Costa Mesa, CA Local News, Events, and Information

Mission Viejo Sat. Aug 15 2026

Brooks Robertson, Lord of the Strings | Mission Viejo | Aug 22

The future of fingerstyle guitar

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Brooks Robertson, Lord of the Strings | Mission Viejo | Aug 22

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dana Point Sat. Aug 15 2026

Dana Point Car Show | Del Prado in the Lantern District | Aug 23.

Celebrating community, craftsmanship, and coastal charm.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Dana Point Car Show | Del Prado in the Lantern District | Aug 23.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Costa Mesa Weather: Tuesday August 18

High: 83°

Low: 64°

Wind: 7 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 15%

Overcast, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees. Sunny for the morning, overcast for the afternoon, cloudy overnight.

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

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 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

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

Newport Beach Wed. Aug 5 2026

Sea Country Festival | Laguna Niguel on Aliso Creek Rd. | Aug 21 - 23

End-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and much more!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Sea Country Festival | Laguna Niguel on Aliso Creek Rd. | Aug 21 - 23

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

Newport Beach Fri. May 22 2026

The 2026 FREE OC Summer Concert in the Park Schedule! From OC-On The Town! Click the photo!

Dance like nobody's watching at the beach or in a park this summer! The Most Complete List of Orange County summer concerts.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The 2026 FREE OC Summer Concert in the Park Schedule! From OC-On The Town! Click the photo!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Fri. May 22 2026

Westminster Summer Concerts | Civic Center Sunken Gardens | Aug 6 - 20

Our bands will get you moving, grooving and singing along!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Westminster Summer Concerts | Civic Center Sunken Gardens | Aug 6 - 20

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Capistrano Fri. May 22 2026

San Juan Summer Nites | Historic Town Center Park | Jun 17 - Sep 16

Every third Wednesday in June, July, August and September.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Juan Summer Nites | Historic Town Center Park | Jun 17 - Sep 16

Eric Bergstrom Editor