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

Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2026

One of Southern California’s newest entertainment experiences is coming to Buena Park as The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition made its West Coast debut.The immersive murder mystery dinner experience transforms the evening into a 1920s New York-style speakeasy filled with gangsters, bootleggers, flappers, live music and interactive storytelling. Guests are invited to become part of the mystery as the storyline unfolds around them with audience participation helping shape the outcome of the night.The experience includes a served three-course prix fixe dinner with chicken, pasta, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, along with kid-friendly meals for junior detectives. Guests…

‘The Sound of Music’ Tour Brings Its Beloved Story to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

May 27, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing the North American tour of "The Sound of Music" to its Segerstrom Hall stage from June 2 to 14, 2026, and if you have any affection for this story, this is one worth making plans for.The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, the 2024 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, features Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, fresh off a celebrated run in London's West End. She's joined by Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, the always-reliable Christiane Noll as the Mother Abbess, and a cast that includes Nicholas Rodriguez,…

Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With Star-Powered Lineup at Lido Theater

By Greer Wylder

May 17, 2026

Looking for a reason to trade the couch for the coast this June? The Newport Beach TV Fest returns June 4-7 at the historic Lido Theater with four days of conversations, live podcasts, award presentations, and appearances from some of television’s biggest names.Open to the public, the festival is expected to draw one of the largest gatherings of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, giving Orange County audiences a rare chance to see stars up close in an intimate setting.Highlights include Mindy Kaling and Seth MacFarlane appearing for live Awards Chatter podcasts, Andy Cohen receiving…

Riverdance 30 Brings a New Generation to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

May 13, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will welcome Riverdance 30 – The New Generation from May 15 to 17, 2026, marking 30 years of the global Irish dance phenomenon. Seen by more than 30 million people worldwide, the production returns with updated choreography, new costumes, and advanced lighting and projection, along with a cast made up entirely of performers born after the show’s 1994 debut.This anniversary tour reflects a passing of the torch. Many of the dancers grew up watching Riverdance and are now part of its next chapter. The show continues to draw longtime fans while welcoming a new generation…

Arrive in Style. Leave the Driving to Us.

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2026

Whether you're heading to a dinner reservation in Corona del Mar, a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, or a full day of shopping at South Coast Plaza, there's one thing Orange County's most discerning residents have in common — they've discovered a smarter, safer, and far more elegant way to get there.Your Car Our Driver has been quietly serving OC's finest clientele for 20 years, and their concept is refreshingly simple: they provide a professionally vetted, insured, and bonded driver — to drive your vehicle.That's right. No unfamiliar cars. No rideshare strangers. Just a trusted, background-checked professional behind the wheel…