Costa Mesa, CA Local News, Events, and Information

San Clemente Wed. Aug 26 2026

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ at Cabrillo Playhouse - by Culture OC

By MaryAnn DiPietro

Eric Bergstrom Editor

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ at Cabrillo Playhouse - by Culture OC

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Aug 26 2026

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Westminster Playhouse | Sep 4 - 27

Nonstop laughs and a joyfully madcap night at the theatre.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Westminster Playhouse | Sep 4 - 27

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Weather: Thursday August 27

High: 91°

Low: 71°

Wind: 8 MPH S

Chance of rain: 25%

Overcast, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. Fog during the morning, overcast in the afternoon, mist overnight.

Newport Beach Wed. Aug 26 2026

Bright Blue Sky | Rose Center Theater | 9/11 - 9/20

Witness their courage, vulnerability, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Bright Blue Sky | Rose Center Theater | 9/11 - 9/20

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Wed. Aug 26 2026

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Camino Real Playhouse | Sep 11 - Oct 4

A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Camino Real Playhouse | Sep 11 - Oct 4

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Wed. Aug 19 2026

Lass Your Aff Off | Voco Hotel, Laguna Hills | Aug 27

Where a good time will be had by all!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Lass Your Aff Off | Voco Hotel, Laguna Hills | Aug 27

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Wed. Aug 19 2026

The Show Goes On: Camino Real Playhouse Readies to Open Its New Home

Photo by Heide Janssen, Culture OC

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Show Goes On: Camino Real Playhouse Readies to Open Its New Home

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Aug 14 2026

The Long Beach Film Festival | Art Theatre/Long Beach | Aug 29-30

The festivities kick-off with an Opening Night Party aboard the Queen Mary.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Long Beach Film Festival | Art Theatre/Long Beach | Aug 29-30

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Aug 7 2026

Sweeney Todd | The Gem | Aug 20 - Sep 27

This Tony Award-winning masterpiece will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first chilling note to the final twist of fate.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Sweeney Todd | The Gem | Aug 20 - Sep 27

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Clemente Fri. Aug 7 2026

Around the World in 80 Days | Cabrillo Playhouse | Aug 21 - Sep 13

One of the great adventures of all time.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Around the World in 80 Days | Cabrillo Playhouse | Aug 21 - Sep 13

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Aug 5 2026

Plan 9 From Outer Space | Maverick Theater | Aug 14 - 29

If you want to throw away your money and time then come and see this show.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Plan 9 From Outer Space | Maverick Theater | Aug 14 - 29

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Fri. Jul 31 2026

Phantom of the Opera | Segerstrom Center | Aug 12 - 30

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Phantom of the Opera | Segerstrom Center | Aug 12 - 30

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Wed. Jun 24 2026

Pageant of the Masters THEME: The Greatest of All Time | FOA/POM Grounds | Jul 9 - Sep 4

Transforming famous works of art into breathtaking living pictures, with real people posed on stage to re-create masterpieces with astonishing accuracy.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Pageant of the Masters THEME: The Greatest of All Time | FOA/POM Grounds | Jul 9 - Sep 4

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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