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Costa Mesa Wed. Oct 21 2026

Once Upon A Mattress | Lyceum Theater @ Vanguard University | Oct 22 - Nov 1

A raucous, vibrant musical comedy filled with silly, fast-paced humor and buckets of physical comedy.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Once Upon A Mattress | Lyceum Theater @ Vanguard University | Oct 22 - Nov 1

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Oct 21 2026

The Outsiders | Segerstrom Hall | Oct 20 - Nov 1

"The Outsiders has the power to inspire an entire generation." - Entertainment Weekly

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Outsiders | Segerstrom Hall | Oct 20 - Nov 1

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Weather: Thursday October 22

High: 68°

Low: 64°

Wind: 17 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 73%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 68 and low of 64 degrees. Patchy rain nearby during the morning,

Newport Beach Wed. Oct 21 2026

Dear Evan Hansen | La Mirada Theater | Oct 30 - Nov 22

Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dear Evan Hansen | La Mirada Theater | Oct 30 - Nov 22

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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Little Frenchies Newport Beach event

a Tasty French Story Time - Sat Oct 31 10:00 am
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David Minkin Newport Beach event

Magic at the Majestic - Fri Nov 27 7:30 pm
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David Minkin Newport Beach event

Magic at the Majestic - Sat Nov 14 2:30 pm
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Newport Beach Wed. Oct 21 2026

Servant of Two Masters | Electric Company Theatre Company\Muckenthaler Cultural Center | Nov 1 - 18

A plot that sparkles with invention.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

$Servant of Two Masters | Electric Company Theatre Company\Muckenthaler Cultural Center | Nov 1 - 18$

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Wed. Oct 14 2026

Blind Runner | South Coast Rep | Oct 18 - Nov 8 (Photo Gallery)

Performed in Persian with English supertitles.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Blind Runner | South Coast Rep | Oct 18 - Nov 8 (Photo Gallery)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Wed. Oct 14 2026

The 39 Steps | Laguna Playhouse | Oct 27 - Nov 15

A whirlwind of quick changes, clever staging, and laugh‑out‑loud moments.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The 39 Steps | Laguna Playhouse | Oct 27 - Nov 15

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Wed. Oct 14 2026

Lass Your Aff Off - James P. Connolly | Voco Hotel/Laguna Hills | Oct 22

Get ready to Lass Your Aff Off!!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Lass Your Aff Off - James P. Connolly | Voco Hotel/Laguna Hills | Oct 22

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dana Point Fri. Oct 9 2026

DOGAPALOOZA | Dana Point Harbor | Nov 7 (NEW DATE!)

An event themed entirely around dogs.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

DOGAPALOOZA | Dana Point Harbor | Nov 7 (NEW DATE!)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Fri. Oct 9 2026

Boo Ha Ha | OC Fairgrounds | Oct 24

One very spooky night.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Oct 7 2026

Bat Boy | The Gem | Oct 9 - Oct 25

A dark, yet heartfelt horror-comedy rock musical.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Oct 7 2026

OC PARKS’ ANNUAL FALL-O-WEEN RETURNS | HERITAGE HILL HISTORICAL PARK | Oct 16 - 25

Family-friendly activities.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

OC PARKS’ ANNUAL FALL-O-WEEN RETURNS | HERITAGE HILL HISTORICAL PARK | Oct 16 - 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Fri. Sep 25 2026

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors | Camino Real Playhouse | Oct 16 - Nov 1 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

Lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, romp.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors | Camino Real Playhouse | Oct 16 - Nov 1 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Clemente Fri. Sep 25 2026

The Addams Family Musical | Cabrillo Playhouse | Oct 2 - Nov 1 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Addams Family Musical | Cabrillo Playhouse | Oct 2 - Nov 1 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Sep 23 2026

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Ophelia's Jump | Oct 3 - 30

Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Ophelia's Jump | Oct 3 - 30

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Tue. Jul 14 2026

The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Newport Theatre Arts Center | Sep 25 - Oct 25

Powerful music and unforgettable characters.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Newport Theatre Arts Center | Sep 25 - Oct 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor