Events
Share Ourselves Wild & Crazy Taco Night
May 7. Orange County’s most generous chefs will join Share Ourselves in an evening of fun, friendship and amazing tacos. In the spirit of friendly competition and to support a great cause, these chefs will create gourmet tacos you won’t find anywhere else, at the 33rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night, where the tacos are wild, the fun is endless, and the cause is meaningful.VIP admission, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. General admission, Thursday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. OC Fair & Event Center, Plaza Pacifica. More Information
Mother’s Day Celebration at Old World
May 10. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Old World Huntington Beach with the final day of Spring Fest 2026. Hard Days Night, Southern California’s number one Beatles tribute show, performs live in the Biergarten with tight harmonies and flawless note-for-note renditions of the Fab Four’s greatest hits. Treat Mom to German food, cold drinks, and an afternoon of timeless music in the sunshine. Sunday, 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach. More Information
Newport Beach Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
May 7-10. Whale watching trips daily, all year-round with Newport Landing. See giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales and many more in their natural habitat and it’s all possible on one of our whale watching cruises! With one the largest marine protected parks just outside of Newport Bay, whales and dolphin of all types can be viewed as soon as you leave the bay. Newport Whales offers some of the best whale watching California has to offer. Hours vary. Newport Landing Whale Watching, 309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach. More Information
Food + Drink
Mother’s Day Omakase at Sushi Ii
May 10. Celebrate with a thoughtfully curated, multi-course dining experience designed for the occasion. Priced at $235 per person, the special Mother’s Day course will feature a progression of starters, an appetizer plate, sashimi, a grilled dish, nigiri, miso soup, and dessert. For this special day, Sushi Ii will expand its hours to include brunch seatings in addition to dinner offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the restaurant’s elegant omakase experience both day and evening. Sunday 5-9 p.m. 100 West Coast Highway Suite 202, Newport Beach. More Information
Mothers Day Across Kei Concepts
Through May 15. Kei Concepts is celebrating Mother’s Day with a limited-time gift card promotion across all 13 of its concepts. From May 1 through May 15, guests who purchase a $50 gift card in-store will receive a $10 voucher to use on a future visit, with no limit on the number of qualifying purchases while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed beginning on the next visit through June 15, making it an easy way to treat Mom now and return for another meal later. Hours vary. 17011 Beach Blvd. Unit 676, Huntington Beach. More Information
ILYA Welcomes Sunday Brunch
Now Serving. ILYA, the acclaimed Coastal Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Charbel Hayek, announces the launch of Sunday Brunch.The newest offering brings Hayek’s signature blend of Mediterranean warmth and California coastal ease to the leisurely ritual of weekend brunch. Now available every Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1502 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. More Information
Enjoy a Spanish-Style Celebration at Cafe Sevilla
May 10. Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch, as all moms will receive a complimentary lobster tail. The restaurant will also have a special daytime Mother’s Day Flamenco show which includes a two-part Flamenco performance and a three-course lunch. All moms will also receive a complimentary lobster tail during this experience. Tickets are priced at $85 per person and the show starts promptly at 12:30pm, with doors opening at 12pm. Sunday, from 11 a.m. -3pm. During brunch 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. More Information
Mother’s Day at Haven
May 10. Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar in historic Old Towne Orange, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and new Mother’s Day additions including a Watermelon Salad, Smoked Salmon, Avocado Toast, and a classic Eggs Benedict alongside beloved staples like Chorizo Hash and Duck Confit Chilaquiles. Wash it all down with Bottomless Mimosas, famous Irish Coffee, or a Haven Bloody Mary. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 190 S. Glassell Street, Orange. More Information
Arts + Culture
Riverdance – 5 shows only!
Starts May 15. Celebrating its incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance returns May 15–17 to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for 5 performances only! Don’t miss the global cultural phenomenon in a spectacular new production combining its mesmerizing choreography with state-of-the-art lighting and projections. Treat yourself to Riverdance 30–The New Generation. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.orgÂ
A Day for Mom
May 10. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bowers Museum with a day designed for time together. Moms and grandmothers receive free general admission (onsite only) to the museum’s permanent collections, along with a 10% discount at the Gallery Store (members who are moms receive an additional 10% off; exclusions may apply). Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
Photo credits: Haven and Ilya courtesy of Moxxe PR. Sushi II and Kei Concepts courtesy of Outshine PR. All other images are courtesy of the businesses and venues.
