Costa Mesa, CA Local News, Events, and Information

Irvine Fri. Apr 3 2026

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot | Irvine Congregational Church | Apr 16 - 25

Fictional characters including Satan, Mother Teresa, Sigmund Freud, and Jesus—testify for and against Judas.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot | Irvine Congregational Church | Apr 16 - 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Wed. Apr 1 2026

The Maltese Falcon | Laguna Playhouse | Apr 15 - May 3

A Humorous Hard-Boiled World Premiere Mystery!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Maltese Falcon | Laguna Playhouse | Apr 15 - May 3

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Weather: Friday April 3

High: 86°

Low: 53°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Newport Beach Wed. Apr 1 2026

Mean Girls | La Mirada Theater | Apr 10 - May 3

You can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mean Girls | La Mirada Theater | Apr 10 - May 3

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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The Last 5 Years at The GEM Theatre - Fri Apr 10 8:00 pm
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San Clemente Wed. Apr 1 2026

The Birds | Cabrillo Playhouse | Apr 10 - May 3

A gripping and unsettling look at human nature in the face of societal collapse.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Birds | Cabrillo Playhouse | Apr 10 - May 3

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Apr 1 2026

In the Heights | Carpenter Center for the Arts | Apr 10 – 26

They dream of escape, belonging, and a future full of promise.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

In the Heights | Carpenter Center for the Arts | Apr 10 – 26

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Fri. Mar 27 2026

SOCO Inaugural Concert | Lake Forest Performing Arts Center | Apr 11

Includes music from Star Wars and Naruto, Beethoven’s timeless symphonic writing.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

SOCO Inaugural Concert | Lake Forest Performing Arts Center | Apr 11

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Fri. Mar 27 2026

LAURENCE JUBER, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Apr 11

Fusing folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

LAURENCE JUBER, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Apr 11

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Wed. Mar 25 2026

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire | Santa Fe Dam Rec area/Irwindale | Apr 4 - May 17

Escape from the realities of the 21st Century.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire | Santa Fe Dam Rec area/Irwindale | Apr 4 - May 17

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. Mar 20 2026

The Messenger | Chance Theater | Mar 27 - Apr 12 (VIDEO TEASER & PHOTO GALLERY)

This gripping new work is both remembrance and rallying cry.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Messenger | Chance Theater | Mar 27 - Apr 12 (VIDEO TEASER & PHOTO GALLERY)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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

Nicole Cassesso OC-On The Town

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

Newport Beach Wed. Mar 30 2022

Adopt-A-Pet | Your next best friend needs your help...TODAY!

The Pet Adoption Center of Orange Countyadoption is the best way to bring more love into your house.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Adopt-A-Pet | Your next best friend needs your help...TODAY!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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