Dine under the stars during Romance of the Mission Sept. 23. PHOTO BY LISA RENEE PHOTOGRAPHY
9/5-10
The Book of Mormon
Don’t miss the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy about a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway across the world. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/8-9
12th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout
This two-day event brings athletes, celebrities and community leaders together to support CureDuchenne’s mission to help children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. An MVP dinner and live auction on Friday will be followed by a Saturday breakfast and lively golf tournament. Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, cureduchenne.org
See comedic classic The Book of Mormon Sept. 5 to 10. PHOTO BY JULIETA CERVANTES
9/9
Celebration of Global Friendships: Emerald City
Enjoy dinner, dancing, auctions, awards and an address by guest speaker Lorna Luft—all benefiting Mission Plasticos, which provides reconstructive plastic surgical training and care to those in need. 5:30PM, Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, missionplasticos.org
9/9
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
This Pacific Symphony event features three iconic pieces of classical music, ending with Tchaikovsky’s explosive work accompanied by festive fireworks and cannons. 8PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
9/14-17
StyleWeek OC
Orange County’s annual fashion and beauty event at Fashion Island features celebrity panel discussions, runway presentations, in-store shopping parties and other activities where guests can discover the latest trends to revamp their style. Fashion Island, Newport Beach, styleweekoc.com
The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Sept. 30. PHOTO BY LUIS ESPARZA
9/16
Fork Childhood Cancer Challenge App-Off Finale
This philanthropic culinary competition will serve as the finale to MaxLove Project’s The Fork Childhood Cancer Challenge. Each of the four teams currently raising funds will serve a dish paired with a cocktail for guests and celebrity chef judges. 4:30PM, Tanaka Farms, Irvine, forkchildhoodcancer.org
9/19-10/1
Les Misérables
Cameron Mackintosh presents this production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s beloved Tony Award-winning musical set in 19th-century France. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/21-27
Angelitos de Oro Card Week
Donate $60 to Angelitos de Oro, which supports the mentoring programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire, and you’ll receive an Angelitos card to save 20% at over 75 South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants during the week. South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, angelitosdeoro.org
Join the More Than Pink Walk Sept. 24. PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN G. KOMEN ORANGE COUNTY
9/22
CASA Classic Golf Tournament
Changing a child’s story one swing at a time, the CASA Classic supports children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. In addition to breakfast and a Bloody Mary bar, tournament participants will enjoy on-course activations, a silent auction and a cocktail party. 7:30AM, Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, casaoc.org
9/23
Romance of the Mission
Themed If These Walls Could Talk, this annual gala supporting student education and field trips will feature a pre-show reception in the Mission Gardens, entertainment in the Great Stone Church and a romantic dinner in the central courtyard. 5:30PM, Mission San Juan Capistrano, missionsjc.com
9/24
More Than Pink Walk
Join the powerful community of those impacted by breast cancer to raise money for research and to fight the disease on all fronts. 6:45AM, Pacific Life Insurance Company at Fashion Island, Newport Beach, komen.org
9/29
Jason Aldean
Catch Grammy-nominated country star Jason Aldean when his Highway Desperado Tour comes through Orange County. 7:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
9/30
Pacific Wine & Food Classic
This exclusive culinary event features tastings from top chefs, cocktails, over 100 wines, a taco garden and live music. 1PM, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach, pacificwineandfood.com
9/30
Casa Romantica’s Toast to the Casa
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will transport guests to The Golden Age of Hollywood at its annual gala. Now in its 21st year, the event will feature food and drinks from over 25 vendors as well as high-energy tap dancing, a silent auction and a performance by Lizzy & The Triggermen. 5PM, The Casino San Clemente, toasttothecasa.com
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