Events
Art in Sound
July 30. Art in Sound is part of The CAMP’s 12 Steps to Return to Humanity program, a new way for you to connect with community by attending fun local events in OC. Costa Mesa is the City of the Arts, and they’re happy to showcase it and share it with you. Get your free psychic readings and take the future for a spin by enjoying analog DJing on vinyl for this week’s installation. Thursday, 7:30-10 p.m. 2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa. More Information
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Fan Celebration
Aug. 1. Step into Spider-Man’s world at Regal Irvine Spectrum with a character meet-and-greet, photo opportunities and an interactive AR experience that transforms guests into the web-slinging hero. The release-day celebration also includes exclusive Spider-Man giveaways while supplies last, plus screenings in the high-contrast HDR by Barco. Saturday, 2-7 p.m. 500 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. hdrbybarco.com
Scooby-Doo!™ Mansion Mayhem
Now Open. The meddling kids, mysteries, monsters, and munchies of SCOOBY-DOO™ have captivated generations of kids and adults, encouraging them to share personal memories and favorite Scooby moments while creating new ones together. Together you can uncover the truth by combining you unique talents and skills to make careful observations, ask questions, and interpret clues. Working with your friends and teammates, you give each other courage to overcome our fears and seek the source of a mystery. Hours vary. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana.
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US Open of Surfing
Through Aug. 2. The world’s largest surfing competition takes over the south side of Huntington Beach Pier for nine days of elite action, beach culture and live entertainment. More than 120 athletes will compete across the WSL Challenger Series and Longboard Tour, including 17-year-old hometown standout Bailey Turner, making her official US Open debut. Beyond the waves, explore sponsor activations, local art, retail pop-ups, athlete meet-and-greets, beach cleanups and sunset concerts. Competition generally runs until Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. South side of Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach. More Information
Water Lantern Festival
July 31-Aug. 2. Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory together. It can be a very emotional experience, writing down some of your hope and dreams, or a letter to a loved one, and then sending it out into the water. At Water Lantern Festival, we cherish these moments and will do our best to help you have a memorable experience that you’ll never forget. Friday-Sunday at 5 p.m. Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. More Information
Food + Drink
One Year of Konpa
Aug. 1. Chef Jason Yamaguchi opened the doors in Corona del Mar with a simple idea: real Nikkei cuisine – Japanese technique, Peruvian soul, premium fish, made to order. On Saturday, August 1, they celebrate you, and to celebrate with the community that has supported us from day one. Buy any bowl, get a FREE hand roll. One day only. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 3333 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. More Information
bl00m Welcomes Guests
Now Open. A passion project from hospitality veterans with deep ties to the area, bl00m has finally opened its doors, making it DTSA’s neighborhood daytime pasta & wine bar. First come, first served, full-service dine-in only, no reservations, and the wine program is still making its final touches, so certain wines may not be available right away.
Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.220 E. 4th Street Suite 105, Santa Ana. More Information
Umami California
Begins July 30. One of Orange County’s most celebrated and creative dining experiences just made it even easier for guests to see why Chrysalis is truly one of a kind. Beginning July 30th and running through September, the Chrysalis tasting room is celebrating summer in California with big flavors and fun techniques—now in a 5-course format for $88 a person. Thursday – Saturday. Two seatings, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. 3751 S Harbor Blvd Ste c, Santa Ana. More Information
Arts + Culture
A Year of Great Entertainment!
Now Open. Segerstrom Center is proud to be OC’s home for the best in the performing arts! The entire 2026/27 season is on sale now so buy early to get the best very best seats and get those tickets at the lowest prices! Whether you love Broadway, Dance, Jazz, Chamber Music or Cabaret, join the fun for truly unforgettable nights out on the town. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
The Tipping Point Exclusive Walkthrough
Aug. 2. Join renowned artists the de la Torre brothers for a rare, personally guided walkthrough of their new exhibition, The Tipping Point, as they unpack the ideas, materials and stories behind each work. This intimate, behind-the-scenes experience offers visitors a singular chance to see the exhibition through the artists’s own eyes – an opportunity not to be missed. Sunday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
Pacific Islands Festival
Aug. 2. Celebrate with Bowers Museum during their free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy free activities for the whole family, including lei and headpiece making, face painting, and a refreshing island fruit bar, as well as performances by Hula Dance by Halau Hula Lani Ola, and a live performance by Kama’aina Glee Club of Orange County. Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
Photo credits: Spiderman courtesy of HDR By Barco and Marvel. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
