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Orange County Weekend Events Roundup October 25-28

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Celebrate Halloween early with tasty food and specialty drinks at The District’s Creepy Crawl.

From dog-friendly festivities to Hallo-weekend happenings, check out the top Orange County weekend events for October 25-28.

Edited by Whitney Lauren Han and contributor.

EVENTS

National-Pit-Bull-Appreciation-Day-photo-courtesy-Blockhead-BrigadeNational Pit Bull Appreciation Day
Oct. 27. Bring your pit bulls and other pups to celebrate this national holiday, or come to find a new best friend at one of the dog adoption organizations. This event offers free microchipping, spay and neuter vouchers, and flea medicines. Activities include yoga with your dog, a pack walk, pet portraits, humane education, fostering info, training demos, a raffle and a photo contest. Pictured is adoptable 11-month old Evie (email here for info). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entry and parking. Marine Stadium, 5255 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach. blockheadbrigade.org

 

 

Troye-Sivan-Bloom-Tour-photo-courtesy-of-House-of-Blues-AnaheimTroye Sivan: “Bloom” Tour
Oct. 27. Australia-based singer, actor and YouTube personality Troye Sivan is coming to Anaheim for the tour of his second studio album, Bloom. Joining him as a special guest is German singer and songwriter Kim Petras. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $125+. House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W. Disney Way, Suite 337, Anaheim, 714.520.2334. houseofblues.com

 

 

 

HALLO-WEEKEND

Yappy-Howl-O-Ween-photo-by-Pacific-Dream-PhotographyYappy Howl-O-Ween
Oct. 25. Dress in your favorite Halloween costume with your pup at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel’s cocktail party and costume contest. Hounds will lap up drinks such as bacon-, chicken-, or beef-infused water (vegan options available), while humans sip a glass of Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay, Merlot Over and Play Dead, Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon or a cocktail featuring Tito’s Vodka. 4-7 p.m. $10 costume contest registration fee per dog, per category. The Dawn Lawn, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Dana Point, 949.240.2000. ritzcarlton.com

 

 

Pageant-of-the-Monsters-Haunted-House-photo-courtesy-Festival-of-the-ArtsSPONSORED
Pageant of the Monsters Haunted House
Oct. 26-28, 31. This Halloween, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters brings a monster of a good time to Laguna Beach! Only returning every five years, the Pageant of the Monsters offers families a frightfully fun time filled with ghoulish tricks and treats. The Pageant’s backstage is transformed into a haunted house themed “Raiders of the Lost Art” where guests can follow along on a perilous quest to recover treasures from exotic locales across the globe. 6-9:30 p.m. $10-$20. Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378. pageanttickets.com

 

 

YNK-Halloween-Pop-Up-at-the-M-Club-photo-courtesy-White-Oak-CommunicationsYNK Halloween Pop-Up at the M Club
Oct. 26-27. Spend your Friday and Saturday nights at the M Club in Marriott Irvine Spectrum to see YNK’s opening bartender Ravin Buzzell work alongside the Ellis Adams Group team to serve drink favorites from the past two years. Expect alcohol-filled candies and a rotating selection of images from around the world projected throughout the space. On Saturday only, join rooftop bar Hive & Honey for some haunting spirits and wicked brews while violinist duo DJ Vallo and Lillia mix up beats with classic scary movies projected on the wall. A DJ-led costume contest will take place later in the evening and the winner will receive a special prize. 8 p.m. Free; RSVP required to info@ellisadamsgroup.com (subject line: “YNK Halloween”). 7905 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, 949.759.0200. Info

 

 

"All-Hallows-Eve"-Party-photo-courtesy-Marguarite-Clark-Public-Relations“All Hallows Eve” Party
Oct. 27. Ghouls and ghosts should don their scariest costumes for this year’s “All Hallows Eve” Halloween party at the Aqua Lounge. Signature drinks for the evening include Bloody Bitters (a Smoked Cherry Manhattan) and Bat-Winged Bubbly (Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in a bat-winged flute). Call for reservations. 9 p.m. $20 GA; $250 VIP booth. Fashion Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949.706.5471. fashionislandhotel.com

 

 

 

The-District's-Creepy-Crawl-photo-courtesy-FWD-PRThe District’s Creepy Crawl
Oct. 27. Take a stroll through The “Spooky” District at Tustin Legacy and sample culinary tastes, desserts, beer, wine, sangria and signature drinks while enjoying live music and in-store activations from over 25 different restaurants and stores. 2-5 p.m. $30. 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.9090. thedistricttl.com

 

 

 

Howl-O-Ween-photo-by-Gilberto-ReyesHowl-O-Ween
Oct. 28. Bring your furry four-legged friend to 5 Points Plaza and Kahoots Pet Store’s Howl-O-Ween Party. Look forward to barbecue, refreshments, trick-or-treating for dogs, a pet parade, a costume contest, a Halloween-themed photo booth, prizes and more. 11a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 5 Points Plaza, 18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.848.1632. 5pointsplaza.com

 

 

 

 

FOOD + DRINK

Burnt-Truck-+-Dogzilla's-8th-Anniversary-photo-courtesy-FWD-PRBurnt Truck + Dogzilla’s 8th Anniversary
Now Available. In celebration of their 8th anniversary, two of O.C.’s most popular food trucks, The Burnt Truck and Dogzilla, are hosting special giveaways. From now through Nov. 15, guests who purchase a combo meal at Burnt Truck, Dogzilla or their brick-and-mortar restaurant Burntzilla will automatically be entered to win a grand prize of a free catered lunch from the truck of their choice (for up to 25 co-workers or friends). Eight other lucky winners can score a $25 gift card via Instagram. Burntzilla: 14413 Culver Dr., Irvine, 949.392.5995. burntzilla.com

 

 

New-Fall-Menu-Items-at-LifeCafe-photo-courtesy-Wicked-Creative-PRNew Fall Menu Items at LifeCafe
Now Available. Created by Life Time’s Executive Chef Ryan Dodge, new dishes offered at the LifeCafe are inspired by and made with seasonal ingredients. New seasonal selections include Autumn Chicken Bowl ($9) and Harvest Turkey Panini ($8). LifeCafe baristas are also serving up pumpkin spice lattes throughout the season, made with organic two percent milk, espresso, chai, spiced pumpkin and salted caramel (starting at $4.50). Life Time Athletic Laguna Niguel, 25600 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, 949.238.2700. lifetime.life

 

 

Anaheim-White-House-VIP-Wine-Dinner-photo-courtesy-Frank-Groff-Inc.Anaheim White House VIP Wine Dinner
Oct. 25. Elevate your evening with a delectable wine dinner at the reopened Anaheim White House. Starting off with hor d’oeuvres, the five-course dinner includes langostino lobster, poached salmon with balsamic vinegar, oven-roasted filet mignon, petite osso bucco and a chocolate trilogy for dessert. 7 p.m. $95 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.772.1381. anaheimwhitehouse.com

 

 

 

Oktoberfest photo by Old World Huntington BeachOktoberfest
Through Oct. 28. To mark their 40th anniversary, Oktoberfest Huntington Beach promises to make their year the best celebration yet. Enjoy authentic German food, imported German beers, German-based bands and other festivities, competitions, games and more. See website for schedule and pricing. Old World German Restaurant, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020. oldworld.ws

 

 

ARTS + CULTURE

Bernstein-@-100-photo-courtesy-Segerstrom-Center-for-the-ArtsBernstein @ 100
Oct. 25-27. Big talent will take the center stage in honor of American musical master Leonard Bernstein during this three-day celebration. Bernstein violinist Augustin Hadelich will perform alongside sopranos Celena Shafer and Angel Garcia. 8 p.m. $25-$206. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org

 

 

 

"Fancy Nancy, The Musical" photo courtesy Chance Theater“Fancy Nancy, The Musical”
Through Oct. 28. Based on the popular Fancy Nancy book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, this delightful new show follows Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda and Lionel as they prepare to perform in their very first show—“Deep Sea Dances.” See website for show times. $21-$30. Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 888.455.4212. chancetheater.com

 

 

National Pit Bull Appreciation Day photo courtesy Blockhead Brigade. Troye Sivan: “Bloom” Tour photo courtesy House of Blues Anaheim. Yappy Howl-O-Ween photo by Pacific Dream Photography. Pageant of the Monsters Haunted House photo courtesy Festival of the-Arts. YNK Halloween Pop-Up at the M Club photo courtesy White Oak Communications. “All Hallows Eve” Party photo courtesy Marguarite Clark Public Relations. Halloween Yacht Party photo courtesy Annual Yacht Parties. Howl-O-Ween photo by Gilberto Reyes. The District’s Creepy Crawl and Burnt Truck + Dogzilla’s 8th Anniversary photos courtesy FWD PR. New Fall Menu Items at LifeCafe photo courtesy Wicked Creative PR. Oktoberfest photo by Old World Huntington Beach. Bernstein @ 100 photo courtesy Segerstrom Center for the Arts. “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” photo courtesy Chance Theater.

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