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What’s Next at The CAMP

By Greer Wylder

January 31, 2026

With six grand openings ahead, The CAMP is heading into 2026 with a full slate of new arrivals. Long known as a hub for culture, community, and creativity in Costa Mesa, The CAMP continues to grow with a thoughtful mix of dining, retail, and experiences that reflect the neighborhood’s independent spirit.The year began with the reopening of Daydrift, unveiling a refreshed café space that is quickly becoming a go-to for coffee and matcha.Opening soon, Chafinity Matcha will bring an authentic Japanese tea house experience to the heart of The CAMP. The concept focuses on high-quality matcha sourced directly from Japan,…

More Nights, More Boots on the Floor at Westwood Coast

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2026

Westwood Coast is giving Orange County country fans even more reason to head to Triangle Square. The casual steakhouse and live music spot has added a third night of country line dancing, now welcoming dancers Tuesday through Thursday evenings at its Costa Mesa location.Tuesday is Country Family Night from 6 to 9:30 p.m., open to dancers of all levels. Children must be 10 or older, and no drop-offs are allowed. One parent or guardian is required for every two children under 18. For guests ages 18 to 20, a valid ID is required if attending without a parent or guardian.Wednesdays…

Georgia’s Marks The Wiz at Segerstrom Center With a Special Family Meal

By Greer Wylder

January 19, 2026

Georgia’s Restaurant is celebrating the arrival of the Tony Award–winning Best Musical The Wiz at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with a special Ease on Down Family Meal, available throughout January.For the month, all Georgia’s locations will offer an eight-piece bucket of the restaurant’s signature fried chicken, a half dozen pieces of cornbread, a choice of two large sides such as collard greens, garlic rice, or mac and cheese, and two slices of red velvet cake for $39. The meal is available for in-house dining and takeout.The Wiz is widely recognized as a landmark, all-Black musical that reimagined The Wizard…

Ignite Dance: 35 Years of Movement in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

January 19, 2026

Ignite Dance marks 35 years of extraordinary performances at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. The program features seven distinguished ensembles with deep ties to Orange County and a legacy of performances on the Barclay stage.Performances feature classical ballet, Chinese dance, Bharatanatyam, modern, and contemporary works. Audiences will experience the power, precision, and creativity that have defined the region’s dance community for more than three decades.Participating companies include Arpana Dance Company, Backhausdance, Chinese Dance Company of Southern California, Festival Ballet Theatre, National Choreographers Initiative, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Dance,…

THE NOTEBOOK Musical Set for Segerstrom Hall in 2026

By Greer Wylder

January 17, 2026

Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, have announced that THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play Segerstrom Hall from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8, 2026. The production is part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season and brings the beloved love story to Costa Mesa audiences.“THE NOTEBOOK is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now…