Saturday 5/19

Slide into Fullerton for a sensational Saturday with football camps for the kids, car festivals for you and a Taste of the Town for the whole family!

To Do Today:

All Day: There are two new eateries opening today! The Izakaya Honda Ya Japanese restuarant and FujiGrill Express.

8am: The iCure Melanoma 5k Run and Wellness Fair will be held at Laguna Road Elementary School(300 Laguna Road). All proceeds will benefit the melanomacure.org foundation, and free skin cancer screening will be available for registered runners.

8am-12pm: The Troy High School Football Camps will be held at Troy High School for kids 5-12 years of age. Fee is $50 per child. Register here.

8am-2pm: The Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival will be held at the Muckenthaler Culture Center. The event will include Hot Rods and Concours d Elegance, with food offerings and live entertainment. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Muckenthaler’s youth art education and outreach programs.

9am: Head to Fullerton Arboretum for Yoga in the Garden. Connect with nature and your spirit as you practice yoga in their beautiful garden setting. Music, spare mats, and snacks are provided. $13/members $15/nonmembers.

9am: Take a walking tour of historic downtown Fullerton with Fullerton Heritage, starting at the Museum Center. Cost is $5 or free for Fullerton Heritage members. Tours last approximately two hours. Reservations are required: call (714) 740-3051.

9-11:30am: Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store & The Orvis Company presents “Fly Fishing 101″ Free Introductory Class.  On Saturdays in May and June, you can learn the basics of fly fishing FREE. Class size is limited so call today to reserve your spot (714) 525-1827.

9am-2pm: For under $20 you can enjoy brunch at Matador Cantina for breakfast classics with a Mexican-cuisine twist (omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Breakfast Pizza and more). Drink specials include $8 Bottomless Champagne or Mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys, Greyhounds and Screwdrivers.

9:30-10:30am: Get Inspired Fitness invites you to join them for Zumba Fitness for $8.

10-11am: Meet the Fullerton Arboretum nature guides at their Nature Center for a free guided tours of their beautiful gardens.

10am-1pm: St. Mary’s Church (400 W. Commonwealth Ave.) Commemorates 100 years with a Jubilee Mass followed by an outdoor reception and entertainment. $2.

10am-2pm: Chomp sushi in Fullerton has Champagne & Punch Family Brunch for $24.95 adults and $12.95 children. They have eggs, pancakes, omelettes, breakfast burritos and more.

10am-4pm: The Fullerton Arboretum  will have their Potting Shed open. It is filled with beautiful plants for your garden. Peruse their selection and find something you will be proud to place in your garden.

10am-5pm: Join Gilding the Lily for their Artfully Beaded Bezel class with instructor Susan Bates-Bezek for $85.

11am: Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble (1923 W. Malvern Ave.) is open to all ages to discover new books! All ages are welcome to come.

11am-1pm: Celebrate the 3 Year Anniversary Party at Gracie Barra Fullerton. They’ll have tacos and an annual group photo. If you don’t know about them, stop by and say hi!

11am-2pm: Honoring the Graduates, Angelo’s & Vinci’s Ristorante is offering a special All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet for $9.95 per/person. Well done, Grads!

11am-2am: Yager My Weekend at House of Eden means you’ll get $3 Yager Bomb shots, $2 well drinks and domestic beers and $3 call drinks and import beers.

12-2pm: Comedy Kaze is looking to add a few new people to their ranks of hilarious and talented improv performers. Today they hold improv auditions at STAGEStheatre for two teams: One to perform at 10:30 shows (traditional themed shows), and one to perform at midnight shows (experimental shows).

12-8pm: Join The Owl’s Lantern for a Step Back in Time for a Revealing Journey Into your Past Lives with Kimberly Thatcher. $75 for a 90-minute session.

1pm: Did you read our latest Full Foodie column? This week read about local favorite, Kimmie’s!

1-5pm: Join DiceHouse Games for a Magic Standard Peasant Event. $2 entry fee.

2-5pm: Join Greg Sebourn as he walks precincts to let voters know who he is and why he’s running for City Council, at 1824 Rosalia Dr. Drinks and Snacks will be provided for this Precinct Walk.

4-7pm: Find out who has Happy Hour specials on Saturday in Fullerton with our HH Guide page!

4-7pm: Hear live music from the Geezer with The Guitar at Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir.

5pm: STAGEStheatre presents Purgatorio by Ariel Dorfman and directed by Jeff Lowe. Adult Content.

5-9pm: Bootlegger’s Brewery will have their tasting room open and dinner served by Calbi BBQ food truck.

5-9pm: Head to the Downtown Plaza for Taste of the Town. The event will feature tastings from 25 local restaurants plus entertainment and prizes. Proceeds go to the Assistance League of Fullerton charities.

5-10pm: For $11.99/person you can get 2 hours of all you can bowl (including shoe rental) at AMF Carter lanes (1501 S. Lemon St.) – no coupon needed!

6pm: head to Hope International University for their Charity Art Auction, a fundraiser for the HIU Athletic Department. Guests will enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres, classical music and the opportunity to own art from famous artists such as Dali, Renoir, Picasso and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

6pm: Head to Goodwin Field to watch the Cal State Fullerton Baseball team. General Admission is $8 Adult, $6 Senior/ Youth.

6-9pm: Dice House Games welcomes all to their Magic Booster Draft, cost is $15, prizes will be awarded.

6:30pm: Secret City Comics Society (at 141 W. Wilshire Ave., Ste. A) invites you to the HIGH SCHOOL battle La Habra High School and Sunny High School do battle on their stage for the first time. (Regular show at 8:30.)

8pm: Maverick Theater presents Frost/Nixon written by Peter Morgan and directed by Brian Newell. The untold story behind one of the most unforgettable moments in history. When disgraced President Richard Nixon agreed to an interview with jet-setting television personality, David Frost, he thought he’d found the key to saving his tarnished legacy. Frost/Nixon is the fascinating story of truth, accountability, secrets and lies. Tickets are $22, $12 for students with current IDs.

8pm: STAGEStheatre presents Unrelenting Relaxation by Amanda DeMario, directed by Mike Martin. A powerhouse play about four European women forced into prostitution by the Japanese regime during World War II, and the doctor who tries to help them any way she can, even if it’s just to help them die.Warning: Adult Content. $18/$20.

8pm: Secret City Comics Society is a new Improv Comedy Show at 141 W. Wilshire Ave., Ste. A. Enjoy professional comedians performing scenes based on suggestions from the audience. Safe for the entire family to attend. All shows are CLEAN. Adults are $12, Students/Senior/Military are $10.

8pm: Head to Slidebar to catch a free show from Burn Halo, We Are The Arsenal and Ottos Daughter. 21+

8pm-1am: For $8 Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe invites you to come enjoy a show with The Francisco Aguabella latin jazz band “The Legend Lives On.”

8:30pm: Karaoke & Music Videos collide every Saturday night at The Bench Sports Bar (3159 Yorba Linda Blvd.) Drink specials including 99 cent Beer and $2 Pints! The first 5 singers that come in and sing will receive a free beer! Get their early, the show starts at 9pm! You must sing and speak to the host to redeem!

8:30pm: Enjoy live music from Benny Chadwick at The Pint House.

8:30-11:30pm: Enjoy the free Dueling Piano Show at Ziings’/TAO in downtown Fullerton featuring 2 grand pianos played by some of the world’s best piano bar entertainers.

9pm-1am: Head downtown to Back Alley to hear DJ Souless.

9pm-1am: Join The Continental Room for Electric Saturdays with DJ Daniel Mihai and guests for electro, dubstep and house.

9pm-1am: Find out all the places where you can sing karaoke in Fullerton using our Guides page!

9:30pm-1:15am: Hear live music from the Bang Brothers at Roscoe’s Famous Deli.

10pm: Hear DJ Lito and Ron Sleezy spinning top 40 hits at Commonwealth Lounge.

10pm-1am: Stubrik’s will have music from Los Toronados, no cover.

10pm-2am: DJ Ruffnek will spin all night at Bourbon Street.

10:30pm: Spectacles Improv Engine has a comedy showdown between Cherry Spitz vs. The Lobby for $5 at STAGEStheatre.

10:30-11:30pm: Find the Kogi BBQ food truck serving dinner at 2J’s Lounge (222 W. Houston Ave.)

11:55pm: Spectacles Improv/Theater Engine presents The Upperclassmen in the OC at STAGEStheatre. For $2 watch a hilarious and awful movie with others.

Looking for more late night food near downtown Fullerton? Check our Guides page for that information and more!

Friday 5/18

It’s the weekend again and boy do we have fun in store for you! First plan breakfast out with the Full Foodie, then enjoy a kids football camp, food trucks for dinner, a hoedown, jazz, baseball and seriously A LOT more!

Plan ahead: Tomorrow
>at 8am-12pm Participate in the annual iCureMelanoma 5K walk/run and health and wellness fair at Laguna Road Elementary School (300 Laguna Rd.) There will be great prizes loaded in the Raffle Gift Baskets at the Health & Wellness Fair. Visit the website for full details.
>8am-2pm Join The Muckenthaler Cultural Center for the 18th Annual Muck Motor Car Festival. For $5 admission (kids under 12 free) enjoy the oldest and grandest Hot Rods on over 8 acres of lawn and a musical performance by The Pleasuretones.
>9am: Take a walking tour of historic downtown Fullerton with Fullerton Heritage, starting at the Museum Center. Cost is $5 or free for Fullerton Heritage members. Tours last approximately two hours. Reservations are required: call (714) 740-3051 or send an email to tours@fullertonheritage.org.to make your reservation. Be sure to include your contact information.
>at 6pm, head to Hope International University for their Charity Art Auction, a fundraiser for the HIU Athletic Department. Guests will enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres, classical music and the opportunity to own art from famous artists such as Dali, Renoir, Picasso and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

To do Today:

Please note that the small dog area of the Fullerton Pooch Park is closed from April 16th to June 8th for reseeding. There will be a small dog area in the chip area.

10am-2pm: Belly Sprout Fullerton will have a “Right Start” Sleep Class for Expectant/Parents of Newborns with Michelle.

11am-2pm: Slidebar invites you to enjoy their $7 Express Lunch – build your own sandwich and side.

11am-3pm: At Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante you can enjoy their lunch buffet or get the pizza/salad combo special from the Woppo’s takeout door for under $4.

11am-3pm: At Revolucion 1910 Cantina the lunch specials are only $5.99 with over 10 items to choose from. And Ziing’s has lunch specials starting at $7.

11am-10pm: Get $1 beers (Budweiser and Sam Adams) all day at Big Slice.

11am-2am: Yager My Weekend at House of Eden means you’ll get $3 Jager Bomb shots AND Happy Hour from 4-8pm gets you $2 well drinks and domestic beers and $3 call drinks and import beers.

11:30am-2:30pm: Join the Summit House Restaurant for their 3 course Lunch for $25.

12-3pm: Spectacles Improv Engine will hold another improv comedy class for $10 at STAGEStheatre.

3-6pm: Pallazzo’s Pizzeria Happy Hour has All-You-Can-Eat pizza & salad for $5.99, .89cent 12oz. domestic draft beers and $2 off appetizers! Some great deals near Cal State Fullerton!

3-7pm: Get more Happy Hour deals in Fullerton – use our HH Guide page to decide where to go!

4-5pm: Join the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce for the Ribbon Cutting at Green Bliss The Cafe.

4-7pm: The Troy High School Football Camp is for kids 5-12 years of age.  Fee is $50 per child.  Proceeds to support Troy High School football program. Register on-line

5pm: Join the Summit House Restaurant for their Dinner Prix Fixe Menus which includes their famous Prime Ribs of Beef or one of Chef Tim’s special creations including salad or soup and choice of dessert all for $45.

5-9pm: Bootlegger’s Brewery will have their tasting room open and the Rolling Sushi Van serving dinner.

5:30-9pm: Truck Squad brings you Too Fat and Too Furious food truck stop at Best Buy (120 E. Imperial Hwy.) This week you can choose from  the Short Stop BBQ, Flavor Rush, GarlicScapes, Tamarindo, The Flip Truck, Dos Chinos, Lobstatruck, Bacon MANia, , SoHo Truck,  Bakery Truck, The Lime Truck, Viking Truck, Tropical Shave Ice and Barcelona on the Go! Check our facebook or twitter for updated information on who will be in town!

6-9pm: Dice House Games invites you to Friday Night Magic for $5 registration. Prizes include 1 Booster to each participant, 1 FNM foil to 1st – 4th place.

6pm: The 5th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner is sponsored by Fullerton College Athletics and the Hornet Heritage Foundation and held in the Fullerton College Quad. 2012 Inductees include: Oran Breeland, Harry McCalla, Annette Gonzales Christie, Gene Murphy, Tim Harvey, Dave Ogas, Connie Jaster James, JC Pearson, and the 1965-69 Women’s All-Sport Team.

6pm: Join Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante for their 18+ Supper Club with dinner and dancing, a live DJ spinning big band, swing & Latin ballroom. (Tables reserved for those ordering dinner at $20 minimum with 18% gratuity added to bill.)

6pm: Country Fridays are now Jack Fridays at InCahoots is 21+. Learn Line Dancin’ & 2-Steppin’ with drink & food specials.

6-9pm: For $20 enjoy the Bunco Boogie Fundraiser and Gourmet Salad Bar to Benefit “Pathways of Hope” Formerly known F.I.E.S. Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service, Inc. at the Fullerton Library (Community Room).

6-9:30pm: Join the Fullerton Sunrise Rotary for their 5th Annual Western Hoedown to raise money for the All the Arts for All the Kids foundation. For $65 a ticket you’ll enjoy a catered BBQ dinner, host bar, live entertainment, line dancing & a silent and live auction at the Fullerton Arboretum!

6:30-7:30pm:  Get Inspired Fitness invites you to join them for Zumba Fitness for $8.

7pm: It’s fun, it’s free, it’s Trivia at Big’s Bar & Grill! Hosted by The Guru. Play alone or in a group for lots of prizes!

7pm: The Titan Baseball team plays the UC Riverside Highlanders in their first meeting of this season at Cal State Fullerton. General Admission is $8 Adult, $6 Senior/ Youth.

7pm: The Fullerton Museum Center presents an Evening in Old Shanghai with Jazz. Guest speaker and bassist/composer Cory Combs will be in the auditorium of the Museum. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students with ID and seniors 65+, $1 for children 6-12, and free for children under 5.

7-10pm: Enjoy the 18+ free Comedy show at Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir in downtown Fullerton (contains adult content). Show up early and sign-up to try your stand-up routine during amateur hour.

8pm: Enjoy the Faculty Dance Concert with Artistic Director: Melanie Kay Rosa at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students/senior/children.

8pm: Enjoy the Applied Piano Student Recital featuring the Classical and Jazz Piano Repertoire at Fullerton College Recital Hall.

8pm: Join the students of THEA 122F (Improvisation for Theatre, Film and Television) as they perform an evening of comedy improv in the Fullerton College Bronwyn Dodson Theater.

8pm:  Slidebar will be rockin’ all night with a free, 21+ show from It’s Casual, with SoCal Tennis Pros, and Mothers.

8pm: The Spirit Room at The Cellar will be open serving food specials until 10pm and cocktails until 1:30am.

8pm: Hunger Artists Theatre presents Great Western Wanderlust by Eric Eberwein and directed by Anthony Galleran. Great Western Wanderlust tells the story of Greg and Kristi, two thirtysomethings who try to escape from the confines of their marriage and midwestern upbringing by taking a cross-country train into the American West. $18 general admission/ $15 students and seniors.

8pm: Maverick Theater presents Frost/Nixon written by Peter Morgan and directed by Brian Newell. The untold story behind one of the most unforgettable moments in history. When disgraced President Richard Nixon agreed to an interview with jet-setting television personality, David Frost, he thought he’d found the key to saving his tarnished legacy. Frost/Nixon is the fascinating story of truth, accountability, secrets and lies. Tickets are $22, $12 for students with current IDs.

8pm: STAGEStheatre presents Unrelenting Relaxation by Amanda DeMario, directed by Mike Martin. A powerhouse play about four European women forced into prostitution by the Japanese regime during World War II, and the doctor who tries to help them any way she can, even if it’s just to help them die.Warning: Adult Content. $18/$20.

8pm: Secret City Comics Society is an Improv Comedy Show (at 141 W. Wilshire Ave., Ste. A). Enjoy professional comedians performing scenes based on suggestions from the audience.Safe for the entire family to attend. All shows are CLEAN. Adults are $12, Students/Senior/Military are $10.

8-10pm: Get $3 well drinks & $3 domestic beers at 2J’s Lounge for Power Hour.

8pm-1am: Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe will have a show for $8 with vocalist Gina Saputo.

8pm-1am: The Rockstar Back Bar is open at The Continental Room with DJs and drink specials every week. Get Funk/soul/hip hop with DJ Lito for Fatlace Friday.

8:30pm: Head to The Pint House to hear live music on their back patio from Matt Shockley.

8:30-11pm: Come join the Fullerton Dancesport Center for a night of Ballroom and Latin dancing in the beautiful Historic Fullerton Ballroom. $10/per person or (1 square) when using your Activity Card. No partner required, professional dance teachers available to dance with.

8:30-11:30pm: Enjoy the free Dueling Piano Show at Ziings’/TAO in downtown Fullerton featuring 2 grand pianos played by some of the world’s best piano bar entertainers.

9pm: Head to Back Alley for live music.

9pm-1am: Find out where you can sing karaoke in Fullerton with our Guides page.

9pm-close: Join Cantina Lounge for MiXX Fridays with DJ Colgate and resident DJs J-Love and Culprit. There’s a $10 cover and that includes entrance and an open bar from 10-11pm!

9pm-1am: Big’s Grill presents Joy to the World a one-night only ultimate tribute to Three Dog Night for $5 (under 21 admitted if accompanied by adult).

9:30pm-1am: Head to Roscoe’s Famous Deli for live music from the Bang Brothers.

10pm-1am: Ziings’ turns into a nightclub after dinner, stop by for drinks and tunes from DJ D-vious Spinning Hip-Hop.

10pm-2am: DJ Ruffnek will spin all night long at Bourbon Street.

10:30pm: Spectacles Improv Engine at STAGEStheatre invites you to the Laugh Chance’s May Show for $7. Stay for the late night show free if you pay for this one!

11pm: Laugh at Improv Shmimprov at Maverick Theater for only $5.

11pm-1am: Head to Stubrik’s for live music from a band called d.

12am: STAGEStheatre has Spectacles Improv Engine and the Friday Society #12 show for $5 (or free if you see the early 10:30pm show).

Looking for late night food near downtown? Check our Guides page!

Thursday 5/17

Did you know the Fullerton Library is now offering a way to check out ebooks? Hop on board this growing trend with a free class at the library tonight and while you’re in town enjoy German bratwurst at Bootlegger’s, fun trivia at Stadium and all you can eat sushi at Chomp. It’s a great day to be in Fullerton!

Plan Ahead:

>Applicants are being sought for the Community Development Citizens Committee, an advisory group to the city council. The vacancy is for and the applicant must reside in the southwest area of the city. For more information call (714) 738-6571.
>Volunteers are also being sought for placing the crosses and flags at veterans graves at Loma Vista Memorial Park for the 74th annual Memorial Day Observance in Fullerton. For more information on how you can help call (714) 871-2412.

>This Saturday, May 19 at 6pm, head to Hope International University for their Charity Art Auction, a fundraiser for the HIU Athletic Department. Guests will enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres, classical music and the opportunity to own art from famous artists such as Dali, Renoir, Picasso and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Things to do today:

7:15am: The Fullerton Sunrise Rotary Breakfast Meeting will be held at the Meridian Sports Club (1535 Deerpark Dr.) and new members are welcome. For more information contact Carolyn Johnson at (714) 743-8670.

9am: Belly Sprout Fullerton will have Prenatal Yoga. The class is $13.

9:30am: Visit the Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center for the free knitting and crochet class, new members are welcome. (Temporary home of the Center is at St. Mary’s Catholic Church right across from the Fullerton

10:15am: Belly Sprout Fullerton will have Mommy & Me Yoga (newborn-toddler). The class is $13.

10:15am & 11am: Storybook Parade at the Fullerton Main Library (Osborne Auditorium) treats children under 3-6 years old, accompanied by an adult, to a first group experience with stories, songs and fingerplays.

11am: Did you notice the Full Foodie is new this week with a North Orange County breakfast favorite that is now 10 years old!

11am-1:30am: All day Jimmi’s Nascar Bar (500 S. Raymond Ave.) has Thirsty Thursday deals for $6 pitchers and $2.75 domestic bottles.

11am-2pm: Looking for Mexican fare near Cal State Fullerton? Cantina Lounge has lunch specials starting at $6.99.

11am-2pm: Slidebar invites you to enjoy their $7 Express Lunch – build your own sandwich and side.

11am-3pm: At Revolucion 1910 Cantina the lunch specials are only $5.99 with over 10 items to choose from.

11am-3pm: At Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante you can enjoy their lunch buffet or get the pizza/salad combo special from Woppo’s takeout for under $4 (or their $5 spaghetti deal that feeds two people).

11am-2am: At House of Eden you’ll not only get the only topless bar in town but Thirsty Thursday too; $2 well drinks and $2 domestic drafts all night.

11am-2am: College Thursday at Slidebar in downtown Fullerton gets you $4 Newcastle drafts.

11:30am-12am: Thursday is all you can eat Pintxo (a large Basque style of tapas) for $19.95 a person with beverage purchase at Lizarran in downtown Fullerton.

11:30am-2:30pm: Join the Summit House Restaurant for their Dinner Prix Fixe Menus of 3 courses all for $25.

12-9pm: Oahu Shave Ice is donating a portion of all sales to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation today!

1pm: Join the library for their free matinee screening of classic films in the Osborne Auditorium of the Fullerton Main Library. Feel free to bring light snacks to eat during the movie. April’s theme is “Baker Street Bonanza.” Today they’ll show The Hound of the Baskervilles(1988).

2pm: The After School Club at the Fullerton Library (Hunt Branch) is open to children kindergarten through 6 grade. No preschoolers, please.  (No registration required.)

2-4:30pm: Having trouble downloading ebooks? The Fullerton Library will offer a class, Getting Started with OverDrive, to help you out. There will be a presentation on how to use FPL’s new service for downloadable books. Bring your device with you so you can ask questions during the workshop. In addition, a Kindle specific class will follow the workshop for those interested in learning how to download library eBooks to their Kindle.

3pm: East West is offering Yoga classes with Dr. David Karaba. The first class is free! Call (714) 871-7118 to get signed up.

3-7pm: Use our HH Guide page to find Happy Hour deals in Fullerton.

4-5pm: Join the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate Grow Natural‘s new location and grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

4-10pm: Ladies Night at Commonwealth Lounge means extended Happy Hour specials: 1/2 Select Appetizers, $4 Crafts on Drafts, $4 Well Cocktails, $5 Sangria and select martinis and wines! (We hear there will be a special All You Can Drink for $20 from 9:30-10:30pm too)

4-8:30pm: Get fresh produce and fruits, nuts, crafts, clothing, food, kids activities and a beer & wine garden at the Fullerton Thursday Farmers Market (Wilshire Ave., between Harbor & Pomona). This week’s band is Omega Roots.

5pm: Join the Summit House Restaurant for their Dinner Prix Fixe Menus which includes their famous Prime Ribs of Beef or one of Chef Tim’s special creations including salad or soup and choice of dessert all for $45.

5pm: The Bicycle Users Subcommittee will meet at Fullerton City Hall in Council Chambers (303 W. Commonwealth Ave.) to reviews policies, plans and projects affecting bicycle travel within the city.

5-9pm: Belly Sprout Fullerton invites you to Sleep Coach Consulting with Michelle.

5-9pm: Stop by Bootlegger’s Brewery where the tasting room will be open with 18 beers on tap and they’ll have Germany’s Famous Bratwurst serving dinner.

Don’t forget it’s Thirsty Thursday at House of Eden and Jimmi’s Nascar Bar too.

6-9pm: DiceHouse Games presents a gathering of dice-rollers at their RPG Social Gathering. This is a meet and greet to share and play various role-playing games.

6-9pm: The Fullerton Main Library (Community Room) will offer a SCORE Business Workshop on Kick Starting Your Marketing. Learn how to identify and attract customers to your product or service by finding their real wants and needs. Learn how to get your message to those target customers.

6:30pm: Bring out the whole family to the Fullerton Library for Family Movie and Game Night. Tonight they’ll be showing The Muppets(2011).

6:30-7:30pm:  Get Inspired Fitness invites you to join them for Zumba Fitness for $8.

7pm: Check out the release party of the fourth issue of Hibbleton Gallery’s annual arts and culture magazine: Hibbleton Independent! This years $10 issue features interviews with local artists. The event will feature screenings of videos with artists, prizes, food, live music by Son of Heatwave and Canyons, and more. This event is also the release party of CSUF’s literary journal, DASH, a sister publication!

7-8:30pm: The Owl’s Lantern presents Exploring the Adventures of Life and Death with Doug Van Duzer for $15 (per night) or prepay the month for $50. The class will happen tonight, May 17, 24, and 31.

7-10pm: Enjoy free live music from The Black Sheep Show at McClain’s Coffeehouse. The Black Sheep Show, run by Orange County musician Mike Vitale, is an attempt at bringing better-than-average musicians together for an intimate evening of locally brewed talent.

7pm-close: At The Pint House you can now enjoy Industry Night! Get 30% Off ALL FOOD and $1 Off ALL Draft Beer, Wine, and Cocktails, for all Restaurant Industry colleagues. Show recent pay stub and/or business card to qualify. Also they’ll have live music from Clif Miller.

7pm-close: Phans55 Vietnamese Bistro & Bar has “Locals Night” with half off appetizers, $4 Tapas style plates, $4 wines and martinis, and $3 beers.

7:30-10pm: Listen to or play covers, original music or just improvise at the jam session hosted by “The Geezer with the Guitar” at Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir. Get there early to sign-up.

8pm: Club Electrik inside Alebrije (1641 Placentia Ave.) is 18+ for $10.

8pm: Stadium Tavern has trivia night with free popcorn.

8-11pm: Chomp has all you can eat Sushi for $23.

8pm-12am:  Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe will have an all ages free show from Singcopation Vocal Jazz Group.

8pm-1230am: Roscoe’s Famous Deli has Old School Night with a DJ.

8:30-10:30pm: Head to Slidebar for College Thursday’s and get 50% off all food and booze with a college ID every Thursday. Tonight catch Narrows featuring members of Some Girls, Botch and These Arms are Snakes, with Children of God, Secret Fun Club and Silver Snakes for a free 21+ show.

8:30-11:30pm: Enjoy the free Dueling Piano Show at Ziings’/TAO in downtown Fullerton featuring 2 grand pianos played by some of the world’s best piano bar entertainers.

9pm: Big’s Bar & Grill hosts Karaoke/Rockband & Music Video Night every Thursday! Sing or play your heart out on 4 projection screens with over 50,000 songs along with the ability to purchase songs in the event it’s not in thier book! Great Food & Drink Specials!!

9pm: The Continental Room presents Continental Thursdays with indie/house and nu disco. No cover and 21+

9pm-12am: Join Revolucion 1910 Cantina for College Thirsty Thursdays and get $2 Bud Light and Evans Lager.

9pm-1am: Thirsty Thursday at Back Alley means $2.50 pints of Budweiser, Coors Lite, Bass and Guinness with a DJ usually up front and 80s in the back.

9pm-1am: Sing karaoke in Fullerton – find out where with our Guides page!

9pm-2am: Head to Bourbon Street for Ladies Night and DJ Ruffnek, Live Video, ’80s Movies, Commercials, and Remixes! And of course drink specials.

9pm-2am: Cantina Lounge is starting up an all new ’80s/’90s Club with no cover, $5 drink specials.

10pm: Spectacles Theatre Engine presents Thursday Night Throwdown at STAGEStheatre. Thursday Night Throwdown consists of two events (One $5 ticket gets you into both).

10pm: Ziings’ club atmosphere has a DJ and $3 Kirin Ichiban Drafts and $3 Kamikaze Shots.

10pm-close: Heroes has Late Night Happy Hour for $1 off all beers and 12? pizzas for $8 (cheese or pepperoni only).

10pm-close: Hear live music at Stubrik’s with The Harrelson’s Acoustic.

11pm-1am: At Stubrik’s get Happy Hour - a dollar off draft beers and well drinks.

Find out where to get more late night food near downtown at our Guides page.

a column for food news, specials & “foodies” in Fullerton

by LP Hastings
Contributing Writer

This week (May 17, 2012):

Kimmie’s Coffee Cup

There are few restaurants that can handle a name as cute as Kimmie’s Coffee Cup. Any cuter and I would have to put my foot down, but Kimmie’s is different. At two miles west of Downtown, the restaurant feels a little off the beaten path. Just after I start asking myself if I have gone too far, a soft, canary yellow sign tells me otherwise. As I approach the area it seems devoid of people, but inside Kimmie’s is bustling with an afternoon crowd and feels bright and cheery.

The building is from the 1950s and is admittedly very small, but warm and cozy. It’s not quite kitschy, but it’s flower printed tablecloths and soft colors are reminiscent of Grandma’s house. A handful of tables sit against the window-lined walls and a counter with white, vintage looking barstools faces the kitchen. Outside, Kimmie’s is lined with flowerbeds, and has a small covered patio surrounded by latticing. It’s cute, country garden atmosphere is inviting and it complements what is really special about Kimmie’s – the people and the story.

Bre Coor is the manager of Kimmie’s Fullerton, and has worked at the location since its opening in the fall of 2001. She is adorably charming and tells me about the history of the restaurant. It was founded by Kim, a strong and kind woman who was born with a heart condition that has lead to five open-heart surgeries throughout her life. It was her dream to open a café, and soon Kimmie’s success allowed her to open other locations in Orange County. “Kim pretty much did it all,” Coor said. She explained that Kim created a family environment and that the customers love it. It’s full of regulars and the staff are all friends. “It’s kind of like Cheers,” Coor said.

The menu offers any sort of diner or home cooked plate that you would expect, and more. A little symbol tells you which are Kimmie’s favorites, but unlike most diner menus, this one is frequently updated by Kim herself. My first plate is the country benedict. It is two parts – one part crispy, diced, country potatoes and bell peppers, and one part biscuits topped with sausage, fried eggs, and thick, creamy gravy. Wow, is all I can muster after eating it. It’s the essence of comfort food. The sausage is thick and juicy, and dangerously satisfying when coated in egg yolk and gravy. It’s definitely enough for two.

For a lighter option I tried a veggie omelet. Kimmie’s lets you design your own with a choice of toast or biscuits and gravy AND country potatoes or hash browns. Wow, again. My omelet came with mushrooms, spinach, avocado and pepper jack cheese with biscuits and hash browns on the side. The omelet was thick yet fluffy with all the vegetables cooked perfectly inside. The hash browns were soft with a nice crispy outside layer, and the biscuits, well, you just can’t go wrong with anything under gravy. It was delicious, but still too much food for me.

Last, I tried the chipotle chicken wrap. This was definitely my favorite dish. It’s wrapped in an herb tortilla, filled with warm, grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, corn, and avocado. Yet what makes the wrap is its chipotle sauce. It has a nice, creamy, pepper flavor that sneaks up on you. It goes almost too well with Kimmie’s perfect, crispy steak fries.

Fuller than I’ve ever been, I bid goodbye to Coor and thanked her for the hospitality. I am happy that Kimmie’s is off the beaten path. It’s friendly atmosphere, longtime regulars, and humble approach make it something worth driving to.

Kimmie’s Coffee Cup: a good old fashioned community breakfast nook!

$-$$
Hours: Daily 6am–2pm (Open at 5:30am for coffee)
1605 W. Commonwealth Ave
(locations in Brea & Orange also)
(714) 449-1580

www.KimmiesCoffeeCup.com
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Wednesday 5/16

Mid-week blues? Why not enjoy a Farmers Market, new Fuel Ribbon Cutting, Food trucks for dinner in 2 places, or check out a photo class! Read below for more!

Plan ahead:

Friday is the 5th annual Sunrise Rotary Western Hoedown.

This Saturday participate in the annual iCureMelanoma 5K walk/run and health and wellness fair at Laguna Road Elementary School (300 Laguna Rd.) There will be great prizes loaded in the Raffle Gift Baskets at the Health & Wellness Fair. Visit the website for full details.

To do Today:

8am-2pm: Fullerton Certified Farmers Market at Independence Park (801 W. Valencia Dr.) The Farmers Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, fish, flowers, plants, nuts and bread for fresh Thanksgiving ingredients! Operated by the nonprofit Fullerton Certified Farmers Market Board.

9am-5pm: Graves Advertising Plus offers Free Website Analysis through their “Website Wednesdays Program.”Business owners can make an appointment or drop in at Graves’ downtown Fullerton office(114 E Amerige). The free review will check their search engine optimization, content analysis, navigation, HTML Structure, number of incoming and outgoing links, plus a number of other rankings to see how easily someone can find their website.

10am-12pm: Join the Fullerton Museum Center for Stroller Brigade, free! Toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups can enjoy docent-led games, stories, puzzles and crafts in the main gallery.

10:15am & 11am: Toddler Storytime at the Fullerton Main Library

10:30-11:30am: Join Belly Sprout for Zen Mama’s Play group.

11am: Join the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce for the Ribbon Cutting of Propel Fuels (1124 E. Chapman Ave.) who builds, owns and operates a network of green-built filling stations providing convenient access to American, low carbon fuels and clean mobility solutions.

11am-2pm: Looking for Mexican fare near Cal State Fullerton? Cantina Lounge has lunch specials starting at $6.99.

11am-2pm: Slidebar invites you to enjoy their $7 Express Lunch – build your own sandwich and side.

11am-3pm: At Revolucion 1910 Cantina the lunch specials are only $5.99 with more than 10 items to choose from.

11am-10pm: Get $1 beers (Budweiser and Sam Adams) all day at Big Slice.

11am-10:30pm: As recognition to all their vegan patrons, Les Amis has decided to make Wednesdays their vegan day! Come in and enjoy the culture special & soup because it will be meat & dairy free.

2pm-2am: Wednesday drink specials at Matador Cantina means you can enjoy margaritas, mojitos and sangrias at $5 each.

3-7pm: Get Happy Hour deals in Fullerton with our HH Guide page.

3-11pm: Wing Wednesday at Cantina Lounge will get you $0.50 Wings (in quantities of 6, 12, and 18), $3 Margaritas, $2 Budweiser Drafts, $2.50 Heineken and Heineken Light, $3.50 beers and $4.50 well drinks. Live DJs start at 6pm.

3pm-close: At Daphne’s California Greek (1919 W. Malvern Ave.) you can get Street Pita’s for $1.40 each! Pick from Gyros, Falafel, or grilled Chicken, no limit and no coupon.

4-5pm: Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk has open office hours at City Hall for citizens who wish to meet with her to discuss issues of concern. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes each to allow the mayor to accommodate as many citizens as possible.

4-7pm: Wacky Wing Wednesday at The Pint House means chicken wings are only $0.50 cents each and you can get $3 pints of select drafts too.

4-8pm: Fern Drive Elementary (1400 W. Fern Dr.) invites you to dinner with Food Trucks: SoHo, OC Burger Monster, The Lime Truck, Handarollamasta, The Pitstop Grill, Funnelcake Frenzy, and Bite Me Foods.

4-8pm: Kids eat free at Slidebar! (1 free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée.) It’s also Service Industry Night so if you work in the Service industry you’ll get Happy Hour pricing on alcohol and half off food with a service industry pay stub.

4pm-2am: Big’s Bar & Grill has $5 Jack Daniels Mix it or Shoot it, $6.95 All You Can Eat Spaghetti all day, and at 7pm get $5 Natural Ice or PBR 24oz. cans! Stick around for Rockabilly Review at 9pm.

5-10pm: Enjoy dinner with Bourbon Street and their $10.95 Pan-Fried Sole Fish Special.

5-10pm: Wine Wednesday at Commonwealth Lounge means half off all wine by the glass and 25% off bottles of wine.

5-10pm: Wine Wednesday at Lizarran gets you wine by the bottle 50% off and no corkage fee if you bring your own in for dinner.

5-10pm: Wine Wednesday at Roman Cucina in downtown Fullerton will get you 1/2 off bottles of wine, or bring your own in with no corking fee.

5pm-2am: Redneck Wednesdays at InCahoots will teach you line dancing & 2-Steppin’. Free lessons start at 7:30 & 8:30pm.18+ is a $10 cover, 21+ is a $5 cover (free before 6:30pm).

5:30-8:30pm: Wine Wednesdays at The Cellar will get you every bottle on their list for 50% off the list price and if you choose to bring in your own bottle we will waive our corking fee of $25 (Limited to 1 bottle per couple).

5:30-9pm: Head to Troy High School (2200 E. Dorothy Ln.) for a dinner with food trucks & Curbside Bites to help raise money for the athletic program. Enjoy ZZ Truck, Lee’s Philly, The Lime Truck, Calbi BBQ, Crepes Bonaparte, and Brats Berlin. BONUS: Show your Student ID to any truck at any of our OC/LA locations and ask them what their $5 special of the day is!

6pm: Wine Wednesday at Cafe Hidalgo we’ll be serving wines the cost is $15 for the flight of great wines with assorted cheeses, crackers, and fresh fruit.

6-8pm: Dice House Games invites those interested in Dungeons & Dragons to D&D encounters, an open adventure for the public to participate in. This event comes with pre-generated characters and is a weekly 4.0 adventure. Everyone is welcome, free to play, just show up and be ready to roll some dice.

6-9pm: Join Dice House Games for a Commander EDH Social Gathering event, free to play.

6-11pm: Join and/or cheer for the weekly Shuffleboard League at Roscoe’s Famous Deli.

6:15-7pm: Join Belly Sprout for their Prenatal Yoga class.

6:30pm: The Woman’s Club of Fullerton invites you to join their Monthly Meeting at Aviation Facilities, Inc. (4119 W. Commonwealth Ave.).

6:30-9pm: Join PhotographerToPhotographer.com for their Basic Photo Class in Fullerton at 315 E. Wilshire Ave. Tonight the class will review Understanding the modern use of filters. Class fee is $70, see the website for more info. Sign up here: http://sce.cc.ca.us/

7pm: Head to Big’s Bar & Grill for Guru Trivia. Bring a team or play by yourself, there are always lots of prizes and it’s free to play!

7-10pm: Enjoy $1 bowling and $1 shoe rental at the Titan Bowling Lanes at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Student Union Underground.

7:30pm: Join Belly Sprout for their Restorative Yoga class. $13 per class. $50 per 5 week series.

8pm: Head downtown for a free comedy show at Roscoe’s Famous Deli hosted by George Perez.

8pm: Head to the Slidebar for a free 21+ live show from Heaven Below, and Eight of Swords.

8-10pm: Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir hosts open mic for music. Listen to or play original music and covers.

8pm-12am: Head to Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe to enjoy a free show from the Tony Guererro Jazz Quintet.

9pm: Big’s Bar & Grill has a show tonight for Rockabilly Review with Deke Dickerson and The Ecco-Fonics!

9pm: Commonwealth Lounge presents a night with Kenny Dope (Kay-Dee Records / Masters At Work) for a $5 cover. DJ Cocoe (Abstract Workshop) / Bobby Soul (Boogaloo Assassins) will also be there AND the FIRST 100 attendees will receive a free LRG Snap Back courtesy of LRG Clothing.

9pm: Classic Wednesdays at The Continental Room.

9pm: ’80s Night at Bourbon Street means ’80s DJ Ruffneck all night long.

9pm-1am: Use our Guides page to find karaoke in and out of downtown!

9pm-12am: It’s Wednesday Drown Night at Brian’s Beer & Billiards! Play some pool and get $1 Coors.

9:30-11pm: The Kogi BBQ food truck is scheduled to be at Slidebar for late night munchies too!

10pm-1:30am: Get late night food in downtown Fullerton with Revolucion 1910 Cantina and $1 tacos (Cow, Pig, or Chicken)!

11pm-1am: Head to Stubrik’s for their draft beer special. $2 for domestic drafts and $3 for imports.

If you’re looking for MORE late night food check out our Late Night food in downtown Guide to help you.