From star-studded concerts and plays to golf tournaments and galas, here’s what to do this September in Orange County.
Three-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy takes the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Sept. 20. PHOTO BY MEREDITH TRUAX
9/6
CASA CLASSIC
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and drink bar, take a swing on the course and end the day with a DJ-powered cocktail party, all to support children living in foster care. 7:30 a.m., Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, casaclassicgolf.org
9/7
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
The Pacific Symphony will share the magic of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, timeless scores from shows like The Nutcracker, and a dazzling fireworks finale to close the night. 8 p.m., Great Park Live, Irvine, pacificsymphony.org
9/7
JELLY ROLL
Country superstar Jelly Roll is rolling into Irvine for his Beautifully Broken Tour, featuring special guests Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. 7 p.m., Honda Center, Irvine, hondacenter.com
9/8
MAX AMINI
Join comic Max Amini for an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment as he brings his unique humor to the stage in Costa Mesa. 7 p.m., Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/13
GIRLS INC. OF ORANGE COUNTY’S ALL-IN BARBECUE AND POKER NIGHT
Dive into a night of delicious barbecue and thrilling poker, where every bet you make supports young women and their careers. 6 p.m., Tustin Hills Racquet Club, Santa Ana, girlsinc-oc.org
9/13
ROMANCE OF THE MISSION
This elegant gala promises a concert featuring the operatic trio Forte in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church, a candlelit dinner and an opportunity to support the preservation of Mission San Juan Capistrano. 6 p.m., Mission San Juan Capistrano, missionsjc.com
9/13
SAVOR NEWPORT BEACH
Indulge in a Napa-inspired culinary celebration featuring gourmet food, fine wines, local art and luxury cars to support The Literacy Project. 5:30 p.m., Newport Beach Country Club, literacyproj.org
Tee off with pro hockey player Ryan Getzlaf during the 13th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout on Sept. 13 and 14. PHOTO COURTESY OF CUREDUCHENNE
9/13-14
13TH ANNUAL GETZLAF GOLF SHOOTOUT
Join Ryan and Paige Getzlaf and their celebrity friends for a Friday night MVP dinner followed by a Saturday morning on the fairway to support children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 5:30 p.m., Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, getzlafgolf.org
9/14
CELEBRATION OF GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS: A TRIBUTE TO 25 YEARS
Prepare for a glamorous black-tie affair, complete with dinner, dancing and a live auction, championing Mission Plasticos and the free reconstructive surgery it provides. Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade are this year’s guest speakers. 5:30 p.m., Pendry Newport Beach, missionplasticos.org
9/19
THE WOODEN FLOOR’S 18TH ANNUAL KEEP THE PROMISE WINE TASTING BENEFIT
Sip 12 rare wines from around the globe during Orange County’s premier wine-tasting fundraiser, a night that supports The Wooden Floor’s transformative youth programs. 6 p.m., Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, thewoodenfloor.org
World Ballet Company will dazzle audiences at Irvine Barclay Theatre during Swan Lake. PHOTO COURTESY OF IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
9/19-20
SWAN LAKE
The enchanting world of Swan Lake comes alive with the World Ballet Company. Expect breathtaking handpainted sets and over 150 dazzling costumes. 7 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
9/20
AN EVENING WITH SAMARA JOY
Delight in the Grammy Award-winning vocals of Samara Joy, a jazz virtuoso who will share songs from her acclaimed album, Linger Awhile. 8 p.m., Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/21
BRIAN REGAN
Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian brings his laugh-out-loud theater tour to Orange County with a night of self-deprecating humor. 7:30 p.m., Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/21
FRAN LEBOWITZ
Catch cultural satirist Fran Lebowitz as she tackles the absurdities of modern life with her signature sharp humor and fearless commentary. 8 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
Mrs. Doubtfire is back in charge from Sept. 24 to Oct. 6 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS
9/24-10/6
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Get ready to sing along during a musical extravaganza directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks based on the beloved film Robin Williams made famous. 7:30 p.m., Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
9/28
ARTSENSE GALA 2024
Celebrate artistic brilliance at this black-tie affair, where artist and filmmaker Doug Aitken will be honored. Chairs Laurén Chalmers and David Emmes will lead the night of dinner, dancing and celebration to support the Orange County Museum of Art. 6 p.m., Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa, ocma.art
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