
Pilates Plus OC is hosting a full day of health and fitness in Costa Mesa on Saturday, all while raising fund for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The 17th Street Block Party will be a health conscious street faire, allowing guests to indulge in complimentary treatments including mini sauna sessions, massages, body fat testing, hair styling, make-up application, eyebrow shaping, eyelash extensions, spray tanning, nutritional advice, etc while treating their palette to the latest taste of health including a mini juice bar by Nekter.
Visitors can explore local and national health and fitness wares and even participate in a class by international fitness guru Sebastien Lagree - the creator of SPX Systeme Dynamique (Pilates Plus) - and check out the latest Lululemon Athletica fitness apparel. An incredible raffle will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and everyone will leave enlightened, relaxed and aware after learning all the cutting age health and fitness secrets!
Pilates Plus Costa Mesa is located at 435 E. 17th Street, Suite 2, in Costa Mesa. 949.554.7272.
Glammy Awards!
The Glammy Awards are almost here! You're invited to a one-of-a-kind beauty awards event that I’ll be hosting this Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s at Fashion Island. Enjoy treats as you learn about the hottest Hollywood beauty trends from your favorite cosmetic experts and enjoy special surprises.
Spoiler alert, DiorShow Mascara (pictured above) will receive an award. With a cult-following, DiorShow creates ultra-glam lashes with one application. Prepared to go home with tons of beauty knowledge from reps at Nars, Clarins, Borghese, Estee Lauder, Oribe, Laura Mercier, YSL, and Dior, and a gift bag.
A $25 registration fee reserves your seat, and can be redeemed toward any cosmetic purchase. RSVP required, just call 949.729.6643 or visit one of Bloomie’s cosmetic counters. Another bonus for you, select cosmetic lines are offering gifts with purchases. At Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.729.6810.
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
Join the Ray Johnston Band for a “Don’t Worry Be Happy” benefit concert for cancer patients Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Galaxy Concert Theatre in Santa Ana.
Ray Johnston, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, is being pro active for other cancer warriors (he’s been in remission for 15 months). He’s raising funds for patients currently in treatment through the concert and sales of “Don’t Worry Be Happy Shirts” available to purchase, or donate here.
Tickets cost $30 VIP Seats, $20 In Advance, $25. Purchase tickets here.
Come hungry! There’s a bar and the kitchen will be open too. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 949.723.2301.
Kids Eat Free at Chipotle!
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out a new kid’s menu and to celebrate it will give kid’s free meals every Saturday and Sunday in April. The catch is that the meal is free, when parents purchase a burrito, salad, burrito bowl or order of tacos. Chipotle proudly uses ingredients from sustainable sources including naturally raised meats, organic and local produce, and dairy without added hormones. The new kid’s menu features quesadillas, single tacos and a build-your-own taco kit, all priced under $5. To find a Chipotle in Orange County go online here.
Open Your Eyes!
Eyesite Optometry is celebrating an open house tonight from 5 to 10 p.m. at its new Newport Coast Shopping Center location. This is the second office for Dr.’s Sy and David Rosenblum, a father and son team. To celebrate, they’re offering tacos, tequila and designer sunglasses giveaways throughout the night.
Eyesite Optometry provides state-of-the-art technology for comprehensive vision and eye health examinations for adults and children. The new Eyesite showcases collections from Cartier, Chrome Hearts, Chanel, Tom Ford, Gucci, Persol, Fendi, Juicy Couture, Bvlgari, Giorgio Armani, Oliver Peoples, Oakley and many others. And there’s a special “kids only” private movie room with hundreds of designer glasses and sunglasses for children and tweens.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 21161 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast. 949.640.4733.
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- 02.23.25 – An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith at Segerstrom Center
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- 02.12.25 – Relax, Recharge, and Rejuvenate at 128 Luxury Health Spa
- 02.12.25 – Celebrate Romance in Temecula This February and Beyond
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