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Paséa Hotel & Spa Hosts Annual Pup Fest on June 14

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

Named the No. 1 Pet-Friendly Hotel in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Paséa Hotel & Spa is bringing back its annual Pup Fest on Sunday, June 14.Set on the oceanfront lawn overlooking the Pacific, this year’s “Dog Days of Summer” celebration will feature water play, doggy pampering, gourmet treats, live music, shopping from local vendors, and plenty of fun for four-legged guests and their humans. Dogs can also enter the “Face of Pup Fest 2026” contest by showing off their best beach-themed costume for a chance to win the grand prize.For those planning a coastal staycation, Paséa’s Very…

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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

One of Southern California’s newest entertainment experiences is coming to Buena Park as The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition made its West Coast debut.The immersive murder mystery dinner experience transforms the evening into a 1920s New York-style speakeasy filled with gangsters, bootleggers, flappers, live music and interactive storytelling. Guests are invited to become part of the mystery as the storyline unfolds around them with audience participation helping shape the outcome of the night.The experience includes a served three-course prix fixe dinner with chicken, pasta, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, along with kid-friendly meals for junior detectives. Guests…

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Summer Nights on the Lawn at VEA Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, is bringing back its popular Summer Concert Series for 2026, inviting resort guests and the local community to enjoy live music, chef-curated bites, signature cocktails, and ocean-view sunsets from the resort's scenic Sunset Lawn.The concert series features three evenings of live entertainment overlooking the Pacific:• June 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Kalyn & The New Frontier• July 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Daniel Bonte & The Bonafide• Aug. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Teddy RobbGeneral admission tickets are $25 per event.Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family and…

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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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