Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

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…

LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

March 01, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive…

Spring Returns to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

By Greer Wylder

February 28, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for one of Southern California’s most anticipated spring traditions, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, opening Sunday, March 1, 2026. For 10 weeks, the annual attraction invites guests to wander 55 acres of Giant Tecolote ranunculus in full bloom, with sweeping fields of large, double-petaled flowers in vivid seasonal color.From March 1 through May 10, nearly 80 million flowers will blanket the rolling hills of North San Diego County in 13 shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. What began in 1965 as a small ranunculus farm has grown into a beloved spring destination,…

California Cool Art Auction Returns to Laguna Art Museum

By Greer Wylder

February 26, 2026

Laguna Art Museum will welcome back its signature California Cool Art Auction this spring, marking the event’s 44th year of celebrating California artists while supporting the museum’s exhibitions, education programs and community initiatives.The auction takes place March 7, 2026, with both online and in-person opportunities for collectors and art lovers to take part. Online bidding is open through Bidsquare and features a curated selection of works by leading and emerging California artists. All artworks will also be available for in-person viewing at Laguna Art Museum with paid admission.The evening culminates with the in-person auction and fundraiser on March 7 at…