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A Big Year Ahead for Costa Mesa’s SoBECA District

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2026

More than 20 new small businesses are set to join the LAB’s portfolio in 2026, marking the largest single year of openings in the history of Costa Mesa’s SoBECA District.The expansion will bring more than 20 new businesses across 50,000 square feet, making it the LAB’s biggest growth to date.Located just down Bristol Street from South Coast Plaza, the South on Bristol Entertainment, Culture and Arts District, known as SoBECA, is home to some of Costa Mesa’s most recognizable destinations, including The LAB Anti-Mall, The CAMP, CAMPOUT, The SOLO Building and PLANT. The new mix of retail, dining, wellness and…

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Luke’s Lobster Brings the Heat With Chili Crisp Crab Melt

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2026

Luke’s Lobster has a location on Balboa Island, making it an easy coastal stop for seafood lovers in Newport Beach. Founded in 2009 by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, the Maine based, family owned restaurant group has built a loyal following for its commitment to 100 percent traceable, sustainably sourced seafood. Luke’s Lobster has been a certified B Corp since 2018 and continues to lead with transparency from dock to plate.For a limited time, Luke’s is turning up the heat with a new Chili Crisp Crab Melt, created in collaboration with Fly By Jing. Chili crisp has become one of the…

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Paul Taylor Dance Company at Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.Recognized worldwide as a leader in modern dance, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is celebrated for works that reflect the depth, complexity, and emotion of the human experience. The company’s repertory has long been regarded as among the most important and influential of the 20th and 21st centuries.This performance marks the 50th anniversary of Esplanade, one of Paul Taylor’s most iconic works, performed alongside other groundbreaking pieces that highlight the company’s continued innovation and artistic excellence.The planned program includes Under the Rhythm…

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New Brunch Additions at CasaDami

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2026

Newport Beach’s coastal café and wine bar, CasaDami, continues to bring a touch of European café culture to the waterfront on Balboa Island’s Peninsula Village. Known for its relaxed setting and refined, wine-friendly menu of tapas and entrées, CasaDami has become a favorite stop for a leisurely weekend meal by the water.Beginning Saturday, March 7, the weekend brunch menu will feature two new dishes along with an update to a popular favorite.The new Blue Crab Burger pairs wild blue crab with Calabrian chili aioli and smashed avocado on a brioche bun, served with potato chips ($29). A Faroe Island Salmon…

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LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive…

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