Mark your calendar with these top culture and philanthropy events.
Spend a weekend sipping rare wines at California Wine Festival Huntington Beach PHOTO: BY LUIS ESPARZA PHOTOGRAPHY
**11/2
Belinda Carlisle**
Grab a ticket to see The Go-Go’s lead singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Belinda Carlisle perform her legendary ’80s pop tunes, like “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Our Lips Are Sealed,” in an exclusive one-night-only performance. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
**11/3
Día de los Muertos at RAYA**
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with an unforgettable culinary experience curated by chef Richard Sandoval. Kick off the evening with a pineapple mezcal sour and selection of Mexican-inspired hors d’oeuvres before enjoying a delicious four-course dinner. Guests can also participate in an immersive Mayan tequila and copal ceremony to learn about ancient healing practices. 6PM, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, ritzcarlton.com
Famed TV chef and cookbook author Nigella Lawson talks all things food Nov. 26 PHOTO: BY MATT HOLYOAK
**11/3
KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon**
Support KidWorks in helping to put first-generation college students on a path toward college success by attending the 16th annual luncheon fundraiser. This year’s event will honor iconic UCLA football coach Terry Donahue for his commitment to the cause. 11AM, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Santa Ana, kidworksoc.org
**11/4-5
John Williams Birthday Celebration**
In honor of virtuoso composer and conductor John Williams’ 90th birthday, guests can revel in his greatest Hollywood scores, such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, in these performances by the Pacific Symphony, led by conductor Richard Kaufman. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
Hear Pacific Symphony perform Gustav Holst’s The Planets Nov. 17 to 19. COURTESY OF PACIFIC SYMPHONY
**11/5
The B-52s – Final Tour Ever of Planet Earth**
Dance along to “Love Shack” and “Summer of Love” as Grammy-nominated new-wave band The B-52s set out on a farewell tour. The groovy concert also includes a special appearance by KC and the Sunshine Band. 7:30PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
**11/5
Make-A-Wish OCIE’s Journey into Wishes**
Join Orange County and the Inland Empire’s chapter of Make-A-Wish for a whimsical evening at the Disneyland Hotel. Bid on special auction packages, sample cuisines from all over the world, dance the night away and purchase a VIP sponsor package to gain access to a private tour of Disneyland Park. All donations and sponsorships help the foundation grant wishes to critically ill children. 5PM, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, wish.org/ocie
See The Go-Go’s lead singer Belinda Carlisle Nov. 2 PHOTO: COURTESY OF BELINDA CARLISLE
**11/8
DARTS Speaker Series: Suzanne Tucker**
Learn decorating tips from one of the country’s leading interior designers frequently featured on the AD100 list. At this speaker event for the Decorative Arts Society (DARTS), Suzanne Tucker discusses her approach to decorating, classic style and her new book, Extraordinary Interiors. 9:15AM, Regal Edwards Big Newport, decorativeartssociety.net
**11/9-13
Coast Film Festival**
Enjoy a curated selection of adventure and nonfiction films, along with stories that explore the great outdoors, at the fourth annual Coast Film Festival. Filmmakers, professional athletes and nature lovers will gather in Laguna Beach to share inspiring stories and encourage others to be better stewards of the planet. Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, coastfilmfestival.com
**11/9-27
Moulin Rouge! The Musical**
Experience the splendor and glitz of Parisian cabaret in this production adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s hit 2001 movie Moulin Rouge! The musical extravaganza, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, follows a poor Bohemian poet who falls for a beautiful performer. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
Suzanne Tucker shares decorating tips at the DARTS Speaker Series Nov. 8. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY
**11/11
Greta Van Fleet**
Join Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet for an unforgettable night of live music and dancing. As part of its Dreams in Gold tour, the group will perform songs from its 2021 album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, as well as previous hits like “Highway Tune.” 7PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
**11/11-12
California Wine Festival Huntington Beach**
Spend a weekend sipping hard-to-find trophy wines at Paséa Hotel & Spa. On Friday, the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, held in the Sapphire Ballroom, is an elegant VIP event for fine wine and food lovers. On Saturday at the Beachside Wine Festival, guests can sample hundreds of premium California wines alongside artisanal cheeses, breads and more—all under the sun, overlooking the beaches. A Sip, Swirl & Stay package with two-night accommodations and VIP two-day passes is also available. Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, californiawinefestival.com/huntington-beach
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL
**11/16
Smashing Pumpkins With Jane’s Addiction**
Watch these two beloved alternative rock bands as they join forces for a must-see musical tour that’s sure to have audience members on their feet. 6:30PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
**11/17-19
The Planets**
Hear Pacific Symphony perform three dazzling pieces—English composer Anna Clyne’s Pivot; Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, performed by acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw; and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Art, Costa Mesa, pacificsymphony.org
Adéa Michelle Sessoms and Jennifer Wolfe dazzle in Moulin Rouge! The Musical PHOTO: BY MATTHEW MURPHY FOR MURPHYMADE
**11/22
“No Lunch” Lunch**
Join the Second Harvest Food Bank team for this annual update on its work. The organization works toward helping those in Orange County who can’t always count on a warm meal. 11:45AM, Second Harvest Food Bank, Irvine, feedoc.org
**11/26
Nigella Lawson**
Catch famed TV chef and bestselling British cookbook author Nigella Lawson as she takes the stage with moderator chef Evan Kleinman to share an insider look at her career in food. Lawson will also discuss how her passion for cooking developed and which of her recipes she loves the most. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
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