Costa Mesa

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

Start Date : 01/02/26 End Date : 12/25/26

Join The Wayfarer for a night full of throwbacks and fun!

Swiftie Sega Genecide: The Eras Night II at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/02/26 End Date : 01/03/26

Sega Genecide are bringing a bunch of Taylor Swift with them! Sing along to all your favorite Swift Songs!

Jackie Mendez and Straycat Soul Club DJs at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/03/26 End Date : 01/04/26

Straycat Soul Club DJs are bringing special guest Jackie Mendez (Live) for a great night of soul, ska, reggae and latin music!

MAKE: A Portrait of Orange County

Start Date : 01/07/26 End Date : 01/29/26

Exercise your creativity and learn through making with daily art workshops at the museum!

Open Mic Night with Chris Cruz 2026 at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/07/26 End Date : 01/07/26

Chris Cruz hosts an open mic night on Wednesday, January 7 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA! Come try out those new songs LIVE on stage!

Kyrie Varieur, Still Pond, Tim Craig at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/08/26 End Date : 01/08/26

Kyrie Varieur will be celebrating her single release along with Still Pond and Tim Craig on Thursday, January 8 at The Wayfarer!

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Jan. 9

Start Date : 01/09/26 End Date : 01/09/26

Learn all about farm animals and agriculture at Discovery Day at OC Fair & Event Center. The free, monthly event is open to the public and great for kids.

Farmers Market at SOCO & The OC Mix Every Saturday

Start Date : 01/10/26 End Date : 12/26/26

Enjoy seasonal fresh produce, live music, local meats, eggs, juices, sweets, nuts, sauces, dips and more every Saturday.

Pop Ups at Purre Jan. 10th-11th

Start Date : 01/10/26 End Date : 01/11/26

Shop Raptor and APAXPACIS Jewlery at Purre Boutiques Pop Up!

Dry Janfest at The CAMP

Start Date : 01/10/26 End Date : 01/10/26

A Community Building and Wellness event to kick off your 2026!

Fruitful Pruning at the OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 01/10/26 End Date : 01/10/26

Build confidence in your fruit tree care as expert Isabel Barkman guides you through when and how to prune citrus, avocado and stone fruit while, explaining what makes Southern California’s pruning season unique.

1/11 Hand-Building Workshop: Mugs! at Costa Mesa Ceramics

Start Date : 01/11/26 End Date : 01/11/26

Join us for a fun evening of playing with clay and creating something new!

The Wiz at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 01/13/26 End Date : 01/25/26

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

Private Prisons, Jonathan Fraser, Ollpeist, Widowsun at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/14/26 End Date : 01/14/26

Private Prisons, Jonathan Fraser, Ollpeist, Widowsun on Wednesday, January 14 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

Westwood Coast 18+ Line Dancing Lessons

Start Date : 01/14/26 End Date : 12/30/26

Clap, step, stomp and spin your evening away with your friends to instructor-lead line dancing courses for beginners regularly throughout the week!

Stella Cole at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 01/15/26 End Date : 01/17/26

Beginning with an impromptu a cappella clip of “Over the Rainbow,” Stella Cole has become a global viral sensation for simply doing what she has been passionate about her whole life - singing songs from the Great American Songbook.

$Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\'s Firebird at Segerstrom Concert Hall$

Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\'s Firebird at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/15/26 End Date : 01/17/26

Experience a journey like no other, from the exhilarating pace of John Adams\' Short Ride in a Fast Machine to the lush romanticism of Erich Wolfgang Korngold\'s Violin Concerto, brought to life by rising star, Aubree Oliverson.

Westwood Coast 21+ Line Dancing Lessons

Start Date : 01/15/26 End Date : 12/31/26

Clap, step, stomp and spin your evening away with your friends to instructor-lead line dancing courses for beginners regularly throughout the week!

Sam Blasucci with Mia Wilson at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/17/26 End Date : 01/17/26

Sam Blasucci is best known as one half of the folk-rock duo Mapache. His solo work blends '70s soft rock, Motown soul and pop!

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos Grand Opening

Start Date : 01/17/26 End Date : 01/17/26

The cult-favorite breakfast brand debuts January 17 in Costa Mesa with its signature one-pound breakfast burritos, house-made beverage lineup, and a high-energy opening!

Pop Ups at Purre Jan. 17th-18th

Start Date : 01/17/26 End Date : 01/18/26

Shop Daas Jewelry at Purre Boutiques Pop Up!

The Firebird at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/18/26 End Date : 01/18/26

Experience a journey like no other, from the exhilarating pace of John Adams\' Short Ride in a Fast Machine to the lush romanticism of Erich Wolfgang Korngold\'s Violin Concerto, brought to life by rising star, Aubree Oliverson.

Public Tour at OCMA, January 18th

Start Date : 01/18/26 End Date : 01/18/26

Experience OCMA alongside a gallery educator for a 30-minute exploration of their latest exhibitions!

Vincent Neil Emerson with Special Guest William Prince at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/19/26 End Date : 01/19/26

Vincent Neil Emerson with Special Guest William Prince on Monday, January 19 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

Westwood Coast Family Line Dancing

Start Date : 01/20/26 End Date : 12/29/26

Learn to line dance or show off your moves. We are proud to welcome dancers of all experience levels to our dance floor.

Galentine’s Candle Workshop at Semi Tropic Wines

Start Date : 01/21/26 End Date : 01/21/26

It's a Galentine themed candle making workshop!! So grab your Galentine, a date or come solo - all are welcome!

Heroes Hall Speakers Series: Triage, Choppers and Empty Beds: A Medics Vietnam

Start Date : 01/21/26 End Date : 01/21/26

Please join us for a special speaker series presentation by Tom “Tommy J” Joliet, a Vietnam veteran who served as an E-5 Army medic and operating room technician at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Long Binh from 1971 to 1972.

Blade Runner at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/22/26 End Date : 01/22/26

Experience Ridley Scott’s cult classic, Blade Runner, on a vast HD screen while Vangelis' synthesizer-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble for the first time in-sync with the 1982 motion picture.

Aaron Lee Tasjan - In The Blazes: 10th Anniversary Solo Tour with Dixie By The Wayfarer Follow at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/22/26 End Date : 01/22/26

Aaron Lee Tasjan will be performing songs from the In The Blazes alongside other songs from his ever-evolving catalog to celebrate 10 Years

God of Carnage

Start Date : 01/23/26 End Date : 03/21/26

In gentrified Brooklyn, a playground fight between 11-year-old boys brings four parents together to resolve their sons’ conflict.

Jane Free, The Too Much Fun Club, Jagged Jein at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/23/26 End Date : 01/23/26

Jocelyn's 40th Birthday Show feat Jane Free, The Too Much Club and Jagged Jein doing a FREE SHOW on Friday, January 23 at The Wayfarer!

1/23 Hand-Building Workshop: Pet Portraits at Costa Mesa Ceramics

Start Date : 01/23/26 End Date : 01/23/26

Join us for a fun evening of playing with clay and creating something new!

Good Vibes Classic at the OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 01/23/26 End Date : 01/25/26

Get ready to flip, tumble and soar! Good Vibes Classic promises high-flying action and fierce competition as young gymnasts show off their skills.

The Art of Flamenco Dinner Show at Cafe Sevilla

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 12/26/26

Enjoy a three-course dinner, a glass of Cava Sangria and a two-part Flamenco show every Saturday night at Cafe Sevilla. It’s a taste of Spain right in Costa Mesa!

$Durty Nelly\'s Comedy Night$

Durty Nelly\'s Comedy Night

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 12/26/26

Fair Trade Comedy is hosting comedy nights at Dirty Nelly\'s! Come join in on the fun!

Robert Incelli Solo + Jazz Band at Cafe Sevillas

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 12/26/26

Party like the Spaniards do at Sevilla’s “Tapas Bar Live” where you can enjoy live music, dancing and late night dining 5 nights a week!

Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 12/26/26

Spring into Wellness with Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 01/24/26

Following a sold-out performance in 2023, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns with the illustrious Maestro Riccardo Muti to perform Brahms’ hauntingly beautiful Fourth Symphony and Ravel’s beloved, Spanish-inspired ballet score, Boléro.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 03/21/26

The New York Times described this American classic as “wry and electric!” In Edward Albee’s landmark drama, George and Martha invite a young couple to their home for a nightcap. As the clock ticks into the wee hours, Nick and Honey find themselves submerged in a cocktail of clever mind games, deep-seated resentments and broken promises.

Pop Ups at Purre Jan. 24th-25th

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 01/25/26

Shop Raptor Jewelry and Sparkle Queen at Purre Boutiques Pop Up!

Dig In! Growing Root Vegetables with Success at the OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 01/24/26

Dig in and grow with confidence in this hands-on class led by local gardener Kylie Gilliam. Participants will plant a small container garden with root vegetable seeds to take home and grow successfully this season.

SoCAL World Guitar Show Jan. 2026

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 01/25/26

Americas oldest, biggest, and best consumer guitar event is coming to Costa Mesa!

Robert Incelli Latin Jazz at Cafe Sevilla

Start Date : 01/25/26 End Date : 12/27/26

Party like the Spaniards do at Sevilla’s “Tapas Bar Live” where you can enjoy live music, dancing and late night dining 5 nights a week!

The Notebook at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 01/27/26 End Date : 02/08/26

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart.

Game Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 01/28/26 End Date : 12/30/26

Join in for a night full of fun and games at Brewing Reserve of California!

Seong-jin Cho, Piano at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/28/26 End Date : 01/28/26

Seong-Jin Cho has established himself as one of the foremost pianists of his generation, known for his distinctive artistry and expressive depth.

Trivia Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 01/29/26 End Date : 12/31/26

Test your knowledge at Brewing Reserve of California\\\\\\\'s Trivia Night!

Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/29/26 End Date : 01/29/26

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Latin America as the Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico makes its Orange County debut under the dynamic direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto in a spectacular night of vibrant, passionate music.

Happy Hour at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 01/30/26 End Date : 12/25/26

Join Brewing Reserve of California in their weekly Happy Hour!

The Great Race at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 01/31/26 End Date : 02/01/26

The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore - the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Pop Ups at Purre Jan. 31st

Start Date : 01/31/26 End Date : 01/31/26

Shop Raptor Jewelry at Purre Boutiques Pop Up!