Saturday 7/30

Enjoy an afternoon of rock at the Slidebar and an evening of jazz at noco STUDIO. You can also show your support for the Thomas Family today at two peaceful protests. And don’t forget to check our Full Foodie column! AND don’t miss your chance to subscribe for cheap to the newest magazine for Fullerton!

Announcements:

Buy your tickets now for the Aug. 27 Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association’s award-winning Vintage57 – A Premiere Wine & Food Tasting Experience, featuring international cuisine and eclectic wines from around the globe at the Golleher Alumni House. The evening’s menu will be specially paired by Sommelier Diane DeLuca and a silent auction including wine, travel, golf and art items will be held throughout the evening in support of the Alumni Association student scholarship program.

To Do Today:

All Day: This Friday, Saturday & Sunday mention the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce at Tully’s Coffee (2720 E. Nutwood Ave. Unit D), and receive any size regular coffee for $.75

7:30-8:30am: Join instructor Dr. Margaret Hesselgrove at Freeman Yoga (229 E. Commonwealth Ave., Ste. C) for Yoga Designed for Seniors. The class meets every Saturday and is $15 (the first class is free!). For more information call (714) 738-8889.

8:30am: East West is offering Tai Chi classes with Dr. David Karaba. First class is free! Call (714) 871-7118 to get signed up.

9-10am: Baby and Me Yoga at Belly Sprout with Nita will teach you some gentle yoga postures with your baby as your body adjust post delivery. Nita will guide you through restorative poses to regain your vitality while your baby is close by your side. Simple stretches for baby are included. Precrawlers only please. Moms are to bring an extra blanket for the baby to spread on the floor and a yoga mat for themselves. Come in comfortable clothing and avoid a heavy breakfast.  You must be at least 6 weeks postpartum. Class is 6 weeks for $96. (No drop-ins or make-ups.)

9-10:30am: Morning Yoga in the Garden at the Fullerton Arboretum is $13/members $15/nonmembers. The class is appropriate for all levels including beginners. Ages 16 – 17 allowed with an adult. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a mat if you have one. Call (657) 278-3407 for more information.

9:30am-12pm: This highly educational and simple 2-day course at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Student Union taught by bestselling author and national media commentator Alan Haft is designed for baby boomers in their 40s and beyond who are looking for useful knowledge and truly innovative approaches to retirement planning. Learn how to plan with confidence whether you are planning for retirement or already retired and looking for a plan you can finally understand and implement yourself. $39.

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.

9am-3pm: There will be another peaceful protest outside of the Fullerton Police Department for the beating of Kelly Thomas. The organizers ask you bring signs, paint, chairs, snacks, but most importantly, bring yourselves.

10am: Discover Meat and Dairy Alternatives in the Happy Cooking Company (549 S. State College Blvd.) class for $45. To register call Liz at (714) 388-0240.

10am: Saturday Nature Guide Tours at the Fullerton Arboretum are free (donations encouraged). Call to verify tour in inclement weather, or for more information, Mark Costello (657) 278-8347.

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: Belly Sprout invites you to a Flea Market. “This truly vintage, fabulously recycled Flea Market will entice all shoppers who love the quirky, unique and fashionable. Step inside Christy’s Closet (1958 Shasta Trailer) to take a WOW at her goodies. Then peruse the other vendors who will share their curated collection of deliciousness under one roof and canopy. Light refreshments will be served and activity area for children so the ladies can shop.”

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-12pm: Take your kids to Titan Bowl & Billiards at Cal State Fullerton for their 8-week “Kids Learn to Bowl”program. For $50 every Saturday until Aug 27 children participating in this program will receive bowling instruction from a certified youth bowling coach (shoe rental included). Space is limited! For more information or to register, call (657) 278-2144.

11am-2am: Head to Joe’s for the Polish Sausage Challenge: Devour an18″ long Polish Sausage weighing over 1lb (including toppings, bun,and fries) in 15 minutes or less and it’s Free!

11am-4pm: For $16.99/person you can head to AMF Carter Lanes for 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and All You Can Eat Pizza! (cheese or pepperoni, served by the slice). No other coupons can be accepted and there’s a minimum of 3 bowlers per lane.

11am-6pm: Stop by Z-Kids and get a free T-shirt if you spend $20 or more!

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.

1pm: Hit the Slidebar patio for a free show from THE STRINGS.

1:30-3:30pm: Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theatre presents The Music Man directed by Brian Johnson and Vicki Schindle and performed by 5th & 8th graders and a live band for $10 at the Little Theater at Fullerton High School.

4pm: GNG Promotions presents Summertime in the OC, an all-day, all ages Ska/Punk show at Riff Haus Studios. Hear Mafia Rusa, SouthCentral Skankers, Otro Desperdicio, Emplumen, Always Guilty, Hecho Mal, and more! This all ages event has limited capacity and wristbands will be sold at the door only for $10. Show up early to enjoy the music and food & drink from Tortas Arenas.

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: The Summit House Restaurant invites you to enjoy their nightly Dinner Prix Fixe special. For $40 per person enjoy their prime ribs of beef or one of Chef Tim’s special creations, with salad or soup and choice of dessert.

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

5:30pm: Join the Arborland Montessori Children’s Academy for the Arborland family picnic and movie night.  All your family members are invited! Please come and enjoy a summer fun night. Please bring your family picnic meal, blanket, and chairs. The picnic will begin at 5:30 pm with movie “Tron” starting at 6:30 pm. RSVP: www.arborland.com, info@arborland.com;  (714)871-2311.

6pm-1am: Xtreme Bowling at AMF Carter Lanes costs $17.50 for 2 hours of bowling & shoe rental (3 person minimum) with xtreme black lighting, xtreme special effects and xtreme music.

6:30pm: 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.

7:30-11pm: Join NoCo Studio for “SALON” an intimate evening of Jazz with Susan Sinner and Josh Nelson. 1st show will go on at 7:30pm with a 2nd show at 10pm. Tickets are $10 or $18 for both shows. Seating is first come, first served and there are no reservations. Refreshments will be available.

8pm: The Fullerton Civic Light Opera (FCLO) presents “Pump Boys and Dinettes” with music and lyrics by Jim Wann at the Plummer Auditorium (201 East Chapman Ave).The Pump boys and Dinettes fashion an evening of country music performed live, on-stage with guitars, piano, bass and kitchen untensils. You’ll be bouncing in your seats while you smile, laugh and kick up your heels as you have one of the best times in your life! Tickets: $27 – $55.

8pm: High Fidelity at Hunger Artists Theater is based on the Nick Hornby novel and its film adaptation Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 Student/Senior.

8pm: CHICAGO at Maverick Theater is $25 general admission and $15 for Students with a current ID.

8-10pm: A candlelight vigal will be held in front of Fullerton City Hall in support of the Thomas Family as they seek justice for the brutal police beating and death of Kelly Thomas. No signs, just candles and songs.

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

8-11pm: At The Pint House you can enjoy live music from Brett Cain.

8-11pm: Head to Slidebar for a free show from Blacklight Revelation, Dead Legend, and Sugar Cugar.

8pm-12am: Lucky John’s invites you for their Summer Specials, Friday & Saturday $4 Shot Specials.

8pm-1am: For $8 Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe will host an all ages show with THE LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN LATIN JAZZ BAND.

8:30pm: Karaoke & Music Videos collide every Saturday night at Mickey’s 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: Secret City Comics Society is an Improv Comedy Show for all ages (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.

8:30-11:30pm: 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.

9-11pm: Club Encore is back on a new night at Cantina Lounge!  Join them every Saturday along with Uptop and some of the hottest DJs to spin in the OC!  Every Saturday they have open bar from 10pm-11pm, dress code enforced, 21+ club, private booth sections and VIP service also available. This week it’s the Summer FUSE Party.

9-11:30pm: Find the Kogi BBQ food truck serving dinner at 2J’s Lounge (222 W. Houston Ave.)

9pm-12am: Neon Nights, only at Titan Bowl & Billiards at Cal State Fullerton is on the lower level of the Titan Student Union. Combine bowling with an exciting club atmosphere for your Saturday night. Call (657) 278-2144 for more information.

9pm-1am: Join The Continental Room for DJ Dik, DJ Thrifty Lips and DJ Whitey White. There is no cover and free valet.

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 spinning top 40 hits at Commonwealth Lounge.

10pm-1am: Stubrik’s will have music from The Chris Anderson Group.

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

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

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

Sunday 3/27

Celebrate the end of the weekend with all these great things to do!

7:30am: The Rockin’ Roadrunner Run/Walk Challenge at Lion’s Field (1440 N. Brea Blvd.) is a challenging obstacle course with ropes, tires and tunnels created by Rolling Hills Elementary. The cost is $30, Team fee $10 per person min. 5 people per team, kid’s fun run $10 and all proceeds will fund Rolling Hills Elementary physical education and library service programs.

9am-1pm: Build your own omelette (up to 20 items) at Roscoe’s Famous Deli in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton.

9am-2pm: Big’s Bar & Grill has all you can eat Brunch with regular drink purchase for $9.99, or for $15.99 with bottomless mimosas. Drink specials include $4.50 large domestics, $5 bloody marys, and $12 bucket of beer – 5 bottles domestic per bucket.

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.

10am: Join local Tito Branca for yoga in the park this Sunday at Hillcrest Park at the stage area above the parking lot at the corner of E. Valley View & Lemon. Questions email yogainthapark@ gmail.com or call/text (626) 757-2016.

10am-2pm: Join Cantina Lounge for LIVE SUNDAY for $15.99 Brunch and $4.99 All You Can Drink Mimosas and then live bands from 1-4pm. This week hear The Chris Anderson Group.

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-3pm: Sunday Funday at Slidebar means you can take the family for an all you can eat $25 Brunch & Bottomless Mimosas, kids 1/2 price!

10am-4pm: The Clearance Sale in The Potting Shed at the Fullerton Arboretum is open this weekend. No charge for admission and clearance sales apply to plants only.

11am-1pm; Join Go Country 105 for their first training walk at Slidebar. The team will be there with Ashley Paige, the Go Country Street Team and Don Francisco will be serving coffee from the mobile coffee unit!

11am-4pm: Joshua Christopher Salon will host a charity CUT-O-THON for The Fullerton Technology Foundation supporting Fullerton School District. Enjoy food, drinks, music, haircuts, and great vibes. 100% of profits will be donated,  services: Haircuts $25, Blow Dry/Style $20, Deep Conditioning $10. No appointment necessary. First come first serve.

11am-6pm: Hair of the Dog Sunday at House of Eden treats you to $2 Bloody Marys and $2 Mimosas with the only topless girls in town.

11:30am-10pm: Sangria Sunday at Lizarran means you can buy 1 pitcher of Sangria and get the 2nd free in downtown Fullerton.

12pm: Cal State Fullerton Softball plays a doubleheader vs. Cal State Bakersfield at Anderson Family Field. Admission is Adults: $7, Seniors and Youths: $5.

12-4pm: For $16.99/person you can head to AMF Carter Lanes for 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and All You Can Eat Pizza! (cheese or pepperoni, served by the slice). No other coupons can be accepted and there’s a minimum of 3 bowlers per lane.

12-4pm: The Pint House has Sunday Lunch Specials for $7.95 and $8.95 including drinks.

12pm-2am: The Weekly Tastings at The Twisted Vine in downtown Fullerton (run through Wednesday) include Flight 1: Salvestrin – St. Helena, Ca, $20 for a 2oz pour of 3 wines, Flight 2: Ceago – Lake County, Ca, $15 for a 3oz pour of 3 wines, AND Flight 3: Create Your Own Beer Flight for $12 with a 5oz. pour of three beers from the following list, Blanche de Bruxelles – White Beer, The Bruery – Saison de Lente, The Lost Abbey – Ten Commandments, Avery – Dugana IPA, or Port Brewing – Old Viscosity.

1pm: Chris Anderson Group will play Cantina Lounge for Live Sundays.

1-4pm: Hear Dixieland Jazz with The Golden Eagles at Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe.

1-5pm: Enjoy Sunday Funday at Bourbon Street with the Crawfish Boil Big Easy Style for $15, and $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas, with live entertainment. Happy hour is 4-7pm with $4 well drinks, domestic draft beer and house wine, plus a Sunday-only $4 Hurricane special! Breakfast is served until 2pm, and the entire menu (lunch and dinner) is available at noon.

1-5pm: The Quartermania Fundraiser at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Royal Ballroom (2932 E. Nutwood Ave.) will benefit the 8th Grade Washington, DC trip for Fisler School in Fullerton. Bring quarters to bid on more than 70 items, there will also be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Auction begins promptly at 2pm. Arrive early to check in, get a paddle & grab a seat and meet vendors who are donating time and products for this event.

1-5pm: If you stay at House of Eden till 1pm you’ll get to be a part of Photo Shoot Sundays where you can watch, direct & join the Eden girls during a photo shoot.

1-5pm: Pursuit Cyclery Presents: The Spring GoldSprint Series at I Got Cha Pizza in downtown Fullerton. They’ll be running some FREE races during registration, with some lovely prizes: food, drinks, bike stuff, life stuff. You don’t have to be 21 for the food, but if you want the drinks, bring your ID! Registration starts at 1pm and the tournament will begin at 2:30pm. Cost is $6 and includes a slice of pizza. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each tournament.

2pm: 365 Days is $10 at Cal State Fullerton Hallberg Theatre, a gut-wrenching chamber theatre piece, which follows the harrowing, actual experiences of Ronald J. Glasser, during his time as a medic overseas, in the Vietnam conflict.

2pm: Footloose: The Musical is presented at Cal State Fullerton’s Little Theater for $20.

2pm: STAGES Theatre presents Twelfth Night – A Bold New Staging of Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy – for  $20, $17 for students and seniors.

2-4pm: The Heritage House Weekend Tours continue this weekend at the Fullerton Arboretum. Reservations not required; tours free however voluntary donations of $2/person are encouraged to help support the Heritage House.

2-6pm: Fullerton Community Nursery School (2050 Youth Way) will host their Family Fun Day intended for families with young children who are interested in experiencing the school, meeting teachers and having fun with crafts, games, music, food, and prizes. All ages of children are welcome.

3-5:30pm: The Tropical Shave Ice truck will be in downtown Fullerton serving tasty treats.

3:30pm: Fullerton Friends of Music presents a free concert by the Henschel Quartet for the 5th and final concert of their season at Sunny Hills Performing Arts Center (1501 Warburton Way).

4pm: The Maverick Theater presents their production of The Wedding Singer, for $20 and suitable for ages 13+.

4pm: Southern Fried Sundays at Slidebar starts, you’ll get half off wells, drafts and select appetizers and hear Double Wide perform.

4-7pm: Find out who has weekend Happy Hour specials in Fullerton with our HH page.

5pm: Julius Caesar is presented by STAGES Theatre for $10/$12.

5-9pm: Roscoe’s Famous Deli invites you to hear the Voodudes play live.

5-10pm: Salon & Service Industry Night at Commonwealth Lounge in downtown Fullerton serves those in the Salon & Service industry to 1/2 off the entire dinner menu. (Dine with up to 3 non-industry guests with proof of employment.)

5:30pm: The Cellar helps the Japanese relief effort (last night tonight!) with a 4-course Japanese theme prix fixe dinner of which $10 of every meal benefits the American Red Cross Japanese Relief Effort. Executive Chef Sean Nemetz has crafted the $45 per person menu that includes: Seared sushi grade tuna under saffron risotto and finished by a Sriracha mango buerre blanc, Lemongrass consommé with sea urchin roe resting on a potato nest, Grilled Korabuta pork chop with wasabi potato puree and a sweet chili cream sauce and Green tea crème brûlée with honey-ginger Chantilly. Space is limited and reservations are recommended by calling (714) 525-5682.

5:30-9pm: The Cal State Fullerton Association of Chinese Students presents Wong Fu Productions in the Titan Student Union Pavilion, for $20 (to support the ACS). They will be speaking about their experience in the industry and screen new/unreleased work. (Parking in the TSU structure is free on weekends.)

7pm: As You Like It continues the Hunger Artists tradition of presenting modern, relevant Shakespeare productions. General admission is $18, $15 for students/seniors with ID.

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

8-11pm: Xtreme Bowling at AMF Carter Lanes let’s you head out tonight with friends (3 person minimum) for an even better deal for fun bowling in the dark! For $12.50 you’ll get 2 hours of bowling & shoe rental with Xtreme lighting, sound & fun!

8pm-1am: The New Jazz Jam at Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe invites local musicians and singers of all levels to join a core trio of Evan Stone, Roger Shew and Matt Politano up on stage for $2. Drink specials include $4 well drinks and $5 martinis (jam only).

9pm-1am: You’re probably better than Rebecca Black… try out karaoke in Fullerton, find out where with out guide.

9:30pm-1am: Cocinando Presents MUSICA DE ALMA – Live World Music featuring Resident DJ CONCISE and Umo Verde at Commonwealth Lounge, free.

10:30pm: The Continental Room will host their Sundays in March resident punk band Chicken or Fish who will also host guest bands Canyons, Cum Stain, and Tony Johnson and the Shapeshifters.

11pm-1am: Happy Hour at Stubrik’s late night is a dollar off draft beers and well drinks.

Tuesday 3/1

It’s the first of a new month and Fullerton has big things planned for this week! Below you will find today’s specials, events and things to do but above you’ll find links for OC Restaurant Week and the Pub Crawl coming this weekend! The Art Walk one year anniversary is this Friday in downtown Fullerton and soon you’ll be able to check out our special page for that too (with a giveaway too)!

7-10am: Free Pancake Day at IHOP. Come to IHOP for National Pancake Day and receive one complimentary short stack!* In return for the free flapjacks, they ask you to consider leaving a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities. Thanks to guests’ generosity, IHOP raised more than $2.1 million last year. IHOP #908 in Fullerton is located at 151 W. Orangethorpe Ave.

9am, 10am & 11am: Rainbow Garden Group Tours with Julie Johnston at the Fullerton Arboretum meets at the Nature Center. Minimum of 10 children, maximum of 30 children / 1 adult required for every 10 children, $60 flat fee for 10-20 children / $90 flat fee for 21-30 children. Be led through the delightful spring garden as you touch, taste and smell the rainbow of flowers and vegetables. You’ll even get to plant your very own seed!

10-10:30am: Mommy and Me event: Story Time with Amy McCamly at Belly Sprout is free and for all ages.

10-11am: Learn computer fundamentals with one-on-one tutoring with Sam Standring at the Fullerton Main Library (Tutor Study Room). Please call the library at (714) 738-3121 to make an appointment.

10am-12:30pm: Stories, Jingles and Mommy Mingles (ages 16 Months-3 years) Class 102 at Belly Sprout is $130 for 6 weeks with lunch provided for mother and child. Experience creative art, music, and engaging social time for little ones and mothers. Tuesdays through April 5 (again April 12-May 17).

10:15am: Toddler Storytime at the Hunt Branch Library (Room D) is for children under 3 years of age and younger, accompanied by an adult. This program provides children with first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.

10:45am: Preschool Storytime (Hi-Ho The Derry – O) at the Hunt Branch Library (Room E) is storytime for 3-6 year olds. This forty-five minute program features stories, finger plays, songs, crafts, and puppets. Please register at the children’s information desk.

11am: Taco Tuesday in Fullerton is alive and well! Check out our Guide for where to go for taco deals and drink specials today/tonight!

11am-8pm: Need your Hair Done? Salon Amerige is now open 7 days a week. Come and get the look and style you want any day of the week. AND they offer all 1st time clients 50% off Hair Services. Call for an appointment (714) 738-8800 or walk-in welcome.

11am-9pm: Get 5 for $10 wine tasting at Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante.

11am-10pm: Twofer Tuesday at NYPD Pizza in downtown Fullerton means you can buy a large specialty pizza and get a large cheese pizza FREE.

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

11:30am-1pm: The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (1500 S. Raymond Ave.) is for Members and first-time guests ($15, or 20 at the door) to generate weekly leads and referrals, featuring a member presentation.

12pm-close: Tapas Tuesday at Lizarran in downtown Fullerton treats you to 20% off all Tapas.

1-2:15pm: Creation Station-Messy Art at Belly Sprout can be a drop-in class for $15. Kids will choose their own materials and create their own masterpiece with a wide variety of mediums. Ages 4-9 years old.

3-6pm: The Teen Advisory Group Meeting at the Fullerton Library lets teens have an active role in the library.

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!

4pm: The After School Club at the Fullerton Library (Osborne Auditorium) is open to children kindergarten through 6 grade. Programs include storytelling, puppets, crafts, creative dramatics, hands-on demonstrations, and visits with special guests. (No registration required.)

4pm: The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Amerige Park (340 W. Commonwealth Ave.) is open to the public. The new $28 million community center will replace the existing 16,450-square-foot Senior Multi-Service Center and the adjacent Fullerton Boys and Girls Club building.

4-6pm: Happy Hour at Mulberry St. Ristorante gets you 1/2 off select appetizers (like meatball sliders, fried calamari, fettucini alfredo & more), and $3 domestic beers, $4 imports.

4-7pm: Happy Hour at Tuscany Club gets $2 domestic beer, $3 premium wine, Callaway wine and well drinks, $5 martinis & $5 appetizers (not including steak, crab, shrimp & rib platters).

4-7pm: Happy Hour at Palapa Grill offers $2 domestic beers, $3 import beers, $3 well drinks and $5 appetizers and $5 any 1/2 pound burgers with fries.

4-7pm: Happy Hour at Commonwealth Lounge will get you Well Cocktails $4, Crafts on Draft $4, and select Martinis & Boutique Wines $5 AND tasty dishes (like ribs and Fuji Rolls) for $6 and under.

4-9pm: At Ruby’s Diner (1301 S. Harbor Blvd.) Kids 12 and under get a Free Kid’s Meal!

4:15-6pm: The Mathematics Colloquium at Fullerton College (Berkeley Center) invites you to hear the weekly lecture series featuring internal and external faculty speakers in mathematics, computer science, and their applications.

4:30pm: The Summit House Restaurant invites you to enjoy $30 Tuesday. Have a three course dinner from North Orange County’s renowned restaurant for only $30.

5-9:30pm: Ziings’/TAO has a Fall Feast with all you can eat for $9.95 and $4 well drinks and $3 domestic drafts. AND at 8pm the Dueling Piano show starts.

5-9pm: Catch food trucks together in downtown Fullerton (usually at Amerige/Harbor) for Mini Tour Tuesday. This week eat from Dos Chinos, the Bakery Truck,  and more to be announced. (follow us on twitter for updates!)

5-10pm: Commonwealth Lounge has a Tuesday dinner deal. Get a $10 Garlic & Parmesan Prime Rib served with garlic Romano mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

6pm: Rockin’ Tuesdays at Incahoots is 21+ with Country couples dancing & line dancing. $2 Drink specials & Karaoke. Free dance lessons at 7 & 7:45pm. $5 cover ($3 before 7pm).

6pm: Join Roscoe’s Famous Deli in downtown Fullerton’s SoCo District for Shuffleboard League night.

6-8pm: Learn American Sign Language (ASL) free at Eastside Christian Church, Room 216 (2505 Yorba Linda Blvd.) Join this class anytime. For more information email signnancy@aol.com or call (714) 996-9669.

6:30pm: Join the OC Sierra Club Fullerton Singles Beginners Hike for an approximate 5-mile hike on various trails around Laguna Lake in Fullerton. Wear sturdy boots or sneakers, bring water, a flashlight and money for optional dinner following the hike. The meeting spot is always the same, at the northeast end of Laguna Lake in Fullerton.

6:30pm: The Basic Photography I: Weekly Workshop at TriMarc Studios (1106 E. Valencia Ave.) consists of three classes on Tuesdays March 1 – March 15 and is $100. Be sure to bring your camera and notepad and pen. Coffee, Beverages, and snacks will be provided.

7pm: Join the Fullerton Fit Club with local coaches Eric Doeding, Priscilla Ashleigh, Betty Vega, Christy Carter, Tasche Simons, and more at the Holiday Inn (2932 E. Nutwood Ave.) Coaches fee is $5, guests are free and water is provided. Bring a towel and arrive early to register. Workout starts at 7pm. For more information contact Christy Carter at christy@ocfitcoach.com.

7pm: The Civil Air Patrol Fullerton Composite Squadron 56 meets at the Aviation Facilities at the Fullerton Municipal Airport (2119 W. Commonwealth Ave.) Open to anyone 12 years of age or older. For more information email info@squadron56.org or call (714) 866-3203.

7pm: Bedtime Bears at the Hunt Branch Library (Gallery Room) is an evening storytime for children and their families featuring stories, poetry, puppets, songs, films and crafts geared towards three to six years olds. Children are invited to wear their pajamas. Registration is required, please call (714) 738-3122.

7pm: The Fullerton Barbershop Chorus will meet at Eastside Christian Church (2505 Yorba Linda Blvd.) New members are always welcome. For more information call  (714) 871-7675.

7:30pm: Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir in downtown Fullerton will have The Cinema. This week’s free movie showing is A Serious Man (2009).

8pm: Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe will host Shari Puorto with The Ron Kobayashi Trio.

8pm: Austyn Gillette’s Going Pro Party will be at The Continental Room with Liberty Board Shop and Habitat Footwear.

8pm: F$*K Cancer benefit will be at Slidebar plus Totally 80′s Tuesday party which means ALL draft beers are only $2. Help raise money for a good cause with Sonik DJ and raffle prizes from The World Famous KROQ!

9pm: Find out where to sing Karaoke in Fullerton with our Guide to Karaoke.

10pm: Ziings’ will have DJ D-Vious and $2 Bud Light & $3 Widmer Hefeweizen Draft Beer.

10pm: Back Alley Bar will have popular band from the past, Dig.

10:30pm-12am: The Kogi BBQ food truck will be at Sunset Lounge.

Friday 12/10

It’s Friday again! And today there aren’t as many special events going on, but we’ve got some neat ones for you to check out and then a reminder of some weekly deals you might have forgotten about for Fridays.

At 10am Salon Amerige would like you to join them in supporting FIES (Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services) this Holiday Season by donating a new toy to a child in need for their Toy Drive. FIES is a local organization that helps feed and house homeless families in our community. In addition (!) Salon Amerige also has a great holiday deal right now – ALL 1st time clients will get 50% off ALL hair services. Walk-ins are welcome, but they suggest calling ahead for an appointment: (714) 738-8800.

For a late lunch or early dinner we want to remind you about some great deals in town!

3-6pm is Pallazzo’s Pizzeria Happy Hour with All-You-Can-Eat pizza & salad for $5.99, 0.89 cent 12oz. domestic draft beers and $2 off appetizers! Great deals near Cal State Fullerton!

From 3-7pm during Happy Hour at Cantina Lounge you’ll enjoy $5 appetizers, $4.50 well drinks and $3.50 beers. Another deal near CSUF!

At Tuscany Club in downtown Fullerton you can get Happy Hour from 4-7pm and get $2 domestic beer, $3 premium wine, Callaway wine and well drinks, $5 martini’s & $5 appetizers (not including steak, crab, shrimp & rib platters).

While you’re in downtown, ENVY Ultra Lounge has Happy Hour from 5-7pm with a special “Absolut(ly) Happy Hour” with discount prices on any Absolut drink.

And you can go to the Supper Club at Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante from 6-10pm for dinner and dancing, a live DJ spinning big band, swing & Latin ballroom. This special is 18+ and tables are reserved for those ordering dinner ($20 minimum with 18%gratuity added to bill).

If you want a special dinner deal for the week, you can head to the tasting room at Bootlegger’s Brewery and try some Knuckle Sandwich or Mint Chocolate Porter beer and while you’re there you can get warm and belly-filling short rib tacos from the Kogi BBQ truck that will be stationed there 6-9pm!

If you want to take your little ones (ages 4-8) out for a festive evening, go to the Fullerton Barnes & Noble for the Polar Express Holiday Storytime at 7pm. Celebrate the season with this beloved holiday tale, and enjoy delicious cookies and cocoa provide by the Barnes & Noble Cafe! A great way for families to enjoy an evening out!

Free comedy night will be at Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir as usual starting at 7pm (but this event is 18+, language and sensitive subject matter warns you to keep the little kids away).

If you’re looking for a night out at the theatre you can check out The Spirit of Man at 8pm at Hunger Artists Theater. This presention of Peter Barnes’ examination of faith, is broken into three sections, each depicting a different era and country.

An All Ages Show at the Springfield Banquet Center will start at 8pm! JOYA Scholars presents the music of recording artist CLARA C. performing a full album set with a band!! There will be a Meet & Greet after the show which also features My Parasol and DJ Nate Haveman. Tickets are $30 at the door, and all proceeds will be going to helping fund JOYA Scholars.

That event starts the list of music for the evening and there’s plenty of it in town! (Read: 6 more places for live music!)

At 8pm Slidebar in will have a free show with Joey Briggs and Danny Walker.

At 9pm iBookGigs presents their free show with The Gay Blades with special guests Audigraffiti. Dont let the name fool you this band is said to be “the real deal and huge on the East Coast.”

Also at 9pm you can enjoy the acoustic styling of Jon & Billy at Branagan’s Irish Pub, with originals and cover songs of all kinds!

The Hibbleton Gallery will have an evening with 2 bands and 3 alternating DJ‘s!! Tickets will be $5 at the door and “refreshments” will be provided and while you’re there you can check out the cool Edward Colver exhibit “The Eye of the LA Punk Scene “ featuring his photography and assemblage!

At 9:30pm classic rock band Echo Love Chamber will be at Roscoe’s Famous Deli.

And to finish off the live music for the night you can check out Gravity Guild playing Stubrik’s at 10pm!

Even though it’s Friday, there is only one place to find karaoke in town and that’s at the Sunset Lounge (1043 W. Orangethorpe Ave.)!

Tomorrow there are some great events to get you out of the house and enjoying (what’s supposed to be) the warm weather! But they start early (8am!) so be sure to check back at 7am for the Saturday post!

(fine here’s the preview: Jax bike ride, Santa & a toy drive at the train station, a stamp show AND a book signing!)