Wahoo’s Marks 38 Years with Free Community Celebration in Costa Mesa

Wahoo’s will celebrate its 38th anniversary with a free community event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its original Costa Mesa location, 1862 Placentia Ave. The celebration will feature live music, giveaways, and a chance to meet the brand’s founders, Wing, Ed, and Mingo Lam.

The first 100 guests who bring a pet supply donation for local nonprofit The Good Pawject will receive free tacos, a limited-edition Wahoo’s × Girlfriends T-shirt printed on-site, complimentary CaliWater beverages, and special giveaways from event partners.

Guests can enjoy live music from Girlfriends, Orange County’s breakout band, along with photo opportunities and a festive afternoon celebrating the surf and skate–inspired brand’s deep community roots.

Founded in 1988, Wahoo’s has grown from a small Costa Mesa taco stand into a beloved multistate brand blending Mexican, Brazilian, and Asian flavors inspired by the Lam brothers’ heritage and surf adventures. The company continues to champion fresh food, surf culture, and community connection as part of its mission to “fuel your adventures” and “nourish communities.”

Wahoo’s, 1862 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Tales of Wonder and Imagination: Alexander Shelley Leads Pacific Symphony in ‘Scheherazade’

Music has the power to transport listeners to another world, and that is exactly the vision Alexander Shelley brings to his first concerts as artistic and music director designate of Pacific Symphony. Taking place October 16–19 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the program celebrates evocative storytelling and orchestral mastery from both classic and contemporary composers.

The centerpiece of the evening is Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” a dazzling musical tapestry inspired by the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights.” The piece showcases individual musicians throughout, from the opening notes evoking the sea to the vivid sounds of an Arabian marketplace. Concertmaster Dennis Kim will be heard as the solo violin representing Scheherazade herself, whose voice unfolds through delicate harp and woodwind passages.

The concert also features Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas performing Arturo Márquez’s “Concerto for Guitar, Mystical and Profane.” Written specifically for Sainz-Villegas, the work blends two cultures and explores music as a universal language of unity. Its second movement includes a lyrical clarinet theme before closing with the vibrant romanesca dance.

Opening the program is Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst,” a one-movement work that bursts with radiant energy. The GRAMMY® Award-winning composer drew inspiration from the image of an exploding star, creating a piece that shimmers with vitality and optimism.

“Shelley Conducts Scheherazade” takes place Thursday through Saturday, October 16–18, at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. A pre-concert talk with KUSC host Alan Chapman begins at 7 p.m. A Sunday matinee on October 19 at 3 p.m. will feature only Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.”

Tickets range from $36 to $252. For details or to purchase, call (714) 858-0945 or visit pacificsymphony.org

Pacific Symphony’s 2025–26 Classical Season continues with Shelley leading three more programs:

• “Carmen & Daphnis and Chloe” (Nov. 20–22, 2025)
• “Stravinsky’s Firebird” (Jan. 15–18, 2026)
• “America at 250” (May 28–30, 2026)

Pacific Symphony’s Classical Series is made possible by the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation, with additional support from Classical California KUSC, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, and PBS SoCal.

600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Luxury Wellness Meets Concierge Medicine at Coastal Wellness MD

Coastal Wellness MD, a luxury wellness clinic in Corona del Mar founded by Dr. Shery Mokhtare, is redefining modern health through a physician-led approach that blends science, beauty, and personalized care.

Dr. Mokhtare recognized a need for a forward-thinking, whole-body wellness experience that goes beyond the surface. Her vision led to the creation of a mobile concierge medical practice that combines the sophistication of a luxury clinic with the accessibility of personalized, on-the-go care.

Her Corona del Mar clinic offers a curated blend of aesthetic and regenerative services, including skin rejuvenation, IV therapy, and body wellness treatments. With a warm, approachable style and a deep commitment to evidence-based medicine, Dr. Mokhtare helps patients achieve natural, lasting results that align with their lifestyle and goals.

At its core, Coastal Wellness MD provides the elevated experience of a high-end wellness clinic with the flexibility of mobile services. Consultations are always complimentary, and each treatment plan is customized to meet individual needs—whether in-clinic or on location at luxury resorts, hotels, private events, or through corporate wellness programs.

The clinic specializes in aesthetic and regenerative medicine, offering IV therapy, vitamin shots, skin and hair treatments, Botox and fillers, and advanced laser services using the latest FDA-cleared technologies such as Lutronic ECO2 and Genius RF Microneedling. Beyond aesthetics, patients can access advanced medical diagnostics including blood analysis, body composition testing, MRI referrals, and hormone and nutrition optimization.

Coastal Wellness MD’s mobile concierge team also supports partnerships and activations nationwide, with plans for expansion in New York, Nevada, Florida, and throughout California.

Clinic Information:
Coastal Wellness MD
2865 East Coast Highway, Suite 120
Corona del Mar, California
Call or Text: 949-520-6945
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