Irvine, CA Local News, Events, and Information

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

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 Weather: Sunday August 2

High: 95°

Low: 67°

Wind: 4 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 10%

Sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.

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

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

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