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Fritz and Friends Set for One-Night Show in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

August 01, 2025

Fritz Coleman returns to the stage this summer with “Fritz and Friends,” a one-night-only comedy show at the Lake Forest Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.A beloved figure across Southern California, Coleman is best known for his four-decade run as KNBC-TV’s weathercaster, where he earned six local Emmy Awards, appeared on The Tonight Show eight times, and shared the stage with legends like Bob Hope, Debbie Reynolds, George Benson, and Ray Charles.Beyond the broadcast world, Coleman has long made audiences laugh with solo shows including The Reception and It's Me! Dad!—the latter produced for television…

Gala of the Stars Returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

July 21, 2025

One of Orange County’s most anticipated dance events, the 16th annual Gala of the Stars returns Thursday, Aug. 7, to Irvine Barclay Theatre.Presented in association with Youth America Grand Prix, this internationally recognized ballet showcase brings together some of the world’s most celebrated dancers from leading ballet companies—alongside inspired young protégés destined for the world stage. It’s a rare opportunity to see both current and future stars in one unforgettable evening.The evening begins at 6 p.m. with an optional one-act performance spotlighting promising youth dancers. At 7 p.m., the main gala performance begins, featuring an all-star lineup of world-renowned ballet…

Beats & Brews: Outdoor Concert Series at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

July 17, 2025

Kick back and soak up the sounds of summer with Beats & Brews, an outdoor concert series at The District Tustin featuring a stellar mix of live bands and DJ sets. Enjoy craft beer and wine for purchase benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin, or sip non-alcoholic cocktails from Good + Bar. Every Tuesday from July 23 – August 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at The Promenade, concert goers can expect:July 23 – Central Line (Top 40 Dance Hits)July 30 – DJ John Park (K-Pop Dance Party)August 6 – Kelly Boyz Band (Country Night + Line Dancing)August…

ABT’s ‘Giselle’ Returns to Segerstrom Center This Summer

By Greer Wylder

July 16, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle this summer, marking the company’s first Orange County summer engagement in more than 15 years. The beloved classic will be performed five times July 24–27, 2025. Tickets are available now at scfta.org.Staged by Kevin McKenzie with choreography after Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa, and set to music by Adolphe Adam, Giselle is a two-act ballet that explores themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and redemption. The timeless story follows a young peasant girl who falls for a nobleman disguised as a villager. When his betrayal is…

Bardega to Open in Laguna Hills with Bodega-Style Market and Custom Cocktails

By Greer Wylder

July 07, 2025

Bardega, a new neighborhood bar and market, is set to open in Laguna Hills in late summer 2025. The concept, created by longtime friends and local entrepreneurs Cory Danger and Matt Sharp, blends a laid-back lounge with a chef-driven kitchen, bottle shop, and bodega-style market.Guests can expect a customizable cocktail experience featuring non-alcoholic, low-ABV, and full-spirit options, alongside local beer and standout wines. Bardega’s menu will highlight elevated comfort food with modern twists, available for dine-in or takeaway.Cory Danger, known for co-producing MUSINK and founding Golden Crown Barber Shop, and Matt Sharp, a hospitality consultant and owner of multiple beverage-focused…