Events
Earth Day Storytime and Beach Cleanup
April 22. Join the Laguna Art Museum and Project O in celebrating Earth Day. Rich German, founder of Project O, will commence the celebration with story time, reading “My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan, followed by a presentation and book signing by German for his book “Blue Laguna.” Wrapping up the day will be a beach cleanup. Starts Saturday, 11 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Family Fun: Dream Green
April 22. Enjoy playful art-making activities and self-guided gallery explorations on this special kids’ day out at The Orange County Museum of Art. Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing everyday objects to create art and finding creative inspiration in nature. This drop-in program is designed for kids ages three and up. All families are welcome. Attendees can register here. Saturday, 11 a.m-2 p.m. 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. ocma.art
Find Your Best Buddy All Month
Now Available.Throughout April, adoption fees are waived for dogs 25 pounds and over at OC Animal Care. There has been a consistent increase in adoptions for dogs weighing 25+ pounds compared to the same months in the previous year, so now is the time to come find your new best buddy. The waived fees include microchipping, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and anti-parasite treatment, and more information can be found here. 1630 Victory Road, Tustin. ocpetinfo.com
Food + Drink
Margarita Crawl Begins
April 23. Presented by Tequila Herradura, a county-wide celebration of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails begins this Sunday. Countless participating restaurants are presenting special menu offerings of this beloved concoction – no tickets, passes, or anything else is required – just pick your favorite restaurant from the list of participating locations. For specific times and locations, check website for more details. margaritacrawl.com
New Farmers Market Debuts
April 23. The District at Tustin Legacy is kicking off a brand new weekly Farmer’s Market. The new market will feature nearly two dozen local farmers and food artisans offering an assortment of fresh produce, including organic fruits and vegetables, along with artisanal baked goods and more. Live music will also be on deck. Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information – including location and vendors – visit farmandcraftmarket.com
Urban Plates Announces New Deals and Expands Everyday Value Menu
Now Available. At a time when many restaurants are raising prices, Urban Plates, the 17-location, chef-driven concept, is doing the opposite. Urban Plates has announced it is dropping prices on a selection of some of the restaurant’s most popular salads, sandwiches, and bowls. Additionally, Urban Plates has expanded its Everyday Value Menu to include 13 meals for under $13. For more information and to find a location near you, visit urbanplates.com
Cabo Wabo Beach Club Opens at The Waterfront Beach Resort
Now Open. Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Sammy Hagar brings a taste of Cabo San Lucas to Huntington Beach. The 11,000-square-foot Cabo Wabo Beach Club evokes the laid-back, beach town vibe of Cabo San Lucas while presenting a flavorful menu of coastal Mexican cuisine that perfectly complements the picturesque oceanfront setting. Times vary. The Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. cabowabobeachclub.com
Arts + Culture
Hairspray dances into Segerstrom Center
Now Showing. You can’t stop the beat and you can’t stop the fun with Hairspray at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, now – April 30. Starring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad and Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad, Hairspray is here to delight a new generation of theater audiences with its incredible dancing, positive message and that glorious, famous, energy-packed score! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Live Shows at The Wayfarer
April 20. This Thursday, a deeply talented trip of artists descended upon The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa for what is sure to be a wonderful night of music. Starting at 7:45, fans can enjoy as Double Wish performs along with Ali Coyle, and Mirror Ball. Tickets for the show – as well as future shows at The Wayfarer, can be found here. 843 W. 19TH St., Costa Mesa, 949.764.0039. wayfarercm.com
Backhausdance Performances at Sherman Gardens
Starts April 29. Backhausdance, Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform site-specific contemporary dance work inspired by a month-long residency in Sherman Gardens. Two ticketed performances will occur on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more information and tickets, call 949.673.2261 or visit thesherman.org
Photo credits: The District at Tustin Legacy courtesy of FWD Public Relations. Cabo Wabo Beach Club courtesy of Moxxe Public Relations. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
