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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2026

One of Southern California’s newest entertainment experiences is coming to Buena Park as The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition made its West Coast debut.The immersive murder mystery dinner experience transforms the evening into a 1920s New York-style speakeasy filled with gangsters, bootleggers, flappers, live music and interactive storytelling. Guests are invited to become part of the mystery as the storyline unfolds around them with audience participation helping shape the outcome of the night.The experience includes a served three-course prix fixe dinner with chicken, pasta, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, along with kid-friendly meals for junior detectives. Guests…

Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

June 01, 2026

In celebration of Juneteenth, Gospel Voices of Orange County will present its fifth season benefit concert on June 27 at 7 p.m. at Irvine Barclay Theatre.The one-night event honors the impact and legacy of African American artistry through an evening of music, dance, theater, spoken word, and orchestral performances. The program brings together choir, band, orchestra, dance, digital media, and theatrical traditions to highlight themes of freedom, resilience, and unity.The concert also serves as a benefit for Costa Mesa-based Arts & Learning Conservatory, supporting its mission to provide arts education and performance opportunities for young people.Tickets range from $42 to…

‘The Sound of Music’ Tour Brings Its Beloved Story to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

May 27, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing the North American tour of "The Sound of Music" to its Segerstrom Hall stage from June 2 to 14, 2026, and if you have any affection for this story, this is one worth making plans for.The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, the 2024 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, features Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, fresh off a celebrated run in London's West End. She's joined by Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, the always-reliable Christiane Noll as the Mother Abbess, and a cast that includes Nicholas Rodriguez,…

Azure Day Party Debuts Sundays at The Bungalow Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 18, 2026

The Bungalow Huntington Beach is launching a new weekly daytime series with Azure Day Party beginning Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 24. The weekly Sunday residency will bring Azure’s signature mix of house music, elevated hospitality and high-energy daytime entertainment to the Huntington Beach coast from 2 to 9 p.m.Founded in 2022, Azure Day Party started as a rooftop gathering in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before growing into an international lifestyle brand with events across the United States and Europe. Known for its music-driven atmosphere and curated crowd, Azure will bring a rotating lineup of house music artists to The Bungalow,…

Newport Dunes Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend With Music, Movies, and More

By Greer Wylder

May 18, 2026

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is kicking off the unofficial start of summer with four days of waterfront entertainment, family activities, live music, movies on the beach, and outdoor fun over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 to 25.Set along the scenic Back Bay in Newport Beach, the holiday weekend lineup includes the return of the resort’s popular Inflatable Aquatic Park, live concerts during Tunes at the Dunes, outdoor movie nights, food trucks, cocktails, and overnight stays ranging from beach cottages to RV camping.The Inflatable Aquatic Park will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features slides,…