Events
Field Trip Fest
April 11. A day of craft beer, music, and community comes together at Field Trip Fest, marking the 9-year anniversary of Docent Brewing with an outdoor gathering built around tastings, food, and live entertainment. Designed as a laid-back, all-day hang, the event brings together local flavors and live beats, inviting guests to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere with friends and family. Tickets and parking/drop-off information available here. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, Avenida La Pata, Mission Viejo.
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Imaginology
April 11-12. A world of interactive learning unfolds at Imaginology, where kids and families can explore hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage academic and career discovery. Exhibits span all five STEAM disciplines—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—offering engaging experiences that blend creativity with real-world skills. Saturday and Sunda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. More Information
Walk MS
April 11. A festival-style community walk invites participants of all abilities to take part in a 1–3 mile route designed to be fully accessible, including for mobility devices. Hosted by the National MS Society, the event raises awareness and support in the effort to end multiple sclerosis, welcoming everyone with no registration fee or fundraising minimum while encouraging donations to support those affected. Walk kick-off starts this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Experian, 475 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa. More Information
Food + Drink
Margarita Crawl Begins
Begins April 12. A weeklong margarita crawl invites Orange County locals to trade routine for a rotating lineup of tequila-driven drinks across participating restaurants. Each stop offers a different take on the classic, from bright citrus-forward pours to creative seasonal twists, with no tickets or passes required—just show up, sip, and explore at your own pace. Participating Restaurants and More Information
El Brewjo Turns 5
April 11. A beloved Orange County pop-up marks its fifth anniversary with a lively block party in Old Towne Orange, centered around its cult-favorite cheeseburgers chingonas. The celebration expands beyond the grill with additional food vendors, craft booths, a classic car show, and live music, alongside cold pours from Chapman Crafted Beer.
Saturday, 11 a.m -3 p.m. 123 N. Cypress Street, Orange. More Information
New Menu Launches at P10neer
Now Available. One of Orange County’s standout cocktail bars introduces a new menu that leans further into its inventive approach to mixology. Known for pushing flavor boundaries, the latest lineup features drinks like the Transfusion, blending radicchio, blueberry, and rhubarb into a layered, unexpected pour that reflects the bar’s continued focus on creativity and balance. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 5-11 p.m. 2698 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa. More Information
Arts + Culture
Sylvia is An Epic Ballet!
Now-April 12. If you love action, fantasy, and super heroes (make that super heroines!!!), then Sylvia is the epic ballet for you! Step into the magical world of gods and woodland spirits, and ballerinas with bows and arrows as the superstar dancers of American Ballet Theatre come home to SoCal with Frederick Ashton’s rarely performed classic. Tonight – Sunday April 12, only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane
April 11. A centennial tribute brings the legacy of Miles Davis and John Coltrane into focus through a dynamic live performance led by pianist Emmet Cohen. Joined by an all-star quintet featuring saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, the program explores the questions that defined their artistry, tracing how their music continues to shape the language of jazz today. Saturday at 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. More Information
Kidstock Music Festival
Ends April 11. A week of music and creativity takes over Pretend City as Kidstock Music & Arts Festival returns with live performances and interactive experiences for families. The expanded festival features a mix of musical styles and hands-on activities, offering a more immersive and engaging celebration made possible through community support and donors. A list of performances each day can be found here. This exhibit is included in museum admission. Hours vary. 29 Hubble, Irvine. More Information
Slow Art Day: Sound Bath and Meditation
April 11. A guided sound meditation invites participants into a deeply calming environment shaped by the resonant tones of singing bowls. Led by sound healer Rana Nader, the session uses quartz crystal bowls infused with minerals and gemstones to create layered harmonic frequencies designed to quiet the mind, ease the nervous system, and encourage a state of deep relaxation and balance. Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
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