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Friday, February 24, 2012

Five for Friday (February 25-26, 2012)

What's happening this weekend in Southern California? 
Check out our Top 5!

ORANGE COUNTY

What's better than good food? How about good food at a fraction of the normal price? Be sure to participate in Orange County Restaurant Week, happening Sunday, Feb. 26 through Saturday, March 3! 100 top OC restaurants are participating, including Katsuya (Laguna Beach), Five Crowns (Corona del Mar) and The Ritz Restaurant & Garden (Newport Beach).

All meals include 3 courses (appetizer, entree and dessert). Lunches range from $10-$20 and dinners from $20-$40. See a list of all participating restaurants and menus here.


SAN DIEGO

Experience a one-day celebration hosted by the National Barbecue Association on Saturday, February 25, at the Crowne Plaza in Mission Valley. Network with some of the biggest names in barbecue, visit the trade show, taste BBQ sauces and attend "How to Q" presentations from famed pitmasters!

Old-Fashioned BBQ Bash
February 25th, 11am-4pm
Tickets $20 online or at the door
Get all the information here!

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Help Sleep Train make the nights a little easier for over 60,000 foster children in California by donating to the Sleep Train Foster Kids Pajama Drive! Just bring a donation of new pajamas, packaged socks and underwear to any Sleep Train store or donate online and they'll do the shopping for you.

This is the final weekend in the Pajama Drive- donations accepted through Sunday, February 26th! Click here to locate a Sleep Train near you.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Image via Fokko
February is prime whale viewing time in Southern California. Grey whales with calves travel slowly and close to the coast during this period, making it a great time to jump on a boat an experience these majestic creatures.

There are plenty of whale watching opportunities dotting the shoreline, from shorter harbor tours to day-long (and longer) excursions. Prices, departure points and times vary.
San Diego Whale Watching
Orange County Whale Watching


ONLINE
It's Oscar weekend and the show starts Sunday night! Whether you'll be hosting or attending a party or just watching at home, here are several ways to add some glitz and glam:
The Official Oscar Party Kit, including downloadable Oscar Bingo & Ballots
Time's Guide to Sounding Smart at an Academy Awards Bash
The Ultimate Movie-Themed Oscar Party Menu from Good Morning America
2012 Oscar Cocktail Recipes from Huffington Post
"And the winner is..." Stand-up Oscar Cookies via Bakerella

Have a serious itch to visit the theater this weekend? AMC is hosting a Best Picture Showcase on Saturday and Sunday at theaters throughout California! 


Know something else that's happening this weekend? 
Share with us in the comments!

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