Events
runDisney® Half Marathon Weekend
Jan. 29.Feb. 1. Happening amid the 70th anniversary of the Disneyland® Resort, come enjoy miles of smiles during a 5K hosted by Joy from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out. Join Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey in an imaginative 10K. Run together with a friend as part of an “it’s a small world®” attraction-themed half marathon. And, for the ultimate achievement, take on the Dumbo Double Dare challenge made up of both the 10K and the half marathon. Locations and Event Information
Surf City USA Marathon
Feb. 1. This award-winning, Boston-Qualifying, course is considered one of the best courses in the country and is well known for being scenic and flat. Runners come from all over to experience this exhilarating run. The race starts along the Pacific Coast Highway and passes by the famous Huntington Beach pier. Huntington Beach. Sunday, hours vary per race category. Race Weekend Guide and More Information
Taste of San Juan
Jan. 29. Hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association, the 32nd annual Taste of San Juan officially kicks off the celebration of Fiesta de las Golondrinas with a citywide culinary showcase. The event brings together local restaurants and chefs offering savory and sweet tastings, with guests invited to vote for their favorite dish as one restaurant takes home the trophy, all set to live music by Bravo Whiskey. Thursday, 6-9 p.m. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. Get Tickets Now
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Jan. 31. Designed for adults, this hosted, team-based competition challenges participants to solve a murder through logic, observation, and deduction—no app required. Teams receive a suspect list and a packet of riddles, puzzles, and clues that guide them on foot through Downtown Huntington Beach, with each stop revealing new evidence until the culprit is identified. A live host and helpline support the experience, making it ideal for locals and visitors alike; the difficulty level is best suited for teens and adults rather than young children. Saturday at 11:20 a.m. Get Tickets Now
Food + Drink
BXCR x Hard Cut Vodka
Jan. 29. “I must break you.” – Ivan Drago. Or, in this case, he – Dolph Lundgren – can shake your hand and raise a glass. BXCR is partnering up with Hard Cut Vodka for a night of cocktail specials, Yahtzee!, and good times complete with a Dolph Ludgren meet and greet from 6-8 p.m. They’ve got some pretty special giveaways for their first event of the year, so don’t miss out. Thursday, 6-11 p.m. 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. More Information
5 Years of being SO RADIANT
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. An Orange County brewing icon is turning five. Save the date(s) because Radiant Beer Co. is celebrating 5 sunny years of being SO RADIANT this weekend. They’ve got 5 super-collabs with super-friends, merch drops, Sunny meals, live tunes, jazz, and of course, Brewer’s Karaoke. Friday-Sunday, hours vary. Check their social media for more details. 1566 W. Lincoln Ave Anaheim. More Information
ROL Debuts Premium Handroll Set
Now Available. For a limited time, ROL Hand Roll Bar is offering a five-handroll tasting menu for $55, available all day. The set includes miso soup and a choice of yuzu kosho or truffle soy sauce, and features a curated lineup of signature rolls: Truffle Mushroom with enoki, shiitake, and truffle aioli; Toro Taku with fatty bluefin, kampyo, and takuan; Lobster with spicy sriracha mayo; Uni Toro with Santa Barbara uni and bluefin; and a decadent Surf & Turf roll with A5 Wagyu, lobster, and truffle pearls. All locations. https://www.rolhandroll.com/
EMO NITE: PART IV
Jan. 29. Come hang, get inked, sip mezcal, and scream-sing your favorite emo anthems with the team at Ruin Bar! Francisco from Fullerton Tattoo (downtown Fullerton) will be on hand offering flash tattoos during Emo Nite. A versatile and talented local artist who is a longtime Ruin regular. This edition of Emo Nite is proudly sponsored by Koch Elemental Mezcal. Thursday at 7 p.m. Midnight. 2930 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. More Information
Final Days of Hammer Burger’s Monthly Specials
Ends Jan. 31. It’s January, it’s kinda rainy, and everyone’s trying to get back into a groove, so the team at Hammer Burger figured a saucy little special was just the thing. The meatball marinara and chicken parm specials have returned by popular demand, but are only available for a few more days. So swing by, treat yourself to a burg or chicky parm and let’s all have a great rest of January. Hours vary. 313 N. Bush St, Santa Ana. More Information
Arts + Culture
A Love Story For The Ages!
Now Showing. The blockbuster musical the Notebook is now playing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, bringing a healthy dose of romance just in time for Valentine’s Day. Share this moving portrait of the enduring power of love with those closest to you. The Chicago Tribune raves, it’s “absolutely gorgeous. Not to be missed.” Now – February 8 only. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Festival of Arts Latest Exhibit at foaSOUTH
Now Showing. This limited-time exhibition showcases a curated selection of works recently acquired from the estate of Dan Dutton, a longtime Festival supporter whose passion for art and commitment to the Festival helped foster meaningful relationships within its creative community. The exhibition is open now through March 30, 2026. Located at the foaSOUTH Gallery, inside Active Culture at 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. foapom.com
Tanzanite African Acrobats
Jan. 31. The Tanzanite African Acrobats perform gravity defying stunts while simultaneously displaying the traditional beauty of the Tanzanian culture of East Africa. The performance will include human pyramids, dish spinning, stick balance, contortion, chair balance, unicycling, juggling, hand-to-hand balance, pole acts, hoop diving, as well as comedy and more. Each acrobat has graduated from the Baba Watoto School for Performing Arts which is internationally renowned for producing the highest quality performers. Saturday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Get Tickets Now
Photo credits: ROL Hand Roll Bar courtesy of Outshine PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
