For the first tequila dinner of 2011, SOL Cocina’s Executive Chef Deborah Schneider has compiled a special new menu of coastal cuisine to complement the complex flavors of Don Julio Tequila. On Wednesday, February 23, a reception featuring a handcrafted margaritas and blue corn sopitas will be followed by a five-course dinner featuring Don Julio Blanco, Reposado, Anejo and the brand’s premium ‘1942’ Extra-Anejo tequilas.

It takes two for a duet, and when those two parts come together just right, you’ll get nothing but sweet sweet music. On Mar. 4, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’s Jazz Series is bringing together Chick Corea and Gary Burton, the Grammy Award-winning piano and vibraphone duo for a night of perfect pairings.

Laissez les bon temps rouler, they say in the Big Easy. But on March 4, there’ll be more than just good times at the Marconi Automotive Museum. Yes, it’ll be transformed into a Mardi Gras wonderland, but in addition to Bourbon Street-inspired cocktails and what’s sure to be plenty of beads, there’ll be the main event — Fight Night XIII.

For a truly traditional Valentine’s Day dining experience, there’s no better way to do old school than to head to Morton’s the Steakhouse. They’ve got big booths, the right mood and a special (not-so-traditional) cocktail to celebrate the holiday. While you might think that Morton’s is a place just for the boys, you’ll see that on Valentine’s Day, the boys will do just about anything to impress a lady.

The heart of Lucca has always been husband and wife team Elliott and Cathy Pavlos, so it’s no surprise that they’re putting out a spread like no other this Valentine’s Day. You already love their seasonal menu, quick lunch options and more, but for this weekend of romance, there’s even more to love with their Valentine’s Day brunch on Sunday and a special menu all weekend long.

No matter what your game is — whether it’s basketball, football or even hockey and soccer — there’s no doubt that the game’s always better when you’re surrounded by fellow fans and there’s plenty to choose from on tap. Visit any one of these top 5 sports bars and you’ll be cheering from kick off (or tip off) to the final whistle.

If you think every Valentine’s Day dinner has to be decadent and rich, there’s no reason. The offering at South Coast Plaza gem Hamamori is a fresh and light take and it’s not any less luxe than say, a steak dinner for two. From Fri. Feb. 10 through Mon. Feb. 14, the restaurant will be serving a prix fixe lunch or dinner celebrating the romance of the season.

Fashion rocks — you don’t have to look far to see how music influences fashion and vice-versa. After all, what would runway shows be without beats for the models to stomp to and what would songstresses wear on stage if it wasn’t for couture — just look at Gaga and Rihanna for evidence of that. To celebrate the fusion of fashion and music, the Grammy’s have teamed with Gucci for a three-year collaboration of timepieces and jewelry. And to kick off Grammy weekend (and just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have to add) Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza is hosting a trunk show for the brand new collection.

If you think Broadway is all about show tunes, spangles and sentimental sap, there’s a new kid on the block for you: Rock of Ages. Bringing the music of Journey, Styx, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and more to the stage — not to mention Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis of American Idol fame. Trust us, it’s not your normal night out to the theatre.