Events
Strawberry Festival
May 26-29. Memorial Day Weekend kicks off in delicious fashion as the 63rd Garden Grove Strawberry Festival kicks off. From the Strawberry Festival Parade, to contests, musical performances, vendor booths, rides and attraction, and more, this weekend-long extravaganza has something for the whole family. The complete festival schedule, hours, and event program can be found here. Village Green Park, 12732 Main St, Garden Grove. strawberryfestival.org
Scottish Fest
May 27-28. A Scottish celebration comes to Costa Mesa this weekend as Scottish Fest returns. Come explore and enjoy two packed days of family fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more. Tickets and more information can be found here. OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. scottishfest.com
Newport Beach Wine Festival
May 26-28. Kick off the summer at Balboa Bay Resort’s Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival- a celebration of wine, spirits and light bites over Memorial Day Weekend. Sip and mingle while enjoying music, tasty bites and beautiful southern California sunshine by the bay. Tickets and more information can be found here. Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach. balboabayresort.com
Food + Drink
Marila’s Mexican Opens
Opens May 26. The team behind award-winning Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar introduces a new restaurant, Marila’s Mexican, offering the comforts of home cooking through family recipes passed down through generations. The restaurant will reflect the coastal community of Huntington Beach, not only in design, but also with its lovingly curated menu. Hours vary. 7821 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach. marilasmexican.com
Pop-up at Maison Fox
May 28. Great pizza and wine is a combination for the ages. Come enjoy both this Sunday as Bocca Bocca Pizza sets up shop for the afternoon at the incredibly charming Maison Fox wine bar and bottle shop. Enjoy great food, wine, sunshine, and smiles all afternoon. Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. or sold out. 21 and over only. 532 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton. maisonfoxco.com
Moongoat Sets Up Shop in Laguna Beach
Now Open. Come and get your caffeine fix at Moongoat Coffee, the beloved specialty coffee roasters who have opened a new drive-through location in Laguna Beach. Situation right along the PCH, and serving up their delicious brews all day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (extended hours coming soon) this new space is perfect to drive, bike, or walk to for any coffee fanatic. 980 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. moongoat.com
Bello Launches Lite Options
Now Booking. One of the best dining experiences around has a new, lighter option for guests as Chef Zach curates a new menu weekly with locally sourced ingredients from farms and farmers’ markets. The menu is perfectly paired with the team’s favorite wines – the new option is aimed to give even more people the chance to experience a truly unique opportunity. More information and bookings can be found here. 1200 Bison Ave STE C2, Newport Beach. bellobysandronardone.com
Arts + Culture
Alonzo King LINES Ballet for 1 night only at Segerstrom Center!
May 27.  Gorgeous, stunning dancers with impeccable technique and powerfully visual works are what make this ballet a must-see LIVE performance experience! The company will perform King’s newest creation, Deep River, a collaboration with composer Jason Moran and vocalist Lisa Fischer. Sat, May 27 only. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787  scfta.org Â
Casa Romantica to Partially Reopen
May 26. Beloved landmark recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, is delighted to announce its plans for a partial reopening starting Memorial Day weekend, almost one month following the landslide of the Ocean Terrace. To mark this occasion, Casa Romantica will host an official grand opening event featuring a Coffee Concert and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 26th. Friday, at 10 a.m. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. casaromantica.org
LCAD Workshop: Amanda Kazemi
May 28. Come for a fascinating needle-felting workshop led by Amanda Kazemi, a recent MFA graduate from LCAD. Explore the art of needle-felting while crafting your very own seal. This workshop is suitable for guests aged 8 and older. All children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. Supplies are included with the purchase of a ticket. Sunday, at 11 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Photo credits: Marina’s courtesy of Moxie PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
