Here are the city's top events this month.
7/5-17
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Based on one of Hollywood’s most romantic films, this upbeat love story stars Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Rent) and rising actress Olivia Valli, and comes from two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots). Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
Vintage travel posters from the 20th century will be recreated in the 2022 Pageant of the Masters show, Wonderful World. PHOTO COURTESY OF FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH
7/7-10
MetaJAX Crypto Jazz Festival
MetaJAX’s second annual Crypto Jazz Festival will feature jazz artists including the Grammy-winning ensemble New York Voices, and Orange County locals Tony Guerrero and Matt Mauser, in five shows over four days. NFTs of the performances will be sold, so fans can share ownership of the recordings. Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
7/7-8/4
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Spend summer nights with live music and refreshments at this Thursday night outdoor concert series. Catch artists including Yachty by Nature, DSB, The Aquabats and Uptown Funk at Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. 5PM, multiple locations, ocparks.com
7/7-9/2
Pageant of the Masters: Wonderful World
Watch famous works of art come to life at this annual theatrical event. This year’s production, Wonderful World, celebrates the joy of global travel through a combination of live music, narration and artworks transformed into “living pictures.” 8:30PM, Irvine Bowl at the Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, foapom.com
7/9
Halsey
After releasing fourth studio album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in 2021, Halsey is embarking on a Love and Power tour around the U.S., including a stop at Irvine’s FivePoint Amphitheatre. 7PM, irvineamphitheatre.net
7/17-8/21
111th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
The Bowers Museum and the historic California Art Club partnered on this exhibit of over 200 paintings and sculptures from both renowned and up-and-coming artists, celebrating contemporary-traditional fine art. Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, bowers.org
7/17
Festival of OC Chefs
Sample creations by some of O.C.’s finest chefs at this second annual festival, which last year raised $800,000 for KidWorks students and programs. This year’s event will feature honorary chef Andy Arndt of the new VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, and event chef chair Pascal Olhats of Pascal Cuisine Catering. 5PM, Newport Beach Country Club, kidworksoc.org/chefs
Based on one of Hollywood’s favorite love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 5 to 17 PHOTO: BY MATTHEW MURPHY
7/22-23
Tom Papa: Family Reunion Tour
Catch the stand-up comedian, podcast host, essay collection author and star of Netflix special Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great! at one of his four special performances in Orange County. Brea Improv, improv.com
7/28
Sip & Savor Summer Soiree
Join the Pretend City Children’s Museum for a lovely evening along the coast to support its efforts in promoting healthy child development. Ticket proceeds and sponsorships will help the museum continue to provide enlightening and fun educational activities for young minds. 6PM, Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, pretendcity.org
7/29
Train, Jewel & Blues Traveler
Rock sensation Train is hitting the road with Jewel and Blues Traveler for a 30-stop North American tour. Fans will hear favorites like “Hey, Soul Sister” and “Drops of Jupiter,” plus new songs from Train’s latest album, AM Gold. 6:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, irvineamphitheatre.net
7/30
Carnival for Kids
Illumination Foundation’s annual carnival—complete with rides, food, children’s games, live music, stilt walkers, a magician and more—affords unstably housed children a fun-filled experience while funding programs that provide safety and shelter to vulnerable O.C. families. Noon, La Palma Park, Anaheim, ifhomeless.org
7/30
National Choreographers Initiative
Every year, National Choreographers Initiative founder Molly Lynch invites four renowned choreographers and 16 professional dancers from ballet companies around the country to participate in this performance—which, for its 18th season, will feature the work of choreographers Emily Adams, Leiland Charles, Jennifer Hart and Gina Patterson. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
The Bowers Museum and California Art Club’s 111th annual Gold Medal Exhibition features contemporarytraditional paintings and sculptures including this bronze and steel sculpture titled “Vessel” by artist Bela Bacsi. COURTESY OF BOWERS MUSEUM AND CALIFORNIA ART CLUB
8/6
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
On the new All That’s To Come tour, this popular tribute band will perform songs that are particularly meaningful to Pink Floyd. 7:30PM, Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
8/9-21
Hadestown
The winner of eight Tony Awards—including 2019’s best musical—this unforgettable love story by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
8/13
Third Eye Blind: The Summer Gods Tour With Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad
Catch the very last stop on Third Eye Blind’s 25-year celebration tour, where the band will play all of its greatest hits—alongside performances by Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad. 7PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, irvineamphitheatre.net
8/17-20
Chris Distefano
The stand-up comedian, podcast host and former MTV star is bringing his Brooklyn edginess and nice-guy charm to Brea for six shows in four days. Brea Improv, improv.com
8/19
Brad Paisley
Joined by singers Tracy Lawrence and Caylee Hammack, three-time Grammy-winning country star Brad Paisley will perform his hit songs in one of the summer’s biggest country music tours. 7:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, irvineamphitheatre.net
The National Choreographers Initiative returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre July 30. PHOTO COURTESY OF IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
8/19
OneRepublic
Catch Grammy-nominated pop rock band OneRepublic on the 40-city Never Ending Summer Tour, featuring special guest Needtobreathe. 7PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
8/27
CASA Celebration of Children
CASA of Orange County, which helps abused, neglected and abandoned children, is hosting a celebration to provide a voice for every child. Don chic cocktail attire for this evening of live entertainment, dinner, dancing and an auction, honoring Irene Strauss, Linda and Burton Young, BLT Enterprises and Capital Group Foundation. 5PM, VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, casacelebration.org
8/27
CHOC Adventure In the Park
After 30 years of walking for kids, Children’s Health of Orange County is honoring the CHOC Walk’s 30th anniversary with a magical evening presented by the Disneyland Resort. 5PM, Disney’s California Adventure Park, Anaheim, chocwalk.org
8/27
Incubus and Sublime With Rome
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album Morning View, alternative band Incubus will take the stage, joined by alt-rock and reggae band Sublime With Rome. 7PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, irvineamphitheatre.net
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