Events
Cypress Festival
Oct. 4th. One of the largest one-day festival in Orange County that attracts over 20,000 people annually. This event includes an early morning 5K / 10K run, a pancake breakfast, car show, chili cook-off, family games, food booths, the Chamber of Commerce business expo, children’s rides, arts and crafts booths and four stages with continuous entertainment. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress. More Information
Huntington Beach Air Show
Oct. 3-5. Pacific Airshow is not just an airshow. Since its launch, the spectacle-scale event has grown to become the largest airshow in the United States. The three-day weekend features heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest display teams, on-sand entertainment, signing sessions with your favorite Airshow performers, beach bars, music and much more. Thursday-Sunday, hours vary. Show Center is located in Huntington Beach in between Twin Dolphin St. & Beach Blvd. on Pacific Coast Highway. More Information
Walk to End Alzheimers
Oct. 4th. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Come show your support in. the battle to end this terrible disease this weekend. Saturday, 8 a.m. registration, 9:45 a.m. ceremony, 10 a.m. the walk starts. Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine. More Information
Food + Drink
Fall Cocktail Tour Begins
Now Serving. It’s time to sip, shop and stroll at The District at Tustin Legacy. Throughout the entire month of October, you can enjoy fresh and seasonal cocktails and beverages created by some of the best mixologists around. Simply visit the participating restaurants and enjoy seasonal cocktails. No Passes are required. Simply visit participating restaurants and enjoy their seasonal specials. So, grab your favorite shopping partners, peruse the various libation offerings and Fall into some great cocktails. In the city of Irvine, locations vary, visit website. More Information
Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine Opens
Now Open. An icon of the Orange County dining scene – as well as nationally – Mastro’s Ocean Club has opened its newest location at The Irvine Spectrum. Where opulence and excellence are everyday occurrences, Mastro’s is the premier destination for those looking to live it up. From their renowned steak and seafood offerings, to the lauded wine cellar, and outstanding full bar and cocktails, no one does it quite like Mastro’s. Sunday-Thursday, from 4:-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 4-11:00 p.m. 772 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. More Information
Fall Menu Launch at P10neer
Now Available. This year’s Fall menu is the first fully crafted under the direction of their new bar manager, Sabrina, whose vision reimagines the familiar with unexpected precision. Highlights include a Margarita accented with blue cheese and Sauternes, a Manhattan layered with carrot, balsamic, and maple, and a White Russian refined with pumpkin and spice. Hours vary. 2698 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. More Information
Poppy’s Anaheim Opens
Now Open. With veteran chef Prabeen Prathapan at the helm, the restaurant reflects Hilton Anaheim’s California roots – a theme carried throughout the hotel’s broader food and beverage program. With an emphasis on sustainability and wellness, Poppy’s also features rotating, seasonal offerings, reinforcing its commitment to freshness, innovation, and mindful dining. Hours vary. 777 West Convention Way, Anaheim. More Information
Arts + Culture
A Monster Hit!
Oct. 2-5. Mary Shelley’s 19th-century novel-turned-pop culture classic come to life in the SoCal premiere of San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein, featuring live orchestrations by Pacific Symphony! Tonight – Sunday only, don’t miss this electrifying tale of life, love and identity – only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
Begins Oct. 4th. Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) turns Laguna Beach into an outdoor painting studio, inviting the top award-winning plein air painters from around the nation to gather and paint the town as they compete for top cash awards, participate for the week of events including public paint outs and artist meet and greets, and carry on a century-old plein air painting tradition. Laguna Beach. More Information and Event Locations
David Nail at Barclay
Oct. 4. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee David Nail is a true artist and tour de force as his country songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. Nail’s creative maturity reflects in both his songwriting and vocal ability, widely hailed as one of the best male voices in Nashville. Don’t miss your chance to experience what makes Davir Nail such a generational talent. Saturday at 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. More Information
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