From summer movie nights to new art exhibitions, check out the top Orange County weekend events for July 5-8.
Edited by Whitney Lauren Han.
EVENTS
The Ultimate Beer Pong Challenge
July 4-27. For the first-time ever, CGV Cinemas Buena Park will be holding a family-friendly beer pong challenge, giving movie-goers another way to enjoy their time at the theater this month. Soda or water will be used in lieu of beer for families partaking in the challenge. The game rules will be 100% up to the customers, and all participants will be entered into a raffle for free movie tickets. See website for full list of rules. CGV Cinemas Buena Park 8, 6988 Beach Blvd, Buena Park. cgvcinemas.com
Fashion Island’s Friday Night Flix
Starts July 6. Movies under the stars return to Fashion Island with Friday Night Flix throughout the month of July. Kicking the series off is Jaws, followed by A League of Their Own (July 13), Dirty Dancing (July 20) and Pretty in Pink (July 27). Check-in begins at 7:30 p.m., movies start at dusk. $10 GA includes a bag of popcorn. Neiman Marcus Courtyard in Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949.721.2000. shopfashionisland.com
The District at Tustin Legacy’s Summer Nights
July 7-Aug. 25. Looking for something to do with friends and family this summer? Enjoy live music under the stars every Saturday when The District at Tustin Legacy kicks off its Summer Nights concert series. Experience top talent bands and musicians representing a diverse array of music genres, from contemporary pop to rock hits and country. See website for full list of performers. Saturdays from 5-8 p.m. Free. AMC Theater Courtyard, 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.9090. thedistricttl.com
MDA Presents: Summer Home at Back Bay Bistro
July 8. Dance waterside with this special MDA DJs & Friends event featuring some of the finest locally sourced talent including Thomas Garcia, Dagz Bros, Double D’s, Michael Vegh and Diamond Heist. Indulge in food and specialty cocktails courtesy of Back Bay Bistro while enjoying a picturesque day on the bay. 3-8 p.m. $5-$10, free validated parking when you enter from the second gate on Back Bay Drive. Back Bay Bistro at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach, 714.624.0515. Tickets
Movie Mondays
Upcoming | July 9, 16, 23, 30. Local movie-goers can catch up with friends old and new on these casual evenings of fun activities, picnic dinners, food trucks and five fan-favorite films on consecutive Mondays. Featured films include Back to the Future (July 9), The Princess Bride (July 16), Moonrise Kingdom (July 23), The Mask of Zorro (July 30) and Star Trek (Aug. 6). Closed captioning included in all films. Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m., movies start at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.). Free. Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
FOOD + DRINK
National Fried Chicken Day at Georgia’s
July 6-12. Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with a special 8-piece Fried Chicken Bucket with a choice of two sides at Georgia’s. The offer will begin on the popular food holiday and run for one week. Available for dine-in or take-out. M-Th 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; F 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sa 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Su 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $20 for the bucket. Anaheim Packing District, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd #209A (upper level), Anaheim, 714.906.1900. georgias-restaurant.com
Grilling Summer Favorites at Studio
July 8. Want to expand your grilling skills? Take tips from Studio’s superb culinary team to learn how to perfect your grilling prowess with steaks, ribs and chicken, plus prepare sauces to pair with their mains. 11 a.m. $150 (excludes tax and gratuity). Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. 949.715.6420. montagehotels.com
ARTS + CULTURE
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Starts July 5. See a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers at California’s longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition featuring works by 140 juried artists. The Festival of Arts includes a wide variety of media such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted wood, ceramics, glass and more. Enjoy nightly live music, jazz concerts, guided art tours, demonstrations and art workshops. M-F noon-11:30 p.m., Sa-Su 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. $5-$15. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145. foapom.com
“Million Dollar Quartet”
July 5-29. Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of legendary music icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins when they came together at Sun Studios in Memphis to create the most famous jam session in recording history. See website for show times and prices. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787. lagunaplayhouse.com
“African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies”
Opens July 7. See a celebration of Africa’s artistry and boundless creativity, captured with photographs and film covering the last 15 years in over 45 African countries by renowned artists Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. Tu-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$15 GA, free for children under 12. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600. bowers.org
“Drawing on the Past: Works on Paper”
Opens July 7. View a remarkable display of drawings, pastels, watercolors and etchings by California artists dating as far back as the 1880s. The exhibit also features works by some of the most prominent watercolor painters such as Phil Dike, Arthur E. Beaumont, Emil Kosa and Arthur G. Rider. Tu-Sa 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Irvine Museum Collection, 18881 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100, Irvine, 949.476.0294. irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu
Pageant of the Masters
July 7-Sept. 1. Arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world, you will be amazed by 90 minutes of tableaux vivants (“living pictures”). In the incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, real people pose to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. This summer’s production is themed Under the Sun where a live narrator guides you through the story of each living picture accompanied by a full orchestra. Daily 8:30 pm. $15-$178. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145. foapom.com
The Ultimate Beer Pong Challenge photo by CGV Cinemas. Fashion Island’s Friday Night Flix photo provided by Cornerstone Communications. The District at Tustin Legacy’s Summer Nights photo provided by FWD PR. MDA Presents: Summer Home at Back Bay Bistro photo provided by The ACE Agency. Movie Mondays at Segerstrom Center for the Arts photo by Joesan Diche. Concert on the Green and Fireworks Festival photo by Irvine Police Department. Grilling Summer Favorites at Studio photo by Aral Tasher. National Fried Chicken Day at Georgia’s Restaurant photo provided by Moxxe PR. Festival of Arts Fine Art Show photo provided by Festival of Arts. “Million Dollar Quartet” photo provided by Laguna Playhouse. “Hadza Hunters at Sunset, Tanzania” artwork by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. “Drawing on the Past – Works on Paper” Sail Symphony artwork by Phil Dike. Pageant of the Masters artwork titled “The Garden Wall” by John Singer Sargeant, provided by Pageant of the Masters/Festival of Arts.
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