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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…

Napa in Newport Expands to Three-Day Wine Weekend for CureDuchenne

By Greer Wylder

March 09, 2026

CureDuchenne’s annual Napa in Newport fundraiser returns March 20 to 22 as an expanded, three-day celebration at Pendry Newport Beach, bringing some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wineries to the coast. The elevated weekend experience pairs world-class wine and dining with a mission to support research, care and advocacy for those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The weekend opens Friday with intimate vintner dinners hosted by Peter Michael Winery and Simon Family Estate. Saturday’s black-tie gala includes a grand tasting with more than 25 premier Napa wineries, followed by a multi-course dinner by Chef Colin Bedford of Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire…

Beyond A Dream Gala Supports Breakthrough T1D Research in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

March 06, 2026

Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County, formerly JDRF, will gather supporters on March 14 for the Beyond A Dream Gala to raise critical funds for research focused on curing, preventing and treating type 1 diabetes. Chaired by Nancy Mienik, Claire Squier and Mara Wilkie, the evening brings the community together for a night of entertainment and meaningful giving in support of the organization’s mission.The Norton family will be recognized as the Fund A Cure family, sharing the story of their daughter Ellie’s diagnosis and their ongoing commitment to advancing Breakthrough T1D’s work to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs for people living with type…

Orange County Restaurant Week Returns March 8–14

By Greer Wylder

March 05, 2026

If there is one week when life really does taste better, this is it.Orange County Restaurant Week returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, with restaurants across the county unveiling specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails and limited-time dining experiences. As the event’s tagline promises, “Life is just better this week.”Now in its 17th year, Orange County Restaurant Week remains a highlight of the local food scene, giving diners a reason to try somewhere new, return to favorite spots and support Orange County’s vibrant restaurant community. This year’s lineup includes longtime participants as well as new additions that…

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…