Tonight at the Newport Beach Marriott more than a dozen of Orange County’s finest chefs will prepare their signature dishes paired with the perfect wine to raise money for the vital mission of the March of Dimes. The Signature Chef Series, led by Chef Pascal Olhats (pictured), is a festive culinary evening in support of giving every baby a healthy start in life. Cocktails, tastings and silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m.; seated dessert and once in a lifetime auction packages from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more on participating chefs and to purchase tickets, please contact Shauna Bradley at 949.263.1100 or sbradley@marchofdimes.com. Tickets cost $250. 900 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
Xpect to Make Up in Haven!
Xpecting Maternity is having a fabulous shopping event tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The boutique celebrates pregnancy and fashion so that moms-to-be can always look chic. One of our favorite photographers, Sandy Heit will be there with samples of her work and products on display. Enjoy sweet treats, 15% off all merchandise and if you spend $200 you will receive a $100 gift card for Sandy Heit Photography. Also, for every purchase made that evening, you will be entered into a raffle for a portrait session with Sandy Heit Photography, a training session with Knocked-Up Fitness, or an Xpecting Maternity gift bag. RSVP to steph@xpectingmaternity.com. 949.574.2184. 369 E. 17th Street #20, Costa Mesa.
The beauty brand from Paris with a cult following, Make Up Forever is celebrating the opening of its new boutique and studio inside Sephora at South Coast Plaza tonight. Join the exclusive party and see the latest shades and incredible formulations favored by the fashion world. Doors open at 7 p.m. for cocktails and a backstage preview; at 8 p.m. there’s a Prince Peter Collection fashion presentation. RSVP required at rsvp@makeupforeverusa.com. Level 2, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.429.9130.
Five courses, rare brews, at just 50 bucks. Tonight at 7 p.m. Chef Greg Daniels is preparing a five-course dinner at Haven Gastropub in Orange to complement a tremendous selection of Schneider beers, plus a three-year-old Vintage Aventinus. Special guest Susanne Hecht from the Schneider Brewery in Bavaria will be on hand to present each course and discuss the featured beers. Seating is limited. Costs $50 per person. Haven Gastropub is at 190 South Glassell Street in Old Towne Orange. 714.221.0680.
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- 03.10.25 – St. Patrick’s Day Beer Garden at Pendry Newport Beach
- 03.10.25 – MINISO Celebrates Grand Opening at The Market Place on March 14
- 03.10.25 – March at The Lido Theater: Classic Films, Iconic Stars, and Sports Favorites
- 03.10.25 – Segerstrom Center’s 11th Annual Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration
- 03.10.25 – Free Vuori HIIT Workout at Fashion Island – March 15
- 03.10.25 – Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party at Soka University – March 16
- 03.09.25 – Gundam Takes Over Irvine Spectrum Center with Exclusive Pop-Up
- 03.06.25 – Gem Studio Now Open at Irvine Spectrum Center
- 03.06.25 – Tomatomania Continues: The Ultimate Tomato Plant Sale at Roger’s Gardens
- 03.04.25 – Vuori Warehouse Sale Coming to Tustin
- 03.04.25 – Lip Lab by Bite Offers Custom Lipstick Experience at Irvine Spectrum Center
- 03.03.25 – Book Club at Balboa Island Museum Featuring Born in OC
- 03.02.25 – The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Now Open in Irvine
- 03.02.25 – Preserve Your Flowers in a Unique Way at Maivie
- 02.24.25 – Wine, Words & OC Stories—Born in OC Booksigning at Hi-Time Wine Cellars
- 02.23.25 – An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith at Segerstrom Center
- 02.19.25 – Christine Brennan to Speak at 27th Witte Lectures
- 02.18.25 – Napa in Newport: An Evening of Fine Wine, Dining, and Giving
- 02.13.25 – Alicia Pet Care Center’s 10th Annual Free Spay & Neuter Day
- 02.12.25 – Relax, Recharge, and Rejuvenate at 128 Luxury Health Spa
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- 03.04.25 – Golf For A Cause: Join ‘18 For The Elephants’ and Support Conservation Efforts
- 03.02.25 – Now Open: CasaDamí – An Intimate European Café & Wine Bar in Newport Beach
- 02.24.25 – Celebrate OC Restaurant Week March 2 - 8, 2025
- 02.16.25 – Dizzy Bird Expand to Irvine Spectrum with Bold Rotisserie Flavors
- 02.12.25 – Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week: 10 Delicious Reasons to Join the Fun
- 02.11.25 – Love at First Bite: Valentine’s Dining in Orange County
- 02.06.25 – Bring Your Podcast and Video Content to Life at Sunset 17 Studio
- 02.02.25 – Pepper Lunch Expands to Irvine Spectrum with a Sizzling Grand Opening!
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- 01.29.25 – Celebrate Lunar New Year with Incredible Dining Experiences at South Coast Plaza
- 01.27.25 – Ospi Costa Mesa Brings Southern Italian Flavors to Orange County
- 01.23.25 – Wild Strawberry Café Opens in Laguna Beach
- 01.22.25 – Ring in the Year of the Snake with Festive Fun at The District Tustin!
- 01.20.25 – The Winter Cocktail Tour at The District at Tustin Legacy
- 01.19.25 – Graze Craze Expands to Costa Mesa with Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
- 01.18.25 – Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents: An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee
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