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OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series Continues

By Greer Wylder

July 31, 2023

The County of Orange and OC Parks are excited to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy free concerts and movie screenings at your favorite regional parks throughout August and September. Concerts feature The English Beat, The Aquabats!, Queen Nation, and Flashback Heart Attack, while films include Cruella, Kung Fu Panda, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Uncharted, and Mamma Mia! Free admission and parking. Food and drinks are available for purchase. For dates and times, visit ocparks.com.Event Details:OC Parks Summer Concert Series - August Dates:Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17,…

Pop-Up Plant-Based Dinner at Gracias Madre Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

July 28, 2023

As part of Gracias Madre's renowned pop-up dinner series, Chefs Michael Reed and Diana Briscoe will team up to curate a delectable four-course plant-based dinner experience on Wednesday, August 2nd at 7 p.m. at Gracias Madre, Newport Beach.The menu will feature a delightful fusion of Mexican and contemporary cuisines, including Crispy Barbacoa Squash Blossom with cashew ricotta, cascabel salsa, avocado, and corn tomato salad. The entrees will tantalize your taste buds with Roasted Spiced Celery Root & Charred Leek, accompanied by a sweet corn soup with summer vegetable succotash, cherry tomatoes, and soft herbs. The culinary journey will end on…

The Ecology Center Presents the 2nd Annual Milpa Music Festival

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2023

The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano is hosting the second annual Milpa Music Festival on July 29-30. The festival honors the land's legacy and showcases the unique flavors of milpa crops: corn, beans, and squash. It embodies regenerative organic agriculture, focusing on soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. The event features 13 local bands, interactive art projects, workshops, craft beverages, and hyper-local food. The festival promotes environmental sustainability, agriculture, and food security.Local musical acts include Mitchum Yacoub, Skeleton Crew, Gazoota, Message, Semi-Trucks, and Born Dead on Saturday; and B-Side Players, Moonsville Collective, Damian DeRobbio & The Folk Cartel, Glue…

West Coast Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2023

Barbie Truck Tour is back with the 2023 West Coast Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour. Starting in SoCal with back-to-back visits in OC (7/29 & 7/30) and a stop in Burbank on 8/5. The truck offers exclusive merchandise, coinciding with Barbie's 60th Dreamhouse Anniversary.Tour Dates and Locations:Irvine: Saturday, July 29th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Irvine Spectrum Center (Giant Wheel Court)Newport Beach: Sunday, July 30th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fashion Island (Neiman Marcus Courtyard)Burbank: Saturday, August 5th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Burbank Town Center (inside the mall near Macy's)The newly redesigned Barbie Dreamhouse truck offers…

National Choreographers Initiative: A Spectacular Evening of Contemporary Ballet at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

July 24, 2023

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of the National Choreographers Initiative (NCI) at the prestigious Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, July 29th. Founded by the renowned choreographer Molly Lynch in 2004, NCI continues to make waves in the dance community, showcasing new works by talented choreographers from around the nation.For its 19th season, NCI: Discovery 2023 will feature four exceptional choreographers - Kristopher Estes-Brown, Ye Li, Ian Schwaner, and Carrie Ruth Trumbo. These creative minds have been given the opportunity to craft contemporary ballets that will be performed for the first time on the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage.Under…