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Dr. Martens Warehouse Sale Comes to Tustin June 4-7

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

Fans of Dr. Martens can score major savings when the official Dr. Martens Warehouse Sale arrives at Alternative Retail in Tustin from June 4 through June 7.Shoppers will find a wide selection of boots, shoes, sandals, platforms, mules, slides, bags, and more, including a limited assortment of coveted Made in England styles.Pricing starts at $55 for sandals, $65 for shoes, $75 for boots, and $100 for Made in England footwear.Tickets are required for guests ages 15 and older. Each ticket provides a one-hour shopping window, and advance registration is recommended. Standby admission may be available on a first-come, first-served basis,…

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Broken Yolk Café Hosts Fundraiser for Project Hope Alliance

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

On Saturday, June 5, Broken Yolk Café will host a fundraiser benefiting Project Hope Alliance and the 61 local students experiencing homelessness who are working toward graduation.Guests who mention the fundraiser to their server at participating Broken Yolk Café locations will have 10% of their purchase donated to Project Hope Alliance. The total amount raised will be presented to the organization at the end of June.Proceeds will help fund caps and gowns, senior activities, and summer support services for students in need.Participating locations include Costa Mesa, Irvine, Orange, Buena Park, and Phoenix.Broken Yolk Café Irvine3988 Barranca Pkwy., Suite A, IrvineBroken…

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Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
June 01, 2026

Gospel Voices of OC returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. for its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring the lives and legacies of African American artists and innovators.Produced by Arts & Learning Conservatory Founder and CEO Debora Wondercheck M.S., ED, the multi-generational benefit concert marks the nation's 250th anniversary with a program rooted in themes of freedom, resilience and unity. Expect a vibrant mix of choral performances, dance, live band, spoken word, digital media and theatre.Leading the production are Musical Director Jamond Dondrell McCoy and Production Manager Bruce Cecil. McCoy is a vocalist, educator…

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‘The Sound of Music’ Tour Brings Its Beloved Story to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing the North American tour of "The Sound of Music" to its Segerstrom Hall stage from June 2 to 14, 2026, and if you have any affection for this story, this is one worth making plans for.The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, the 2024 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, features Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, fresh off a celebrated run in London's West End. She's joined by Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, the always-reliable Christiane Noll as the Mother Abbess, and a cast that includes Nicholas Rodriguez,…

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San Pedro Fish Market Celebrates 70 Years on the Waterfront

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2026

San Pedro Fish Market is celebrating 70 years of seafood, family traditions and waterfront dining in Southern California.Founded on Good Friday in 1956, the family-owned institution began as a small seafood stand called Vista Seafood, opened by Mackey Ungaro alongside his son Henry and nephew Tommy Amalfitano. What started as a neighborhood seafood spot quickly became a favorite gathering place for locals drawn to the fresh catch and welcoming hospitality.Over the decades, San Pedro Fish Market grew alongside the harbor, eventually becoming one of the most recognized seafood destinations in Southern California. Today, the restaurant is led by its fourth…

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