Retail Therapy: Glamour rules at Glamour Kills
Juniors’ jam: The Glamour Kills sample sale is slated for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2525 Pullman Ave., Santa Ana. Score large discounts on trendy apparel for guys and girls, and if you are among the first 10 people to show up each day, win a voucher for one free item. A bonus: live music all day. Information: glamourkills.com.
Simply fresh: Stonefire Grill, 3966 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, has launched a variety of healthy new menu options, with an emphasis on affordable gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan offerings. Cauliflower takes center stage at the family-friendly restaurant, with a new cauliflower salad, roasted cauliflower pita sandwich, and a whole roasted cauliflower served with lemon tahini sauce. Three new sandwiches are made with slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey. These are joined by a caprese sandwich with smashed grape tomatoes, homemade pesto, mozzarella and wild arugula served on toasted ciabatta. Lemon-garlic shrimp served with quinoa is another tempting option. View all the new choices at stonefiregrill.com.
Be the change: The Ripple Kids in Action Summer Challenge 2014 will host a free family event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Hicks Canyon Elementary School, 3817 Viewpark Ave., Irvine. Kids will be able to participate in five fun and educational service projects, including packing meals or birthday party kits for needy children; planting milkweed to save monarch butterflies; making cards for seniors and soldiers; and learning how to make a difference at the beach. Also on the bill are live music performances, a skating demonstration and the chance to dine at area food trucks. Information: ripplekids.com.
For the boys: Fashion Island is hosting a pop-up menswear shopping event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. “Style closets” throughout the center will feature male models, and participating stores will hold a variety of special events, including a Bowtie 101 session at Brooks Brothers and a trunk show at GARYS. Discounts and refreshments will be available. Information: shopfashionisland.com.
Summer’s bounty: If you want a meal before or after the shopping event, Fig & Olive at Fashion Island has debuted a new summer menu based on seasonal and regional ingredients, including octopus crostini, king crab legs, sea scallops, salmon tartare, bouillabaisse, a red quinoa salad and white sea bass papillote. Information or reservations: (212) 924-1200.
To the rescue: The Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon Road, will host a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: irvineshelter.org.
For the whole family: Pop by the OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, for two grand reopening parties Sunday. Men’s retailer Cloth & Metal, which offers an appealing mix of apparel and audio electronics, has doubled its size and will celebrate from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy a new collection of vintage Rolex and Omega watches, a headphone bar, a free gift with select purchases, 60% off sale items and more. Information: clothandmetal.com. In addition, the baby and children’s boutique Smocking Birds will offer nibbles, sales and a meet-and-greet with Elsa and Anna from Disney’s “Frozen,” along with face painting, story time, drawings and other activities. Information: smockingbirdsbabyboutique.com.
Spin to win: Defy Gravity, 3100 E. Coast Hwy. (second floor), Corona Del Mar, will celebrate the opening of its new cycling studio from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with light bites, champagne cocktails, a raffle and goodie bags for the first 20 people in attendance. Information: defygravitystudio.com.
Art attack: The Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale, will host its Studio Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: irvinefinearts.org.
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