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Celebrate ‘The Year of the Dragon’ at The District Tustin!

By Greer Wylder

February 01, 2024

Enjoy TWO great ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year this year at The District Tustin now through February 18. YEAR OF THE DRAGON PHOTO PAGODATake the perfect family photo at their Year of the Dragon Display. Open daily and lit up at night.LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONOn Saturday, February 10 from 12 – 2 p.m., families can enjoy lion dance performances, martial arts shows, Chinese fan dancers, glitter tattoos, Asian-themed kid's crafts, and a Live DJ. Plus, the first 500 attendees will receive a Red Lucky Envelope with a $2 bill and tenant offers inside! Free event.Located in The District Courtyard,…

Telefèric Barcelona Opens Specialty Spanish Marketplace, El Merkat

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2024

Telefèric Barcelona, a Barcelona-based restaurant group, is opening El Merkat, a Spanish goods market, in Brentwood on February 2. Inspired by Spain's Costa Brava region, El Merkat offers Spanish wine, imported goods like olives and tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese, sangrias, and signature paella kits.Grand Opening:Friday, Feb 2: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:00 PM. Open to the public from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM with a 15% discount on most items (excluding high-end wines) and complimentary Spanish pintxos, live music.Saturday, Feb 3: Bottomless Brunch Sangria Kickoff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at $28 per person for 90 minutes of unlimited…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo COPPEL-i.A.

By Greer Wylder

January 29, 2024

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is delighted to present Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo as they perform "Coppél-i.A." for a series of five captivating performances from March 7th to March 10th, 2024. Marking their triumphant return to Southern California, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will showcase Jean-Christophe Maillot's groundbreaking creation, "Coppél-i.A.," which breathes new life into the realm of storytelling.In this reimagined romantic masterpiece, the Company's Choreographer-Director ingeniously weaves an original musical score, delving into the profound impact of artificial intelligence on our contemporary society. It explores the profound question of what it means to seek the perfect partner in our…

NAMM Returns to the Anaheim Convention Center

By Greer Wylder

January 24, 2024

The 2024 NAMM Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from January 24 – January 28. It’s the first time since the pandemic that NAMM returns to its usual January schedule. Hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants, this premier business-to-business event promises an exceptional experience for both music lovers and industry professionals.Key Features of The NAMM Show:A diverse lineup of over 170 artists and bands from genres including rock, pop, bluegrass, funk, hip-hop, mariachi, jazz, and more.Performances by multi-GRAMMY® winners such as Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West's…

Premiere Event: ‘From Radical Origins’ Docuseries

By Greer Wylder

January 24, 2024

Visit Laguna Beach is set to premiere "From Radical Origins," a seven-part documentary series exploring the history, influential figures, and activism that have shaped Laguna Beach. This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 1st at 6 PM, taking place at Rivian's South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach. Attendees will include key figures from the renowned series.The highlight of the evening will be the debut screening of the series' latest episode, "Long Live the Rejects: The indomitable and authentic soul of a creative culture," starting at 6:30 PM.The venue for this event is the Rivian South Coast Theater, located at 162…