MaxLove Project’s Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner isn’t your typical gala—it’s a night of delicious food, great wine, and even better company. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of open-flame cooking, community, and connection! Set for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, this one-of-a-kind dinner features a multi-course, family-style feast crafted by Chef Cathy McKnight and a dream team of local chefs, known as Team Green. Think gourmet cooking under the stars with ingredients harvested from the farm just steps away.

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Festival Ballet Theatre’s full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre April 12–13, 2025, with performances the entire family will enjoy. The timeless fairytale features internationally acclaimed guest artists Liudmila Konovalova of Wiener Staatsballett and Vsevolod Maievskyi of English National Ballet in the lead roles.

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We’re so fortunate to have Roger’s Gardens right here in Orange County. For 50 years, this beloved destination in Corona del Mar has inspired gardeners, decorators, and anyone who appreciates beauty and creativity. It’s more than just a nursery—nearly 1 million visitors a year come for the curated seasonal boutiques, expert advice, and incredible décor that make Roger’s Gardens truly one-of-a-kind. Now through May 11, Roger’s Gardens is celebrating its golden anniversary with a Spring Celebration, “Bring Nature Home,” happening daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can explore vibrant floral displays, lush plantings, and artistic installations while discovering new ways to bring nature indoors. It’s a season filled with inspiration, education, and the chance to connect with expert gardeners, designers, and horticulturists.

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With spring just around the corner, Patina Restaurant Group’s three signature restaurants in the Downtown Disney District—Italian favorite Naples Ristorante e Bar and Paseo and Céntrico, the elevated Mexican dining concepts led by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán—are celebrating the season alongside the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. From culinary demonstrations to an evening with Chef Gaytán himself, food lovers in Orange County and beyond can experience these special spring events:

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