Plan a colorful summer filled with vibrant events happening in August.
Spend the evening with A-listers like Ava Elizabeth Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon at Oceana's SeaChange Summer Party on Aug. 17. PHOTO BY MOVI INC.
Through 8/18
2024 O.C. FAIR
As the theme suggests, you’ll “always be having a good time” at the O.C. Fair, where fair-goers will find petting zoos, pie eating, exhilarating rides and fun for the whole family. O.C. Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, ocfair.com
Through 8/30
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: À LA MODE: THE ART OF FASHION
This year’s Pageant of the Masters will return to a time of fashionable history through living pictures, music and storytelling. Prepare to be dazzled! 8:30 p.m., Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, foapom.com/pageant-of-the-masters
Paintings come to life through the collaborative effort of models and artists during Laguna Beach’s annual Pageant of the Masters, this year themed À La Mode: The Art of Fashion. See the spectacular production nightly from July 6 to Aug. 30. PHOTO BY RON AZEVEDO
Through 8/31
NEW SWAN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
UC Irvine’s beloved festival invites Orange County to the poetic dramas Twelfth Night and Measure for Measure, brought to life by veteran and student actors alike. UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Irvine, newswanshakespeare.com
8/3
NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
Sip cocktails and dance under the stars during this 5th annual floral affair at Sherman Library & Gardens, where funds support the Habitat Explorers initiative. 4 p.m., Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar, thesherman.org
8/3
PICKLEBALL FOR WISHES
Bring your A-game in support of Make-A-Wish! After the tournament wraps, stick around for an awards ceremony, delicious eats and more at this inspiring event. The Tennis and Pickleball Club, Newport Beach, wish.org/ocie
Peter Pan takes flight at Segerstrom Center for the Arts this August. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
8/6-18
PETER PAN
Flying in straight from Neverland is the extraordinary Peter Pan musical, featuring timeless songs such as “I’m Flying” and “I Won’t Grow Up” that audiences of all ages will adore. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
8/7
FESTIVAL BALLET THEATRE’S GALA OF THE STARS
This one-night-only performance will showcase acclaimed international ballet stars alongside talented young dancers for a spectacular evening of movement. 6 p.m., Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, festivalballet.org
8/10
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI IN CONCERT
Experience John Williams’ thrilling soundtrack performed live by a full symphony orchestra as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker clash in the fateful conclusion to this iconic film. 8 p.m., Great Park Live, Irvine, pacificsymphony.org
8/16-18
RINGLING
Feld Entertainment brings its reimagined production of incredible stunts to Orange County, inviting families to witness death-defying feats on a scale never seen before. Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
8/17
OCEANA’S 17TH ANNUAL SEACHANGE SUMMER PARTY
Raising critical funds to restore our precious oceans, this scenic evening invites guests to revel in gourmet dining, entertainment and seaside celebrating. 5:30 p.m., private estate, Laguna Beach, seachangesummerparty.org
Enrico Lopez-Yañez will conduct the Magical Music of Harry Potter on Aug. 23. PHOTO BY DOUG GIFFORD
8/23
JOHN WILLIAMS’ MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER
Conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, this musical expedition revisits the magical moments and characters of all eight Harry Potter films. 8 p.m., Great Park Live, Irvine, pacificsymphony.org
8/28
H.E.R. SUMMIT BY HOAG
Enrich your outlook this summer with conversations by women, for women. This year’s keynote speaker, Ally Love, founder of the motivational Love Squad Community, is sure to inspire. 8:30 a.m., VEA Newport Beach, hoaghospitalfoundation.org
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