BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123901 CREATED:20230201T004934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T181053Z UID:33038-1676395800-1676406600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tuesday's for Two DESCRIPTION:Looking for a special evening this Valentine’s Day? \nA romantic evening full of glittering lights onboard a beautiful tall-ship will impress like no other! Join us for a romantic\, dockside evening on our tall ship\, The Spirit of Dana Point. Your couples ticket will include drinks and heavy appetizers for two\, as well as live music and a premier view of the Dana Point Harbor. \n \n Buy Tickets Here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tuesdays-for-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123901 CREATED:20230217T000517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T000626Z UID:33230-1677693600-1677700800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Chris Lowe DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Chris Lowe\nLiving with white sharks – The great California conservation success story\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nLearn from Dr. Lowe about his research studying White Sharks and their changing interactions with humans. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, March 1st \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: Shark Lab | California State University Long Beach (csulb.edu) \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram:  @csulbsharklab \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Lowe: \n\n\n\n\n  \nDr. Chris Lowe has been studying sharks\, rays and bony fishes for over 30 years\, focusing on their behavior\, physiology and ecology.  For the last 15 years\, Dr. Lowe and his students have been studying juvenile white sharks off the coast of southern California.  Using a wide array of technology\, they have found that white sharks use southern California beaches seasonally as nursery habitat for their young.  This brings juvenile white sharks in close proximity to beach goers.  Dr. Lowe and his student use a wide array of technologies and educators to help lifeguards and the public understand the mysterious lives of sharks and just how much of a threat they may actually pose. \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: Shark Lab | California State University Long Beach (csulb.edu) \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram:  @csulbsharklab \n \n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-chris-lowe/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123901 CREATED:20230223T182628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T191238Z UID:33279-1677862800-1677871800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Welcoming of the Whales - DP Festival of Whales Event DESCRIPTION:A sunset welcoming ceremony followed by a reception with food truck cuisine\, interactive educational activities and a movie screening.\nThis is a free event. Families and friends of all ages are welcome! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Festival of Whales Foundation and Ocean Institute invite you to a sunset welcoming of the whales ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation along with a Dana Point Surf Club paddle out at the Marine Protected Area behind Ocean Institute.\nFollowing the beach ceremony\, a reception will be held inside the Ocean Institute.\nEvent festivities include food truck cuisine and drink for purchase\, music\, the Ocean Institute’s free interactive educational activities and displays\, and a movie screening.\nFestival of Whales merchandise will be available for purchase.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR FREE RSVP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/welcoming-of-the-whales-festival-of-whales-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123901 CREATED:20230311T002343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T004603Z UID:34420-1678816800-1678824000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask All & Tell All - Captain Jason Chambers DESCRIPTION:Please RVSP below for the event! \n \n FREE RSVP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/ask-all-tell-all-captain-jason-chambers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T230000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123901 CREATED:20221114T225146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T225418Z UID:32263-1679763600-1679785200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: Jazz 2023 DESCRIPTION:A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: Ocean Institute’s 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet in your 1920’s best glammor to attend this secret speakeasy by the sea! This year\, we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of  the Jazz Festival Fundraiser with a roaring 20’s theme. Proceeds from this event go to support Ocean Institute’s flagship outreach program\, Adopt-A-Class and our operations.  \n– Indulge in gourmet Southern-style small plates served at interactive food stations\, \n– Partake in a creative ‘Bubbly Bar’ where you can build your own sparkling beverage\, \n– Engage with an educational cigar sommelier about traditional practices\, \n– Visit our silent auction and explore the different local businesses working to support ocean education\,  \n– Jump back in time with classic games\, silent films\, and charitable Bingo games. \n– Get in the groove with live jazz band\, The Gumbo Brothers\, \n– Suggest songs and raise money for Adopt-A-Class with our Dueling Piano’s segment\, \nJoin us for a night of thrilling\, philanthropic experiences that are sure to make this a night you will never forget! \nVisit our Event Website to learn more about sponsorships\, silent auction items and registration\, and to purchase tickets! \n100% of the proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s operations and Adopt-A-Class Program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Visit the Event Website\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling for Ocean Institute's 2023 Jazz Gala Event Sponsors!We are looking for all sponsors for Ocean Institute’s 20th Annual Jazz Gala! Be one of our listed sponsors and receive recognition through all media forms\, attend the event\, or donate items to our auction! \nVisit the event website to become a sponsor or to purchase general admission tickets! \nPlease email development@ocean-institute.org to donate in-kind goods or services \n  \n Event Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the Sponsors of Ocean Institute’s A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: The 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/jazz-gala2023/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T225856Z UID:31856-1680343200-1680352200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-04-01/2023-04-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230315T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T182806Z UID:34574-1680717600-1680724800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Joyce Hoffman DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Joyce Hoffman\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nKnown as the pioneer of women’s surfing\, Joyce Hoffman discusses her ground-breaking athletic career as the world first female surfing superstar. Join us for this Q & A style event to learn all about the progression of women in this athletic field. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 5th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Joyce Hoffman: \n\n\n\n\n  \nHoffman has been a trailblazer in the surfing world from her teens. She broke new ground as a woman from the day she first paddled into the surf in front of her parents’ home in Capistrano Beach. Now 75\, Hoffman is sharing memories of her adventures as a woman in a predominantly male sport.   \nThroughout her career she has won many championships. The City of Dana Point recently unveiled a bronze statue of her likeness. It is displayed in Waterman’s Plaza among the likenesses of other surfing legends Hobie Alter\, Phil Edwards and Bruce Brown. And again\, Hoffman is the first woman to be so honored. In fact\, Hoffman’s statue is believed to be the first life-sized statue of a female surfer in the country.  \nAmong her accolades:   \n\nShe was the first American to win the International Surfing Association’s World Championships in 1965 and 1966. \nShe won the United States Surfing Championships in 1965\, 1966\, 1967 and 1971. \n\n\nShe won the Makaha International in 1964 and 1966\, and the Laguna Masters in 1965 and 1967. \nShe was the first woman documented to surf the Pipeline. \nIn 1994 Hoffman became the only female in the first class inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach.  \n\n“As a highly accomplished woman in a male-dominated sport\, Joyce is a positive role model for young women everywhere\,” says Ocean Institute CEO and President Wendy Marshall. “She personifies the characteristics and enthusiasm the Ocean Institute strives to encourage among kids who come here to learn about the ocean. It’s an honor to have her with us as a Distinguished Speaker.”  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-joyce-hoffman/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181939Z UID:31425-1681552800-1681560000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing: $28\nMust be at least 3 years old to participate.Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour/2023-04-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20250411T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T005814Z UID:54109-1681650000-1681657200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing: $28\nMust be at least 3 years old to participate.Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour/2023-04-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230418T183544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183605Z UID:35426-1683136800-1683144000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Adrienne Smith DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Adrienne Smith\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nInformation is coming in from all angles all the time.  If we aren’t paying attention\, that input can send us into a tailspin of worry and leave us stressed out and high-strung.   \nLast summer\, Adrienne Smith was part of a 4 women team that rowed 2400 Nautical Miles from San Francisco to Honolulu breaking a world record – and she was never a rower.   \nJoin Adrienne\, mom\, entrepreneur\, and world record holder as she shares how to move from chaos to clarity in all areas of your life\, including the most important relationship – the one with yourself!   \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 3 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Adrienne Smith: \n\n\n\n\nAs a mom\, athlete\, and business owner\, Adrienne Smith has an appreciation for the strategies necessary to overcome obstacles and reach success.  Drawing on firsthand knowledge of how it feels to be stuck when striving to accomplish goals\, she is enthusiastic about sharing systems that help others transform anxiety\, get organized and motivated\, and most importantly\, reignite a passion for life.  \nAdrienne is building a movement of expanded awareness to cure the personal energy crisis in our world through creative connection\, storytelling\, and intuition-based wellness programs.  Together she helps individuals and teams make the seemingly impossible possible – just as demonstrated by setting a new World Record rowing across the Pacific Ocean with her team this past summer.   \n  \nSocial handles: \n@theadriennesmith on Instagram \npoweradrienne on Facebook  \nWebsite: www.alignedlivingnow.com  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/adrienne-smith/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230330T222040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T222236Z UID:35097-1683743400-1683748800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Have you had "The TALK"? - Youth Mental Health Town Hall DESCRIPTION:1 in 5 teens live with a mental health condition and less than half are receiving the support that they need. Now is the time to have The Talk.\nParents\, youth\, and mental health professionals will come together to talk about mental health and increase awareness and support for youth. Panels will be held in English and Spanish. Refreshments and childcare provided for families with younger children.\nThe suggested age for this discussion is 12 years and up.\nTicket holders can come early to visit the Ocean Institute exhibits for free! Touch tanks open at 5:30pm.\nThis event is hosted by the Wellness & Prevention in partnership with the Ocean Institute\nFunded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA)\, Mental Health and Recovery Services\, Office of Suicide Prevention\, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63\n \n FREE RVSP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/have-you-had-the-talk-youth-mental-health-town-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230426T041514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T041514Z UID:35701-1683972000-1683990000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:USCG Narwhal Tours DESCRIPTION:The USCG Narwhal is Back!\nFREE TOURS ALL DAY! \n \nFree tours from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Ocean Institute Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. \nTour a USCG ship – Meet the officers and crew of the NARWHAL. Visit the USCG Auxiliary Booth – meet local members – learn about joining. The Auxiliary will be providing Boating Safety Information and Demonstrations.  \nMeet “COASTIE” the talking ship for the kids!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out last year’s event here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/uscg-narwhal-tours/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T163949Z UID:31869-1684058400-1684067400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother's Day Cruise DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother’s Day Cruise\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, May 14\, 2023 \n10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nMuffins with Mom!\nIn celebration of Mother’s Day\, complimentary muffins will be onboard during the cruise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-04-01-2023-05-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213107Z UID:25555-1684614600-1684621800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3/2023-05-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230428T162856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163509Z UID:35842-1684886400-1685231999@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Mermade Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nMAY 24\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday \nMAY 25\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday \nMAY 26\n10am – 8pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday \nMAY 27\n9am – 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Mermaid Market \nHosted at Ocean Institute! \n“Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers of shopping small and thinking big. Mermade Market has become a community staple that motivates our growing team to deliver incredible products to eager fans twice a year\, every spring & winter. No matter how you journey through Mermade Market\, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled\, satisfied and happy.” – Mermade Market Website \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nWEBSITE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nSCHEDULE URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T175525Z UID:32486-1686074400-1686085200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us for special admission hours every Tuesday evening\nJune – August6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nEngage in fun comic books and make your own to take home at our SUPER SHARK COMIC SHOP!\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark/2023-06-06/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20230515T210551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T210554Z UID:36042-1686160800-1686168000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Lance Lee Davis DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Lance Lee Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nExploring the ocean with one breath! \nLearn about Lance Lee Davis and his journey to become a professional freediver! \nLance will be sharing stories from his career as a freediver\, from competitions\, to record breaking dives\, to diving for movies and television. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, June 7 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lance Lee Davis: \n\n\n\n\n“I have been swimming in the ocean since infancy and swam competitively for 11 years.  While I do hold recreational SCUBA and nitrox certifications\, my passion has always been freediving.  My deepest freedives to date are 242′ (74M)\, constant weight without fins\, as well as 80M done constant weight with bi-fins.  Official records I currently hold include the US National Record in CNF at 74M\, as well as one apnea related Guinness World Record.  Besides competitive freediving\, I do love to spearfish\, and got my start with ‘real freediving’ while hunting the Southern California ocean in around 2010.  I’m now into my seventh year as a full time professional freediver\, having since then earned my US Coast Guard captain’s license\, worked as a freediver on numerous film and TV projects\, and been teaching under both Performance Freediving International and Molchanov’s.” \n  \nSocial handles: \n@socalspearit on Instagram and Facebook  \nWebsite: http://www.socalspearit.com  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-lance-lee-davis/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230618T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123902 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T204341Z UID:31879-1687082400-1687091400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Father's Day Cruise DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Father’s Day Cruise\n \n \n \n \n \n Donuts with Dad!\nIn celebration of Father’s Day \nComplementary donuts will be onboard during our Whale and Marine Life Tour for all participants to enjoy! \nSunday\, June 18\, 2023 \n10:00 am – 12:30 pm \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-04-01-2023-06-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230623T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230519T214404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T164518Z UID:36378-1687546800-1687557600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Songs of the Sea: Presented By Lyric Opera of Orange County DESCRIPTION:Lyric Opera of Orange County Presents\nSONGS OF THE SEA\n \n \n \n \n \n Lyric Opera OC returns to the Ocean Institute for a beautiful evening of sea-themed melodies & music.\nThe evening begins with a reception\, hosted by Dana Point Sister Cities\, with light hors d’oeuvres and wine overlooking Dana Point Harbor. Don’t miss one of the most elegant evenings and your chance to enjoy an intimate performance with world-class singers.\nVIP Tickets include 7 pm reception and 1 drink ticket. Limited cash bar available.\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/songs-of-the-sea-presented-by-lyrica-opera-of-orange-county/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230619T165826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T182136Z UID:36547-1688144400-1688158800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Be the First Responder! DESCRIPTION:Be the First Responder!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/be-the-first-responder/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230705T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230705T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230623T223924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T224651Z UID:36674-1688580000-1688587200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Oriana Poindexter DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Oriana Poindexter\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nThe Art and Science of Southern California Kelp Forests  \nOriana Poindexter is a photographer and marine scientist focused on the intersection of art\, science\, and marine natural resources. \n \nJoin Oriana at the Ocean Institute to learn more about her amazing marine photography and artwork\, including a sneak peek at her upcoming exhibit! \nOriana will also be selling some of her pieces at the event! \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 5 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Oriana Poindexter: \n \n\n\n\n\nOriana earned her degrees at Princeton University and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. She went on to work for nearly a decade with academic institutions\, government agencies\, and environmental organizations as an expert in the sustainable seafood and fisheries management arenas. \nHer work has been featured by the Getty Museum and The Wall Street Journal\, and she has created interpretive visual exhibits for the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Birch Aquarium. She founded Pelagic Projects in 2020 to focus on interdisciplinary projects that engage the senses\, inspire awe\, and impact positive change for the oceans. \nOriana is based in San Diego\, CA\, where she is working on her first book\, The Iridescent Ones\, to visualize the natural and cultural history of abalone species on the Pacific West Coast.  \n  \nSocial handles: \n@opoindex on Instagram  \nWebsite: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/ URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-oriana-poindexter/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230519T165245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T221116Z UID:35933-1688752800-1688763600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Jams Concert: Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat DESCRIPTION:OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENT \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCome celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert\, artist interview\, beer\, wine\, and food!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also include access to Ocean Institute intertidal touch tanks and our shark tank exhibit.\nSummer Jams Concerts: July 7\, July 21\, August 4\nAll proceeds go towards supporting two local non-profits\, Music Preserves and Ocean Institute\, both of which are mission focused on education.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : @_951_lens_ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n 1950’S RHYTHM AND BLUES \n \nFriday\, July 7 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nBand interview at 6:30 pm \nMusic starts at 7:00 pm \n \n \nTICKETS: $35 \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat will bring a vibrant and energetic Rhythm & Blues Revue to Dana Point Harbor. With a commanding stage presence\, one of the most talented singers in the game will deliver a deep bluesy soul like you’ve never experienced.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YOUR SUMMER JAMS LINE-UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 7 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 1950’S RHYTHM AND BLUES \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KAREETA\n Sage Escalante- opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRY \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARC FORD\nMOJAVE GHOST – opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ROCK AND ROLL \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OCEAN INSTITUTE\n Using the ocean as our classroom\, we inspire children to learn. \nThe Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC PRESERVES\n Founders Patti Compton and Anthony Small teamed up to create a music foundation to inspire a deeper level of appreciation for American music and the musicians who created America’s art forms. Our mission is to inspire and educate our community through the preservation and presentation of music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR SPONSORS\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Record Sponsor:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hit Single Sponsor:\n \n  \nKatrina Foley Supervisor\, Fifth District County of Orange Board of Supervisors\n\n \nBEER SPONSORED BY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a sponsor! \nSummer Jams Sponsorship Deck OI + MP Summer Jams – Sponsorship \nContact: anthony@musicpreserves.org or kelseyreimer@oceaninstitute.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-jams-concert-vicky-tafoya-and-the-big-beat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224910Z UID:36569-1689361200-1689368400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: The Living Sea DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 14\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nFeatured Film: The Living Sea\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie\, sea shanties\, and more!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. \nThe ship will remain open during the event for tours or if people want to just hang out\, relax and enjoy a sunset in the harbor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Activities include singing sea shanties\, movie screening\, touring the tall ship\, face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and crafts. \nBeer\, wine\, and movie snacks will be available for purchase at our bar.\nLow-back chairs and blankets are welcome! \nSeating is first-come\, first-served.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Sea Shanties on Spirit of Dana Point sung by Pirate Band Queen Anne’s Blouse\n8:00 pm – The movie starts\n \n \n \n \n \n Adults: $15 | Seniors/Veterans: $10 | Children: $7.50 | Toddler/infant: Free \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123903 CREATED:20230519T202312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225103Z UID:36346-1689962400-1689975000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Jams Concert: Kareeta DESCRIPTION:OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENT \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCome celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert\, artist interview\, beer\, wine\, and food!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also include access to Ocean Institute intertidal touch tanks and our shark tank exhibit.\nSummer Jams Concerts: July 7\, July 21\, August 4\nAll proceeds go towards supporting two local non-profits\, Music Preserves and Ocean Institute\, both of which are mission focused on education.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kareeta \n Country Music  \n \nFriday\, July 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nBand interview at 6:30 pm \nMusic starts at 7:00 pm \n \n \nTICKETS: $35 \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT kareeta\n On Friday\, July 21\, Kareeta will light up the Ocean Institute with their incredible mix of traditional Country Music and Americana tunes inspired by the deep well of American roots music. Rising from the swamps of the southern delta\, their music soars with stories of red sky redemption. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opener- Sage Escalante\n Sage Escalante is a 19 year old singer/songwriter and performer from Laguna Niguel\, California. While attending Belmont University with a major in songwriting and minoring in music business\, she hopes to propel herself into the music business here in Nashville after college. Sage plays piano\, guitar\, ukulele\, and sings. Since her first song ever written when she was 12 years old\, she released her first album in 2021 called “Youth” which she co-produced and wrote all 7 songs. Sage believes that music is healing\, and without it she wouldn’t be who she is today. In 2015\, Sage was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer in her rib cage. This caused her to spend a full year in the hospital\, and spent the majority of her time writing songs with the music therapist and learning how to play more and more instruments all by herself. She wouldn’t have discovered the beauty of songwriting if not for battling the horrible disease. Sage knows that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel\, and that sometimes it take a little bit more work and time to see it fully. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YOUR SUMMER JAMS LINE-UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 7 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 1950’S RHYTHM AND BLUES \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KAREETA\n Sage Escalante- Opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRY \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARC FORD\nMOJAVE GHOST – opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ROCK AND ROLL \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OCEAN INSTITUTE\n Using the ocean as our classroom\, we inspire children to learn. \nThe Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC PRESERVES\n Founders Patti Compton and Anthony Small teamed up to create a music foundation to inspire a deeper level of appreciation for American music and the musicians who created America’s art forms. Our mission is to inspire and educate our community through the preservation and presentation of music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR SPONSORS\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Record Sponsor:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hit Single Sponsor:\n \n  \nKatrina Foley Supervisor\, Fifth District County of Orange Board of Supervisors\n\n \nBEER SPONSORED BY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a sponsor! \nSummer Jams Sponsorship Deck OI + MP Summer Jams – Sponsorship \nContact: anthony@musicpreserves.org or kelseyreimer@oceaninstitute.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-jams-concert-kareeta/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T175930Z UID:36083-1690308000-1690318800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nEngage in fun comic books and make your own to take home at our SUPER SHARK COMIC SHOP!\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\n  \nPlease note* There is no childcare offered during Sharks After Dark \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual Speaker: Dr. Harley Newton \n\n\n\n\nDr. Harley Newton is a Clinical Veterinarian and Veterinary Pathologist and currently serves as the Chief Veterinarian/Senior Veterinary Scientist for OCEARCH. She specializes in Conservation Medicine with a focus on Aquatics and has a particular interest in elasmobranchs\, teleosts and invertebrates. Her elasmobranch research focuses on health assessments of in situ populations and stress physiology. Dr. Newton received her veterinary degree and anatomic pathology training from the University of Pennsylvania\, School of Veterinary Medicine and following her pathology residency completed the Jane and Marshall Steel Pathology Fellowship at the Zoological Society of San Diego. She was Head of \nAquatic Health for the WIldlife Conservation Society from 2014 – 2020\, and was a Veterinary Pathologist for Disney’s Animals\, Science and Environment from 2020 – 2022. She is board certified in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology and is a consultant Veterinary Pathologist for ZooQuatic Laboratory\, LLC\, which specializes in disease diagnostics in Aquatic and Wildlife Species. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225256Z UID:36571-1690570800-1690578000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: Great Barrier Reef DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 28\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nFeatured Film: Great Barrier Reef\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie\, sea shanties\, and more!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. \nThe ship will remain open during the event for tours or if people want to just hang out\, relax and enjoy a sunset in the harbor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Activities include singing sea shanties\, movie screening\, touring the tall ship\, face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and crafts. \nBeer\, wine\, and movie snacks will be available for purchase at our bar.\nLow-back chairs and blankets are welcome! \nSeating is first-come\, first-served.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Sea Shanties on Spirit of Dana Point sung by Pirate Band Queen Anne’s Blouse\n8:00 pm – The movie starts\n \n \n \n \n \n Adults: $15 | Seniors/Veterans: $10 | Children: $7.50 | Toddler/infant: Free \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night-2023-07-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192859Z UID:37232-1690621200-1690624800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Senior Saturdays! DESCRIPTION:Senior Saturdays!\nJoin us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. \nSome things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend general admission. \nPricing: $10 \nNo pre-purchase necessary\, buy tickets in gift shop. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays/2023-07-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20230626T182119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T035304Z UID:36703-1690997400-1691006400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Captain Brett McBride DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Brett McBride\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nCaptain Brett McBride will be at the Ocean Institute to share his story as a mariner\, waterman and fisherman\, as part of the Ocearch Shark Research Team. McBride has spent a lifetime on the ocean\, and has a wealth of exciting stories from his years working on private yachts\, to jumping into the water with massive sharks for vital research.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, August 2 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Brett McBride: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrett McBride\, a dedicated mariner and waterman\, has spent the majority of his life surrounded by or in the water. Growing up in San Diego\, he filled his time with fishing\, surfing\, and breath-hold spearfishing. At the age of five\, McBride became captivated by fishing after his first offshore fishing experience on the 65′ New Lo-An. From that point on\, he aspired to become a boat captain. At twelve years old\, he got his first opportunity to work on the 65′ sport fisher. Throughout his junior high and high school years\, he spent weekends and summers working on open party and \nlong-range sport fishers\, before transitioning to private yacht-fishers and broadening his exploration horizons.McBride spent a few seasons fishing along the coast of Baja\, California before permanently relocating to Cabo San Lucas\, Mexico\, where he called home for the next 21 years. \nOver the following decade\, Brett served as a deckhand or captain on various sportfishing boats and long-range yacht-fishers\, covering locations from Panama to Alaska and everything in between. During this time\, he devoted much of his attention to fishing marlin tournaments in Southern California and Mexico\, as well as spearfishing. In the early days of spearfishing\, building one’s own speargun was often necessary to obtain a decent one. Brett constructed his first speargun while in high school and continues to build them to this day. His passion for spearfishing led him to develop an interest in underwater filming.He purchased a waterproof housing for his video camera and started capturing his underwater trips. As he continued filming both above and below the water on long-range trips from Costa Rica to Panama\, Brett became increasingly fascinated with creating professional videos to showcase life at sea. \nIn 1998\, Brett received a job offer to run a 48′ sportfisher from a friend who connected him with entrepreneur Chris Fischer. Sharing a passion for the ocean\, they embarked on a partnership\, and when Chris upgraded his boat to a 72′ custom yacht-fisher\, they began their journey in creating outdoor television aboard the 72′ GO FISCH. Their collaboration resulted in “Offshore Adventures”\, an Emmy Award-winning show that dominated outdoor television ratings for 14 consecutive seasons on ESPN Outdoors. They also produced “Ocean Hunter\,” a show with a focus on spearfishing that aired on ESPN Outdoors. \nA pivotal shift in their work occurred when Fischer purchased the 126′ Bering Sea crab fishing vessel\, now known as OCEARCH. In 2010\, Chris asked Brett if they could assist scientists in capturing and releasing adult white sharks at Guadalupe Island. Brett accepted\, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey. The initial trip was a success and led to the \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndevelopment of Shark Men\, a television series that showcased the scientific fieldwork involved in the White Shark Tagging efforts of the OCEARCH team. Since its inception\, OCEARCH has completed 45 expeditions around the globe. McBride drew upon his lifetime of water experience to develop the fishing methods used by OCEARCH’s team\, and has played a vital role in the capture\, handling\, and release of over 400 animals studied by OCEARCH. His expertise and leadership has provided researchers across the globe with unprecedented access to study our oceans’ apex predators and push science further. McBride appreciates all the gifts the ocean has given him over his lifetime and aspires to keep the ocean healthy through the conservation efforts of OCEARCH. \ninstagram: @captbrettmcbride \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-brett-mcbride/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20230519T211139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225540Z UID:36345-1691172000-1691184600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Jams Concert: Marc Ford DESCRIPTION:OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENT \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCome celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert\, artist interview\, beer\, wine\, and food!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also include access to Ocean Institute intertidal touch tanks and our shark tank exhibit.\nSummer Jams Concerts: July 7\, July 21\, August 4\nAll proceeds go towards supporting two local non-profits\, Music Preserves and Ocean Institute\, both of which are mission focused on education.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n marc Ford\n Rock and Roll \n \nFriday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nBand interview at 6:30 pm \nMusic starts at 7:00 pm \n \n \nTICKETS: $35 \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Marc ford \n On Friday\, August 4th\, Marc Ford will present Rock and Roll music for the ages. As one of the world’s preeminent guitarists and former lead guitarist for The Black Crowes\, he will deliver genius songcraft after an opening set by distinct local Americana rock band\, Mojave Ghost. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opener- Mojave ghost\n Mojave Ghost\, a local Americana rock band will open for Marc Ford on Friday\, August 4.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YOUR SUMMER JAMS LINE-UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 7 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 1950’S RHYTHM AND BLUES \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KAREETA\nSage Escalante- Opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRY \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARC FORD\nMOJAVE GHOST – opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ROCK AND ROLL \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OCEAN INSTITUTE\n Using the ocean as our classroom\, we inspire children to learn. \nThe Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC PRESERVES\n Founders Patti Compton and Anthony Small teamed up to create a music foundation to inspire a deeper level of appreciation for American music and the musicians who created America’s art forms. Our mission is to inspire and educate our community through the preservation and presentation of music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR SPONSORS\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Record Sponsor:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hit Single Sponsor:\n \n  \nKatrina Foley Supervisor\, Fifth District County of Orange Board of Supervisors\n\n \nBEER SPONSORED BY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a sponsor! \nSummer Jams Sponsorship Deck OI + MP Summer Jams – Sponsorship \nContact: anthony@musicpreserves.org or kelseyreimer@oceaninstitute.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-jams-concert-marc-ford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T123904 CREATED:20230720T161359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T202000Z UID:37314-1691319600-1691332200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:"Clean The Reef" MPA Dive Cleanup DESCRIPTION:“CLEAN THE REEF” DIVE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL SCUBA DAY ON AUG. 6\, 2023 \nThe Ocean Institute and three local diving organizations are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the first-ever International Scuba Day on Aug. 6\, 2023\, by holding a “Clean the Reef” event that will meet up at the Native Plant Garden behind the Ocean Institute.  \nInternational Scuba Day is an event organized to promote and celebrate the thrilling experience of diving. It aims to unite a community of divers and ocean enthusiasts worldwide. Locally\, Riffe\, the speargun manufacturer; the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI); and Lost Winds\, a local dive shop\, are encouraging scuba divers\, free divers\, and snorkelers to come together to “Clean the Reef” that lies along the Dana Point Marine Protected Area (MPA).   \n“The goal of this event is to give back to our one-of-a-kind ecosystem by removing fishing lines and other trash from the reef along the coast of Dana Point\,” said Sara Vaughn\, Ocean Institute public programs manager.  \nThe cleanup will take place from 11am to 2pm at the Marine Protected Area (MPA) behind the Ocean Institute. As many as 60 to 80 diving afficionados are expected to dive deep to snag trash and discarded fishing lines.   \nParticipants should arrive and gear up prior to 11am. Vendor booths will be set up in the institute’s Native Plant Garden. Sign-ups will take place at the Lost Winds booth\, where each participant will receive a raffle ticket. Only those participating in the reef cleanup are eligible for the raffle\, which will begin between 2pm and 2:30pm.   \nRaffle prizes include diving gear\, a getaway to a dive resort\, or a group dive at your local dive shop. In addition to vendors\, members from the OC Freedivers and North County Depthfinders will participate.  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/clean-the-reef-mpa-dive-cleanup/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR