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Live on the Lawn Returns to Fashion Island This Summer

By Greer Wylder

June 10, 2026

Fashion Island is bringing back one of Newport Beach's most beloved summer traditions. For six Saturday evenings this season, the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale's Lawn transforms into an open-air concert venue for Live on the Lawn, a sunset music series presented in partnership with ETA Presents.Running June 13 through Aug. 1, the series features an all-star lineup of Los Angeles jazz musicians who have performed alongside Aloe Blacc, Jason Mraz, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Legend and Kendrick Lamar. Each night kicks off at sunset, with a relaxed coastal atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in, sip something cold and…

Wild Fork Hosts World Cuts Sampling Events in OC

By Greer Wylder

June 07, 2026

Wild Fork, the specialty meat and seafood market known for its wide selection of responsibly sourced proteins, is inviting Orange County residents to explore international flavors during its upcoming World Cuts International Sampling Events.The free events will feature products inspired by Mexico, along with chef-led grilling demonstrations, complimentary samples and meal ideas designed to elevate summer entertaining.Wild Fork partners with farms and producers around the world to offer more than 700 high-quality products, all free from 100 unwanted ingredients. From everyday staples to premium and hard-to-find cuts, products are blast frozen at peak freshness to preserve flavor and reduce waste.…

Casa Romantica Showcases Festival of Arts Legacy in New Summer Exhibition

By Greer Wylder

June 04, 2026

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is partnering with the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach for a new summer exhibition celebrating the artists who helped shape Laguna Beach’s creative legacy.“Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts” will be on view at Casa Romantica from June 12 through Sept. 6, 2026. The exhibition features select works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection and traces more than a century of Southern California art history through paintings, ceramics and sculptures from some of the region’s most influential artists.Drawn from an archive of more than 1,000 works, the…

Paséa Hotel & Spa Hosts Annual Pup Fest on June 14

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2026

Named the No. 1 Pet-Friendly Hotel in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Paséa Hotel & Spa is bringing back its annual Pup Fest on Sunday, June 14.Set on the oceanfront lawn overlooking the Pacific, this year’s “Dog Days of Summer” celebration will feature water play, doggy pampering, gourmet treats, live music, shopping from local vendors, and plenty of fun for four-legged guests and their humans. Dogs can also enter the “Face of Pup Fest 2026” contest by showing off their best beach-themed costume for a chance to win the grand prize.For those planning a coastal staycation, Paséa’s Very…

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…