Mastro’s Brings Its Iconic Dining Experience to Irvine Spectrum

September 26, 2025

Mastro’s Ocean Club opens today at Irvine Spectrum Center, giving Orange County a new destination for celebrations and memorable nights out with friends and family. This is the second Mastro’s in the county, joining Mastro’s Ocean Club Newport Beach at Crystal Cove Shopping Center.

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San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein Comes to Segerstrom Center

September 25, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein for five performances only, Oct. 2 to 5, 2025. The production is choreographer Liam Scarlett’s acclaimed interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Set to an original score by Lowell Liebermann, the work is performed live by the Pacific Symphony under the direction of conductor Martin West. Scarlett’s version of the gothic tale blends choreography, music, pyrotechnics, and dramatic storytelling.

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

September 19, 2025

The Newport Beach Film Festival will return October 16–23 for its 26th year, showcasing more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 32 countries. The festival opens October 16 with Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott. It closes October 23 with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac and Christoph Waltz.

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Tastemakers of Orange County Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

September 16, 2025

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will host the return of its Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The culinary celebration will showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine, created by more than two dozen of Orange County’s top chefs. Guests will enjoy exclusive, all-you-can-eat dishes in a lively outdoor setting, while supporting OCAPICA programs in mental health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education, and anti-Asian racism initiatives.

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Segerstrom Center Expands Feel Good, Do Good Donation Drives

September 26, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is continuing its commitment to the Orange County community with the fourth annual Feel Good, Do Good donation drives, which pair local nonprofits with touring Broadway productions. During the 2025-26 Broadway season, each show will be thematically matched with a nonprofit organization, encouraging audiences to donate small items that make a big impact. The program reflects the Center’s mission to spread kindness and strengthen connections both on stage and in the community.

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September 16, 2025

Tastemakers of Orange County Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will host the return of its Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The culinary celebration will showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine, created by more than two dozen of Orange County’s top chefs. Guests will enjoy exclusive, all-you-can-eat dishes in a lively outdoor setting, while supporting OCAPICA programs in mental health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education, and anti-Asian racism initiatives.

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September 16, 2025

Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns September 20

Let your taste buds wander and your weekend come alive at the 2025 Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Known for its spectacular setting and unmatched culinary talent, this award-winning event invites food and wine lovers to sip, savor and celebrate by the bay. The one-day festival features bold wines, inventive cocktails and irresistible bites from Southern California’s top chefs and restaurants. Guests will enjoy a beachside experience filled with unforgettable flavors, live coastal energy and curated indulgence, all steps away from the bay.

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September 15, 2025

The Market Place Opening Celebration

The Market Place, a longtime favorite in Orange County for shopping, dining and family fun, is ushering in a new era with an Opening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. The popular center will debut its newly expanded lawn and common area, a modern open-air gathering space designed for the Tustin and Irvine communities. The refreshed destination offers a place to connect, relax and enjoy a wide range of dining options and culinary experiences.


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