Events
The California Restaurant Show Returns
Begins Aug. 3. The California Restaurant Show will take over the Anaheim Convention Center from Sunday, August 3 to Tuesday, August 5, uniting the region’s most passionate restaurant and foodservice professionals for three dynamic days of innovation, inspiration, and connection. With over 200 exhibitors, a full slate of live culinary demonstrations, and more, the how promises to be the ultimate gathering for restaurant owners, chefs, and hospitality leaders from across the state. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 Katella Ave. Anaheim. More Information
Fitness Expo Is Back
Aug. 2-3. TheFitExpo returns to Anaheim with its unique blend of fitness competitions, famous celebrities and fabulous exhibit booths on August 2-3, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Conveniently located in the heart of Orange County, and literally next door to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” the Anaheim Convention Center is the ideal place to hold our second largest consumer fitness expo. Saturday-Sunday, at 10 a.m. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim. More Information
20th Annual “Just Plein Fun” at Balboa Island
Until Aug. 1. Eleven award-winning artists from across the country will set up their easels on Balboa Island for Just Plein Fun, a weeklong celebration of plein air painting in Newport Beach. Hosted by the Huse Skelly Gallery, the event invites the public to engage in several ways. Watch the artists at work daily and view their fresh paintings for sale at the gallery. On Friday, don’t miss The Brush Off from 4 to 6 p.m. on Marine Avenue, where artists will compete in a timed street scene challenge, backed by live music. An awards ceremony and reception follows at 6 p.m. at the gallery. 229 Marine Ave., Suite E, Balboa Island, Newport Beach. huseskellygallery.com
Food + Drink
Brand-New Daily Happy Hour at SHOR
Now Available. Perfect for a midday wind-down or a cool break from the beach, SHOR at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach introduces its brand-new daily happy hour, a coastal-inspired offering designed for vacationers and locals alike. Located right on the beach, the menu celebrates casual California flavor with vibrant bites and refreshing drinks, perfect for unwinding by the waves. Available daily 2–4 P.M. 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. More Information
Bar Tinto Soft Launches
July 31-Aug. 3. Bar Tinto debuts this week as the latest extension of WORK IN PROGRESS in Costa Mesa, introducing a new bistro bar concept rooted in the vibrant flavors of Mexico City. Kicking off Thursday and running weekly from Thursday through Sunday nights, the pop-up offers fresh, ingredient-driven dishes, a rotating selection of natural wines, and a curated soundtrack that sets the tone for laid-back evenings and late-night bites. Thursday-Sunday, 5:30 p.m. – 11p.m. Walk-ins only – Early arrival is suggested. 2944 Randolph Ave, Unit 1, Costa Mesa. More Information
Circle City Tavern Soft Opens
Now Open. A vibrant, exciting, and delicious new neighborhood destination is ready to open its doors to the public. Get an exclusive sneak peek of their menu, vibe, and what they are all about before their official opening. Great food, great drinks, and even better company await at Circle City Tavern. Soft opening hours run from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. 683 South Main St. Unit 105, Corona. More Information
Diner Noche Serves Your Late Night Cravings
Now Open. After a monumentally successful soft opening period, your new late-night obsession is officially open and serving up diner classics to the late night crowd. Diner Noche – home to dinner, pie, and coffee – brings the tried-and-true classics to the table, with an emphasis on serving these daily favorites to an evening crowd, with regular hours of 5-9 p.m. 120 Virginia Place, Unit 101, Costa Mesa. More Information
Arts + Culture
It’s So Good, So Good, So Good!
Now-Aug. 10. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career. Don’t miss the Orange County premiere of this blockbuster musical, tonight – August 10th! Only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Laguna Live! at the Museum: Alexander Milovanov, Classical Guitar
Aug. 3. Come to Laguna Beach for an afternoon program featuring virtuoso Italian classical guitar masterworks from the Romantic Era. Come and experience the beauty of Italian guitar music filled with enchanting melodies of the timeless masterpieces of composers such as Legnani, Regondi, and Moretti, brought to life through the exquisite artistry of Alexander Milovanov. Sunday, 1-2 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
Cliff Beach at Festival of Arts
Aug. 3. Cliff Beach is a seasoned musician and author with over two decades of live performance experience and a sound rooted in funk, soul, and authenticity. His single “Confident” has garnered over a million streams and earned spots on Spotify’s All Funked Up and Funk Drive playlists. Beach also hosts Deeper Grooves on 885FM and the Deeper Grooves Podcast, where he explores the intersection of music and storytelling. His book Side Hustle & Flow chronicles his journey balancing artistry with a day job, earning him a World Entertainment Award nomination for its audiobook. A recipient of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, multiple Global Music Awards, and more, Beach’s music has recently been featured on the CW, HBO Max, and in a BMW campaign. His voice—on stage and on the page—continues to resonate across genres and platforms. Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. foapom.com
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