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The legendary guitarist, composer, and producer Ebo Taylor is responsible for some of the greatest music in Ghana’s history—and in history, period. With a career spanning over half a century, his influence on African music is undeniable, from his early days playing ticklish highlife with bands like The Stargazers to collaborating with Afrobeat innovator Fela […]
Inhabiting the rarified air of innovative jazz trumpeter and heart-centered crooner, Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times and "a top-drawer trumpeter who also sings like an angel obscured by a storm cloud” by JazzTimes Magazine. Von Roderick’s uplifting message and poignant sound have been featured […]
Raise a glass in remembrance at the 20th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival at Balboa Bay Resort. The 3-day ticketed event kicks off on the evening of May 23 with an exclusive 4-course dinner and reception hosted by Jean Charles Boisset and Balboa Bay Resort’s executive chef, Prabeen Prathapan. On May 24 from 1 to […]
The beloved Garden Grove Strawberry Festival returns for its 65th year this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23–26, drawing over 300,000 visitors to downtown Garden Grove for FREE admission and four days of fun, food, and entertainment. FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS • Opening Ceremony with FREE strawberry cake (May 23) • Saturday Parade featuring Grand Marshals & celebrities […]
May 17 - June 15 | Mandell Weiss Theatre By Jocelyn Bioh | Directed by Whitney White “Hot and hilarious… prepare for laughter.” The New York Times Direct from Broadway, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s […]
Family friendly event celebrating Scottish and Celtic Culture. Enjoy two packed days of fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more! When: Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25 Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival presents the rare opportunity to view artists of all ages create street paintings ranging from classical to original images. The annual, three-day festival is held on the […]
La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association presents the Annual Fiesta Days this Memorial Day Weekend. Saturday, May 24 features a french toast breakfast, vintage car show, farmers market, Tournament of Roses Association Open House and Family Bingo Night and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. On Sunday, May 25 Lanterman House hosts a summer […]
Mission San Juan Capistrano continues its partnership with Homefront America, hosting the 2025 Field of Honor during Memorial Day weekend. Beginning May 20, more than 400 American Flags are planted in the ground to honor military, veterans and first responders, including K-9 and equestrian heroes. Although the mission is typically closed on Monday, it will […]
Every year, we place 1776 flags in Castaways Park, Newport Beach every year to honor the men and women who have served this country. From Armed Forces Day through Memorial Day, Castaways Park will be transformed into a Field of Honor where large American Flags will display the red, white, and blue will line the […]
Saturday, May 24th, Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 25th, Noon to 7 p.m., and Monday, May 26th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mulligans at the Avila Beach Gold Resort If you are in the mood for a party this weekend, the Avila Beach Golf Course is hosting a free Beach Party! Saturday and Sunday […]
Welcome to the annual Elevate Charity Classic 2025: Catch and Fetch! We here at Elevate SD Ultimate are incredibly excited to bring your our annual ultimate frisbee spring charity tournament! […]