Events
Packards International Free Car Show
May 6. Packard was the leading American luxury automobile built by the Packard Motor Car
Company in Detroit from 1899 to 1956. This icon and titan of the industry can now be celebrated by all, with a stunning car show being held this weekend. This is a free event open to the public. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. packardsinternational.com
Orange May Parade
May 6. The Orange May Parade, originally called the May Festival Parade, was a fixture in the City of Orange from 1933 until its last march down Chapman Avenue in 1991. The Orange Chamber of Commerce brought back the Orange May Parade in 2019 and again in 2022, and they are excited and proud to make it bigger, and better in 2023. Saturday at 10 a.m. For a route map, as well as more information, visit orangechamber.com
Women In Wine Series
May 4. OCMA in conjunction with Catering by Mix Mix and Argaux, presents the Women in Wine Series. Come one, come all: couples, double dates, or simply – just friends. Enjoy a wine tasting paired with carefully curated bites all enjoyed among the stunning architecture and space that is OCMA. Tickets may be purchased here. Thursday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 3333 Avenue of The Arts, Costa Mesa. ocma.art
Food + Drink
Landers North Beach Turns 2
May 6. The “terrible twos” kick off in style at this San Clemente destination for dining and drinks as Landers North Beach celebrates its 2nd anniversary. The stylish haunt for those that enjoy a good time will be celebrating all day, but the real party begins Saturday, at 9 p.m. with live music by OSRM. 1814 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. landersliquorbar.com
The Trough Irvine Welcomes Customers
Now Open. A great sandwich is always a good idea, and now another place to procure one has opened as The Trough Sandwich Kitchen has opened its newest location in Irvine. Offering a wide variety of flavors and options, this is certain to be a go-to spot for those seeking sandwich enlightenment. Open daily, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. 2000 Main St # 400, Irvine. thetroughsandwichkitchen.com
Talk Derby To Me
May 6. Put on your best hat and come join Country Club’s annual Kentucky Derby Party. Enjoy impromptu Burlesque performances throughout the day from Muse Burlesque while enjoying seasonal iterations of timeless brunch classics. The bar will be making riffs on Mint Juleps and other Southern staples. Come dressed to impress; The Country Club will be hosting fascinator and outfit contests with prizes. Saturday, times vary. 330 E 17th St., Costa Mesa. countryclubcm.com
Hammer Burger Opens A Brick and Mortar
May 5. Your favorite burger boys are ditching the truck and setting up a permanent shop in Eastside Santa Ana. See for yourself why these now-famous flat patties have had people hooked since they first started smashing back in 2020 as the grand opening has finally arrived when the team launches this Friday. Doors open Friday at 11 a.m. 313 N. Bush St, Santa Ana. hammerburger.com
Arts + Culture
US Premiere of Romeo & Juliet Suite
Starts May 12. In this dazzling new production by L.A. Dance Project, the brilliant choreographer Benjamin Millepied offers a bold and contemporary vision of Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Each performance features a different cast – male/female, male-/male, female/female – making this version of Romeo & Juliet a true universal celebration of love. Experience this timeless tale as never before. May 12 & 13, only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 scfta.org
Cars and Canvases
May 4. TBD Gallery presents its first exhibition, “Cars and Canvasas,” curated by Shane Townley. In partnership with Laguna Art Gallery, Newport Drip, Raw Timberwood, and TBD Studios, this exclusive event will be closed to the public once capacity has been reached, and ride-share services are extremely encouraged. This Thursday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 2097 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. tbd—studios.com
Jean Stern Presents: The Art of Looking at Art
May 7. In this illustrated lecture, Curator Jean Stern will examine the basic elements of representational landscape painting, also known as “plein air” or outdoor painting. Mr. Stern will show a number of paintings by various artists from the past and present, and he will discuss why a particular painting is successful or why it is not. Sunday, 10 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. lagunaartmuseum.org
Photo credits: Hammer Burger courtesy of The Best Ceats. The Country Club courtesy of Outshine Public Relations. Laguna Art Museaum courtesy of The ACE Agency. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
