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Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

April 28, 2025

Get ready for a fun-filled Mother’s Day celebration at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach! Treat Mom to an unforgettable day featuring an epic buffet, live music, arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo—and, of course, bottomless mimosas for all the deserving moms.The lavish buffet includes everything from seasonal fruits, pastries, sushi, chilled seafood, and smoked salmon to fresh salads, breakfast favorites, and savory entrées. Highlights include prime rib at the carving station, veal osso buco, European seabass, truffle mac and cheese, a buttermilk pancake and French toast table, and an irresistible finale of cakes, tarts, macarons, a chocolate fondue station,…

Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament Returns May 17

By Greer Wylder

April 25, 2025

The Gray Academy OC is hosting its Third Annual Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. The event begins at 1 p.m. and includes tournament play, food, drinks and plenty of fun in the sun.Players of all skill levels—from beginners to advanced—are encouraged to participate, and spectator tickets are also available, which include food and drink.All proceeds benefit The Gray Academy Orange County, a nonprofit, nonpublic TK–8 school that supports children with complex medical and therapeutic needs. The school was brought to Orange County in 2023 by local…

Descanso Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Four Days of Food, Cocktails, and Festivities

By Greer Wylder

April 24, 2025

Descanso Restaurant, the modern taqueria known for its lively Plancha-style cooking and bold Central West Mexican flavors, is kicking off an extended Cinco de Mayo celebration at both its Costa Mesa and Los Angeles locations.From Friday, May 2, through Monday, May 5, guests can enjoy festive specials including signature margarita pitchers, appetizer platters, takeout cocktails, and all-day happy hour on Cinco de Mayo.Perfect for sharing, Descanso’s margarita pitchers ($48–$62) come in flavors like El Descanso, Cucumber + Sal, and Bad Hombre. Pair a pitcher with a street food-inspired appetizer platter—Costa Mesa’s version ($35) includes Chips, Salsa Frita, Clásico Guacamole, Elote…

2025 Breeders’ Cup Returns to Del Mar: Tickets On Sale Now

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2025

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, returning to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Fans can reserve their spot at breederscup.com/tickets for the 42nd running of the season’s international finale.The two-day festival will feature 14 Grade 1 races and a full undercard, with more than $34 million in purses and awards. Known as “Where the Turf Meets the Surf,” Del Mar hosts the prestigious event for the fourth time, attracting the sport’s top horses, trainers, owners, jockeys, and breeders.New this year, tickets must be purchased through SeatGeek. All tickets are mobile-only,…

South Coast Plaza Celebrates 35 Years of Southern California’s Premier Garden Show

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2025

The Southern California Spring Garden Show returns to South Coast Plaza April 24–27, marking its 35th year as the region’s premier horticultural showcase.The four-day event features a curated collection of rare and collectible plants, garden décor, tools, and design inspiration from top local landscape experts. Visitors can explore eight custom outdoor living vignettes designed in collaboration with South Coast Plaza’s home boutiques, including Crate & Barrel, West Elm, and Pottery Barn.At the heart of the show is a dramatic 25-foot botanical installation—this year’s centerpiece evokes a lush tropical landscape teeming with exotic plants and floral artistry.For the first time on…