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TUESDAY JULY 14

🎬 Bollywood Dance Night
A vibrant mix of storytelling, rhythm, and high-energy Bollywood moves.
July 14 | 6:30 PM | Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

THURSDAY JULY 16

🎸 Mood Lifters: A Tribute to Rush
From Tom Sawyer to Limelight, Mood Lifters delivers a faithful recreation of Rush’s legendary sound with soaring vocals and intricate musicianship.
Thu, July 16 | 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🛍️ 3rd Thursdays in CdM
Corona del Mar turns into a village-wide stroll with live music, food and drink specials, pop-ups, giveaways, kids activities, pet adoption, shopping deals, and local businesses staying open late.
Thursday, July 16 | Corona del Mar Village, Newport Beach

FRIDAY JULY 17

🎡 OC Fair
The OC Fair returns with carnival rides, fried food, live entertainment, exhibits, games, shopping, and peak summer people-watching. Tickets required.
July 17–August 16 | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

☕ Coffee Concert
Enjoy a morning performance by local musicians paired with fresh brews from High Tide Coffee.
Fri, July 17 | 10 AM | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎪 Ringling Bros. at Honda Center
The reimagined circus returns with aerial acts, acrobatics, BMX and trampoline stunts, comedy, music, and family-friendly spectacle. Tickets required.
Friday–Sunday, July 18–19 | Honda Center, Anaheim

🥾 Friday Evening Bommer Canyon Hike
Kick off the weekend with a 3-mile guided hike through Bommer Canyon, featuring coastal sage scrub, city views, and steep climbs. Registration required.
Friday, July 17 | 6–8 PM | Bommer Canyon Preserve, Irvine

SATURDAY JULY 18

🌊 San Clemente Ocean Festival
The 48th annual beach festival returns with surf contests, lifeguard competitions, paddle races, ocean swims, a 5K beach run, sandcastles, kids activities, and live entertainment.
Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19 | San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

🎤 Don’t Tell Comedy All-Stars
A secret Irvine hotel becomes a comedy club for the night with Don’t Tell Comedy’s All-Stars show, featuring a surprise lineup of comics from their viral Secret Sets.
Saturday, July 18 | 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm | Secret hotel venue, Irvine

🎪 Ringling Bros. at Honda Center
The reimagined circus returns with aerial acts, acrobatics, BMX and trampoline stunts, comedy, music, and family-friendly spectacle. Tickets required.
Friday–Sunday, July 10–19 | Honda Center, Anaheim

🎨 American Craft Open Studios Weekend
Step inside local artist studios during this free national craft event, including Teri Brudnak’s Capistrano Beach studio featuring handmade contemporary jewelry and prints. Register online for the studio tour map and addresses.
Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19 | 11 AM | Capistrano Beach

🤠 Star Spangled Country Night Market
Country music, line dancing, food vendors, local makers, a beer garden, and a kids play area. Free admission.
Saturday, July 18 | 5–9 PM | 25282 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo

🎷 Live on the Lawn: Alex Schwarz Trio
Bassist Alex Schwarz and his trio bring modern jazz, original compositions, and inventive improvisation to Fashion Island’s free summer concert series.
Sat, July 18 | 4–7 PM | Fashion Island, Newport Beach

🎨 Paint & Sip: Kombucha Edition
Participants will create a lotus flower painting to take home while enjoying kombucha from Fermensch Kombucha.
Sat, July 18 | 6 PM - 7 PM | Artime Barro, Costa Mesa

🚗 Hot Rods on the Tarmac
Classic hot rods, customs, roadsters, pickups, vintage aircraft, and aviation history collide for a morning of chrome and horsepower at Lyon Air Museum.
Sat, July 18 | 10 AM–1 PM | Lyon Air Museum, Santa Ana

🤠 Country in the Canyon
Line dancing, live country music, wine, and Silverado canyon vibes under the string lights at Giracci Vineyards. Features the James Kelly Band, plus dancing with Champagne Cowgirl. Registration required.
Sat, July 18 | 4 PM | Giracci Vineyards, Silverado

👻 Monster Mall
A haunted Victorian home turns into a spooky market with 50+ vendors, paranormal vibes, and guided tours through one of OC’s most infamous houses.
Sat, July 18 | Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, Santa Ana

🛍️ The Bloom Pop-Up Market + Summer Concert
Shop handmade goods from local makers, then stick around for a free outdoor concert with Tijuana Dogs.
Sat, July 18 | 4–8 PM | Lake Forest Sports Park, Lake Forest

SUNDAY JULY 19

🌴 Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night
Laguna Beach's Slim Freaky opens with its blend of ska, reggae, and funk before Buffett Beach takes the stage with a tribute to Jimmy Buffett's biggest hits.
Sun, July 19 | 7 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🥾 Summer Morning Hike
Take a brisk 2-mile guided hike through Little Sycamore Canyon, with oak groves, seasonal creek crossings, colorful cliffs, and ridge views.
Sunday, July 19 | 8–10 AM | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

🎪 Ringling Bros. at Honda Center
The reimagined circus returns with aerial acts, acrobatics, BMX and trampoline stunts, comedy, music, and family-friendly spectacle. Tickets required.
Friday–Sunday, July 18–19 | Honda Center, Anaheim

🎨 American Craft Open Studios Weekend
Step inside local artist studios during this free national craft event, including Teri Brudnak’s Capistrano Beach studio featuring handmade contemporary jewelry and prints. Register online for the studio tour map and addresses.
Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19 | 11 AM | Capistrano Beach

🎷 Jazz at Club 616
Ease into Sunday evening with live jazz, cocktails, and old-school lounge energy at Club 616.
Sunday, July 19 | 5–8 PM | Club 616, Santa Ana

TUESDAY JULY 21

🌺 Hula Night
Slow it down with graceful, traditional Hawaiian dance in a relaxed outdoor setting.
July 21 & 28 | 6:30 PM | Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

WEDNESDAY JULY 22

🎷 Jazz with The Soul Organ Trio
Settle in for live jazz classics from the ’60s and ’70s with this organ, drums, and bass trio.
Wed July 22 | 8–11 PM | Club 616, Santa Ana

THURSDAY JULY 23

🧠 Trivia Night at Club 616
Bring your smart friends for free Thursday trivia, prizes, cocktails, patio food, pool, and happy hour before the questions start flying.
Thursday, July 16 | 7–9 PM | Club 616, Santa Ana

FRIDAY JULY 24

🎶 Line Dancing in the Barn
Boot-scoot your way into an actual barn night at Farmakis Farms, where line dancing gets the rustic South OC treatment.
Thurs, July 24 | 7-10 PM | Farmakis Farms, San Juan Capistrano

🎤 Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties. New Romantics brings the hits from every era to life with a high-energy tribute show packed with fan favorites and sing-along moments.
Fri, July 24 | 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🕵️ Movie Night: Spy Kids
Action-packed family fun with activities before sunset and the movie at dusk.
Fri, Jul 24 | 6:30 PM | Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

SATURDAY JULY 25

🎤 Don’t Tell Comedy
A secret Mission Viejo restaurant becomes a pop-up comedy club for the night, with the lineup and exact address revealed day-of to ticket holders. Tickets required.
Sat, July 25 | Time TBA | Secret venue, Mission Viejo

🤠 Boots on the Runway
Beginner-friendly line dancing with lessons, food, craft beer, cocktails, and country-night energy on the patio. No cover.
Friday, July 24 | 8:30–11:30 PM | Hangar 24, Irvine

🏄 US Open of Surfing
The world’s largest surf competition returns to Huntington Beach with pro surfers, live music, shopping, food vendors, athlete appearances, and beachside activities. Free admission.
Saturday–Sunday, July 25–August 2 | Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach

🍔 Summer Foodie Fest
Food vendors, beer garden, live music, local vendors, and family fun at the final Lake Forest foodie fest of the summer. Free admission.
Saturday, July 25 | 5–9 PM | Onyx Golf, Lake Forest

🎷 Live on the Lawn: A Tribute to James Williams
Drummer Shawn Baltazor leads an all-star quintet celebrating jazz legend James Williams, blending classic influences with a fresh, contemporary sound.
Sat, July 25 | 4–7 PM | Fashion Island, Newport Beach

SUNDAY JULY 26

🎙️ A Little Vegas After Dark
Step into the swing era with Rat Pack-style classics, big-band charm, and old-school crooner energy. Tickets required.
Sunday, July 26 | Doors 5 PM; Show 7 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🌿 Nature Meditation Walk
SOLD OUT Slow down and reconnect with nature during this guided mindfulness walk through Aliso & Wood Canyons. The morning includes meditation exercises, playful nature activities, and a closing tea ceremony.
Sun, July 26 | 8–10 AM | Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Niguel

🔧 Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free at Repair Café OC
Broken lamps, wobbly chairs, busted gadgets — volunteers help you fix them at no cost.
JULY 26 | 1 - 5pm | Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

TUESDAY JULY 28

🌺 Hula Night
Slow it down with graceful, traditional Hawaiian dance in a relaxed outdoor setting.
July 28 | 6:30 PM | Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

WEDNESDAY JULY 29

🥁 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.
July 29 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

THURSDAY JULY 30

🎻 Nashville Comes to San Juan
Grand Ole Opry members Dailey & Vincent bring award-winning harmonies, bluegrass virtuosity, country heart, and gospel soul to one of South OC’s classic live music rooms. Tickets required.
Thursday, July 30 | 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

FRIDAY JULY 31

💜 Relay For Life South Orange County
This overnight community event honors cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost, and raises money for the American Cancer Society through walks, ceremonies, music, and team fundraising activities.
Fri, July 31 | Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo

🎶 Concert for a Cure with Common Sense
Reggae-rock favorites Common Sense bring the beach vibes to this benefit concert supporting cancer research.
Fri, July 31 | 5 PM | Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo

🎸 That Doobie Brothers Sound
Doobie Doubles brings the breezy rock hits of The Doobie Brothers to the stage, from “Black Water” to “Long Train Runnin’.” Tickets required.
Friday, July 31 | Show 7 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY AUGUST 1

🌺 The Sounds of Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian music legend Henry Kapono brings his soulful island sound to South OC, with songs from a career that spans sold-out shows, C&K classics, and decades of Hawaiian pop. Tickets required.
Saturday, August 1 |Show 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

📚 American Revolution Book Give Away
Visit Moulton Museum’s augmented American Revolution exhibit and pick up signed books from historian Dr. Robert Allison. “How Revolutionary was the Revolutionary War?”
Saturday, August 1 | 11 AM–1 PM | Moulton Museum, Laguna Hills

🎷 Live on the Lawn: Daniel Rotem Quintet
Saxophonist Daniel Rotem and his quintet showcase the spirit of today’s LA jazz scene with a mix of original compositions and reimagined standards.
Sat, Aug. 1 | 4–7 PM | Fashion Island, Newport Beach

SUNDAY AUGUST 2

🏄 US Open of Surfing
The world’s largest surf competition in Huntington Beach with pro surfers, live music, shopping, food vendors, athlete appearances, and beachside activities. Free admission.
Final Day August 2 | Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach

📚 Saucy Story Society Pool Party
A poolside book club meetup with cocktails, snacks, and unfiltered discussion of Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas. New members welcome.
Sunday, August 2 |

TUESDAY AUGUST 4

🔥 Hip Hop Night
Learn fresh hip hop moves in a high-energy class that’s all about having fun.
Aug 4 & 11 | 6:30 PM | Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

THURSDAY AUGUST 6
🎨 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 AUGUST 7th

🌊 SoCal Surf-Rock Legends
Honk brings its longtime Laguna-born sound to the stage, with roots in the classic surf film Five Summer Stories and a set that blends rock, pop, jazz, gospel, Motown, and California nostalgia. Tickets required.
Friday, August 7 | Show 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🦊 Movie Night: Zootopia 2
Wrap up summer movie nights with a fan-favorite sequel under the stars.
Fri, Aug 7 | 6:30 PM | Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

SATURDAY AUGUST 8th

🎤 California Harmonies, Still Going Strong
Venice brings its folk-rock-soul sound to the stage, with soaring family harmonies, personal songs, and a loyal following that spans decades. Tickets required.
Saturday, August 8 | Show 8 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎶 San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival
Two stages, oceanfront, local bands, and free live music all day long take over Avenida Del Mar for one of San Clemente’s biggest summer parties.
Sat, Aug 8 | 11 AM–6 PM | Downtown San Clemente

TUESDAY AUGUST 11

🔥 Hip Hop Night
Learn fresh hip hop moves in a high-energy class that’s all about having fun.
Aug 4 & 11 | 6:30 PM | Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

💕 Speed Dating for Singles 45–65
Meet up to 12 potential matches during this IRL speed dating night for Orange County singles. Tickets required.
Tuesday, August 11 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Fashion Island, Newport Beach

AUGUST 12

🎹 Dueling Pianos
Tom Bagley and Adam Eros turn the piano bar into an audience-request sing-along with comedy, rock ’n’ roll, and plenty of unpredictable crowd energy. Tickets required.
Wednesday, August 12 | Show 7 PM | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎭 The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical returns in a newly revitalized production, featuring sweeping romance, iconic songs, and grand theatrical spectacle.
Aug 12 – 30, 2026 | Times vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

FRIDAY AUGUST 14

🌼 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

SATURDAY AUGUST 15

💃 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

🐦 Beginner Birding Walk
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

🎡 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

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

🌍 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 musicians paired with fresh brews from High Tide Coffee.
Fri, Aug 21 | 10 AM | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

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

THURSDAY AUGUST 27

🥁 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

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

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3

🎨 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

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

🥾 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

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

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

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26

🥁 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

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

OCTOBER 16

🎬 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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 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

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

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