Costa Mesa, CA Local News, Events, and Information

Newport Beach Wed. Jul 29 2026

Ride The Cyclone | Ophelia's Jump | Aug 8 - 16

Wondrously funny and touching.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Ride The Cyclone | Ophelia's Jump | Aug 8 - 16

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Irvine Wed. Jul 29 2026

Mourning Sunset | Irvine United Congregational Church | Aug 6 - 15

The grueling road to reconciliation.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mourning Sunset | Irvine United Congregational Church | Aug 6 - 15

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Weather: Wednesday July 29

High: 84°

Low: 67°

Wind: 7 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 16%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight.

Irvine Fri. Jul 10 2026

Falsettos | IUCC | Jul 23 - Aug 2 (Photo Gallery!)

Both playful and devastating, Falsettos is a celebration of chosen family, resilience, and the radical act of love.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Falsettos | IUCC | Jul 23 - Aug 2 (Photo Gallery!)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Fri. Jul 10 2026

OC Fair | Orange County Fairgrounds/Costa Mesa | Jul 17 - Aug 16

You’ve been waiting all year for this. Forget the diet and indulge on your faves – and don’t skip the bacon.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

OC Fair | Orange County Fairgrounds/Costa Mesa | Jul 17 - Aug 16

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Jul 8 2026

Jagged Little Pill | Chance Theater | July 10 - Aug 16 (PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO TEASER)

This award winning musical weaves together themes of family, healing, and empowerment.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Jagged Little Pill | Chance Theater | July 10 - Aug 16 (PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO TEASER)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Clemente Wed. Jul 8 2026

The Spitfire Grill | Cabrillo Playhouse | Jul 10 - Aug 2

An inspiring celebration of fresh starts.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Spitfire Grill | Cabrillo Playhouse | Jul 10 - Aug 2

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Jul 8 2026

KING KONG | Maverick Theater | Jul 10 - Aug 9

An unforgettable theatrical adventure for fans of the original film and anyone ready to witness the impossible on stage.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

KING KONG | Maverick Theater | Jul 10 - Aug 9

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Wed. Jul 8 2026

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Segerstrom Center | Jul 11 - 25

It's Time to Believe in Magic.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Segerstrom Center | Jul 11 - 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Wed. Jul 8 2026

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | No Square Theater | Jul 17 - Aug 2

Tick, Bernadette and Adam search for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | No Square Theater | Jul 17 - Aug 2

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Jul 8 2026

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts | Jul 10 – 26

A dazzling celebration of hope, resilience, and the power of dreams.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts | Jul 10 – 26

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Wed. Jul 1 2026

Summer is the Season of Art in Laguna Beach by CULTURE OC

Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair mark milestones while celebrating creativity with the long-running Festival of Arts.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Summer is the Season of Art in Laguna Beach by CULTURE OC

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