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Free Outdoor Jazz Concert with Gil Castellanos Quintet at Soka University

By Greer Wylder

July 16, 2024

Join Soka Performing Arts Center for the second installment of Summer at Soka, featuring legendary jazz trumpeter Gil Castellanos & his quintet. Enjoy a free concert on the Campus Green on Friday, July 19, at 7 PM. Bring your picnics, blankets, and low-backed chairs for a spectacular performance with friends and family. Experience an evening of jazz with the Gil Castellanos Quintet, perfect for a summer night.Gil Castellanos, a celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator from San Diego, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to keeping jazz alive. He has played with The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and…

OC Fair Returns July 19 - August 18: “Always a Good Time!” with Rides, Food, and Entertainment

By Greer Wylder

July 15, 2024

The annual OC Fair returns from July 19 to August 18 with the theme “Always a Good Time!” This 23-day event promises fun and excitement for all ages.Highlights:Free Activities: Enjoy the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, The Great American Petting Farm, and the Sand and Sea Exhibit.Kids’ Activities: Visit the Explorium in OC Promenade, participate in Live Band Karaoke, meet the OC Fair’s costumed characters, and enjoy The Magic of Frank Thurston’s daily shows. Kids can also join pie-eating contests and benefit from the Read and Ride program.Animal Exhibits: See pygmy goats, llamas, chickens, miniature donkeys, and learn about farm life at…

Experience “Art with a Message” at OCCCA: July 6th - August 24th

By Greer Wylder

July 05, 2024

Art with a Message at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana runs from July 6th to August 24th, 2024. Join OCCCA for drinks, food, and live music at their Art Walk Reception on Saturday, July 6th, from 6-10 p.m.Art with a Message: The arc of history bends toward justice, and art with a message accelerates this process. Art with sharp, implied, or focused messages can afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. It helps envision a future free from the tyranny of ignorance, oppression, and discrimination. As the late Carrie Fisher said, “Take your broken heart and…

Fourth of July at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach: Prime Beach Access and Festivities

By Greer Wylder

July 03, 2024

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is the ultimate sun-soaked destination for celebrating the Fourth of July.As the only property in Huntington Beach with direct beach access via a pedestrian sky bridge, guests have prime access to Huntington Beach’s Independence Day Parade, the largest Fourth of July festival west of the Mississippi, attracting 50,000 attendees annually. The celebration kicks off with the 5K Surf City Run, followed by all-day parade festivities around the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, and culminates in the Fireworks over the Ocean Extravaganza. With direct beach access, guests at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach enjoy some of the best seats for…

Experience the Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia in Los Angeles

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2024

The Amerigo Vespucci ShipThe historic sailing ship and training vessel of the Italian Navy, the Amerigo Vespucci, will dock at the Port of Los Angeles from July 2 to 8, opening to the public on July 3 at 4 p.m. Known as the ambassador of "Made in Italy" worldwide, this magnificent ship invites guests aboard daily to experience its charm and rich naval traditions. For times and reservations, visit tourvespucci.it/en/events/come-aboard/.Explore Villaggio ItaliaAdjacent to the Vespucci, Villaggio Italia will offer a unique opportunity to explore Italian excellence from July 3–8, open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (opening at 4…