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Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With Star-Powered Lineup at Lido Theater

By Greer Wylder

May 17, 2026

Looking for a reason to trade the couch for the coast this June? The Newport Beach TV Fest returns June 4-7 at the historic Lido Theater with four days of conversations, live podcasts, award presentations, and appearances from some of television’s biggest names.Open to the public, the festival is expected to draw one of the largest gatherings of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, giving Orange County audiences a rare chance to see stars up close in an intimate setting.Highlights include Mindy Kaling and Seth MacFarlane appearing for live Awards Chatter podcasts, Andy Cohen receiving…

Free Summer Dance Nights and Concerts Return to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

May 17, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back its popular summer programming on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza with free Tuesday Night Dance classes through August and Summer Sounds outdoor concerts starting June 12.The all-ages dance series runs through August and features styles including Latin rhythms, K-Pop, Broadway, line dancing, Bollywood, hula and hip hop, all led by local instructors. Select evenings will also include live music and social dancing on the Plaza.Summer Sounds returns in June and July with free outdoor concerts featuring Electric Root, Extra Ancestral, Velvet Soul, Mevina, Undecided Future and Manny Cepeda Orchestra. Guests can…

Farm Tour & Field Day at Fermentation Farm Acres

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2026

Fermentation Farm Acres is hosting its first official Farm Tour and Field Day on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in San Juan Capistrano. Adult tickets are $50.The self-guided walking tour covers seven stops across the working farm, including the orchard, HAPA Honey apiary, compost station, in-ground crop rows, greenhouse and berry rows, before wrapping up with a picnic on the lawn of the Swanner House. Along the way, guests will learn how crops are grown, tended and harvested, and why small, local farms and the restaurants they supply matter.Lunch, prepared by Fermentation Farm, and house-made kombucha are…

44 Women for Orangewood Luncheon in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2026

The 44 Women for Orangewood Scholarship Luncheon returns Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VEA Newport Beach for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to supporting youth education.The luncheon brings the community together to raise funds for Orangewood Foundation scholarships, grants and educational programs that help young people build brighter futures. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated lunch and hear from keynote speaker Josh Shipp, who will share insights on the power of mentorship, opportunity and encouragement.The event offers a meaningful way to give back while helping support the next generation.Reserve your seat and learn more online.VEA Newport…

Lido Theater Receives 2026 Preservation Award

By Greer Wylder

May 11, 2026

The historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach has been honored with a 2026 Preservation Award from the Art Deco Society of California following its extensive multi-million-dollar restoration. The theater was one of only two restored buildings in California to receive the prestigious recognition this year.The annual Art Deco Preservation Awards celebrate efforts to preserve California’s Art Deco architecture, art and culture. The award was presented to project designer Margee Drews and project manager John Loper on behalf of owner Fritz Duda Company during the 41st Annual Art Deco Preservation Ball at The Hibernia in San Francisco.Originally opened in 1939, the…