Brad Paisley, VieVité Rosé Brunch, The Velveteen Rabbit and more…. Here are the top Orange County weekend events for June 6-9.
Edited by Whitney Lauren Han.
EVENTS
June 7-9. Come see 50 of the best wooden-hull boats on the West Coast at the Balboa Yacht Club. Enjoy a day of fun on the waterfront in appreciation of the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of privately owned boats of all sizes, both power and sail. F 5-6:30 p.m. VIP reception; Sa 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Parade and sail-by viewable around the harbor, 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, 949.673.3515. newportbeachwoodenboatfestival.com
June 7. Pull up a chaise lounge poolside or get comfy on your own inflatable pool floaty to watch showings of your favorite blockbuster hits at Fashion Island Hotel. This Friday, the screening is Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Guests can purchase popcorn, movie snacks and beverages from the bar. 7-11 p.m. $10 GA, free for overnight guests. 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.0808. fashionislandhotel.com
June 8. The three-time Grammy Award-winning country singer takes center stage at the new amphitheater in Irvine. Special guests include fellow country stars Chris Lane and Riley Green. Doors open 7 p.m. See website for prices. 14800 Chinon, Irvine, 949.988.6800. fivepointamphitheatre.com
June 8. Invite your friends, family and little ones to celebrate World Oceans Day for a beach cleanup with swimwear brand Vitamin A and the 5 Gyres Institute to help create a cleaner, sunnier coastline. Participants will receive some Vitamin A goodies (+ good karma) in return. RVSP on the website. 9-11 a.m. Aliso Beach Park, 31131 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. vitaminaswim.com
June 9. Glam out at StyleCon’s summer social at Carousel Court in South Coast Plaza. Industry panels feature influencers, CEOs, trailblazers, and beauty, fashion and lifestyle insiders; they talk about their experiences as they were building their following, businesses and careers. Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments. Entrance and seating are first come, first serve. Free GA, $25-$100. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Tickets.
FOOD + DRINK
June 7. Celebrate National Donut Day at Toast Kitchen + Bakery and enjoy the limited edition collaboration with Fill Bake Shop. Toast and Fill are serving up black sesame mochi donuts alongside the specialty garlic shoyu mochiko chicken. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 1767 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.873.5057. toastkitchenbakery.com
June 8. Stroll more than 20 restaurants and stores for culinary tastes, desserts, craft beer, wine and signature drinks. Enjoy live music, a DJ, games and in-store activities. Participating restaurants include the Yellow Chilli, Utopia European Caffe, Roba Noodle, Stowaway Tiki, the Winery, the Halal Guys, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Bar Louie, Portola Coffee House, Milk Box and Berry Brand. 2-5 p.m. $35 pre-sale, $45 at the door. 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.9090. thedistricttl.com
Begins June 8. Elevate your weekends at Montage Laguna Beach’s three-course tea service including savory delicacies and sweet indulgences. Highlights include lobster-watercress eclair sandwich, orange almond cake and white strawberry champagne tea. Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $75 adults, $95 with a glass of Morlet champagne, $45 children ages 4-12. 30801 Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6420. montagehotels.com
Open June 8. Get a taste of authentic Korean bingsoo (shaved ice) at this new spot in Buena Park. Bingsoo variations at Mealtop include four classic ingredients: soft shaved ice, braised red beans, chewy rice cakes and sweet condensed milk. Additional offerings include lattes from South Korea (Bibibig Latte, Orange Latte and Babamba Latte) and desserts such as Ang Butter Bread. The first 50 people in line for the grand opening at 10 a.m. get free shaved ice. Open daily from noon-10 p.m. The Source OC, 6940 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. mealtopcafe.com
June 9. Cheers to a rosé brunch on Montage Laguna Beach’s Ocean Lawn featuring Côtes de Provence rosés. The limited-edition VieVité Rosé—whose bottle was created by American fashion designer Zac Posen and Côtes de Provence producer Domaine Sainte-Marie—will be served with an elegant brunch prepared by the resort’s culinary team. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $140. 30801 Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6000. montagehotels.com
ARTS + CULTURE
Open June 8. Martin Lawrence Galleries presents an exhibition by one of the world’s most famous contemporary artists, Takashi Murakami. This exhibit features the artist’s signature Flower works and other highly collectible works of art. Reception 6-8 p.m. Call to RSVP. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 949.759.0134. martinlawrence.com
Through June 8. Inspired by true events, this Tony Award-winning hit by the writer of Chinglish and Golden Child proves much more than a steamy tale of seduction between a married French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera diva. Obsession, perception and the allure of fantasy make for a remarkable tale of espionage and betrayal described as “visionary” by The New York Times. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. scr.org
Through June 9. Bring the whole family to watch Margery Williams’ beloved children’s book about the power of love—and magic—come to life on stage. Adapted by Janet Allard, the classic story follows a lonely and forgotten stuffed rabbit that longs to be real. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. scr.org
Summer Dive-In Movies and Weekend Afternoon Tea photos courtesy by Marguarite Clark Public Relations. Brad Paisley at FivePoint Ampitheatre. World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup photo courtesy Bollare. StyleCon Summer Social photo courtesy StyleCon. Mealtop photo courtesy 100inc Agency. National Donut Day at Toast photo courtesy Kitchen Table Marketing + PR. Grill and Chill at The District at Tustin Legacy photo courtesy FWD PR. VieVité Rosé Brunch on Ocean Lawn photo courtesy VieVite. Artwork: “Flowerball-Want to Hold You” by Takashi Murakami. “M. Butterfly” photo by Jordan Kubat. “The Velveteen Rabbit” photo by Debora Robinson.