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FRIDAY AUGUST 14

🎸 Robert Cray Live
Five-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray brings five decades of blues, soul and rock to The Coach House. Tickets required.
Fri, Aug 14 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🦈 Sharks After Dark
See the Ocean Institute after hours when the sharks and rays are most active, ending with a shark feeding. There’s also live music, food, beer, wine and cocktails. Adult tickets $18.
Fri, Aug 14 | 5:30–8:30 pm | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

☕ Coffee Speed Dating
Skip the apps and meet singles over coffee and matcha at this alcohol-free speed dating night for ages 24–45. Tickets start at $30.
Fri, Aug 14 | 6–8 pm | Morning Lavender, Tustin

Circus Themed House Music
A circus-themed house music night with lollipop dancers, a two-level venue, and a four-hour back-to-back DJ set. Tickets required.
Friday, August 14 | 10 pm–2 am | Tango Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

Laguna Art-A-Fair Turns 60
Celebrate 60 summers of art with $6 admission, happy hour specials, food, drinks, and DJ Jay spinning classics from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.
Friday, August 14 | 10 am–8 pm | Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

🎶 Summer at Soka: Buyepongo
Catch Buyepongo live on Soka’s Campus Green for a free outdoor summer concert with high-energy Latin, funk, and tropical rhythms.
Friday, August 14 | 7–9 PM | Soka University, Aliso Viejo

🌼 Native Plant & Wildflower Hike
Discover California’s native plants and seasonal wildflowers on a guided hike through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Fri, Aug. 14 | 8–10:30 AM | James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach

🪼 Bioluminescence Night Cruise
A late-summer glow tour on the water with expert narration and unreal views.
Aug 13–16 | 8:30 PM | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🇰🇷 Chimac Fest
K-food, K-pop, K-beauty, K-health and traditional culture take over Great Park Live for a full Korean culture festival.
Sat, Aug 15 | Starts 12 pm | Great Park Live, Irvine

SATURDAY AUGUST 15

🎨 San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair
Browse a juried show of local makers, artisans, and crafters across indoor and outdoor spaces at the Community Center's 65th annual fair.
Sat, Aug 15 | San Clemente Community Center

🐾 Pet-A-Palooza Night Market
Bring the dog for local makers, food, live music, games and a beer garden, with Mission Viejo Animal Services joining the night. Free.
Sat, Aug 15 | 5–9 pm | North Paseo at Los Osos, Mission Viejo

🏊 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
See some of the world’s top swimmers compete on the final day of this major international championship.
Sat, Aug 15 | William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, Irvine

💎 Super Diamond
SOLD OUT! Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond brings the sing-along hits, from “Sweet Caroline” to “Cracklin’ Rosie.”
Sat, Aug 15 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🫙 Learn to Make Kombucha
Fermentation Farm’s Dr. Yas breaks down how to brew, ferment and flavor your own kombucha at home.
Sat, Aug 15 | 9–10 am | River Street Marketplace, San Juan Capistrano

😂 Comedy Underground
Catch a night of stand-up comedy at Krazy Kooters. Presale tickets are $15, with dinner available before the show.
Sat, Aug 15 | 8 pm | Krazy Kooters, San Clemente

🍶 Sake Tasting at Hanaka
Spend the afternoon sampling sake at Omakase by Hanaka. It’s walk-in only, so this has an easy “drop in and try something different” appeal.
Sat, Aug 15 | 1–5 pm | Omakase by Hanaka, Laguna Niguel

🍷 27 Club Wine Tasting
Sample a curated lineup of Italian wines at Bottega Angelina’s intimate 27-seat bar.
Sat, Aug 15 | 2–4 pm | Bottega Angelina, Laguna Niguel

💃 Intermediate Dance Party
San Juan Mobile Estates hosts an intermediate dance night reviewing “Run Me Like A River.” Not for beginners, so bring your boots and your muscle memory.
Wednesday, July 15 | 6–8 PM | San Juan Mobile Estates, San Juan Capistrano

🤠 Country Celebration at River Street
Live country music, line dancing, family activities, local shopping, food, and drinks at River Street’s summer country bash. Free admission.
Saturday, August 15 | 12–9 PM | River Street Marketplace, San Juan Capistrano

🎸 Music on the Deck
Jabe Amato plays classic rock and ’80s and ’90s favorites poolside.
Sat, Aug 15 | 1–4pm | Montanoso Center, Mission Viejo

🎻 Symphony in the Cities
Pacific Symphony performs popular classics, pop favorites, and patriotic songs.
Sat, Aug 15 | 7pm | Mike Ward Community Park, Irvine

🐦 Beginner Birding Walk
SOLD OUT! Learn the basics of birdwatching on a guided morning walk along Aliso Creek.
Sat, Aug. 15 | 7:30–10 AM | Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Niguel

SUNDAY AUGUST 16

🚗 Santa Ana Elks Car Show
Chrome, horsepower and serious vintage eye candy take over the Elks Lodge with classics, customs, muscle cars and motorcycles, plus awards, food and live entertainment.
Sun, Aug 16 | 10 am–2 pm | Santa Ana Elks Lodge, Santa Ana

🎨 Paint & Sip at Festival of Arts
Spend Sunday afternoon painting with a glass in hand at this guided Festival of Arts workshop. $50; reservations required.
Sun, Aug 16 | 3–5:30 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

🎤OC Smoke Show & Country Fest
Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy take over Day 2 of the Smoke Show, alongside award-winning BBQ pitmasters and a custom car show. Tickets required.
Sun, Aug 16 | The Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano

Community Clothing Swap
Bring clean, gently used clothing to trade while sipping coffee. Remaining donations benefit Laura’s House.
Sunday, August 16 | 10 am–1 pm | High Tide Coffee, San Clemente

Bowers Museum Quilt Fair
Shop handmade quilts, browse artisan vendors, and enjoy family activities, speaker talks, and storytime. Admission to the fair is free.
Sunday, August 16 | 10 am–4 pm | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

🎡 OC Fair
The OC Fair’d last chance to hit the carnival rides, fried food, live entertainment, exhibits, games, shopping, and peak summer people-watching. Tickets required.
FINAL DAY| OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

🤠 Toby Keith Tribute Night
American Made brings the Toby Keith songbook to the stage for a country night packed with patriotic hits, barroom anthems, and big sing-along energy. Tickets required.
Sunday, August 16 | Show 7 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🔧 Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free at Repair Café OC
Broken lamps, wobbly chairs, busted gadgets — volunteers help you fix them at no cost.
Aug 16 | 1 - 5pm | Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

MONDAY AUGUST 17

💕 Romantic Reads Club
Talk romance across genres at this adults-only book club, featuring Beach Read by Emily Henry.
Mon, Aug 17 | 7–8 PM | Heritage Room, Mission Viejo

TUESDAY AUGUST 18

💃 Jazz & Swing on the Queen Mary
Live jazz, swing dancing and vintage glamour take over the Observation Bar aboard the Queen Mary. No dance experience needed.
Tue, Aug 18 | 4–8 pm | Queen Mary Observation Bar, Long Beach

🌮 Cowboy Taco Tuesday
Choose steak, fish, shrimp, chicken, or grilled squash tacos, then wash them down with $10 margaritas and $5 draft beers.
Tues, Aug 18 | From 4pm | Tavern at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19

🎨 Free Art Festival Days for South OC Residents
South OC residents can visit both Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair for free on select Wednesdays.
Wed, August 19 | Sawdust Art Festival & Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

THURSDAY AUGUST 20

🤠 Beginner Line Dancing
Kick up your heels with beginner-friendly line dancing every Thursday at Inn at the Mission. No experience needed.
Thu, Aug 20 | 6–9 PM | Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

🎸 Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Southern rock and Americana take over The Coach House with Duane Betts, carrying on some serious Allman Brothers lineage, plus Raye Zaragoza. Tickets $35 cash.
Thu, Aug 20 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎷 Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate
Browse the Festival of Arts to a live jazz soundtrack, with optional wine and chocolate pairings for $30. 21+ for tastings.
Thu, Aug 20 | 5–7:30 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

🧵 Cross-Stitch Craft Night
Make your own cross-stitch bookmark, meet new people and embrace your inner granny hobby. Beginners welcome; all supplies included.
Thu, Aug 20 | Third Place, Costa Mesa

FRIDAY AUGUST 21
🎡 Sea Country Festival 2026
A full weekend of rides, games, food trucks, live music, and a beer & wine garden—one of Laguna Niguel’s biggest community events of the year.
Aug 21–23 | Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel

🧘‍♀️ Soundbath Workshop
Unwind with guided breathwork, meditation and therapeutic sound designed to help you relax and reset. Open to all levels, no experience required.
Fri, Aug 21 | 7–8 PM | Sender One, Aliso Viejo

💃 Salsa Dancing at River Street
Dance under the lights at River Street Marketplace with a free evening of salsa. RSVP requested.
Fri, Aug 21 | 6–9 pm | River Street Marketplace, San Juan Capistrano

🤘 Heavy Metal Meets Mariachi
Metalachi fuses classic heavy metal with traditional Mexican mariachi, pairing shredding rock energy with violins, trumpets and the acoustic sounds of Jalisco.
Fri, Aug 21 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🍷 Wine Down Friday
Unwind with live music by Hunting Waldo, plus food, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Friday, August 21 | 6–9 pm | Giracci Vineyards, Silverado

🌍 Around the World in 80 Days
A fast, funny, globe-trotting stage adventure packed with slapstick chaos, outrageous wagers, and nonstop surprises as Phileas Fogg races to circle the world in record time.
Aug 21 – Sept 13 | Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente

☕ Coffee Concert
Enjoy a morning performance by local musician Molly Bergman paired with fresh brews from High Tide Coffee.
Fri, Aug 21 | 10 AM | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

SATURDAY AUGUST 22

🛶 Kayak the Harbor
Paddle Dana Point Harbor with a naturalist while exploring its ecology, wildlife and history.
Sat, Aug 22 | 9–11 am | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🎸 Lord of the Strings
Fingerstyle guitarist Brooks Robertson combines bass, rhythm and melody across country, jazz and original compositions.
Sat, Aug 22 | 7–9 pm | City Hall Council Chamber, Mission Viejo

⛵ Sea Shanty Sail
Board a historic sailing vessel for a five-hour maritime outing complete with sea-shanty flavor from the Ocean Institute.
Sat, Aug 22 | 10 am–3 pm | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🎤 Journey Tribute Night
Journey USA recreates the arena-rock sound of the ’70s and ’80s with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways.” Tickets required.
Sat, Aug 22 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

💍 Second Time Around Sale
Shop thousands of vintage and modern jewelry pieces, handbags, scarves and accessories, most priced from $1–$5, with proceeds benefiting Mission Viejo senior services.
Sat, Aug 212 | 9 am–2 pm | Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

🎨 Sawdust Art Festival Workshops
Get hands-on with free drop-in art classes, plus glassblowing demos, ceramics and plenty of artist-watching throughout the festival.
Sat, Aug 22 | All day | Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach

🥨 Pretzels, Pickles & Beer
Enjoy games with prizes, pretzel necklaces, specialty food and drinks, and surprise festivities, with a portion of proceeds benefiting a local charity.
Saturday, August 22 | 12 pm–1 am | The Original Patsy’s Irish Pub, Laguna Niguel

🛍️ Walk N Shop Passport
Hit 17 thrift and vintage shops around Old Towne Orange, collect passport stamps, and enter to win a $700 Visa gift card.
Sat, Aug 22 | 10 AM–5 PM | Old Towne Orange

🏓 Paddle for the Battle
Pickleball takes over Felipe Tennis Center for a doubles round-robin benefiting the American Cancer Society, including adaptive wheelchair and para-standing brackets.
Sat, Aug 22 | 10 am–9 pm | Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center, Mission Viejo


🎡 Sea Country Festival 2026
A full weekend of rides, games, food trucks, live music, and a beer & wine garden—one of Laguna Niguel’s biggest community events of the year.
Aug 21–23 | Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel

SUNDAY AUGUST 23

🚗 Dana Point Classic Car Show
Hundreds of classic cars roll into the Lantern District for a sunny Sunday of chrome, engines, and car-lover wandering.
Sunday, August 23 | 10 AM–3 PM | Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

🎨 Battle of the Arts
Watch Festival of Arts artists race from blank canvas to finished piece in a live paint-off, plus ceramic artists competing at the wheel. Guests vote for their favorites.
Sun, Aug 23 | 12–3 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

🥁 Festival of Tabla
Two stages, 67 artists and a full day of Indian classical music, dance and workshops at Soka Performing Arts Center. Day passes include vegetarian meals, chai and snacks.
Sun, Aug 23 | Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

🎸 Tom Petty Tribute Night
So Petty brings the Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers songbook to The Coach House, from “Free Fallin’” to “American Girl.” Tickets required.
Sun, Aug 23 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

MONDAY AUGUST 24

🎙️ Cash, Holly & Orbison
Blue Days, Black Nights celebrates the music of Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.
Mon, Aug 24 | 5:30–7 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

TUESDAY AUGUST 25

🎷 Jazz Faculty Concert
Saddleback’s jazz faculty takes on the Great American Songbook plus original tunes, led by trombonist Joey Sellers.
Tue, Aug 25 | 7:30 PM | McKinney Theatre at Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

🧠 Trivia Night
Lamppost Pizza’s recurring Tuesday trivia gives the midweek brain cells something to do besides remember passwords.
Tue, Aug 25 | Trivia 7:30 pm | Lamppost Pizza & Brewery, Lake Forest

🥾 Discovery Hike
Explore Aliso & Wood Canyons while learning about local wildlife, from deer and hawks to woodrats and acorn woodpeckers. Registration required.
Tue, Aug 25 | 8:30–11 am | Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach

🍹 Cocktail Competition
Watch eight bartenders battle through three surprise rounds to crown Club 616’s first Cocktail Champion.
Tuesday, August 25 | 7 pm | Club 616, Santa Ana

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26

🕺 Taste of Square Dancing
Learn the basics of square dancing in a cheerful, no-pressure class. Free to attend.
Wed Aug 26 | 7–8 PM | Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

THURSDAY AUGUST 27

🎸 Folk Music
Alternative folk singer-songwriter Mason Jennings hits The Coach House with Cadre Scott and Doug Schmidt.
Thu, Aug 27 | Show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🍷 Blind Wine Tasting Class & Game
Taste wines without seeing the labels, learn what you’re actually tasting and turn wine education into a guessing game.
Thu, Aug 27 | 6:30 pm | WorkWell, Irvine

🤠 Beginner Line Dancing
Kick up your heels with beginner-friendly line dancing every Thursday at Inn at the Mission. No experience needed.
Thu, Aug 20 | 6–9 PM | Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

🎻 San Clemente Sunset Symphony
Enjoy a free concert by the Pacific Symphony Quartet, with beverages and refreshments available for purchase.
Thursday, August 27 | 6–8 pm | Ole Hanson Beach Club, San Clemente

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Aug 27 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

🎷 Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate
Browse the Festival of Arts to a live jazz soundtrack, with optional wine and chocolate pairings for $30. 21+ for tastings.
Thu, Aug 27 | 5:–7:30 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY AUGUST 28

🎸 Tab Benoit ⭐
Grammy-nominated Louisiana bluesman Tab Benoit brings swampy Gulf Coast blues to The Coach House with The Zac Schulze Gang.
Fri, Aug 28 | Show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🤖 B.E.T.A. Daze
This original sci-fi comedy follows what happens when AI meets the human heart, with plenty of laughs, twists and a local Mission Viejo cast. Tickets $15.
Fri, Aug 28 | 7 pm | Casta del Sol Vista Room, Mission Viejo

🎨 Nature Creativity: Oil Pastels
Explore how sunlight and shadows shape the natural world, then create your own scenery using oil pastels. Advanced registration required.
Fri, Aug 28 | 9:30–11:30 AM | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

🌙 Glow With the Flow: Night Kayak & Paddleboard
Paddle through Huntington Harbour after dark with glow sticks lighting the way. Equipment, food and drinks are included. RSVP required.
Fri, Aug 28 | 7:30 PM | Huntington Harbour Boat Rentals, Huntington Beach

SATURDAY AUGUST 29

🌼 Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival
Olivia Rodrigo presents a women-led music festival at Great Park, with Chappell Roan, The Breeders, Mitski, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and more, plus local vendors and nonprofit activations.
Saturday, August 29 | Great Park, Irvine

🏊 Splash-In Movie: The Lorax
Cool off with an evening swim, water slide and in-water obstacle course before The Lorax hits the big screen at the pool.
Sat, Aug 29 | 6:30 pm | Woollett Aquatics Center, Irvine

💃 Omni After Dark: Cumbia Social Night
Learn a few cumbia moves, then stick around for a live DJ, dancing, drinks, food and photo ops. No partner needed.
Sat, Aug 29 | 5–9 PM | The Mode Bar at 4th Street Market, Santa Ana

Down the Bayou
Explore 75+ Disney-inspired vendors, meet Princess Tiana and Snow White, take the Hidden Mickey Challenge, enjoy live performances, photo ops, food, drinks, and a museum tour.
Saturday, August 29 | 4–9 pm | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

SUNDAY AUGUST 30

⭐ REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market
Del Prado shuts down for a massive street market with 200+ vintage and artisan vendors, live music, food, drinks and plenty of treasure hunting. Free.
Sun, Aug 30 | 9 am–5 pm | Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

🕯️ Candlelight: Bach to Beatles
Hear Bach, Mozart and Beethoven meet Beatles favorites like “Here Comes the Sun,” “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude,” performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
Sun, Aug 30 | 5:30 PM | The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point

🕯️ Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Hear music from The Lion King, Inception, Interstellar, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and more performed by a string quartet surrounded by candlelight.
Sun, Aug 30 | 8 pm | The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point

Sip & Stroll Farmers Market
Browse local vendors while enjoying live music, food, shopping, a petting zoo, and a kids market run by kids.
Sunday, August 30 | 12–5 pm | Giracci Vineyards, Silverado

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2

🎨 Free Art Festival Days for South OC Residents
South OC residents can visit both Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair for free on select Wednesdays.
Wed, Sept 2 | Laguna Beach

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3
🎷 Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate
Browse the Festival of Arts to a live jazz soundtrack, with optional wine and chocolate pairings for $30. 21+ for tastings.
Thu,Sept 3 | 5:–7:30 pm | Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

🎨 Art in the Canyon
Learn about native ecosystems, then try a beginner watercolor landscape class using watercolor pencils with Laguna Canyon Foundation and Sawdust Festival staff.
Thu, Sept 3 | 9–10 AM | Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, Laguna Beach

🎨 First Thursdays Art Walk
Laguna Beach throws open its gallery doors once a month for a self-guided evening of art, culture, and creative wandering. Explore new exhibitions, meet artists, and soak up the town’s year-round art scene. Trolley service available.
First Thursday of every month | 6-9 pm | Laguna Beach

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4

🌎 Orange International Street Fair
Old Towne Orange turns into a global food-and-culture crawl with international street food, live music, beer and wine gardens, vendors, and a family-friendly Children’s Street.
Friday–Sunday, September 4–6 | Plaza Park/The Circle, Orange

🎸 Tunes at the Dunes Kickoff
The Back Bay comes alive with live music on the sand, food trucks, and beachfront bars.
Fri–Sun, Sept 4-6 | 5 PM – 8 PM | Newport Dunes Waterfront

🌲 Wild Child
A new pop-driven musical about two troubled teens sent to a wilderness therapy program, where the outdoors forces connection, friendship, and a little emotional excavation.
Sept 9–Oct 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5

📚 Community Book Swap
Bring a book in good condition and trade it for a new-to-you read while sipping handcrafted matcha and browsing with fellow book lovers. All genres welcome.
Sat, Sep 5 | 4–8:30 PM | Collective2one9, Santa Ana

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11

⚓ Maritime Festival Returns to the Harbor
The 42nd Maritime Festival sails back with cannon battles, ship tours, live music, maritime re-enactors, and dockside fun for all ages, plus the Friday night Sails & Ales kickoff.
Sept 11–13, 2026 | Ocean Institute | Dana Point

🍺 Sails N’ Ales
Kick off Maritime Festival weekend with local craft beer, live music and waterfront views, plus a Brew + Stew Challenge where you sample the entries and vote for the winner.
Thurs, Sept 11 | 6–10 PM | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🥾 Fitness Hike & Yoga at Newport Coast
Work up a sweat on a 5-mile hike through Buck Gully Reserve, then unwind with a yoga session designed to stretch and strengthen hiking muscles. Registration required.
Fri, Sept. 11 | 8–11 AM | Newport Coast Community Center, Newport Coast

☕ Coffee Concert
Enjoy a morning performance by local musicians paired with fresh brews from High Tide Coffee.
Fri, Sept 11 | 10 AM | Casa Romantica, San Clemente


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12


🔧 Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free at Repair Café OC
Broken lamps, wobbly chairs, busted gadgets — volunteers help you fix them at no cost.
Sept 12 | 8:30 am - 12:30pm | Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13

🛍️ The Coast Vintage Market
Browse vintage finds, antiques, retro treasures, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces at this free outdoor market.
Sun, Sept 13 | 8 AM–3 PM | Laguna Hills Mall Parking Lot, Laguna Hills

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17

🇺🇸 Constitution Day Dinner
Moulton Museum hosts a special seated dinner celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Details coming soon.
Thursday, September 17 | Moulton Museum, Laguna Hills

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18

🥾 Fitness Hike with Yoga
Warm up with a 5-mile Buck Gully fitness hike, then stretch it out with beginner-friendly yoga focused on hiking and outdoor recovery. Registration required.
Friday, September 11 | 8–11 AM | Buck Gully Reserve, Newport Coast

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19

🧘‍♀️ FREE Yoga in the Park
Start the morning with a free outdoor yoga class at Grand Park. Advance registration required; bring your own mat.
Sat, Sept 19 | 9–10:30 am | Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

😂 Comedy at Cabrillo
A one-night comedy takeover with Macey Isaacs, Jessica Saul, Pippa Spindel, Julia Stone, and Jim Andritch. No life lessons, just jokes.
Sat, Sept 19 | 7 PM | Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente

🐦 Beginners Birding Walk
Ease into birding with a relaxed morning walk along Aliso Creek, led by Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks volunteer naturalists. Binoculars recommended.
Sat, Sept 19 | 7:30–10 AM | Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Laguna Niguel

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20

🧘‍♀️ Nature Meditation Walk
Unplug on a gentle guided walk with mindfulness exercises, quiet nature stops, and a tea ceremony to ease back into the day.
Sun, Sept 20 | 8–10 AM | Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Laguna Niguel

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25

🤙 Save the Date: Ohana Fest Returns
A weekend of music, beach vibes, and big-name artists as Ohana Fest celebrates 10 years at Doheny.
Sept 25–27 | Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

🥾 Fitness Hike with Yoga
Warm up with a 5-mile Buck Gully fitness hike, then stretch it out with beginner-friendly yoga focused on hiking and outdoor recovery. Registration required.
Friday, September 11 | 8–11 AM | Buck Gully Reserve, Newport Coast

🐮 Lagunatics: May the Farce Be With You
No Square Theatre’s beloved local satire show returns with a spacey new spoof, taking aim at Laguna life through musical parody, comedy, and inside-baseball jokes locals will actually get.
Sept 25–Oct 11 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26

🇬🇷 San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival
Fill up on gyros, souvlaki, baklava and Greek wine, then stick around for live music, folk dancing and the Greek bazaar.
Sept 26–27 | Community Center, San Juan Capistrano

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Sept 26 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3

Pet Fair & Vet Clinic
Bring your furry sidekick for low-cost vaccines, microchipping, physical exams, pet adoptions, a costume contest, canine demo, giveaways, and more.
Saturday, October 3 | 9–11 am | AV Ranch, Aliso Viejo

OCTOBER 4

🌲 Wild Child
A new pop-driven musical about two troubled teens sent to a wilderness therapy program, where the outdoors forces connection, friendship, and a little emotional excavation.
FINAL NIGHT Oct 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

OCTOBER 8

🎭 Helena Modjeska
Historian Rob Brown shares the remarkable rise of one of the world’s first international stage stars, along with rare pieces from his private collection.
Thurs, Oct 8 | 7:30 PM | Trinity Episcopal Church, Orange

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10

🍷 Capistrano Crush Food & Wine Festival
Celebrate Mission San Juan Capistrano’s 250th anniversary with California wines, local food, and a historic Mission setting. Tickets required.
Saturday, October 10 | 6–9 PM | Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

🤠 Silverado Country Fair
Step back into the Old West with two days of live music, local vendors, fair food, contests, and a healthy dose of Silverado charm.
Sat–Sun, Oct. 10–11 | Silverado Fairgrounds & Community Center, Silverado

🎸 Rooftop Cars & Cocktails
Classic cars, supercars, hypercars, live DJ, local pop-ups, food, drinks, and skyline views come together for Orange County’s first Pacific Motor & Spirits Festival.
Saturday, October 10 | 18155 Von Karman Ave, Irvine

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12

🧙‍♀️ Whimsical Witchcore Market
Spooky sips, brunch bites, vintage Halloween finds, live music and witchy crafts take over Giracci for a fall market with serious October energy. Free admission.
Sun, Oct 11 | 10 am–2 pm | Giracci Vineyards & Farms, Silverado

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16

🧛 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Bram Stoker gets the Mel Brooks treatment in this fast, funny vampire romp packed with wordplay, quick changes, and a very dramatic Count Dracula.
Oct 16–Nov 1 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

🎬 Coast Film Festival
The 2026 festival dates are set, bringing outdoor adventure and documentary storytelling back to Laguna Beach this fall.
Oct 16–25 | Laguna Beach

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23

🎭 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A funny, fast-moving musical about awkward kids, overzealous adults, and the high-stakes drama of spelling words under pressure.
Oct 23–Nov 1 | McKinney Theatre, Mission Viejo

SUNDAY OCTOBER 25

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Oct 25 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

TUESDAY OCTOBER 27

🎭 The 39 Steps
Alfred Hitchcock gets a comic stage twist in this fast-paced spy thriller packed with mistaken identity, quick changes, clever staging, and nonstop laughs.
Oct 27–Nov 22 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21

🚢 Titanic: The Musical
UC Irvine presents a concert version of the Tony-winning musical, with sweeping songs and passenger stories from aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
Nov 21–22 | Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Irvine

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1

🧛 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Bram Stoker gets the Mel Brooks treatment in this fast, funny vampire romp packed with wordplay, quick changes, and a very dramatic Count Dracula.
FINAL SHOW Nov 1 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

FRI NOVEMBER 6

🛁 Baby with the Bathwater
No Square Theatre stages Christopher Durang’s absurd comedy about parenting, identity, and one very strange childhood.
Nov 6–22 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

🥧 Don McLean Live
The legendary singer-songwriter behind “American Pie” and “Vincent” brings his classics to The Coach House. Tickets required.
Sun, Nov 8 | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

📚 A Court of Books & Blooms
A book lover’s market with 60+ book and plant-themed vendors, author readings, live music, Kindle decorating and more. Free to attend.
Sunday, November 8 | 10 am–4 pm | Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

📚 Save the Date: OC Book Fair Returns
Orange County’s indie-built book fair is back for Volume 3—a celebration of reading, literacy, local bookstores, and community for serious book lovers and casual browsers alike.
Sat, Nov 14 | Tustin

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Nov 24 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27

🎄 A Christmas Story
Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun comes to the stage, complete with the leg lamp, school bully, decoder pin, and the warning heard ’round the holidays.
Nov 27–Dec 13 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29
🎤 Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night
A fully interactive holiday sing-along where the audience becomes the choir, belting out seasonal classics and pop favorites. Ugly sweaters encouraged, vocal training not required.
Sun, Nov 29 | 5 PM | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

🧞 Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
Laguna Playhouse gives Aladdin a festive panto twist with pop songs, comedy, dancing, and plenty of holiday sparkle.
Dec 4–27 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5

🩰 The Nutcracker
Festival Ballet Theatre brings the holiday classic to life with Tchaikovsky’s score, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, and a cast of dancers led by Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Dec 5–24 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13

🎄 A Christmas Story
Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun comes to the stage, complete with the leg lamp, school bully, decoder pin, and the warning heard ’round the holidays.
FINAL PERFORMANCE Dec 13 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Dec 23 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

THURSDAY DECEMBER 24

🩰 The Nutcracker
Festival Ballet Theatre brings the holiday classic to life with Tchaikovsky’s score, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, and a cast of dancers led by Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
FINAL NIGHT DEC 24 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

SUNDAY DECEMBER 27

🧞 Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
Laguna Playhouse gives Aladdin a festive panto twist with pop songs, comedy, dancing, and plenty of holiday sparkle.
FINAL NIGHT Dec 27 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

THURSDAY JANUARY 7

🎸 Beth Hart Live
Grammy-nominated blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart brings her raw vocals and electric stage presence to The Coach House. Tickets required.
Jan 7 2027 | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 2027

🐢 Adventures of Tortoise & Hare
Lightwire Theater brings the classic fable to life with glowing puppetry, music, and dazzling visuals for all ages.
Sat, Jan 30 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19

🧵 Quilters: The Musical
No Square Theatre tells the story of frontier women through music, memories, and the stitched-together lives behind a family quilt.
Feb 19–Mar 7 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

WEDNESDAY APRIL 7

🎭 RENT
Laguna Playhouse stages the iconic musical about artists, love, friendship, and survival in 1990s New York, with live onstage filming projected in real time.
Apr 7–May 2 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY MAY 2

🎭 RENT
Laguna Playhouse stages the iconic musical about artists, love, friendship, and survival in 1990s New York, with live onstage filming projected in real time.
FINAL DAY May 2 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY MAY 7

🎭 Merrily We Roll Along
No Square Theatre takes on Stephen Sondheim’s bittersweet musical about friendship, ambition, and the price of chasing success backward through time.
May 7–23 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

WEDNESDAY JUNE 9

🎭 Bonnie & Clyde
Laguna Playhouse brings the notorious outlaw lovers to the stage in a high-voltage musical about fame, ambition, and forbidden romance during the Great Depression.
June 9–July 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SUNDAY JULY 4

🎭 Bonnie & Clyde
Laguna Playhouse brings the notorious outlaw lovers to the stage in a high-voltage musical about fame, ambition, and forbidden romance during the Great Depression.
FINAL DAY July 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY JULY 23

🎸 Grease
No Square Theatre brings the rock ’n’ roll high school classic to the stage with pink ladies, greasers, summer romance, and plenty of 1950s swagger.
July 23–Aug 8 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach