Events
Boo Bash at The CAMP
Oct. 22. The CAMP’s annual Boo Bash brings Halloween festivities to Costa Mesa with free admission and RSVP. Dance to DJ Dazzler, learn line dancing with instructor Gabrielle Tenney, and explore the Haunted Hallway leading into Cowboys & Poodles. The evening also features local vendors, small-business pop-ups, a golf simulator, and a sidewalk sale. Thursday, from 5:30–10 p.m. The CAMP, 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. More Information
The Boo Ha Ha
Oct. 24. Spooky season has arrived, as The Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming takes over the OC Fair & Event Center for a 21+ Halloween beer festival. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings of more than 100 craft beers, hard seltzers, and ciders from 30-plus breweries, alongside live music from A Nightmare on 80’s Street and Saved by the 90’s, live lucha libre, and a Halloween after-party. Tasteful costumes highly encouraged. Saturday, 5-10 p.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. More Information
Treat Street
Oct. 24. Anaheim Plaza hosts Treat Street, a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration. The event features center-wide trick-or-treating at participating retailers, a DJ spinning Halloween favorites, and a special photo spot where an event photographer will capture kids in costume. The first 100 children ages 12 and under who arrive in costume can also receive a goodie bag, while supplies last. No registration is required. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 440 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim. More Information
Movie Night at Brewery X
Now Open. Movie nights in the Biergarten are back at Brewery X, and the lineup is giving spooky season through full-blown holiday chaos – kicking off with the cult classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and someone who loves a fun holiday-themed flick. No tickets required. Family-friendly. Food, beer & seltzers available all night. Showtimes vary. 3191 E. La Palma, Anaheim. More Information
Food + Drink
Sushi Blissba
Now Open. Tableside-torched anago and a sashimi boat are among the highlights at this new Cypress restaurant from the group behind Sushi Nigiriba in Huntington Beach and Culver City. Offering both à la carte dining and coursed experiences, the menu pairs traditional Japanese preparations with dishes incorporating Eastern and Western ingredients. Explore nigiri, rolls, skewers and hot and cold appetizers, then finish with sweet-savory tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet. Sake, beer and wine round out the offerings. The name combines “bliss” with ba, Japanese for “place,” reflecting the restaurant’s emphasis on gathering over food. Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. The Square, 5253 Katella Ave., Suite 120, Cypress. Reservations and More Information
SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest
Oct. 24. The third annual SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest returns to Irvine for an evening celebrating spirits, cocktails, and the people behind them. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings from more than 30 established and emerging brands, meet distillers and brand founders, and explore interactive experiences, live entertainment, a red carpet, and a 360-degree photo booth. VIP tickets include early entry, an exclusive caviar tasting, and lounge access. Saturday, from 5–9 p.m. 17475 Gillette Ave. Ste 100, Irvine. Tickets and More Information
Whistle Pig and Halloween at Bosscat
Oct. 23. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations teams up with WhistlePig Whiskey for a Halloween whiskey dinner at The Park at Lakeshore in Irvine. Guests can enjoy a five-course dinner paired with three WhistlePig whiskey tastings, including Boss Hog 13: The Golden Pharaoh, plus three cocktails featuring PiggyBack whiskey. Seating is extremely limited for this high-end Halloween event under the stars. Tickets can be found here. 18101 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine. More Information
Ambitious Ales Opens
Oct. 24-25. Ambitious Ales, the award-winning Long Beach-based craft brewery known for its signature lineup of quality handcrafted beers, will celebrate the opening of its first Orange County location, with a full tap list, special limited merch, DJ’s spinning vinyl, and food from Smoked & Salted Barbecue on Saturday, and Hamburgers Nice on Sunday. They also offer indoor and outdoor seating and will be family and pet friendly. Hours vary. 696 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa. More Information
Arts + Culture
Stay gold, Ponyboy!
Now Playing. The winner of four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Outsiders has been called “more pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway. (TimeOut NY)” With brilliant staging, high-octane choreography and a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.” You do not want to miss The Outsiders! Now – Nov 1, only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
LAM Kids! Studio
Oct. 24. Unleash your imagination and create your own masterpieces at the monthly LAM Kids Studio program at the Laguna Art Museum. With guidance from LAM’s Education Team, kids will experiment with different artistic mediums and styles, explore the museum galleries and engage in fun-filled activities. Friday at 11 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
Haunted OC presents Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
Oct. 22. First opened in 1936, Bowers Museum has educated and enchanted people from all over with its exhibitions on local and world history as well as preeminent presentations on culture and art from around the world. And for decades, many of the employees and guests have told stories of paranormal encounters they have experienced at the museum. Join Haunted Orange County’s Christian Seiter for an exclusive after-hours tour as you explore the spirits and legends of Bowers Museum. Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
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