The O.C. Bargainista:

In a last-minute Valentine’s Day frenzy? Worry not. Cirque du Soleil has come to your rescue, with a Sunday special: Buy one ticket to their spectacular “KOOZA” show at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, and get the second one free; this offer is good for Valentine’s Day only.

For more information or tickets, visit cirquedusoleil.com and click on “Americas” and “USA.”

Sad but true

ShopGirl by Lisa & Helen, a boutique at 69 E. 17th St. No. 4, Costa Mesa, is shuttering. Stop by for store-closing savings on brands like Catherine Malandrino. For more information, call (949) 574-9622.

Just down the street at 435 E. 17th St., the Beverly Hills Mattress Co. also is shutting down. Twin mattresses start at $96; a king will run you $295 and up. There’s also an additional 20% discount on certain sets. The company offers free delivery. For more, call (949) 375-7601 or visit mattress90210.com.

This week’s freebies

Kids ages 11 and younger eat free at IKEA Costa Mesa, 1475 South Coast Drive, this Saturday through Monday. They get a free three-item kids’ meal of their choice; no adult purchase necessary. Information: (714) 444-4532 or ikea-usa.com.

And from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20, it’s Free Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne’s Pretzels at Fashion Island.

Information: (949) 721-1255 or auntieannes.com.

Have a hot sale tip, or know about a great local business that you think deserves a little attention? Contact the O.C. Bargainista at candicebaker@gmail.com. And remember — never pay retail!