Events
The Makers Hive Market
Aug. 12. Bring the entire family to enjoy shopping from over thirty local makers, and enjoy photo ops, kids’ activities, and more. There will also be over twenty local eateries and local breweries. Free Admission. Saturday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Packing District, 412 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. themakershivemarket.com
Rebelution Takes Over OC Fair
Aug. 11-13. Reggae sensation Rebelution bring their iconic sound to the OC Fair this weekend for what is sure to be a set of sold-out shows. Along with the band comes additional talents in the form of Iration, The Expendables, and Passafire. A complete list of shows, ticket information, and more can be found here. The Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa. ocfair.com
Period Correct Pit Stop
Aug. 12. Period Correct – the foremost destination for automotive nostalgia – pulls into Work In Progress this Saturday bright and early, to deliver the sights and sounds designed for the gentleman racer. Coffee to be provided by Work In Progress. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. WIP, 2949 Randolph Ave Unit A, Costa Mesa. periodcorrect.com
Food + Drink
il Sigaro Dining Event
Aug. 10. Make your reservation now to enjoy a cigar event like no other. Bottega Angelina’s new Family Style menu – perfect for sharing – pairs with a night of enjoying and savoring the finest hand-rolled cigars sourced from the most prestigious tobacco regions around the globe. Reservations may be made here. Thursday, 5 p.m. 32411 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel. bottegaangelina.com
Taquitos La Chata Finds a New Home
Aug. 10-13. One of Orange County’s most beloved purveyors of taquitos has a new home every weekend, as they now sell in Little Tijuana. Cruise through and enjoy all their fantastic flavors of taquitos as well as aqua frescas, and more. Thursday-Sunday, from 6 p.m.- midnight 2520 S Broadway, Santa Ana. No website is available, but social media is available here.
Celebrate and Dance at Brea Fest
Aug. 11. The community is invited to sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music – including a dueling piano show. Brea Fest admission and entertainment are free. Tickets that can be used for food and/or beverages are $4 each. Friday, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. 1 Civic Center Cir, Brea. ci.brea.ca.us
Skål Pizza Arrives on the Shores of Newport Beach
Now Open. Skål – a Swedish exclamation for expressing good wishes – takes the good wishes to a physical space in Newport Beach. A globally inspired food and beverage program paired with authenticity-sourced ingredients. Skål features pizza, pasta, salads and more. 3400 Via Oporto, Suite 104, Newport Beach. 949.239.6290. skalpizza.com
Arts + Culture
A Children’s Summer Reading
Aug. 10. Join Orange County librarian Marie Twombly for a charming children’s book reading. Children who attend can participate in arts and crafts and tour the museum for free following the reading program. Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. More information can be found here. 25256 Cabot Road, Laguna Hills. moultonmuseum.org
Paysages Voilés
Aug. 12. Experience the enchanting fusion of music and art as international soprano Deanna Breiwick and renowned pianist Cheryl Lin Fielding present an exquisite evening inspired by plein air art. This mesmerizing recital captures the essence of plein air painting through carefully selected musical pieces. Saturday, at 7 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Chicano Masters Join Festival of the Arts
Now Showing. It’s been 90 years since the first “living pictures” – and now, this summer’s production “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists” features two modern masters of Chicano art. Paintings by Los Angeles artists David Botello and Wayne Alaniz Healy are transformed into “living pictures” on the Pageant stage. Hours vary. 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. foapom.com
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