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Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2026

Huntington Beach's skies are ready for a celebration as Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach marks its 10th year Oct. 2-4. Military and civilian performers from around the world will take over the shoreline for what organizers call the nation's largest airshow by attendance, with three days of action overhead plus family fun and beachfront entertainment on the sand.Organizers just added several headliners to the lineup: the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, NASA's "Freedom 250" F-5 aircraft, a NASA F-15 and F-18, and the Red Bull Air Force's Gravity Industries…

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Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2026

Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public.Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.The boutique builds on Roger's Gardens' more than 50 year legacy and marks over three decades of theatrical retail design.…

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Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2026

RELISH is back for its second year, and this three-day celebration of food, wine and spirits at VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, runs Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4. The event was created by celebrity chef Jamie Gwen and celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events.Friday's Opening Night Cocktail Party & Grand Tasting runs 5 to 8 p.m. and brings chef-curated hors d'oeuvres, interactive food and drink pop-ups, hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wine. On hand this year: Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard, Kat Turner, maitre fromager Afrim Pristine, sommelier…

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Newport Beach Film Festival Turns 27, and the Lineup Is Stacked

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2026

The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrates its 27th year this October, screening more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 countries, once again making it the largest international cinema event on the coast. Running Oct. 15-22, 2026, the festival has tickets on sale now, with the full lineup available at newportbeachfilmfest.com.The Centerpiece selections alone are worth clearing your schedule for. James Gray's "Paper Tiger" pairs Adam Driver with Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. Danny Boyle brings "Ink," starring Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy. And Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine" brings together John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve…

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Purrs in Paradise Opens Its Doors at The CAMP

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2026

A new tropical-inspired cat lounge is settling into The CAMP in Costa Mesa, and it wants you to come hang out.Purrs in Paradise celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, with a day built around relaxing, meeting cats and supporting local animal rescue. Every cat in the lounge is available for adoption through the lounge's rescue partner, Friends of Normie Rescue.Thirty-minute lounge visits are $10 during the celebration, down from the regular $22 admission. Visits are walk-in only throughout the day.The party also brings a DJ, raffles, giveaways and face painting. The first 50…

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