Year: 2026

Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach Announces Tastings and Holiday Specials for 30th Anniversary Year

Bluewater Grill has long been one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Newport Beach. Not only does it serve fresh fish dishes (chefs have been known to rewrite the menu as large line-caught tuna are carried into the kitchen), but the restaurant also offers fabulous views of the harbor Read More

Two Tony Winners, One Stage: South Coast Rep Launches 2026 With Ambitious Rotating Repertory

South Coast Repertory is embracing 2026 in a big way. In a unique way. In a memorable way. The Tony Award-winning theater company is presenting what they rightfully call the theatrical event of the season: a rotating repertory of two Tony Award-winning plays featuring “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Read More

Pacific Symphony Plays Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton February 13-14

Tim Burton has had an unusual and illustrious career. He got his start as the lead singer and songwriter for the quirky rock band Oingo Boingo before delving into film composition. He has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage Read More

Newport Beach Historical Society presents ‘The Story of Irvine’ at Lido Theater February 4

Scene from “The Story of Irvine.” Photo courtesy of the Newport Beach Historical Society Irvine is more than just a city—it’s a name that has a prominent position in the history of Newport Beach. Rancho San Joaquin became Irvine Ranch when James Irvine purchased the tract in 1864 with his Read More

Gallery Sonder in Corona del Mar to Present ‘Sheng Lor: Interstitial’ Starting February 6

Sheng Lor, “Loom 4,” 2025 Gallery Sonder presents “Interstitial,” a solo exhibition of recent and newly realized works by Sheng Lor, on view from February 6 through March 7, 2026. The exhibition brings together two bodies of work: Dressed Looms (woven sculptures constructed from discarded looms, yarns, and threads), and Read More

Newport Beach Fire Department’s 2026 Strategic Vision: Wellness, Readiness, and a Winning Culture

By David Gibson, Newport Beach Fire Department PIO As Newport Beach turns the page into 2026, the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is doing what it has become known for in recent years: taking a disciplined, forward-looking approach to public safety that blends modernization, measurable performance, and a strong focus Read More