Greer's OC

This Saturday, celebrate the start of spring at SoCo and The OC Mix the festive Spring Fling Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature fun giveaways and complimentary face painting and balloon animals. There will also be a treasure hunt sponsored by the fabulous stores at SoCo and The OC Mix.

The Spring Fling event at SoCo and The OC Mix will feature face painting from Couture Paintings, balloon animals, raffles, prizes, and more! Come explore SoCo and The OC Mix with your family by participating in the treasure hunts at the center using the #bestkeptsecret clues.

You will have a chance to win gift certificates from N'ice Cream, Smocking Birds, Alexander Gray, and Local Fare. In addition, you can win a great new top from Eva's Trunk, a spice box from Savory Spice Shop, accessories from Briana Rene, coffee from Portola, tea from Seventh Tea Bar, a dress from Milk + Honey, a necklace from Deer Lovely, speakers from Analog, a coral accessory from Robert Westley, classes from Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, and a We Olive Oil Basket.

There really is something for everyone at SoCo and The OC Mix's Spring Fling. Make a day of the Spring Fling event by starting at the SoCo Farmer's Market which is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, have lunch at one of SoCo's top OC eateries - Cafe Surfas, ARC, Iron Press, or Shuck! It's the perfect Saturday at SoCo and The OC Mix. Welcome to spring at SoCo!

3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
 

"Viva CHOC Vegas"

Don’t miss CHOC Follies XVI, “Viva CHOC Vegas, Guys, Gals & Romance in the Land of Lady Luck,” an original musical comedy to benefit CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County featuring hidden OC talent Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. at the Robert B. Moore Theatre in Costa Mesa. The production, a unique and contemporary twist on “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Guys and Doll,” features 100 of Orange County’s prominent business, civic and society leaders singing and dancing to raise funds for CHOC Children’s.

“CHOC Follies” is one of Orange County’s most original and successful charity events and has netted nearly $6 million for CHOC Children’s over the last 15 years.

Tickets for performances on Thursday night and Saturday’s matinee cost $65 and $35. For Friday and Saturday nights, tickets cost $125 (includes after-show cast party), $75 and $50. All seats are reserved, and group sales tickets are available.

To learn more, make a donation or purchase tickets, go to www.chocfollies.org, or contact Lois Augustine at laugustine@choc.org or 714.509.4140.

Robert B. Moore Theatre is at 2701 Fairview Rd., in Costa Mesa.