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Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine Toasts the New Year With Zero-Proof Style

December 30, 2025

Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine is welcoming the new year with a refined lineup of zero-proof cocktails that prove going alcohol-free never means sacrificing flavor or presentation. Bright, bold, and crafted with the same attention to detail as the restaurant’s classic cocktails, these mocktails are designed for guests looking to sip smarter this month.

For those who want to add a little indulgence to the experience, the restaurant’s Signature Warm Butter Cake is always on the menu, making for a perfect treat-yourself pairing without the alcohol.

The Dry January menu leans mocktail-forward, offering thoughtful, elevated options for an alcohol-free night out, available for a limited time in January.

Dry January Mocktails, January Only

Sea Salt N Caramel Espresso No-tini
Espresso, Lyre’s Dry Gin, Monin Sea Salt Caramel Toffee, Redi Whip, espresso beans
$17

French 6’7
Lyre’s Dry London, fresh lemon juice, Daily’s simple syrup, Lyre’s non-alcoholic sparkling, lemon zest
$15

Immunity Boost
Lyre’s Dry London Gin, lemon juice, Tres Agave, Monin golden turmeric, WithCo Cocktail Ginger Mule Syrup, Fever-Tree ginger beer, candied ginger, lemon zest
$15

Existing Mocktails

Ginger Mule
Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, WithCo Ginger Mule, simple syrup, lime, mint, cucumber, mint sprig, candied ginger
$18

You Mango Me Hot!
Lyre’s Agave Blanco Spirit, Monin mango puree, lime, Scrappy’s Firewater tincture, lime wheel, chili threads
$16

Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine is located at 772 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618.
For reservations or information, call (949) 341-0376.

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Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel Bring Immersive Play to Irvine Spectrum Center

December 26, 2025

Holey Moley Golf Club and the first-ever U.S. Hijinx Hotel have officially debuted at Irvine Spectrum Center, introducing two bold, immersive entertainment concepts designed for playful competition and social connection.

Holey Moley Golf Club transforms traditional putt-putt into a high-energy, multi-sensory experience. The venue features 27 wildly themed holes set inside neon-lit, immersive spaces that blend pop culture, nostalgia, and playful chaos. Each hole offers a different visual and interactive moment, with throwbacks inspired by the eighties, nineties, and beyond. 

With locations across the United States, including Denver, Austin, Houston, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and now Irvine, along with multiple international locations in Australia and New Zealand, Holey Moley has become known for its imaginative approach to mini golf. A full-service bar and restaurant complete the experience, welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy a lively and colorful setting built around the art of play. More information is available at holeymoley.com.

Next door, Hijinx Hotel reimagines entertainment through the lens of hospitality. While not an actual hotel, the venue invites guests to “check in” to a highly designed playground filled with 15 interactive challenge rooms, each presented as a themed hotel space. Every room features a scored game that encourages teamwork, friendly competition, and laughter, making it ideal for date nights, group outings, and celebratory gatherings. 

Designed to accommodate all skill levels, the experiences combine practical effects with virtual technology in a whimsical, immersive environment. The venue also includes private karaoke lounges and Suite 404, a speakeasy-style bar and restaurant that adds an elevated social element. As its first U.S. location, Hijinx Hotel at Irvine Spectrum Center offers a distinctly original destination for playful, high-energy entertainment.

TO BOOK: Visit online at holeymoley.com/locations/irvine-spectrum and hijinxhotel.com/locations/irvine-spectrum.

Irvine Spectrum Center - 517 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 517, Irvine

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THE NOTEBOOK Musical Set for Segerstrom Hall in 2026

December 24, 2025

Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, have announced that THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play Segerstrom Hall from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8, 2026. The production is part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season and brings the beloved love story to Costa Mesa audiences.

“THE NOTEBOOK is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now they can experience it anew as a moving musical event. With multi-platinum artist Ingrid Michaelson’s unforgettable score and Tony Award nominated Bekah Brunstetter’s beautifully crafted book, THE NOTEBOOK comes to life on stage in a way that will resonate deeply with audiences across North America.”

The story follows Allie and Noah, two people from different worlds who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. Described as “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” by Entertainment Weekly, THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

Based on a novel that has sold millions of copies worldwide and a film that remains one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas of all time, the musical adaptation played on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre from March 2024 through December 2024. The production followed a critically acclaimed world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in fall 2022.

Tickets for THE NOTEBOOK, starting at $39, are available for purchase online at scfta.org, in person at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, and by phone at 714.556.2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts of 10 or more, call the Group Services offices at 714.755.0236.

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