Events

SteelCraft Garden Grove’s Summer Culture Series

July 24. Mark your calendar for the outdoor urban food hall’s Summer Culture Series, an all-new series of events celebrating SoCal’s rich diversity. The first of three events will take place this Saturday and focus on the AAPI community. Expect live music, speakers, and cultural performances while enjoying chef-led demos, food, and shopping from various local AAPI makers’ pop-ups. Additional events in the series will take place on August 21 (celebrating Latinx culture) and September 18 (celebrating Black culture). Noon-8 p.m. 12900 Euclid St., Garden Grove, 714.482.6298. steelcraftlb.com

Mimosa Girls Drag Brunch

Every Sunday. Spice up your summer with weekly drag brunch featuring the Mimosa Girls at Costa Mesa’s all-inclusive nightlife destination Strut Bar & Club. Hosted by Xotica Erotica with Kristinia Minka and Siracha, plus special guests, the Mimosa Girls Drag Brunch is a must-see cocktail show for RuPaul’s Drag Race fans with surprise Drag Race alums every week. Each table includes a minimum set number of tickets. Cocktails and food are additional. Ages 21+. Doors open at noon, show starts at 1 p.m. $20 per ticket. 719 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.478.3115. themimosagirls.com

Food + Drink

Artisan

Opens July 24. Experience the new elevated fast-casual restaurant and cafe in Fountain Valley, created by the well-known and loved O.C.-based culinary brands 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery. The chef-driven menu boasts offerings such as Parisian eggs Benedict, classic avocado toast and Mochiko chicken sandwich—plus a selection of baked goods made fresh daily. Artisan will also have 7 Leaves’ most popular drinks available. Open daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; brunch served until 3 p.m. 10065 Garfield Ave., Fountain Valley, 657.229.4349. artisan.7leavescafe.com

National Tequila Day at Toast Kitchen + Bakery

July 24. Cheers to National Tequila Day with two terrific tequila-based drinks with a spicy kick at Toast Kitchen + Bakery in Costa Mesa. Available on the everyday brunch menu, sip on The Hail Mary (pictured) crafted with tequila, bloody mix and habanero; or the It’s Over 9000! is made with a combination of tequila, lemongrass, cilantro and spicy twist of Thai Chile. Tu-F 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sa-Su 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 1767 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.873.5057. toastkitchenbakery.com

Billy’s at the Beach Launches Aloha To Go

Now Available. Level up your summer with Billy’s at the Beach’s new takeout experience designed for boating adventures. Located on the Newport Harbor, Billy’s dockside Aloha To Go menu—available Tuesday to Sunday—features elevated grab-and-go cuisine from curated charcuterie boards to fresh shrimp cocktails, sandwiches and more. Billy’s Mai Tai cans, White Claw and beer are also available. On weekends, Billy’s dockside valet welcomes boaters for Aloha To Go orders and can assist with docking, ordering, and delivering directly to boats. 2751 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.722.1100. billysatthebeach.net

Yoshiharu Ramen in Irvine

Now Open. Calling all ramen lovers! Slurp up a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen noodles at Yoshiharu Ramen’s newest location in Irvine. Each ramen bowl features a velvety broth distilled from pork bones that’s been boiled for 14 hours—but there is vegetarian ramen bowl available with vegetable broth. Additional menu highlights include bento boxes, sushi rolls, rice bowls and a few dessert options. Note: This location is also offering free green tea ice cream through the end of July! M-Th 11 a.m.-9 p.m., F-Su 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 3935 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 657.660.5304. yoshiharuramen.com

Arts + Culture

The Gift of Los Angeles: Memories in Watercolor by Gayle Garner Roski 

Opens July 24. Bowers Museum presents an exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist, traveler and storyteller Gayle Garner Roski (pictured) through November 14. Featuring more than 100 of her watercolor works on display, this celebration of life was a labor of love for the artist, who completed the project while battling the rare neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—and unfortunately passed away in October of 2020. Tu-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See website to purchase tickets. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600. bowers.org

National Choreographers Initiative: NCI Discovery Showcase

July 24. Grab your tickets for the return of the National Choreographers Initiative to Irvine Barclay Theatre. Enjoy new works by four contemporary dance creators, selected by artistic director Molly Lynch, in person or from home via livestream. 8 p.m. In-person: $45 per person, $20 students. Livestream: $20 per device. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646. thebarclay.org

Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook

July 25. Watch Tony nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the leading pop/jazz singers of our time, perform an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of one of America’s most beloved artists, Linda Ronstadt. This show highlights the many faces of love in Ronstadt’s iconic songs from her days in The Stone Poneys band to pop/rock classics to unforgettable classics from her three Nelson Riddle albums to her iconic duets—which Callaway will perform with her music director Billy Stritch. 3 p.m. $39. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org

Photo credits: SteelCraft Garden Grove and Toast Kitchen + Bakery courtesy Kitchen Table Marketing + PR. Strut Bar & Club by Matt Fitt. Artisan by Max Milla. Billy’s at the Beach courtesy The ACE Agency. National Choreographers Initiative’s “Untitled” by Tom Mattingly. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.