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The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination and much more! When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building How much: Free passes available online, or $10 […]
OTC presents Spring Awakening from August 29 to September 14 at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA). Winner of eight Tony Awards during its original Broadway run, this acclaimed musical tells the powerful story of young people in 1890s Germany on the cusp of adulthood, grappling with their emerging identities, desires, and […]
Lia Booth is quickly establishing herself as one of Southern California's most talked about young jazz singers. She has been making a strong impression and building a solid fan base with her fun, dynamic and heartfelt performances. Her daring yet effortless musical style is rooted deeply in the past but with a contemporary sensibility that […]
Spend your Sunday night in detention — rooftop style. Join us on Sunday, September 7th for a special open-air screening of The Breakfast Club, John Hughes’ iconic coming-of-age classic that defined a generation. Whether you’re a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal — there’s a seat for you under the […]
This breathtaking new musical is an enlightening, edge-of-your-seat ride. When a young surfer’s life is cut short, it means a second chance for a stranger. Over the course of 24 suspenseful hours in San Diego, we follow one precious heart on its vital, life-saving journey, and meet the people whose lives are impacted along the […]
KCRW Festival: ASTROPICAL Macario Martínez YEИDRY KCRW Festival Sun / Sept 7, 2025 - 7:00PM Two iconic groups come together for a celebration of Latin alternative music and culture.
A celebration of the mystic minimalist's 90th birthday, featuring performances of his iconic pieces: the elemental Keyboard Study No. 2, In C (called "musical democracy at its highest level" by the Library of Congress) and A Rainbow in Curved Air, the latter in a new transcription by Terry's son and frequent performance partner Gyan Riley. Along with Gyan, Bang […]
SoCal’s top chefs + most beloved restaurants • Famous faces of the global food scene The world’s best winemakers • Stars of sports, surf, and social. A weeklong celebration of the SoCal lifestyle capped with a two-day Grand Tasting. Dive in and vibe out.
Painting Southern California in the Open Air September 6 - 13, 2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment as artists take over our beautiful city with plein air painting. There will be Artist Workshops, Artist Networking Events, Easel Sales, Quick Paint Challenges, and Awards during the Festival. Artwork created […]
The Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education facility, and 100% of the weekend’s proceeds go directly back into our operations and mission. Using the ocean as our classroom, we inspire children to learn. Come celebrate with us and be a part of this treasured community tradition! The festival will feature local vendors, food trucks, beer gardens, […]
Remember when Santa Ana was beach-front property? The spooks and creeps of Orange County’s past certainly do. Come hang ten (or how ever many boney fingers you have), cause this year’s theme is where spooky season meets the beach! We’re blending haunted beach vibes with sunset chills and skeleton thrills! With 3 days of creepy […]
Robert Dehlinger and his Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting, King Size California sound, with what roots music magazine No Depression calls "the badge of authenticity". The "swaggering" (The Washington Post) ensemble, led by Robert's "exhilarating" trumpet and "magnetic" singing (Jazz Corner) are a favorite with audiences all over […]