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SUNDAY AUGUST 30

🎙️ The Day the Music Didn’t Die
A three-hour concert revisits the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.
Sun, Aug 30 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🐳 Whale and Marine Life Tour
Join Ocean Institute naturalists aboard a research vessel in search of whales, dolphins and other marine life.
Sun, Aug 30 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🎭 Phantom’s Final Day
Catch one of the final two performances of The Phantom of the Opera in Costa Mesa.
Sun, Aug 30 | 1 pm and 6:30 pm | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

⭐ 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

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1

🎤 Tuesday on the Terrace: Pulp Vixen
Female-fronted band covering everything from Santana and classic rock to Dua Lipa, Latin, R&B and Top 40, with beer and wine available.
Tue, Sep 1 | 4:30–6:30 pm | Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

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

📚 Tess Gerritsen: A Slice of Literary Orange
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, whose books have sold more than 40 million copies, talks about her latest Martini Club thriller, The Shadow Friends.
Thu, Sep 3 | 6:30 pm | Laguna Hills Community Center, Laguna Hills

🎷 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

🖼️ Last Night of the Pageant
Festival of Arts goes out with roaming magicians, photo ops, Beatles tribute band Hard Day’s Night and a one-night-only version of the Pageant of the Masters hosted by Esai Morales.
Fri, Sep 4 | 5:30–10:30 pm | Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

📚 Local Author Book Fair
Orange County authors take over the Murray Center with adult fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, plus books available directly from the writers.
Fri, Sep 4 | 5–8 pm | Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

🍕 Pizza Pops Up at the Harbor
Culture Pizza Co. fires up sourdough-crust pizzas during a limited waterfront pop-up at Dana Point Harbor.
Fri, Sep 4 | 4–8 pm | Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

🎸 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
The Arizona band blends rock, Americana, indie pop and mariachi influences, with Ted Z opening.
Fri, Sep 4 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎸 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

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5

⭐ 🎆 Tchaikovsky + Fireworks
Pacific Symphony pairs violinist Randall Goosby with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto before finishing with the 1812 Overture and fireworks.
Sat, Sep 5 | 8 pm | Great Park Live, Irvine

🤠 The Highwayman Show
The music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson comes together in one outlaw-country tribute.
Sat, Sep 5 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎻 José José by Candlelight
A string quartet performs “El Triste,” “Almohada,” “Amar y Querer” and other songs made famous by José José.
Sat, Sep 5 | 6 pm | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach

🎨 Downtown Santa Ana ArtWalk
Explore art shows, live music, dancing, kids’ activities and more than 30 local vendors, plus a special Zine Walk pop-up along Fourth Street.
Sat, Sep 5 | 5–10 pm | Downtown Santa Ana

📚 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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6

🎨 Last Day for Laguna’s Art Festivals
Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair wrap their summer seasons with artists, demonstrations, workshops and live entertainment.
Sun, Sep 6 | Art-A-Fair 10 am–7 pm, Sawdust opens 11 am | Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

🏺 All About San Clemente History
Docents share stories about Ole Hanson, Casa Romantica and San Clemente’s beginnings, with an archaeology activity for kids.
Sun, Sep 6 | 10 am–2 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎤 Wanted: A Bon Jovi Tribute
Wanted recreates the energy of a Bon Jovi arena concert, with Stomp Down Riders opening.
Sun, Sep 6 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

👻 Monster Mall at the Howe Mansion
Shop more than 50 vendors featuring spooky, goth, alternative, horror, anime and pop-culture goods inside the historic Howe-Waffle House.
Sun, Sep 6 | 2–8 pm | Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, Santa Ana

🚙 Coastal Cars & Coffee
Check out classic cars and beach cruisers while grabbing coffee at this new San Clemente automotive gathering. Spectators are welcome.
Sun, Sep 6 | 8–10 am | SurCoffee at Basham’s Surf Shop, San Clemente

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7

⭐ 🐷 27th Annual Labor Day Pig Roast
Swallow’s goes full Labor Day with a long-running pig roast, carnitas tacos, raffle, drinks and live music.
Mon, Sep 7 | Carnitas 11 am–5 pm | Swallow’s Inn, San Juan Capistrano

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

💃 Line Dancing with DJ Champagne Cowgirl
Free beginner and intermediate lessons lead into five hours of line dancing
Tue, Sep 8 | Lessons 6 & 7 pm, dancing until 11 pm | Swallow’s Inn, San Juan Capistrano

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

🎹 Dueling Pianos
Tom Bagley, Scott Doyle and Jon Sherman face off at the keys during an audience-driven night of music.
Wed, Sep 9 | Doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🌲 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

🎷 Wednesday Jazz at Club 616
The Soul Organ Trio brings organ-led jazz and classics from the ’60s and ’70s to Club 616’s weekly Wednesday night.
Bonus: Find out how to get a $5 cocktail.
Wed, Sept 9 | 8–11pm | Club 616, Santa Ana

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10

🎶 Live Music on the Sand
The Longview Band plays the Doho Café patio right at Doheny State Beach, a good sunset option if the big concert isn’t the mood.
Thu, Sep 10 | 4–6 pm | Doho Café, Dana Point

🕯️ The Beatles by Candlelight
The Beatles’ biggest songs are reworked for string quartet inside the gardens of the Nixon Library.
Thu, Sep 10 | Time available in ticket selector | Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda

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

💥 Tall Ship Cannon Battles
Climb aboard a historic tall ship, help haul the sails and head offshore for a full-scale mock cannon battle between ships.
Fri–Sun, Sep 11–13 | 3:30–7:30 pm | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

👑 Queen Nation Goes Symphonic
Queen Nation expands into a 14-piece production with strings, brass, backing vocalists and Queen’s biggest songs.
Fri, Sep 11 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🏄 Lexus Trestles Pro Begins
The world’s top surfers return to Lower Trestles as the WSL Championship Tour begins a ten-day stop at one of the sport’s most famous waves.
Fri, Sep 11 | Competition window begins 8 am | Lower Trestles, San Clemente

🎃 Creep It Real OC
Step into a vintage Halloween world with 130+ spooky vendors, live music, roaming characters, themed photo ops, nightly trick-or-treat parade, and Halloweentown stars.
Fri, Sept 11–Sun, Sept 13 | 4–10 pm | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

🍷 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine
Wine tasting meets stand-up comedy during a night designed for experts, beginners and everyone in between.
Fri, Sep 11 | 6 pm and 8:30 pm | The Charleston, Fullerton

🍺 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

🍺 Ales & Trails
Craft beer tasting and live music right on the Oso Creek Trail, held in the Celebration Garden. 21+.
Sat, Sep 12 | 2–4 pm | Celebration Garden, Oso Creek Trail, Mission Viejo

🎹 Piano Men: Generations
A father-and-son piano team celebrates four decades of music from Billy Joel and Elton John.
Sat, Sep 12 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

👑 Queen and The Beatles by Candlelight
A string quartet brings together arena-rock anthems from Queen and enduring favorites from the Beatles.
Sat, Sep 12 | Time available in ticket selector | The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach

🔧 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

🎻 Pacific Symphony: Symphony on the Go
Pacific Symphony rolls its mobile stage into Melinda Park for an outdoor string quartet performing classical and contemporary music.
Sun, Sep 13 | 6 pm | Melinda Park, Mission Viejo

🎉 Fiesta Latina en Irvine
Celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture with live music, lotería, calavera makeup, art, crafts, food trucks and cultural performances throughout the Great Park.
Sun, Sep 13 | 11 am–4 pm | Great Park, Irvine

🎵 Mindful Melodies
Music and guided mindfulness come together during a calming Sunday morning session.
Sun, Sep 13 | 10–11 am | Crown Valley Community Center, Laguna Niguel

🛍️ 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

🎸 Metallica by Candlelight
Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” “Master of Puppets” and “Nothing Else Matters” get the string-quartet treatment.
Sun, Sep 13 | Time available in ticket selector | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

🎶 Maná by Candlelight
A string quartet revisits the Latin-rock band’s biggest songs inside Newport Beach’s Art Deco theater.
Sun, Sep 13 | Time available in ticket selector | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Family Fiesta
Watch a Spanish rice cooking demonstration and tasting, make maracas, play Lotería and hit the festive photo booth at this all-ages celebration.
Wed, Sep 16 | 3:30 pm | Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

🎹 San Juan Summer Nites: Billy Nation
Billy Nation closes out the city’s summer concert series with a Billy Joel tribute, plus food trucks, beer and wine, vendors and a business expo.
Wed, Sep 16 | 6–8 pm | Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano

🍴 Taste of Lantern Village
Sample dishes from more than a dozen local restaurants while enjoying refreshments, live music and opportunity drawings. Proceeds support scholarships for local students.
Wed, Sep 16 | 5–8 pm | La Plaza Park, Dana Point

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

🎸 Tommy Emmanuel
The Grammy-nominated guitarist brings his intricate fingerstyle playing to the Coach House for two nights.
Thu–Fri, Sep 17–18 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎶 Trio Renacimiento
OC Public Libraries’ Music Appreciation Series brings Trio Renacimiento to El Toro for an evening of live music celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thu, Sep 17 | 5 pm | El Toro Library, Lake Forest

🦋 Monarch Butterfly Paint Night
Flower Fields Art Studio leads a guided monarch butterfly painting workshop for ages 13 and up. Registration is required.
Thu, Sep 17 | 4 pm | San Juan Capistrano Library, San Juan Capistrano

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18

🏄 Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Grand Opening
The museum celebrates its move from San Clemente to its new home in Laguna Beach, with historic surfboards, photographs, films and artifacts on display.
Fri, Sep 18 | 2:30–7 pm and Sat, Sep 19 | 12:30–7 pm | Laguna Beach

💃 American Bandstand Bash
A 10-piece big band, two dance lessons, dinner, themed photo station and cash bar.
Fri, Sep 18 | 5–8 pm | Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

🎸 Sunset Serenades: Moonshine
Rockabilly and surf-twang meet an ocean-view sunset when Moonshine takes over the Heisler Park Amphitheater.
Fri, Sep 18 | 5:30 pm–sunset | Heisler Park Amphitheater, Laguna Beach

🥾 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

🏐 71st Annual Laguna Open Volleyball Tournament
The longest-running beach volleyball tournament brings top players to Main Beach for three days of qualifiers, championship matches and the local Battle of the Beaches.
Fri–Sun, Sep 18–20 | Main Beach, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19

🌟 World of Wonder
Walk through a “Microscope Adventure” shrink tunnel, responsive light installations, and hands-on exhibits inspired by the human body.
Sat, Sept 19 | 10 am–7 pm; Sun, Sept 20 | 10 am–5 pm | Hoag Hospital Irvine, Irvine

🧘‍♀️ 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

🛹 25th Annual SC Open Skate Contest
San Clemente celebrates 25 years of its hometown skate contest with young skaters competing for prizes and best-trick honors, plus live music and local vendors.
Sat, Sep 19 | 11 am–5 pm | Ralphs Skate Court, San Clemente

🌴 Toast to the Casa
Casa Romantica’s tropical fundraiser brings together more than 20 food and drink vendors, entertainment and live and online auctions.
Sat, Sep 19 | 5–9:30 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎤 The Box Tops
The Box Tops perform their classic pop and soul catalog, with Waldo Bliss opening.
Sat, Sep 19 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

✨ Taylor Swift by Candlelight
Taylor Swift favorites are reimagined for strings beneath a sea of candlelight.
Sun, Sep 20 | Time available in ticket selector | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach

🔥 Canned Heat
The blues-rock veterans bring more than five decades of boogie to the Coach House stage.
Sun, Sep 20 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

📚 Orange County Children’s Book Festival
Meet authors and illustrators, attend story readings and book signings, catch entertainment across four stages and enjoy family activities and train rides. Featured guests include Melissa Villaseñor, Rachel Ignotofsky, Jesús Trejo and KidTime StoryTime.
Sun, Sep 20 | 10 am–3 pm | Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21

⚰️ From Grief to the Grave
Historian and paranormal expert Darcy Staniforth explores Victorian death culture, from mourning clothes and jewelry to home décor and even picnics among the dead.
Mon, Sept 21 | 6–7:30 pm | Orange Grove Masonic Lodge, Orange

🌱 Slow-Paced Hike to Dripping Springs
Take a slower 5.5-mile hike through Limestone Canyon to Dripping Springs, a year-round spring emerging from a vertical rock face surrounded by unusually lush vegetation. Registration opens Sep 6.
Mon, Sep 21 | 7–10:30 am | Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Irvine

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22

🏰 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
The first North American touring production of Disney’s musical brings Belle, the Beast and the enchanted castle back to the stage.
Tue, Sep 22–Sun, Oct 11 | Showtimes vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23

🥾 Fitness Hike to The Sinks
A slower-paced six-mile fitness hike follows Agua Chinon to the West Sinks, finishing with panoramic views of the sandstone cliffs. Registration opens Sep 8.
Wed, Sep 23 | 7:30–11 am | Portola Staging Area, Irvine

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24

🖼️ Two New Exhibitions at the Casa
A free reception opens an illuminated-manuscript exhibition and a collection of Southern California pastel landscapes.
Thu, Sep 24 | 6–8 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎷 Lindsey Webster
The contemporary jazz and soul singer performs with Cheryl Silverstein opening the night.
Thu, Sep 24 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25

🤙 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

🏮 Mid-Autumn Festival
The Great Park lights up for an evening of cultural performances, displays, hands-on crafts and food celebrating the traditional Moon Festival.
Fri, Sep 25 | 5–9:30 pm | Great Park, Irvine

🎸 Beatles vs. Stones
Two tribute bands face off song by song in a live musical showdown between the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Fri, Sep 25 | Show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎻 Pacific Symphony: Symphony on the Go
Pacific Symphony rolls its mobile stage into Heisler Park for a free chamber music concert overlooking the coast.
Fri, Sep 25 | 5:30 pm | Heisler Park Amphitheater, Laguna Beach

🥾 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

🌙 Mirage: Visions of Fleetwood Mac
Mirage recreates Fleetwood Mac’s biggest songs and harmonies, with Shenanigans opening.
Sat, Sep 26 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🇬🇷 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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27

🪩 Queen vs. ABBA by Candlelight
A string quartet moves between Queen’s rock anthems and ABBA’s dance-floor favorites.
Sun, Sep 27 | 6 pm | Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda

🌌 Coldplay and Imagine Dragons by Candlelight
“Fix You,” “Viva la Vida,” “Radioactive” and “Believer” are reworked for string quartet.
Sun, Sep 27 | 8:15 pm | Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29

🌿 Falling for Microgreens
Learn how to grow microgreens at home during this all-ages workshop. All supplies are provided.
Tue, Sep 29 | 10 am | Laguna Woods Library, Laguna Woods

🕯️ Oktoberfest Candle Workshop
Make an ultra-realistic candle designed to look like a mug of Oktoberfest lager. Completely ridiculous. Completely newsletter-worthy.
Tue, Sep 29 | 6–8 pm | Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

THURSDAY OCTOBER 1

🎃 Sugar Plum Halloween Festival
Shop handmade Halloween décor, art, baked goods, vintage finds and seasonal collectibles from local makers and curators.
Thu, Oct 1–Sat, Oct 3 | 10 am | Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2
🎸 Orianthi
The Australian guitar powerhouse headlines the Coach House, with Aquafox opening.
Fri, Oct 2 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎶 Sunset Serenades: Uncanny Valley
Close out the fall Sunset Serenades series with Uncanny Valley and a set promising “music you forgot you loved.”
Fri, Oct 2 | 5:30 pm–sunset | Heisler Park Amphitheater, Laguna Beach

🎃 Sugar Plum Halloween Festival
Shop handmade Halloween décor, art, baked goods, vintage finds and seasonal collectibles from local makers and curators.
Thu, Oct 1–Sat, Oct 3 | 10 am | Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3

⚖️ The Jury Experience
Take a seat inside an immersive courtroom drama, examine the evidence and vote on the final verdict.
Sat, Oct 3 | 4 pm and 7 pm | AMC Orange 30, Orange

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

🎻 Juan Gabriel by Candlelight
A string quartet celebrates the Mexican music icon with “Así Fue,” “Querida,” “Amor Eterno” and more.
Sun, Oct 4 | 6:15 pm | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

🌲 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

💃 Latin Heritage Sunday
Ballet Folklórico, a hands-on cultural craft and fresh churros fill Casa Romantica’s free family day.
Sun, Oct 4 | 10 am–2 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎶 Raynes
The harmony-driven folk-pop trio performs with David Wimbish and The Collection.
Sun, Oct 4 | Doors 5 pm, show 6 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

TUESDAY OCTOBER 6

🌵 Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Bring a big fairytale pumpkin and turn it into a succulent centerpiece at Potocki.
Tue, Oct 6 | 6–8 pm | Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

THURSDAY OCTOBER 8

🪦 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Inside a Cemetery
Actors bring four of Poe’s darkest tales to life inside a historic cemetery chapel, with each performance paired with a themed cocktail.
Thu–Sat, Oct 8–10 | Sessions from 2–8 pm | Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Santa Ana

🎭 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

🎹 Benmont Tench
The longtime Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist performs music from his solo catalog.
Thu, Oct 8 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

👻 Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
Explore Bowers Museum after dark while hearing the eerie stories and paranormal encounters reported inside its historic galleries.
Thurs, Oct 8, 15, 22 & 29; Fri, Oct 30 | 7:30–9 pm | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9

🪦 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Inside a Cemetery
Actors bring four of Poe’s darkest tales to life inside a historic cemetery chapel, with each performance paired with a themed cocktail.
Thu–Sat, Oct 8–10 | Sessions from 2–8 pm | Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Santa Ana

🤠 Ty Herndon
The country singer performs hits from his three-decade career, with Pollen Collective opening.
Fri, Oct 9 | Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10

🪦 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Inside a Cemetery
Actors bring four of Poe’s darkest tales to life inside a historic cemetery chapel, with each performance paired with a themed cocktail.
Thu–Sat, Oct 8–10 | Sessions from 2–8 pm | Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Santa Ana

🌎 Irvine Global Village Festival: 25th Anniversary
Irvine’s huge multicultural festival celebrates 25 years with international food, live music and dance, cultural exhibits, art and a global marketplace.
Sat, Oct 10 | 10 am–6 pm | Great Park, Irvine

🛹 Haunted Skate Contest
Skaters take on Halloween-themed best-trick contests while costumes, giveaways, food and plenty of spectators turn the skate park into a party.
Sat, Oct 10 | 5–9 pm | Laguna Niguel Skate & Soccer Park, Laguna Niguel

🐶 Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival
More than a dozen rescue groups bring adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies and even reptiles, along with animal meet-and-greets and wildlife activities.
Sat, Oct 10 | 11 am–2 pm | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo

🎤 Ronstadt Revival
Ronstadt Revival performs Linda Ronstadt’s rock, country and pop favorites, with Lake House Trio opening.
Sat, Oct 10 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🤠 Country Hits by Candlelight
A string quartet performs country favorites, from Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” to Zach Bryan’s “Something in the Orange.”
Sat, Oct 10 | Time available in ticket selector | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach

🍷 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 11

🧙‍♀️ 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

🌼 The Mamas & The Papas Experience
The tribute recreates the group’s signature harmonies and ’60s folk-pop sound, with XXL opening.
Sun, Oct 11 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧘 Nature Meditation Walk
A gentle nature walk with mindfulness exercises and quiet pauses along the trail, ending with a tea ceremony at Nix Nature Center.
Sun, Oct 11 | 9–11 am | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

THURSDAY OCTOBER 15

🌹 Live Dead and Brothers
Musicians connected to the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers traditions come together for a night of live improvisation.
Thu, Oct 15 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🍷 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine
A comedian guides the room through a tasting that promises more laughs than wine jargon.
Thu, Oct 15 | 6 pm and 8:30 pm | The Charleston, Fullerton

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

⚡ Led Zepagain
Led Zepagain recreates the power of a classic Led Zeppelin concert, with Full Throttle opening.
Fri, Oct 16 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎺 The Jazz Room
A live band travels back to 1920s New Orleans with hot jazz, ragtime, brass, blues and spontaneous improvisation.
Fri, Oct 16 | 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm | The Charleston, Fullerton

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17

🤠 Country Hitmaker David Nail
Grammy-nominated country singer David Nail brings “Whatever She’s Got,” “Red Light” and more to the Coach House.
Sat, Oct 17 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧙 Witch & Warlock Ball
Dress for the occasion and party inside an 1889 Victorian mansion with dinner, a fortune teller, games, raffles, and prizes.
Sat, Oct 17 | 6–10 pm | Howe-Waffle House, Santa Ana

🚶 Walk Against Drugs
Mission Viejo’s annual community walk brings families, schools and local organizations together for a drug-free future.
Sat, Oct 17 | 8 am–noon | Starts at Mission Viejo High School, Mission Viejo

🎃 Fall Harvest Festival
Bring the kids for bounce houses, community booths, and a costume parade at this family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Sat, Oct 17 | 4 pm | Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

🎃 Pumpkin Rescue
Dive into a floating pumpkin patch, rescue your pumpkin from the pool, decorate it on dry land and stick around for slides and open diving boards.
Sat, Oct 17 | 2–4 pm | Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18

💃 Benise
Benise celebrates 25 years of Spanish guitar with dancers, theatrical staging and music from around the world.
Sun, Oct 18 | Doors 4 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22

🎃 Halloween by Candlelight at the Nixon Library
A string quartet performs haunting favorites from The Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween, Beetlejuice and more inside the candlelit Nixon Library.
Thu, Oct 22 and 29 | 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm | Richard Nixon Library, Yorba Linda

🎭 Macbeth Becomes an Immersive Opera
Lyric Opera of Orange County brings Verdi’s dark Shakespearean tragedy inside Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. Guests are encouraged to dress in black, with masks provided at the door.
Thu–Fri, Oct 22–23 | 6:30 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23

🕯️ Halloween Classics by Candlelight
Hear eerie movie themes and Halloween favorites performed by a string quartet surrounded by thousands of candles.
Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24 | Times vary | Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach

🎭 Macbeth Becomes an Immersive Opera
Lyric Opera of Orange County brings Verdi’s dark Shakespearean tragedy inside Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. Guests are encouraged to dress in black, with masks provided at the door.
Oct 22–23 | 7–10 pm | Irvine Bowl, Laguna Beach

🎶 Concerts in the Canyon
Three nights of music under the stars featuring Rainbow Body on Friday, Ben Harper on Saturday and Amos Lee on Sunday, with Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love and Lily Meola joining the weekend lineup.
Fri, Oct 23–Sun, Oct 25 | 6:30 | I Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎭 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

🎹 The Voice Behind The Rascals
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere performs songs from the blue-eyed soul group behind “Good Lovin’” and “Groovin’.”
Fri, Oct 23 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

🕯️ Halloween Classics by Candlelight
Hear eerie movie themes and Halloween favorites performed by a string quartet surrounded by thousands of candles.
Sat, Oct 24 | Times vary | Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach

💀 Día de los Muertos Festival
Celebrate with mariachi music, folklórico dancers, community ofrendas, face painting, crafts, food, artisan vendors and a new live butterfly experience.
Sat, Oct 24 | 2–7 pm | Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

🎸 Gregg Allman’s Music Lives On
A full ensemble celebrates Gregg Allman’s Southern rock, blues and soul catalog at the Coach House.
Sat, Oct 24 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🪴 Plant Swap & Adopt
Swap plants and find something new to bring home during this all-ages gardening event.
Sat, Oct 24 | 2 pm | Dana Point Library, Dana Point

🏃 Monster Dash & Creepy Crawl Fun Run
Costumes are encouraged for a spirited 5K through San Clemente followed by a one-mile fun run, pancake breakfast, live music and community booths.
Sat, Oct 24 | 7:30–11 am | Community Center/Downtown, San Clemente

SUNDAY OCTOBER 25

🤘 Aerosmith Without the Stadium
Ragdolls recreates Aerosmith’s swaggering rock catalog, with LA Winter opening the night.
Sun, Oct 25 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, 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.
Oct 25 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

MONDAY OCTOBER 26

🎐 Air Plant Jellyfish
Create a hanging jellyfish decoration using an air plant. This workshop is open to all ages, and supplies are provided.
Mon, Oct 26 | 4 pm | San Clemente Library, San Clemente

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

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28

🥒 Grow Your Own Luffa
Learn how luffa gourds grow and how the garden crop becomes the familiar natural scrubber during this hands-on workshop.
Wed, Oct 28 | 6 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎸 Blues Powerhouse Samantha Fish
Grammy-nominated guitarist Samantha Fish brings her fierce mix of blues, rock and soul to San Juan Capistrano.
Wed, Oct 28 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29

🎃 Halloween by Candlelight at the Nixon Library
A string quartet performs haunting favorites from The Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween, Beetlejuice and more inside the candlelit Nixon Library.
Thu, Oct 29 | 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm | Richard Nixon Library Yorba Linda

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30

👻 A Candlelit Night of Halloween Music
A live string quartet performs music from Stranger Things, The Addams Family, Ghostbusters, Psycho and other spooky favorites.
Fri, Oct 30 | 8:30 pm | First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1

😂 Las Vegas Comedy Royalty
Rita Rudner brings her razor-sharp observations, elegant delivery and perfectly timed one-liners to Newport Beach. Rudner headlined the longest-running solo female comedy show in Las Vegas history, sold nearly two million tickets and was named Las Vegas Comedian of the Year nine years in a row. She has also performed at Carnegie Hall, starred in HBO and PBS specials.
Sun, Nov 1 | 7:15–8:45 pm | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

🧛 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

💀 Día de los Muertos
A large community altar anchors San Clemente’s Día de los Muertos celebration, with entertainment, activities, a Catrina contest, food, beer garden and vendors.
Sun, Nov 1 | 2–6 pm | Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente

MONDAY NOVEMBER 5

🌼 Living Centerpieces
Make a decorative centerpiece using live plants during this all-ages workshop. All supplies are provided.
Thu, Nov 5 | 10 am | Laguna Woods Library, Laguna Woods

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

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7

🥗 Salad Starter Seeds
Plant seeds for a home salad garden and learn how to get them started. All supplies are provided.
Sat, Nov 7 | 11 am | Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

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

MONDAY NOVEMBER 9

🫖 Herbal Tea Gardens
Learn about growing herbs that can be used to make tea. This workshop is open to all ages, and supplies are provided.
Mon, Nov 9 | 5 pm | Aliso Viejo Library, Aliso Viejo

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

🥬 Plant a Salad Garden
Learn how to start a garden filled with ingredients you can use in salads. All supplies are provided.
Sat, Nov 21 | 11 am | Laguna Beach Library, Laguna Beach

📚 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

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

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

🎄 Christmas Classics by Candlelight
Holiday favorites from “Carol of the Bells” and “O Holy Night” to “Last Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” get the string-quartet treatment.
Sat, Dec 19 | 6 pm and 8:15 pm | First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa

SUNDAY DECEMBER 20

✨ Christmas Carols by Candlelight
A string quartet performs traditional Christmas carols surrounded by candlelight inside one of Orange County’s most striking venues.
Wed Dec 20 | Times vary | Richard NixonLibrary

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23

✨ Christmas Carols by Candlelight
A string quartet performs traditional Christmas carols surrounded by candlelight inside one of Orange County’s most striking venues.
Sun Dec 23 | Times vary | Richard NixonLibrary

🥁 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