Costa Mesa

Ordinary Extraordinary at OCMA

Start Date : 11/22/24 End Date : 05/25/25

Reframing your mind and the world around us, Ordinary Extraordinary is an exhibition that encourages us to rethink the world around us as we know it.

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

Start Date : 01/03/25 End Date : 12/26/25

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

Morning Nature Walk with Covry

Start Date : 01/04/25 End Date : 12/06/25

Join Covry Eyewear for their monthly nature walks. Every participant receives a gift at the end... dont miss out!

Fermentation Farm Farmers Market

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

Enjoy from a variety of produce and goods from Rosewoods Farms and Sunny Cal Farms!

Su Yu-Xin: Searching the Sky for Gold at OCMA

Start Date : 01/31/25 End Date : 05/25/25

Los Angeles–based artist Su Yu-Xin transforms natural and synthetic materials into pigments, using these colored substances as both the medium for paintings and the focus of her research.

Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam at OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 02/15/25 End Date : 12/21/25

Heroes Hall Museums new exhibit, “Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam,” offers a powerful and immersive journey through one of modern history’s most complex and divisive conflicts.

Sunday Karaoke with Bobby Vegas at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/16/25 End Date : 12/28/25

Sing along with Bobby Vegas at The Wayfarers Karaoke Night!

Ryans Trivia Sucks: Trivia and Taco Tuesday at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/18/25 End Date : 12/30/25

Join in on night full of the three essential \"T\'s\": Tequila, Tacos, and Trivia!

Hana Field in Costa Mesa

Start Date : 03/01/25 End Date : 05/31/25

Hana FIeld in Costa Mesa is back for its 2025 season! Looking for a peaceful family outing or a new place to explore? Come down for a visit and see what's new this year!

Tuesday Night Dance: Latin Rythms at Argyros Plaza

Start Date : 04/01/25 End Date : 04/29/25

Every month from April through September, join us on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza to learn a new style of dance taught by a local expert instructor

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! at South Coast Repertory

Start Date : 04/05/25 End Date : 05/03/25

Greg, a man with a terminal diagnosis, becomes devoted to saving the earth. Viv wants to keep him confined. M searches for answers in life as her dads life comes to an end. What shall become of this family?

Wicked: The Drag Show at STRUT

Start Date : 04/12/25 End Date : 05/31/25

Join us for a one-of-a-kind immersive Drag Show experience featuring the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda the Good, and their fabulous friends!

Hamilton at Segerstrom Hall 2025

Start Date : 04/23/25 End Date : 05/04/25

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation.

Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey at South Coast Plaza

Start Date : 04/23/25 End Date : 04/27/25

Join us this April as we return to South Coast Plaza with our new show Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey – a spectacular fresh floral celebration inspired by the famed period drama, created by Southern California’s talented floral artists.

Live Music Apr. 23rd-Apr. 27th at The CAMP

Start Date : 04/23/25 End Date : 04/27/25

Join The Camp for a weekend full of music and fun!

South Coast Plaza Spring Garden Show

Start Date : 04/24/25 End Date : 04/27/25

The annual Spring Garden Show transforms South Coast Plaza into a gardening oasis. Enjoy inspiring displays and shop from hundreds of vendors.

Ben Folds at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 04/25/25 End Date : 04/26/25

Join the incomparable Ben Folds for a night of genre-bending music with Pacific Symphony that's anything but ordinary.

Pop Ups at Purre Apr. 25th-27th

Start Date : 04/25/25 End Date : 04/27/25

Shop Thrift+ Sage Vintage and Raptor Jewelry at Purre Boutiques Pop Up!

Farmers Market at SOCO & The OC Mix Every Saturday

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

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

The Art of Flamenco Dinner Show at Cafe Sevilla

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

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

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

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 : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

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!

Public Tour at OCMA, October

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

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

4/26 Hand-Building Workshop: Tiki Cup at Costa Mesa Ceramics

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

This class will give you the opportunity to craft your own individual and unique Tiki style cup.

Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

Spring into Wellness with Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms!

Air|Water 2025

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

Enjoy the largest single-brand automotive experience in Southern California.

The Gruffalo's Child at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/27/25

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the night...

4/26 Try Night! at Costa Mesa Ceramics

Start Date : 04/26/25 End Date : 04/26/25

Join us for a fun evening of playing with clay!

Michael Battista at Cafe Sevilla

Start Date : 04/27/25 End Date : 04/27/25

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!

Sunday Football at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 04/27/25 End Date : 04/27/25

Don\\\'t miss out on Sunday Football with Brewing Reserve of California!

The Staircase at South Coast Repertory

Start Date : 04/27/25 End Date : 05/18/25

Mother and Son must choose how they will embrace the future in this mysterious tale about holding on, letting go and the curious force that pulls us back home.

Public Tour at OCMA, March

Start Date : 04/27/25 End Date : 04/27/25

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

Skippers Cigar Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 04/28/25 End Date : 04/28/25

BYO Cigars and spend an evening alongside Brewing Reserve of California!

Pure Unadulterated Funk with Partee Time at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 04/28/25 End Date : 04/28/25

Pure Unadulterated Funk is a Funk/Jazz/Fusion Band from Orange County, CA taking over Mondays in December at The Wayfarer.

Casey Conley at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 04/28/25 End Date : 04/28/25

Casey Conley's taking over our Mondays in March for our Monday March Residency! Don't miss this great up and coming artist! Free Shows!

Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dance at Argyros Plaza

Start Date : 04/29/25 End Date : 04/29/25

Get ready for a night full of rhythm and dance! Join South Coast Center for the Arts every Tuesday for a night of Line Dancing.

New American, RMB, Magic Atoms at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 04/29/25 End Date : 04/29/25

New American are celebrating 10 years of "Give A Dog A Bone" along with RMB and Magic Atoms on Thursday, January 2 at The Wayfarer!

Plantscape: A Boundary Bending Dinner Series by The Plot in Oceanside

Start Date : 04/29/25 End Date : 04/29/25

Join us at the Plot restaurant for an unforgettable culinary experience as we present our next Plantscape, an imaginative dinner series that showcases the intersection of plant-based cuisine and a zero-waste philosophy.

Unwind Wednesday 7/17-31/24

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

Every Wednesday, The CAMP in Costa Mesa invites you to unwind with live music by local artists.

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

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!

Unwind Wednesday 08/7/24 - 08/28/24

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

Every Wednesday, The CAMP in Costa Mesa invites you to unwind with live music by local artists.

Wine Wednesday at Terrace by Mix Mix

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

Come grab a glass of wine with Terrace by Mix Mix!

$Trivia Night at Bootlegger\'s Brewery$

Trivia Night at Bootlegger\'s Brewery

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

Grab a beer and join for a night of trivia at Bootlegger\'s Brewery!

Game Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

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

Heroes Hall Speakers Series – From Camp Pendleton to Vietnam: Married Marines Reflect on Flights of Terror to Rescuing Refugees

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 04/30/25

Join us for a special presentation by Marine Corps Veterans Alice and Norman Marshall.

Live Music Apr. 30th-May 4th at The CAMP

Start Date : 04/30/25 End Date : 05/04/25

Join The Camp for a weekend full of music and fun!

Plantscape: A Boundary Bending Dinner Series by The Plot in Costa Mesa

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/01/25

Join us at the Plot restaurant for an unforgettable culinary experience as we present our next Plantscape, an imaginative dinner series that showcases the intersection of plant-based cuisine and a zero-waste philosophy.

Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/01/25

Shop local at the Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Robert Incelli Duo at Cafe Sevillas

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/01/25

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!

DJ Thursday with Crisanto Santa Ana

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/01/25

DJ Crisanto is here to deliver some vibe-curating tunes for your dinnertime experience!

Trivia Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/01/25

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

Beethoven’s Emperor at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 05/01/25 End Date : 05/03/25

Experience Pacific Symphony’s next artistic and music director, Alexander Shelley, in his first concert since his appointment!

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul + DJ Night

Start Date : 05/02/25 End Date : 05/02/25

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!

Flash Friday Live Music at The CAMP

Start Date : 05/02/25 End Date : 05/02/25

Come enjoy a performance put on my Flash Sitar and Madame Fontain at The CAMP !

Happy Hour at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 05/02/25 End Date : 05/02/25

Join Brewing Reserve of California in their weekly Happy Hour!

Seafood Tasting Menu at Terrace by Mix Mix

Start Date : 05/02/25 End Date : 05/02/25

Join Terrace by Mix Mix in their Seafood Tasting menu every Friday in the month of April!

The HOAG OC Marathon Running Festival

Start Date : 05/03/25 End Date : 05/04/25

Join Costa Mesa for the 21st Annual HOAG OC Marathon and Half-Marathon with spectacular coastal course and activities on May 3-4th.

Echoes of Time at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 05/04/25 End Date : 05/04/25

Experience three compelling and complementary pieces: Indian American composer Reena Esmail's "The Light is The Same," is a beautiful exploration of cross-cultural dialogue.

Mutter, Bronfman & Ferrández Trio at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 05/04/25 End Date : 05/04/25

Good things come in threes! Anne-Sophie Mutter is joined by her protégé Pablo Ferrández and longtime friend Yefim Bronfman for an evening of star-studded music making.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, May 7

Start Date : 05/07/25 End Date : 05/07/25

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.

Messiah in America at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 05/08/25 End Date : 05/08/25

Step into a world transformed by faith with Messiah in America—a breathtaking new Broadway-style production from Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras.

Diana Krall at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 05/09/25 End Date : 05/09/25

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. See her perform at Segerstrom Hall!

Cirque Goes Broadway at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 05/09/25 End Date : 05/10/25

Troupe Vertigo enchants with an evening of breathtaking artistry, where cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and the best of Broadway melodies blend into an unforgettable symphonic spectacle.

Gem Faire, May. 9th-11th at the OC Fair & Event Center

Start Date : 05/09/25 End Date : 05/11/25

Explore fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at the Gem Faire.

Outdoor Yoga at The CAMP May 9th

Start Date : 05/09/25 End Date : 05/09/25

Join us for complimentary outdoor yoga classes at The CAMP!

Heroes Hall Speakers Series – Breaking Their Silence: Filmmakers Capture Stories of Japanese American Vietnam Veterans

Start Date : 05/10/25 End Date : 05/10/25

Breaking their silence: filmmakers capture stories of Japanese American Vietnam Veterans.

Root & Rise Yoga: Mindful Mother's Day at Argyros Plaza

Start Date : 05/11/25 End Date : 05/11/25

Second Sundays on the Plaza offer monthly yoga bliss with the return of Root & Rise! Join us for this 4-part series of revitalizing mornings with interactive activities to follow. These outdoor community classes are FREE to attend with a Plaza Pass and open to all ages, abilities and levels of experience.

Legends - An Original Musical at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 05/11/25 End Date : 05/11/25

An epic musical about family loyalty, defending justice and bravery, LEGENDS celebrates the lives of Mulan, Nezha and the Monkey King.

MAMMA MIA! at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 05/13/25 End Date : 05/18/25

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

32nd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night

Start Date : 05/14/25 End Date : 05/14/25

Experience a culinary celebration of flavor, community, and giving back as food enthusiasts and philanthropists unite to support our mission of aiding those in need.

The Ranch Discovery Day

Start Date : 05/14/25 End Date : 05/14/25

Join us for the inaugural Ranch Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center on the OC Fairgrounds.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, May 15

Start Date : 05/15/25 End Date : 05/15/25

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.

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 05/15/25 End Date : 05/17/25

From FROZEN to PHANTOM to WICKED, this brand-new production is a fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits featuring outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart and madcap impressions by a stellar cast!

Cathedrals of Sound at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 05/15/25 End Date : 05/17/25

Experience a spiritual odyssey beginning with the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant, transporting you to the vaulted arches of ancient abbeys.

Sweat at Costa Mesa Playhouse

Start Date : 05/16/25 End Date : 06/08/25

A Blistering, Steel-Hearted Tale of Crossed Picket Lines. Lynn Nottage's Sweat is an incisive portrayal of the economic struggles and social tensions in small-town America.

PSSS: Beyond Boundaries

Start Date : 05/18/25 End Date : 05/18/25

The talented young musicians of Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings present their Season Finale under the direction of Music Director Dr. Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen.

PSYCB: Of Valor & Honor

Start Date : 05/18/25 End Date : 05/18/25

The talented young musicians of Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band present their Season Finale under the direction of Music Director Angela Woo and guest conductors Cheryl Floyd and Frances Cisneros.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, May 19

Start Date : 05/19/25 End Date : 05/19/25

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.

PSYWE: People & Places

Start Date : 05/19/25 End Date : 05/19/25

Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE) performs their season finale concert under the direction of Music Director Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore and guest conductor Dr. Leah McGray. PSYWE also welcomes guest composers John Mackey and Giovanni Santos.

PSYO: Monuments

Start Date : 05/20/25 End Date : 05/20/25

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) performs their season finale concert under the baton of Music Director Dr. Jacob Sustaita, including a performance by one of the annual PSYO Concerto Competition winners.

Tom Jones at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 05/21/25 End Date : 05/21/25

Legendary Welsh singer and performer Sir Tom Jones continues to sustain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma.

Mozart's Requiem at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 05/24/25 End Date : 05/24/25

Witness the timeless beauty of Mozart's Requiem, elevated to new heights with a captivating world premiere commission by Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence, Viet Cuong, in honor of Carl St.Clair's 35th season.