Costa Mesa, CA Local News, Events, and Information

Laguna Beach Wed. Mar 18 2026

Rickey Woodard Quartet/Jazz Wednesdays | Ivan’z House Mozambique| Mar 25

Having performed with Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Cannonball Adderley and Sonny Rollins.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Rickey Woodard Quartet/Jazz Wednesdays | Ivan’z House Mozambique| Mar 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Wed. Mar 18 2026

Swallow's Day Parade | Downtown SJC | Mar 21

A lively Old West–style parade, celebrating the community’s heritage and the swallows’ return from their winter home in Argentina.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Swallow's Day Parade | Downtown SJC | Mar 21

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Weather: Thursday March 19

High: 84°

Low: 59°

Wind: 4 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.

Mission Viejo Wed. Mar 18 2026

BLACK MARKET TRUST, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Mar 28

A high energy, crowd pleasing performance

Eric Bergstrom Editor

BLACK MARKET TRUST, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Mar 28

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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Nicole Cassesso Newport Beach event

The Last 5 Years at The GEM Theatre - Fri Apr 10 8:00 pm
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Newport Beach event

Fri Apr 10 8:00 pm

The Last 5 Years at The GEM Theatre

There are two sides to every love story.

Nicole Cassesso OC-On The Town

The Last 5 Years at The GEM Theatre

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Costa Mesa Fri. Mar 13 2026

Segerstrom Center’s 2026-27 Broadway Season Features Six Local Premieres Plus Returning Favorites. Courtesy Culture OC

Standouts include the recent Broadway sci-fi hit and multiple Tony Award winner, ‘Maybe Happy Ending.’

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Segerstrom Center’s 2026-27 Broadway Season Features Six Local Premieres Plus Returning Favorites. Courtesy Culture OC

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Wed. Mar 11 2026

St. Joseph's Day & Return of the Swallow's Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano | Mar 19

Join Mission San Juan for the historic celebration at during their 250th anniversary year!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

St. Joseph's Day & Return of the Swallow's Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano | Mar 19

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Fri. Mar 6 2026

Lass Your Aff Off | VOCO Hotel/Laguna Hills | Mar 19

Shows now on Thursdays.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Lass Your Aff Off | VOCO Hotel/Laguna Hills | Mar 19

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Mar 4 2026

Big Fish | The Alchemy Theater Company - Yorba Linda | Mar 13 - 29

Will discovers the secret his father never revealed.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Big Fish | The Alchemy Theater Company - Yorba Linda | Mar 13 - 29

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Feb 27 2026

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Newport Theater Arts Center | Mar 13 - Apr 5

The challenge of navigating a world that often feels overwhelming.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Newport Theater Arts Center | Mar 13 - Apr 5

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Fri. Feb 27 2026

I Love My Wife | No Square Theatre | Mar 13 - 29, 2026

“Bright, inventive, and breezy… vastly diverting and highly amusing.” – The New York Times

Eric Bergstrom Editor

I Love My Wife | No Square Theatre | Mar 13 - 29, 2026

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Feb 27 2026

Family Fun events at an OC Park near you! See the full list for March.

OC Parks venues including regional, wilderness and historical parks, sites and beaches.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Family Fun events at an OC Park near you! See the full list for March.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Feb 27 2026

Leading Ladies | Westminster Community Playhouse | Mar 13 - 29

Romantic entanglements abound.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Leading Ladies | Westminster Community Playhouse | Mar 13 - 29

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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