Events
Bunny Hop
March 28. Get an early “hop” on Easter celebrations as the city of Westminster hosts the first of two weekends of its’ “Bunny Hop.” Families will enjoy a variety of fun filled activities including games, crafts, music, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. Egg hunts will be held throughout the event for children ages 12 and under. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Buckingham Park, 6502 Homer St., Westminster. More Information
Citrus for Southern California Gardens Seminar
March 28. Whether you are planting your first citrus tree or looking to improve the health and productivity of established trees, this informative class led by Isabel Barkman provides practical, region-specific guidance. Participants will learn how to select citrus varieties best suited for Southern California, understand rootstocks and tree size and apply best practices for planting, watering, fertilizing, mulching and pruning, seasonal care, and much more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-Noon. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. More Information
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Returns
March 28. The annual Knott’s Boysenberry Festival returns with more than 100 themed dishes, drinks, and desserts alongside live entertainment and local artisan vendors. Highlights include savory items like spicy boysenberry bulgogi and reuben balls, plus sweets such as boysenberry upside-down cake and meringue tart, paired with specialty cocktails and lemonades. Plus sample offerings with a tasting card and enjoy interactive experiences, including pie-eating contests and live shows. Hours vary. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. More Information
Food + Drink
Pasta Nights at Verde
March 27-28. Verde – one of Orange County’s most celebrated restaurants has a special on Fridays and Saturdays that you don’t want to miss: Pasta Nights. With special menu items like paperdelle with beef and pork bolognese, orecchiette with charred broccolini pesto, and ore, the food options are all top notch. Alongside a great selection of wines by the glass, and cocktails for the feisty, this is fun and delicious night. 5-9 p.m. 2675 Irvine Ave, Suite D2, Costa Mesa. More Information
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag
Available Now. Looking for a fun and delicious deal? Tacompadre has you covered with their BYOB special. For just $9.99, grab your favorite bag of chips and they’ll load it up with your choice of: Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Suadero, Chorizo, or Al Pastor. Then loading in toppings galore, giving you a great amount of flavor and value in your own bag of chips. Which one are you picking? Hours vary. 515 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
Wine and Oyster Night at Gemini
March 28. Gemini Wine Bar – the lauded wine bar pop-up inside of Hopper and Burr Coffee – is throwing another special shindig this Thursday as they host another night of oysters and wine. With a rotating selection of succulent shellfish, and a lauded and creative, ever-changing list of wine offerings, this is the perfect event to see why Gemini is so special. Running this Saturday, from 8 p.m.-late. 202 W 4th St, Santa Ana. More Information
Harper Turns One
March 27. Harper Barbecue made waves as soon as it opened, with its family and community-friendly atmosphere, a stunning space complete with a fantastic bar, to its highly celebrated food and barbecue. Now, there are one year old and ready to party. This Friday, March 27th, swing by for $1 ribs, happy hour all day, and a special funfetti dessert. Limit 5 ribs per customer. Hours vary. 125 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa. More Information
Arts + Culture
Don’t Myth This Gorgeous Ballet!
April 9-12. Big ballet returns in a big way with American Ballet Theatre’s lavish production of Sylvia at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! Choreographed by one of ballet’s great visionaries, Sir Frederick Ashton, this rarely performed classic combines the elegance of classical ballet with elements of Greek mythology. 5 performances only, April 9–12. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Weekend of Art
March 27-28. A two-day community arts event returns to the Los Alamitos Community Center, featuring an all-ages art exhibition, children’s activities, arts and crafts booths, and live performances. The event highlights local creativity across multiple visual art divisions. The exhibition will open to the public on Friday, from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-7 p.m. and the awards ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. Los Alamitos Community Center, 10911 Oak St., Los Alamitos. More Information
LAM Kids Studio
March 28. An artistically inclined workshop for the little ones. With guidance from LAM’s Education Team, kids will experiment with different artistic mediums and styles, explore the museum galleries and engage in fun-filled activities. Every child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
National Theatre Live (NTL): A Streetcar Named Desire
March 29. Filmed live at the Yount Vic in London and screened in HD, A Streetcar Named Desire is a timeless masterpiece by Tennessee Williams. Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast of this classic tale. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. Sunday at 3 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive., Irvine. More Information
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