Mark your calendar with these top culture and philanthropy events.
See Jeff Goldblum perform classic jazz with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra July 21 PHOTO: COURTESY OF SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
**7/7-9/1
Pageant of the Masters**
Celebrating its 90th anniversary of the first presentation of “living pictures,” Pageant of the Masters will feature recreations of classical and contemporary works of art at this year’s event, themed Art Colony: In the Company of Artists. 8:30PM, Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, foapom.com
**7/11-23
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical**
Celebrate the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll during this musical by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall, which navigates the highs and lows of 12-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner’s astounding life. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
**7/14-16
Jurassic World Live Tour**
Venture to Isla Nublar for a terrifying adventure as Jurassic World comes to life in this live arena show complete with iconic dinosaurs. Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
**7/15
Patti LuPone: Don’t Monkey with Broadway**
Don’t miss Broadway legend and three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone when she performs her one-woman show. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
**7/15
Carnival For Kids**
This lively carnival event provides summer fun and community resources to low-income and homeless families in Illumination Foundation programs and the surrounding areas. Noon, St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, Anaheim, ifhomeless.org
Naomi Rodgers stars in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical. PHOTO: BY MATTHEW MURPHY FOR MURPHYMADE
**7/15-9/9
New Swan Shakespeare Festival**
From the campus of UC Irvine, this Shakespearean celebration will feature students and professionals who work together to put on three Shakespearean productions: As You Like It, Julius Caesar and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
**7/16
Festival of OC Chefs**
This delicious culinary event benefiting KidWorks will feature gourmet food and wine tastings from O.C. favorites such as Balboa Bay Resort, VEA Newport Beach, Craft House and more. 5PM, Newport Beach Country Club, kidworksoc.org
**7/21
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra**
At this anticipated performance, actor and pianist Jeff Goldblum will play classic jazz music with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. He’ll also answer and pose questions to the audience. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
**7/21
Hank Williams Jr.**
See the Southern rock singer-songwriter and musician perform his country hits live, including “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “Family Tradition.” 7PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
**7/22
Jason Mraz**
Sing along with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Jason Mraz as he shares tunes from his latest album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. 7:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
**7/29
National Choreographers**
Initiative: NCI Discovery Four choreographers and 16 professional dancers from companies across the country will participate in this performance of four new ballets, which will also be live-streamed. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
**7/29
Pickleball for Wishes**
Enjoy a day of pickleball in support of Make-A-Wish. After the tournament, gather for the Celebration of Wishes reception, which includes dinner, an awards ceremony, speakers, music and more. 2PM, Th e Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, wish.org
**8/9
Festival Ballet Theatre Gala of the Stars**
The 14th annual Gala of the Stars will showcase world-renowned ballet stars and young protégés in one spectacular dance performance. Tickets are also available for a Dinner with the Stars following the show. 7PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, festivalballet.org; scfta.org
World-renowned ballet stars will take the stage at Festival Ballet Theatre’s Gala of the Stars on Aug. 9 PHOTO COURTESY OF: FESTIVAL BALLET THEATRE
**8/11
Sam Hunt**
See the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter perform when his Summer On the Outskirts Tour comes to Irvine. 7:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
**8/18
Darius Rucker**
Don’t miss this night with the acclaimed singer, guitarist and songwriter, who first gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish. 8PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
**8/20
CHOC Walk in the Park**
Stroll through Disneyland before the park opens to t he public and help fundraise for healthcare programs, education and research at CHOC and CHOC at Mission Hospitals. 6:15AM, Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, chocwalk.org
**8/21
Foreigner**
The British-American rock band is taking its Historic Farewell Tour to O range County for one night only. 7PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, livenation.com
Jurassic World comes to life at Honda Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF: FFELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
**8/25
Girls Inc. of Orange**
County’s Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Join in this friendly poker competition, complete with food and games, supporting Girls Inc. of Orange County’s mission to provide research-based STEM programs for girls. 6PM, [AV] Irvine, girlsinc-oc.org
**8/25-26
Dave Matthews Band**
See the Grammy-winning rock band sing hits and music from its new album Walk Around the Moon. 7:30PM, FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, livenation.com
**8/26
Summer Garden Party**
The annual garden soiree takes place on 2 .2 acres of beautiful botanical gardens and includes live music, a silent auction, dinner from 608 Dahlia and a festive garden party hat contest. 4PM, Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar, thesherman.org
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