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Bubblefest Returns to Discovery Cube Orange County for Its 30th Anniversary

By Greer Wylder

March 16, 2026

One of Southern California’s favorite Spring Break traditions returns to Discovery Cube Orange County this season as Bubblefest celebrates its 30th anniversary. The popular family event runs on select dates through April 12.Bubblefest blends science, creativity and hands-on fun as families explore the fascinating world of bubbles through interactive exhibits and live performances. A highlight of the event is the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, a 40-minute spectacle that combines bubble artistry with music and lighting.This year’s celebration also coincides with National Bubble Week, taking place March 15 through March 22.Bubblefest takes place Fridays through Mondays at Discovery Cube Orange County,…

A Newport Beach Landmark Turns 100: From The Arches to A Restaurant

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2026

In 2026, A Restaurant will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic location along Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. The milestone marks a century of hospitality, community and history at one of Newport Beach’s most recognizable dining destinations.For many locals, A Restaurant is more than historic. It is personal. I have been going there since I was a kid, and in high school my sister and I worked there as hostesses when it was still The Arches, my very first job. Years later it became the place where Paul and I celebrated our wedding reception. Like so many longtime…

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2026

Imagine hearing The Beatles performed live with a full symphony orchestra. Audiences will get that experience on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., when Classical Mystery Tour returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special 30th anniversary concert.This milestone performance celebrates three decades since Classical Mystery Tour’s very first concert, presented at Segerstrom Center (then called Orange County Performing Arts Center) in 1996. For this anniversary event, the acclaimed Beatles tribute will be joined by a 30-piece orchestra comprised of Pacific Symphony musicians, bringing the beloved Beatles catalogue to life as it was originally recorded.Tickets range from…

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

March 05, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.Recognized worldwide as a leader in modern dance, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is celebrated for works that reflect the depth, complexity, and emotion of the human experience. The company’s repertory has long been regarded as among the most important and influential of the 20th and 21st centuries.This performance marks the 50th anniversary of Esplanade, one of Paul Taylor’s most iconic works, performed alongside other groundbreaking pieces that highlight the company’s continued innovation and artistic excellence.The planned program includes Under the Rhythm…

LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

March 01, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive…