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Martin Creed: Work No. 3868 Half the air in a given space

Martin Creed: Work No. 3868 Half the air in a given space

Start Date : 07/03/24 End Date : 02/16/25

An interactive, immersive work of hundreds of yellow balloons containing half of the air present in the gallery.

Deux Femmes at OCMA

Deux Femmes at OCMA

Start Date : 09/12/24 End Date : 02/23/25

Deux Femmes brings together a collection of work by artist Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, each of whom emphasize metamorphosis and transformation as a source of power.

Live Music Fridays with James Alcantara

Live Music Fridays with James Alcantara

Start Date : 11/01/24 End Date : 05/06/25

Solo artist, James Alcantara, will be setting the mood with chart-topping hits and timeless classical piano pieces!

Farmers Market at Paseo 17

Farmers Market at Paseo 17

Start Date : 11/01/24 End Date : 05/02/25

The Paseo 17 Monthly Farmers Market will feature produce, a variety of prepared foods, crafts and informational booths!

Ordinary Extraordinary at OCMA

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.

Morning Nature Walk with Covry

Morning Nature Walk with Covry

Start Date : 12/14/24 End Date : 12/06/25

Join Covry Eyewear for their monthly nature walks. Every participant receives a gift at the end... don\'t miss out!

Ryan\'s Trivia Sucks: Trivia and Taco Tuesday at The Wayfarer

Ryan\'s Trivia Sucks: Trivia and Taco Tuesday at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 12/17/24 End Date : 12/30/25

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

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

Start Date : 12/20/24 End Date : 12/26/25

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

Fermentation Farm Farmers Market

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

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.

How I Learned to Drive at Costa Mesa Playhouse

How I Learned to Drive at Costa Mesa Playhouse

Start Date : 02/06/25 End Date : 02/23/25

How I Learned to Drive is a wildly funny yet devastating story of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man.

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night at The Wayfarer

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/14/25 End Date : 12/26/25

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

World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour at OC Fair and Event Center

World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour at OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 02/15/25 End Date : 02/16/25

World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour is a high-quality model railroad show designed to introduce the general public to model railroading, targeting both consumers and die-hard modelers alike.

Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary at Segerstrom Hall

Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 02/15/25 End Date : 02/16/25

American dancer, choreographer, and author Twyla Tharp brings exuberant choreography to the stage. Don't miss this night full of music and talent!

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

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.

Michael Battista at Cafe Sevilla

Michael Battista at Cafe Sevilla

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

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 Run Club with Paseo 17

Sunday Run Club with Paseo 17

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

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the morning air with Paseo 17 and their Sunday Run Club!

Sunday Football at Brewing Reserve of California

Sunday Football at Brewing Reserve of California

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

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

Beer and Hymns + Cheesy Love Songs Afterparty at The Wayfarer

Beer and Hymns + Cheesy Love Songs Afterparty at The Wayfarer

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

It\'s Cheesy Love Song season! Join us for a round of Hymns followed by a sing-along of your favorite love songs. Grease, Whitney and more!

Sunday Karaoke with Bobby Vegas at The Wayfarer

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!

Skippers Cigar Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Skippers Cigar Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 02/17/25 End Date : 02/17/25

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

Pure Unadulterated Funk with Partee Time at The Wayfarer

Pure Unadulterated Funk with Partee Time at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/17/25 End Date : 02/17/25

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

Green Expression with Thee Almighty Majestics and Lonely Stars at The Wayfarer

Green Expression with Thee Almighty Majestics and Lonely Stars at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/17/25 End Date : 02/17/25

Green Expression are talking over every Monday in February! Different openers each week and these shows are FREE!

Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dance at Argyros Plaza

Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dance at Argyros Plaza

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

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.

Annie at Segerstrom Hall

Annie at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 02/18/25 End Date : 02/23/25

One of Broadway\'s most loved musicals is returning to Costa Mesa ready to remind theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner!

New American, RMB, Magic Atoms at The Wayfarer

New American, RMB, Magic Atoms at The Wayfarer

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

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!

Unwind Wednesday 7/17-31/24

Unwind Wednesday 7/17-31/24

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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

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

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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

Wine Wednesday at Terrace by Mix Mix

Wine Wednesday at Terrace by Mix Mix

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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 : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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

Game Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Game Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

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

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at South Coast Repertory

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at South Coast Repertory

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 03/02/25

Follow the Journey of Sergei Rachmaninoff as his terminal illness brings back the memory of a long ago encounter with Russia’s last Tsar, Nicholas II, and the Tsar’s daughter, the Grand Duchess Anastasia.

Sam Outlaw with Hannah Aldridge at The Wayfarer

Sam Outlaw with Hannah Aldridge at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/19/25 End Date : 02/19/25

Sam Outlaw returns to where his country music career started and will be joined by Hannah Aldridge. Don't miss some great country music.

Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center

Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

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

Robert Incelli Duo at Cafe Sevillas

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

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

DJ Thursday with Crisanto Santa Ana

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

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

Trivia Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Trivia Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

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

Claybourne Elder at Samueli Theater

Claybourne Elder at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/22/25

Enjoy a hilarious and heartfelt evening that’s part cabaret and part stand-up with Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder in “If The Stars Were Mine.”

London Symphony Orchestra at Segerstrom Concert Hall

London Symphony Orchestra at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America's 2024 Conductor of the Year, leads a breathtaking program of lyrical might!

Farmers Market February 20th at OC Fair Grounds

Farmers Market February 20th at OC Fair Grounds

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

Shop locally and enjoy a morning full of fun under the sun!

Kareeta with Dead Space Revival at The Wayfarer

Kareeta with Dead Space Revival at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 02/20/25 End Date : 02/20/25

Kareeta's sound is classic, clever, and never predictable, and Harris’s lyrics are soulful, poetic, and down-home.

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul + DJ Night

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul + DJ Night

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

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

Flash Friday Live Music at The CAMP

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

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

Happy Hour at Brewing Reserve of California

Happy Hour at Brewing Reserve of California

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

Join Brewing Reserve of California in their weekly Happy Hour!

Paul van Dyk at Time Nightclub

Paul van Dyk at Time Nightclub

Start Date : 02/22/25 End Date : 02/22/25

Watch Paul Van Dyk, an EDM icon, perform at Time Nightclub!

Homegrown Tomatoes at OC Fair and Event Center

Homegrown Tomatoes at OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 02/22/25 End Date : 02/22/25

Growing tomatoes at home can be a rewarding and delicious experience. Join the Centennial Farm Garden Class for a how-to presentation with all the knowledge necessary to begin your tomato growing journey!

Sparkle Riot at Strut Bar and Club

Sparkle Riot at Strut Bar and Club

Start Date : 02/22/25 End Date : 02/22/25

1970's Glam Rock Live? Count me in! Don't forget to dress in your glitteriest attire!

Carmina Burana & Bach at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Carmina Burana & Bach at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 02/27/25 End Date : 03/01/25

Immerse yourself in the raw visceral power of the human voice.

Farmers Market February 27th at OC Fair Grounds

Farmers Market February 27th at OC Fair Grounds

Start Date : 02/27/25 End Date : 02/27/25

Shop locally and enjoy a morning full of fun under the sun!

OC Pathways at OC Fair and Event Center

OC Pathways at OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 02/27/25 End Date : 02/27/25

Discover the future of college and career at the OC Pathways showcase! Get ready to see students take the stage and explore how education is evolving to meet OC’s changing job market.

THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY at South Coast Repertory

THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY at South Coast Repertory

Start Date : 02/28/25 End Date : 03/16/25

Ever wanted to learn something new by simply eating it? Well Henry tried it and it worked! Watch as this unique story unravels.

The Magic City at Samueli Theater

The Magic City at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 03/01/25 End Date : 03/02/25

The Magic City tells the story of nine-year-old Philomena, who must learn to build a new life with some unexpected characters.

Carmina Burana at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Carmina Burana at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 03/02/25 End Date : 03/02/25

Ladies and gents, grab your goblets and get ready for wine, women, and song featuring the raucous revelry of Carl Orff\'s Carmina Burana!

Tracy K. Smith at Samueli Theater

Tracy K. Smith at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 03/03/25 End Date : 03/03/25

Always captivating and insightful, we are proud to welcome and have a look inside the brilliant mind of Tracy K. Smith!

Calidore String Quartet at Samueli Theater

Calidore String Quartet at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 03/06/25 End Date : 03/06/25

The Calidore String Quartet is recognized as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of a vast chamber music repertory. Watch as they take the stage in Costa Mesa!

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle and Boat Show at OC Fair and Event Center

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle and Boat Show at OC Fair and Event Center

Start Date : 03/06/25 End Date : 02/09/25

The Southern California Premier Outdoors Show is a must-attend event for those looking for boats, fishing gear, and travel destinations.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Mar 7

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Mar 7

Start Date : 03/07/25 End Date : 03/07/25

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.

Symphony 101: Inspiration at Samueli Theater

Symphony 101: Inspiration at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 03/09/25 End Date : 03/09/25

Host Alan Chapman explores the many inspirations for music and how they come to life!

Vienna Philharmonic with Yannick Nézet-Séguin Yefim Bronfman at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Vienna Philharmonic with Yannick Nézet-Séguin Yefim Bronfman at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 03/09/25 End Date : 03/09/25

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Vienna Philharmonic and three-time Grammy-Award winner Yefim Bronfman in Beethoven’s gorgeously composed and beloved third piano concerto.

Vienna Philharmonic with Yannick Nézet-Séguin at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Vienna Philharmonic with Yannick Nézet-Séguin at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 03/11/25 End Date : 03/11/25

Audiences are in for a treat when the Vienna Philharmonic performs concert number two! Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the exuberant Symphony No. 4 by Schubert.

Music of Phil Collins and Genesis at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Music of Phil Collins and Genesis at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 03/14/25 End Date : 03/15/25

Phil Collins, the drummer and later the lead singer of the rock band Genesis, comes to Segerstrom Concert Hall to perform his numerous hits and put on a spectacular show!

Underneath a Magical Moon at Samueli Theater

Underneath a Magical Moon at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 03/15/25 End Date : 03/16/25

Let's go "Up, Up, and Away" with this reimagining of Peter Pan, as Wendy takes the lead and tells us the wonderful stories of Neverland through her perspective!

RENT in Concert at Segerstrom Hall

RENT in Concert at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 03/15/25 End Date : 03/15/25

RENT, a musical highlighting the life of a group of friends as they face social justice issues, poverty, and health issues, comes to Costa Mesa in a new light!

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