brewery X, Anaheim, CA | Event Info

Mardi Gras Night Market, Mission Viejo (Feb 21)

Food vendors, line dancing, art, jewelry, and “good vibes only” energy — come hungry and ready to move. 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 25282 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo | Event Info

Woodbury Night Market: Lunar New Year Edition (Feb 22)

A lively night market with tasting booths, Kpop DJs, and a drone show to close out the evening. Come for the street-food energy and stay for the sky show. 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Drone show 6:45 PM) | Woodbury Town Center, Irvine | Event Info

Monte Carlo Night, Costa Mesa (Feb 27)

The 10th Annual Monte Carlo event at The Country Club supports Hope Ignites Southern California — an evening of casino-style gaming, signature cocktails, and exciting prize opportunities, all with a purpose. Every ticket and sponsorship helps fund scholarships, mentorship, and real-world opportunities for local scholars building brighter futures. 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Country Club – Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, 330 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | Event Info

🏄 Local News You Should Know

Delta brings back nonstop John Wayne (SNA) to JFK (starting May 7)

Orange County travelers, this is a big convenience win: Delta is bringing back nonstop flights from John Wayne Airport to New York City (JFK) starting May 7. It’ll run daily except Saturdays, meaning no LAX detour and no connection flights. Even better, Delta One with flat-bed seats is available on this route for the first time, operated on a Boeing 757 with Delta One, Comfort, and Main Cabin options.

Katella Commons is coming to OCVibe (targeted for 2027)

OCVibe’s massive Anaheim development just revealed the official name of its future market hall: Katella Commons, a 50,000-square-foot, two-story dining and drink pavilion designed to be the social hub of the district. The concept includes 21 chef-driven kitchens plus multiple bar and lounge spaces meant to feel distinct from one another, not like a copy-paste food court. Phase one is expected to be completed in early 2027, and the project is being built with the goal of becoming a true year-round destination for locals and visitors.

Ketchum-Libolt Park officially breaks ground in Costa Mesa

Construction is officially underway at Ketchum-Libolt Park, a long-awaited project shaped by community input and supported by a $1.2M budget allocation. The park honors Officers James “Dave” Ketchum and John “Mike” Libolt, the only Costa Mesa Police officers to lose their lives in the line of duty. More updates are expected as work continues, but this marks a meaningful milestone for a project with deep community significance.

🌟 OC Trivia: Did You Know?

Balboa Island was mostly tidal mudflats until 1905, when dredging in Newport Bay created and raised the land that became the island we know today.

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🎶 Live Music This Weekend

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

Friday, Feb 20:

1. Doho Cafe (Dana Point) – Gary Wright, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2. Mozambique – Ivan’z Room (Laguna Beach) – Jerry’s Middle Finger (Night One), 8:30 pm

3. RC’s Watering Hole (Foothill Ranch) – End On Destroy, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

4. Salt Creek Grille (Dana Point) – SCG After Dark, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

5. The Ranch Sports Bar & Grill (Ladera Ranch) – Rowland Band, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

6. The Station (San Juan Capistrano) – Andy Alvarez, 8:00 pm

7. Fairhaven Memorial Park – Waverly Chapel (Santa Ana) – Orange County Preservation Jazz Band, 7:00 pm

8. Garden Amp (Garden Grove) – MC Magic & Baby Bash, 5:00 pm

9. House of Blues Anaheim – Music Hall (Anaheim) – bbno$ – The Internet Explorer Tour, 7:00 pm

10. Muldoon’s Irish Pub (Newport Beach) – The Sarcastics, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

11. Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa) – Monty Python Spamalot, 7:30 pm

12. The Wayfarer (Costa Mesa) – Valley Queen with Switch Mongo, 7:00 pm

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