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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.

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Ryans Trivia Sucks: Trivia and Taco Tuesday at The Wayfarer

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

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!

Wicked: The Drag Show at STRUT

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!

The Staircase at South Coast Repertory

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.

MAMMA MIA! at Segerstrom Hall

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!

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song at Samueli Theater

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

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

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.

Saturday Entertainment with Scott Carter at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Saturday Entertainment with Scott Carter at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Start Date : 05/16/25 End Date : 12/26/25

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, is excited to host Scott Carter for live music on Friday nights!

Farmers Market at SOCO & The OC Mix Every Saturday

Farmers Market at SOCO & The OC Mix Every Saturday

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

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

The Art of Flamenco Dinner Show at Cafe Sevilla

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

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

Durty Nelly's Comedy Night

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

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

Robert Incelli Solo + Jazz Band at Cafe Sevillas

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

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

Public Tour at OCMA, October

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

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

Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms

Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms

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

Spring into Wellness with Baby Goat Yoga at Tanaka Farms!

Mike Sherm at Time Nightclub

Mike Sherm at Time Nightclub

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

Watch California rapper Mike Sherm come to the Costa Mesa stage and make a night to remember!

Michael Battista at Cafe Sevilla

Michael Battista at Cafe Sevilla

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

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

Sunday Football at Brewing Reserve of California

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

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

Public Tour at OCMA, March

Public Tour at OCMA, March

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

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

PSSS: Beyond Boundaries

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

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.

Public Tour at OCMA, May 4th

Public Tour at OCMA, May 4th

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

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

Public Tour at OCMA, May 11th

Public Tour at OCMA, May 11th

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

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

Public Tour at OCMA, May 18th

Public Tour at OCMA, May 18th

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

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

Weekend Studio: Purrfect Prints at OCMA

Weekend Studio: Purrfect Prints at OCMA

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

Take inspiration from artist Joan Brown who created lithographs—currently included in Ordinary Extraordinary—featuring her pet cats.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, May 19

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.

Skippers Cigar Night at Brewing Reserve of California

Skippers Cigar Night at Brewing Reserve of California

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

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

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

Casey Conley at The Wayfarer

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

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!

PSYWE: People & Places

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.

Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dance at Argyros Plaza

Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dance at Argyros Plaza

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

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

New American, RMB, Magic Atoms at The Wayfarer

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

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!

Tuesday Night Dance: Latin Rythms at Argyros Plaza

Tuesday Night Dance: Latin Rythms at Argyros Plaza

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

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

PSYO: Monuments

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.

Unwind Wednesday 7/17-31/24

Unwind Wednesday 7/17-31/24

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Jones at Segerstrom Hall

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.

Art and Play (Ages 3-5) at OCMA, May 21st

Art and Play (Ages 3-5) at OCMA, May 21st

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

Bring your little ones and come enjoy a session of sensory fun and enrichment!

Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center

Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center

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

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 : 05/22/25 End Date : 05/22/25

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 : 05/22/25 End Date : 05/22/25

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 : 05/22/25 End Date : 05/22/25

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

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul + DJ Night

Cafe Sevillas Columbian Latin Soul + DJ Night

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

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 : 05/23/25 End Date : 05/23/25

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 : 05/23/25 End Date : 05/23/25

Join Brewing Reserve of California in their weekly Happy Hour!

Seafood Tasting Menu at Terrace by Mix Mix

Seafood Tasting Menu at Terrace by Mix Mix

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

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

Blanke at Time Nightclub

Blanke at Time Nightclub

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

Insomniac presents Blanke, accompanied by Danny Olson and NGHTSHIFT. Be there!

Mozart's Requiem at Segerstrom Concert Hall

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.

DJ Pauly D at Time Nightclub

DJ Pauly D at Time Nightclub

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

Come watch as DJ Pauly D takes the stage and gives Costa Mesa a high-energy performance full of fun and excitement!

Public Tour at OCMA, May 25th

Public Tour at OCMA, May 25th

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

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

Memorial Day Weekend OC Day Party at Time Nightclub

Memorial Day Weekend OC Day Party at Time Nightclub

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

Get the party started early and dance into the night with OC Day Party!

Special Guest w/ sounds by Toney Handsome at Time Nightclub

Special Guest w/ sounds by Toney Handsome at Time Nightclub

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

Get ready for a special night with a special guest, featuring sounds by Toney Handsome!

Afternoon at the Movies - The Birds

Afternoon at the Movies - The Birds

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

Come to Costa Mesa\'s public library to watch a Hitchcock classic - \"The Birds\".

Live Music Tuesdays with James Alcantara at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Live Music Tuesdays with James Alcantara at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Start Date : 05/27/25 End Date : 12/30/25

We are excited to have solo piano artist, James Alcantara. James will be setting the mood with chart-topping hits and timeless classic music to our Great Room Lounge.

MAKE at OCMA

MAKE at OCMA

Start Date : 05/28/25 End Date : 06/19/25

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

Community Dinner at The CAMP

Community Dinner at The CAMP

Start Date : 05/29/25 End Date : 05/29/25

The CAMP is hosting a Community Dinner featuring the best of the best from their resident restaurants.

Electrik Seoul: K-Pop x EDM at Time NIghtclub

Electrik Seoul: K-Pop x EDM at Time NIghtclub

Start Date : 05/29/25 End Date : 05/29/25

Rave to all of your favorite K-Pop hits and classics!

Los Angeles Philharmonic at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Los Angeles Philharmonic at Segerstrom Concert Hall

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

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony opens with a fate motif in the woodwinds and low strings, making its way through the orchestra only to be interrupted by a rich and tender horn solo.

Omnom at Time Nightclub

Omnom at Time Nightclub

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

Omnom, a DJ/Producer of Los Angeles, come to Costa Mesa and presents us with his infectious basslines and unmistakable vocals.

Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival at Argyros Plaza

Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival at Argyros Plaza

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

Join us on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza for an exciting, FREE day of science and discovery!

ABT Gillespie Final Showcase at Segerstrom Hall

ABT Gillespie Final Showcase at Segerstrom Hall

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

The ABT Gillespie School Final Showcase is the opportunity for all students to perform on one of the renowned stages at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Heroes Hall Speakers Series – Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating the Journey of Veterans with PTSD

Heroes Hall Speakers Series – Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating the Journey of Veterans with PTSD

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

Join us for a special speaker series presentation focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans. The event will start with the viewing of the documentary film “The Volunteer,” followed by a panel discussion on PTSD.

G-Eazy at Time Nightclub

G-Eazy at Time Nightclub

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

Oakland-based rapper G-Eazy is ready to swoop in and steal your heart and attention with this phenomenal performance!

Artist Talk: Amy Adler at OCMA

Artist Talk: Amy Adler at OCMA

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

Join Amy Adler in conversation with OCMA CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman as they discuss portraiture, the role of identity, and what it means to shape collective memory.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Jun 2

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Jun 2

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

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.

Life of Pi at Segerstrom Hall

Life of Pi at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 06/03/25 End Date : 06/15/25

Told with jaw-ping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.

Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea at OCMA, June 2025

Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea at OCMA, June 2025

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

Connect with new parents of babies with OCMA's monthly tour!

Symphony of Flavors: A Wine & Dine Experience

Symphony of Flavors: A Wine & Dine Experience

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

an immersive culinary journey, pairing world-class wines with a curated fine-dining experience that celebrates the hotel’s award-winning excellence.

VERDI’S REQUIEM at Segerstrom Concert Hall

VERDI’S REQUIEM at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 06/05/25 End Date : 06/07/25

Verdi’s monumental work has been described as an “opera in ecclesiastical dress” due to its theatrical power and dramatic force that is as compelling and intense as any of his operas. Watch as the Pacific Symphony brings this work to life!

Noizu at Time Nightclub

Noizu at Time Nightclub

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

Experience house like never before as Noizu performs with catchy hooks, memorable s, and great basslines!

Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk at OCMA, June 2025

Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk at OCMA, June 2025

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

Join OCMA upstairs at the cocktail bar and then visit the galleries for a special a pop-up talk about the artwork on display.

Bingo Loco at Time Nightclub

Bingo Loco at Time Nightclub

Start Date : 06/07/25 End Date : 06/07/25

Join Bingo Loco in their 3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes.

Phantogram at Time Nightclub

Phantogram at Time Nightclub

Start Date : 06/07/25 End Date : 06/07/25

Originally from New York, this iconic electric rock duo comes to Costa Mesa to show us how to get the party started!

Re-Discover Verdi’s Requiem at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Re-Discover Verdi’s Requiem at Segerstrom Concert Hall

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

This isn't your typical requiem; it's Verdi unbuttoned and unbound. With St.Clair's commentary slicing through the history and straight to the heart, expect a visceral journey through the "Dies irae," where terror and beauty collide, and the "Sanctus," a celestial burst of clarity.

La Vida Loca at Segerstrom Concert Hall

La Vida Loca at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 06/13/25 End Date : 06/14/25

We’re throwing the ultimate Latin pop party! Dive into a night of passion with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s Latin pop explosion.

Summer Sounds: Edi Callier at Argyros Plaza

Summer Sounds: Edi Callier at Argyros Plaza

Start Date : 06/13/25 End Date : 06/13/25

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of some of Southern California’s most eclectic artists and join us this June through July for a series of FREE all-ages Summer Sounds concerts on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza!

Outdoor Yoga at The CAMP Jun. 13th

Outdoor Yoga at The CAMP Jun. 13th

Start Date : 06/13/25 End Date : 06/13/25

Get the positive vibes going with FREE Outdoor Yoga at The Camp!

Jason Ross at Time Nightclub

Jason Ross at Time Nightclub

Start Date : 06/13/25 End Date : 06/13/25

Insomniac presents Jason Ross, a phenomenal DJ and record producer. You don't want to miss this one!

Bassjackers at Time Nightclub

Bassjackers at Time Nightclub

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

This Dutch Duo is coming to Costa Mesa to show us how to jack up the bass and party!

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