BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stage.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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182001Z UID:31465-1692439200-1692446400@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-08-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230818T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230818T223000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213112Z UID:35194-1692390600-1692397800@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-08-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230802T185017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T224654Z UID:37518-1692381600-1692388800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Safety Summit - Save a Life with OI & RIFFE DESCRIPTION:Description: \nJoin RIFFE and the Ocean Institute for a discussion on sea safety!  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 18 \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 Austin Derry: \nAustin Derry is a captain and spearfishing/fishing guide captain based out of San Diego\, CA. He is a passionate underwater videographer and photographer with work featured in many of the top fishing publications as well as on major networks such as Discovery Channel. When not traveling and chasing fish around the world\, this dedicated spear fisherman with over 20 years of experience both locally and internationally\, guides others towards that potential fish of a lifetime. \n  \nAbout Christy Culp: \nChristy Culp is a charge nurse for the trauma department at Mission Hospital. She has worked for Mission for over 14 years. Throughout her nursing career she has gained a passion for community education and trauma preparedness. Since 2017\, she has taught over 80 Stop the Bleed classes. As a mom of two boys\, and wife of an avid fisherman/diver\, she has a great love for the ocean. She also understands the impact of knowledge and tools if something does go wrong in the ocean. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-safety-summit-save-a-life-with-oi-riffe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T223000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213111Z UID:35193-1692304200-1692311400@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-08-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224343Z UID:36086-1692122400-1692133200@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182001Z UID:34664-1691931600-1691938800@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-08-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180232Z UID:36020-1691917200-1691924400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n9:00am-11:00am Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n11:00am – Lunch Provided by Subway Lantern District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RVSP URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-x-stand-up-to-trash-2023-08-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182000Z UID:31463-1691834400-1691841600@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-08-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225726Z UID:36572-1691780400-1691787600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: Humpback Whales DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 11\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nFeatured Film: Humpback Whales\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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night-2023-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Movie Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224342Z UID:36085-1691517600-1691528400@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-08-08/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182000Z UID:34663-1691326800-1691334000@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-08-06/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T143000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230720T161359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T202000Z UID:37314-1691319600-1691332200@stage.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://stage.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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230805T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230822Z UID:34613-1691244000-1691254800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-08-05/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181957Z UID:31461-1691229600-1691236800@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-08-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230519T211139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225540Z UID:36345-1691172000-1691184600@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-jams-concert-marc-ford/ CATEGORIES:Summer Jams END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230626T182119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T035304Z UID:36703-1690997400-1691006400@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-brett-mcbride/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224342Z UID:36084-1690912800-1690923600@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181957Z UID:34662-1690722000-1690729200@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-07-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230729T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230821Z UID:34612-1690639200-1690650000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-07-29/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181956Z UID:31459-1690624800-1690632000@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-07-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T100000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192859Z UID:37232-1690621200-1690624800@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225256Z UID:36571-1690570800-1690578000@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night-2023-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Movie Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T175930Z UID:36083-1690308000-1690318800@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181956Z UID:34661-1690117200-1690124400@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-07-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230722T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015049 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230821Z UID:34611-1690034400-1690045200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-07-22/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015050 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181956Z UID:31457-1690020000-1690027200@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-07-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015050 CREATED:20230519T202312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225103Z UID:36346-1689962400-1689975000@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-jams-concert-kareeta/ CATEGORIES:Summer Jams END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015050 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224341Z UID:36082-1689703200-1689714000@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharksafterdark-2023-07-18/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015050 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181955Z UID:34660-1689512400-1689519600@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-07-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T223000 DTSTAMP:20260622T015050 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213111Z UID:35192-1689453000-1689460200@stage.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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-07-15/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR