Greer's OC

The weather’s heating up and so is the events schedule and culinary lineup at SOCO and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa! This season, Orange County’s favorite culinary, shopping, and design destination is bringing you a fresh batch of fun events and new openings. From SOCO’s annual Spring Fling to a Hawaiian-inspired concert to Ripple Kids' community involvement fair, there’s something for everyone! Read on to learn more about what’s coming soon to SOCO and The OC Mix and how you can join in on the fun. And, for a full calendar of events at your destination for inspiration, please click here.  See you at SOCO!

Bistro Papillote Brings Authentic French Cuisine to Costa Mesa

This April, Bistro Papillote by La Cuisine at The OC Mix at SOCO will take over the previous Seventh Tea Bar space, and will offer full service breakfast and lunch, including Chef Laurent’s interpretation of quiches, crepes, Croque-Monsieur, and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. At the open-air crepe bar, guests will be able to watch as delicious, fresh crepes are prepared right in front of them. Chef Laurent has been waiting almost four years to find the perfect location for a bistro - of course The OC Mix fit the bill beautifully! We can’t wait to enjoy a little slice of Paris right here in Orange County.

SOCO’s Fourth Annual Spring Fling

Kick off the Season with SOCO’s Fourth Annual Spring Fling at SOCO Collection in Costa Mesa on March 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include fun activities like crafts, games, live music, tasty snacks, and more – there’s something for everyone! SOCO’s impressive collection of premier design, food, and fashion stores will also be open on the day of the event, so that you can have your fun while the kids have theirs. For a full list of the day’s activities and special promotions, visit SOCO4SpringFling. 

Lord of the Strings Music Spectacular

Get into the aloha spirit with a live concert by “slack key” aficionados Jim “Kimo” West and Ken Emerson on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m., as part of the center’s ongoing Lord of The Strings series. Kimo’s Hawaiian-inspired sounds can be heard in the music of Grammy-winning satirist Weird Al Jankovic and the unique blend of sound and style from these two artists creates a relaxing and inspiring melody. While at the concert, guests will also enjoy a Hawaiian-inspired menu from Shuck Oyster Bar and delicious wine selections from LCA Wine. Tickets are available online for $30 at lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

Ripple Kids in Action

Help make the Orange County a better place while having fun with the whole family at Ripple Kids in Action at SOCO on April 26, 2015 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. This free event will offer kids an assortment of fun, hands-on service projects like planting milkweed for monarch butterflies, making toys for shelter animals, or packing birthday party kits for children in need. Guests will also enjoy live music from OC’s School of Rock youth music academy, delicious food, and pet adoption opportunities through Barks of Love Animal Rescue. To RSVP, visit RippleKidsSOCO15   

Celebrate Mom 

With all this kid-friendly fun, it’s only right to show mom some love too! Join The OC Mix for the annual Celebrate Mom event on Friday, May 8 from 5-9 p.m. The pre-Mother’s Day bash kicks off with a champagne toast and features festivities to spoil mom throughout the evening. Bring a friend (or two!) to enjoy a painting class by Farrow & Ball, photo-booth designed by Peinture, flowers by UNI Home, pampering by Hälth Spa, Swell Beauty, and Nail Lounge, live jazz music, and raffle prizes. RSVPs for this free event are required, so sign up today at CelebrateMomSOCO.

For more information about SOCO Collection and The OC Mix, visit southcoastcollection.com and shoptheocmix.com.  

SOCO and The OC Mix are located just off of the 405 Freeway at 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.