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NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2026

Tickets are officially on sale for the Newport Beach Film Festival, running Oct. 15-22, 2026, and this year's international lineup will take you around the globe without leaving Orange County.With more than 300 films from around the world, plus premieres, filmmaker conversations, industry events and signature experiences, the eight-day festival has plenty to explore.The NBFF International Spotlight selections include:Australia: "How to Talk Australians"Czech Republic: "What a Way to Go" ("Pět švestek")France: "De Gaulle: Tilting Iron" (pictured above)Germany: "Empty Nesters" ("Die Ältern")Ireland: "The Body Is Water," "Trad" and "You'll Never Believe Who's Dead"Italy: "The Greater Good"Japan: "Look Back"South Korea: "Jeju Olle"Mexico:…

Levain Bakery Brings Peanut Butter Cookie to Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2026

The cookie peanut butter fans have asked for by name is back, and this year it's coming to Orange County for the first time. Levain Bakery's limited-edition Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie returns for three days only, Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Now in its second year, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Weekend arrives at Levain Fashion Island, giving Orange County cookie lovers their first chance to try it at their neighborhood bakery.When Levain introduced the cookie last year, the response was overwhelming. This year, the bakery is bringing it back to all of its locations, along with…

Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2026

Huntington Beach's skies are ready for a celebration as Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach marks its 10th year Oct. 2-4. Military and civilian performers from around the world will take over the shoreline for what organizers call the nation's largest airshow by attendance, with three days of action overhead plus family fun and beachfront entertainment on the sand.Organizers just added several headliners to the lineup: the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, NASA's "Freedom 250" F-5 aircraft, a NASA F-15 and F-18, and the Red Bull Air Force's Gravity Industries…

Pete’s Spookeasy Returns to Huntington Beach This Fall

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2026

Pete's Spookeasy is back at Pete's Sunset Grille inside Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, running Sept. 27 through Nov. 2. The coastal restaurant gets a full Halloween makeover for the occasion, with themed decor, a spooky food and drink menu, and a few movie nights thrown in for good measure.The food leans into the theme without losing sight of flavor. Starters include Dracula Bat Wings and a Char-BOO-terie board, and from there diners can order the Grill-Reaper's Ribeye, a 10-ounce house-butchered rib eye with crispy fries and cowboy butter, or the Haunted Harbor Cake, a lump crab cake…

SAVOR 2026 Set to Honor Orange County Legends Before Anticipated Sold-Out Crowd

By Greer Wylder

September 23, 2026

The Literacy Project will host SAVOR 2026, an elegant, Napa-inspired culinary soiree, on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Newport Beach Country Club to support its mission of bringing the gift of literacy to underserved children. The outdoor evening promises an unforgettable experience, with a stroll through luxury automobiles from private collections, a curated art gallery, live artistic talent, fine wines and a farm-to-table dinner beneath the stars. About 350 distinguished guests are expected to gather in the club's garden setting for a memorable night that supports a meaningful cause.This year's honorees are Erin Anderson, president, CEO and founder of the A.…