dana point harbor boat show & green expo June 3–6. 10th annual event showcases both new and used watercrafts and products. Th–F noon–7 pm; Sa 10 am–7 pm; Su 10 am–5pm. $12, 12 and under free. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, 949.496.2979 Map K17
huntington beach concours d’elegance
June 5–6. Classic-car show. Sa 9 am–2 pm; Su 9 am–4 pm. $10–$15. Huntington Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.375.8414 Map L7
Bravo’s top chef: the tour June 17. Meet and greet with Top Chef talent, sample food tastings, receive gourmet cooking tips, participate in a variety of on-site activities. Free. Shows at 10:30 am, noon and 1:30 pm. Irvine Spectrum Center,
71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.553.9510 Map D5
Project save our surf: surf 24 June 19–20. Two-day festival features music, film and a 24-hour surf-a-thon. Make that 25: It runs from Saturday at 11 am to Sunday at noon. Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, projectsaveoursurf.org Map N9
victoria skimboards world
championship June 19–20. Skimboarding
competition features first annual women’s category. 8 am–5 pm. Aliso Beach, 31131 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.923.2280 Map I16
baroque music festival June 20–27. 30th annual event features concerts at St. Michael & All Angels Church (June 20–21, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar), Sherman Library & Gardens (June 23 and 25, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar) and Newport Harbor Lutheran Church (June 27, 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach). Concerts begin at 8 pm during the week, 4 pm on the weekend. $15-$35. 949.760.7887 Map M16
BARRETT-JACKSON auto auction June 25–27. Prestigious collectible car auction comes to the O.C. Fair & Event Center. F–Sa 8 am–8pm; Su until 4 pm. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 480.663.6255 Map K13
art-a-fair June 25–Aug. 29. Art festival shows work from 125 juried artists. Su–Th 10 am–9 pm; F–Sa 10 am–10 pm. $4–$7, under 12 free. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514 Map G15
sawdust art festival June 25–Aug. 29. Works by nearly 200 artists on display, plus art demos, children’s activities, outdoor cafes, live music in eucalyptus grove. Daily 10 am–10 pm. $3–$20. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030 Map G15
festival of arts July 2–Aug. 31. California’s longest-running outdoor fine-art exhibition features work by 140 juried artists. Daily 10 am–11:30 pm. $4–$7, under 12 free. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378 Map G15
pageant of the masters July 2–Aug. 31. Actors spectacularly re-create works of art in living tableaux with narration, live orchestra. Theme this year is “Eat, Drink and Be Merry.” Daily at 8:30 pm. $10–$90. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378 Map G15
Major league baseball all-star FAN FEST July 9–13. Fans take part in interactive exhibits and clinics, get autographs and shop for memorabilia. $25-$30. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950 Map I10
center’s free movie mondays July 12–Aug. 9. Classic films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Setup at 5:30 pm; movie begins at dusk. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13
Major league baseball all-star game July 13. It’s the American League versus the National League, starring the biggest names in baseball. Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 888.796.HALO Map I11
orange county fair July 16–Aug. 15. “The Beat Goes On” with carnival rides, 4-H competition, food, wine tasting, pig races, motocross and concerts. W–F noon–12 am, Sa–Su 10 am–midnight. $5–$10, under 6 free. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.3247 Map K12
ringling bros. and barnum & bailey
circus July 28–Aug. 8. 140th edition of the three-ring spectacle. Showtimes vary. $15–$100. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 800.745.3000 Map I11
Project playhouse Begins July 31. Builders create whimsical playhouses to benefit HomeAid Orange County. Open house July 31, $10. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.553.9510 Map D5
HURLEY u.s. open of surfing Aug. 2–8. World’s largest pro surfing competition; 500 competitors, 400,000 spectators. Massive beach-lifestyle festival features action sports contests, demonstrations, live music and fashion shows. Free. Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, 424.653.1900 Map N9
surfers’ hall of fame induction
ceremony Aug. 6. Tribute to premier power surfer Ian “Kanga” Cairns. 10 am. Free. In front of Huntington Surf & Sport, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.841.4000 Map N9
Independence day
all-american boys chorus July 3. 100-voice choir presents a concert titled God Bless America! These internationally acclaimed young men, ages 9 to 14, join forces with AABC alumni to celebrate the nation’s musical history. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, 714.708.1670 Map J10
newport dunes fourth of july
extravaganza July 4. Activities include BBQ, face painting and games. Evening ends with fireworks. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.3863 Map M14
dana point fireworks extravaganza July 4. Display at 9 pm over Doheny State Beach is synchronized to music (tune to 88.5 FM). Free shuttle from Dana Hills High School (33333 Golden Lantern), 949.248.3530 Map K17
huntington beach fourth of july
celebration July 4. Festivities include parade, 5K Run, pancake breakfast, fireworks over pier. Call for hours and ticket costs. Huntington Beach Pier, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 714.536.5496 Map N9 |
