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.
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.
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.
Newport Beach’s signature culinary celebration is back after a four-year hiatus. Produced by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach Restaurant Week runs Jan. 15–25 and invites diners to enjoy preferred-pricing lunch and dinner menus at more than 50 restaurants across Newport Beach and nearby cities. The 11-day, citywide event highlights the area’s diverse dining scene, from coastal classics to neighborhood favorites. Participating restaurants span a wide range of cuisines and experiences, offering locals and visitors a reason to plan multiple meals out throughout the week.
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.
Newport Beach’s signature culinary celebration is back after a four-year hiatus. Produced by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach Restaurant Week runs Jan. 15–25 and invites diners to enjoy preferred-pricing lunch and dinner menus at more than 50 restaurants across Newport Beach and nearby cities. The 11-day, citywide event highlights the area’s diverse dining scene, from coastal classics to neighborhood favorites. Participating restaurants span a wide range of cuisines and experiences, offering locals and visitors a reason to plan multiple meals out throughout the week.
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos is bringing its cult-favorite breakfast burritos to The LAB Anti-Mall, with a grand opening set for Saturday, Jan. 17. The San Diego-born breakfast concept is known for its one-pound burritos, bold flavors, and loyal following. The Costa Mesa outpost joins The LAB’s creative mix, taking over the former Barbonzai space following the owner’s retirement after several successful years.
FACE FOUNDRIÉ, the fast-growing facial bar known for making professional skincare affordable, approachable, and accessible, is opening its first Southern California location on Monday, Jan. 12, at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach. The opening marks one of the brand’s first locations statewide. The concept immediately resonated with Newport Beach franchise owner Maral Johnson, whose background and passion for the aesthetics industry made the partnership a natural fit. She is bringing the brand’s streamlined, results-driven approach to Orange County, a community with a strong focus on wellness and beauty.
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