✨ Ducks in tuxes... serving dinner?!

We’ve been hearing from more of you lately, and it’s been fun seeing what people are actually checking out around town. Some of the same spots keep coming up, and you’ll spot a few of them in here this week.

There’s something reassuring about that. Good places stick around for a reason. And a few new ones are starting to earn that same reputation. Scroll right on!

The Graduation Gift They Will Replay Forever: A Custom Song Written for Your Senior

Graduation only happens once, and it deserves something more than a gift card. Songs for Your Story takes your senior's name, memories, and inside jokes and crafts them into a fully custom, professionally produced song. Play it at the party, drop it behind the slideshow, or just send it to them on the big day. Give them something nobody else will think to give.

Country, pop, hip-hop, ballads. You pick the style. They handle everything else.

Before you decide, go to songsforyourstory.com/graduation and hit play on any song. Just 30 seconds. You will be blown away.

Starting at $49. Graduation season only.

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🐧 Ducks Swap Sticks for Spatulas at 25th Annual Dux in Tux

The Gist: The Anaheim Ducks hockey rink was transformed into a massive dining room for 450 guests during the 25th annual Dux in Tux gala. Over 30 local chefs from spots like Il Girasole and Selanne’s Steak Tavern teamed up with players like Jackson LaCombe and Mason McTavish to prepare and serve multi-course meals. The night was a big win for the community, raising more than $300,000 through dinner sales and a live auction to fund local youth programs.

Why It Matters Seeing pros like Ryan Strome and Lukas Dostal serving dinner shows a real commitment to our backyard. The funds support the S.C.O.R.E. program, which provides school curriculum and hockey access to 45,000 local elementary students.

🎤 Mayor Aitken's State of the City Is Coming Up

The Gist: Mayor Ashleigh Aitken will deliver her 2026 State of the City address at the Grove of Anaheim on Wednesday, April 29. The annual event brings together residents, local nonprofits, and businesses for a look at the city's progress and upcoming priorities. The luncheon is a fundraiser for the Anaheim Community Foundation, which supports nonprofits and programs across the city. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Why It Matters: The State of the City is one of the few moments each year where Anaheim residents can hear directly from their mayor about what's happening across all parts of the city: from housing to infrastructure to community investment.

🧆 The gold standard for proper Brookhurst falafel

Kareem’s has been the pulse of Little Arabia since 1996, keeping the original Hawari family recipes exactly as they started. The strip-mall setting is simple and confident, letting the vibrant, herb-packed falafel take center stage.

Pair a plate with the silky baba ghanouj or the hummus topped with filet mignon and pine nuts. It is a neighborhood staple that remains effortlessly cool, genuinely affordable, and consistently better than the rest.

🌿 More than just a local mercantile

SEED Peoples Market occupies a storied corner of the historic Packing House, honoring Anaheim’s citrus roots with goods built to last.

You might stop in for a hand-poured candle or a new houseplant and stay to explore the county’s largest collection of ethical brands. Between the artisan jewelry and rugged outdoor gear, the space hosts community hikes and DIY workshops.

It is a quiet resource for sustainable living, open Wednesday through Sunday.

🐾 Beamer is a gentle soul looking for a quiet corner of the world

This adult Domestic Short Hair weighs about nine pounds and finds his greatest joy in the company of other felines. While he is house-trained and neutered, he remains quite shy with people and prefers a home that values his independent spirit.

He is wonderful with other cats!

To learn more about this quirky boy,

🤝 Community Service Event | Brookhurst Community Center | Anaheim | 04/18 | More
Vision screenings and recycled eyewear for the local community.

🍜 Eat Around the World Food Festival | Center Street Promenade | Anaheim | 04/18 | More 
Hawaiian BBQ, Filipino desserts, Turkish coffee, Latin street food, and more.

🎸 Jetpack & Rancho Del Rey | Packing House | Anaheim | 04/18 | More
Upbeat surf rock paired with twangy Western instrumentals.

🎩 DAPPER DAY Spring Outing & Boutique | Disneyland Resort | Anaheim | 04/18-04/19 | More
Celebrate style with vintage-inspired outings, artisan shopping, and park meetups.

🤠 Family Night Sunday | THE RANCH Saloon | Anaheim | 04/19 | More
Lively country evening: three complimentary dance lessons for ages ten and up.

🌳 Earth Day Celebration | Disneyland Resort | Anaheim | 04/20 | More 
Educational activities focused on conservation and the beauty of the natural world.

🎸 Ska Night | Radiant Beer Co. | Anaheim | 04/17 | More 
Four bands on the back patio. It's outdoors, it's free, and it starts at 6 p.m.

🎤 J Boog | House of Blues | Anaheim | 04/17 | More 
The beloved Hawaiian reggae artist brings his smooth, laid-back sound!

🎵 He Is Legend — 20th Anniversary of Suck Out the Poison | The Parish at House of Blues | Anaheim | 04/17 | More 
The cult-favorite band marks two decades of one of the era's most distinctive records.

🦋 Smart Planet Milkweed Giveaway | The Home Depot | Anaheim | 04/18 | More
Pick up native plants and learn to support local pollinator populations.

💿 Reco Vinyl Pop-up | MAKE | Anaheim | 04/19 | More
Browse a curated selection of records while enjoying the industrial-cool atmosphere.

🍹 Sunset Sunday | The FIFTH Rooftop | Anaheim | 04/19 | More 
Relaxed weekend wind-down featuring craft cocktails and golden hour ambiance.

🍗 Bonecrusher: A BBQ Get Down | Doll Hut | Anaheim | 04/19 | More 
Punk-rock energy meets backyard hospitality at this high-octane birthday celebration.

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