Events

Barbie Truck Malibu Tour

Aug. 21. The Barbie Pop-Up Truck is cruising back this summer with a whole new look and 1970s beach vibes. For its third stop, the 2021 Barbie Malibu Touris heading to Irvine Spectrum Center with new exclusive retro-inspired merchandise as part of its U.S. tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary and iconic heritage of the original California girl, Malibu Barbie. In addition to the new exclusive collectibles and multiple shareable photo moments, look forward to giveaways and a popsicle stand near the truck to beat the summer heat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. barbie.mattel.com

SteelCraft Garden Grove’s Black Culture Event 

Aug. 21. In celebration of Southern California’s rich diversity, SteelCraft Garden Grove continues its Summer Culture Series with this second installment celebrating Black culture. Look forward to a market of goods from Black makers in the community, food from SteelCraft eateries, live music, cultural performances, and more. Noon-8 p.m. 12900 Euclid St., Garden Grove. steelcraftlb.com

Title Boxing Club Workout Class

Aug. 21. Break a sweat this weekend with a boxing fitness event by Title Boxing Club at SOCO and the OC Mix. Located next to the fountain in the courtyard area, the class is a 45-minute full body workout where participants will learn proper boxing stances, footwork and techniques. There will also be shadow boxing, interval training, mitt work and body weight exercises. Gloves and mats will be provided. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call the studio to RSVP. 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.447.5400. titleboxingclub.com

Food + Drink

Peach Festival Specials at Georgia’s

Through Aug. 31. In celebration of National Eat a Peach Day on Sunday and National Peach Month, Nika-Shoemaker Machado and “Nana” Gretchen Shoemaker whipped up some mouthwatering peach festival specials at both Georgia’s Restaurant locations: Anaheim Packing House and Long Beach Exchange. The month-long specials include peach slaw, peach salad, peach sangria and, finally, Nana’s fresh peach cobbler. Both locations’ hours: Su-Th 11 a.m.-9 p.m., F-Sa 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 209A, Anaheim, 714.906.1900; 4101 McGowen St., Suite 155, Long Beach, 562.420.5637. georgias-restaurant.com

Mercado Modern’s Fall Cocktail Program

Now Available. Downtown Santa Ana’s contemporary Mexican restaurant and agave spirits-driven bar welcomes guests to experience its new fall cocktail program highlighting its extensive list of specialty Mexican spirits, including mezcal, tequila, whiskey, corn liqueurs and select pisco. New additions to the lineup include Guests can also expect seasonal updates to the menu and new fall specials, including caramelized calabaza and milk, pork chile Colorado pozole, slow-cooked short rib and polenta, tamales, Tlalpeño soup, and mole de olla. 301 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 714.338.2446. mercadomodern.com

Mutt’s Introduces Happy Hour

Now Available. Sip, sip hooray! Mutt’s in Newport Beach has introduced a duo of happy hours offered on the daily. The family-friendly eatery offers this daily happy hour duo from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 9 to 11 p.m. Enjoy $3 off all draft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails; plus half-off select pizzas and signature appetizers such as mucho nachos, cheese balls, calamari and more. In addition to its happy hours, Mutt’s has also introduced a variety of new dishes to its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. 2531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.719.0635. mutts-usa.com

Arts + Culture

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association’s Art Gallery

Opens Aug. 19. For fans of plein air paintings (or art in general!), The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association welcomes guests to its new gallery that is located in the historic El Paseo center on Gallery Row between Jasmine and Myrtle. To kick-off the opening, the first gallery show features LPAPA’s Founding Members—Ken Auster, Jacobus Baas, Cynthia Britain, Saim Caglayan and John Cosby—and will run through September 6. Th-M 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 414 N. Coast Nwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.3635. lpapa.org

Pacific Chorale’s The Wayfaring Project

Aug. 21. Mark your calendar for the world premiere of Pacific Chorale’s original concert film The Wayfaring Project in an outdoor screening on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Centering on J.S. Bach’s motet Jesu, meine Freude—filmed live in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with members of Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony—The Wayfaring Project interweaves among its movements an array of 20th- and 21st-century choral and solo selections. 8 p.m. $20-$45. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.662.2345. pacificchorale.org

Toy Story in Concert

Aug. 21. Bring your friends and kiddos to experience the West Coast premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert—live with Pacific Symphony. This concert marks Pacific Symphony returns to Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Pacific Symphony’s musicians will perform Randy Newman’s memorable, touching scores live-to-screen at the outdoor venue, led by guest conductor Sarah Hicks. 8 p.m. $25+. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500. pacamp.com

Photo credits: Barbie Malibu Tour 2021 courtesy FWD PR. SteelCraft Garden Grove by Jakob Layman. Title Boxing Club courtesy Kitchen Table Marketing + PR. Mercado Modern and Mutt’s courtesy Outshine PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.