Tuesday, April 7, 2026 As the June 2 Primary Election approaches, temporary campaign signs may be displayed more frequently around Irvine. To help keep our community safe and visually-appealing, please follow the rules for Temporary Non-Commercial Signs (Sign Type #107). When Can Signs Go Up? For the June 2, 2026, Election: Under the updated Read More
I was skeptical when I heard about Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new venture. The husband-and-wife team first found success with their award-winning micro roastery Portola Coffee. Jeff had been experimenting with the effect of music vibrations on spirits during barrel fermentation, and he found that whiskey aged to rock ’n’ Read More
South Coast Repertory will present the premiere of “Fremont Ave.,” a powerful new play by Reggie D. White, running April 25 through May 23 on the Segerstrom Stage in Costa Mesa. Directed by Lili-Anne Brown and co-produced with Arena Stage, the play is a centerpiece of the 2026 Pacific Playwrights Read More
On April 19, Visit Newport Beach invites the local community and visitors alike to Balboa Pier to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest swing dance lesson. Organized by the official Destination Marketing Organization for Newport Beach, the free public event aims to break the current Read More
DINER NOCHEHola Adios serves craft coffee by day and, as of recently, transforms into a cozy diner by night. Wednesday through Saturday after 5 p.m., you’ll find indulgent classics such as smash burgers and fried chicken sandos ($10), along with sides like fried pickles ($6) and cheese fries ($9). New Read More
Saturday, April 4, 2026 Mayor Larry Agran has joined mayors across the country in challenging residents to make a long-term commitment to conserve water, reduce pollution, and use natural resources more efficiently. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, presented by the Wyland Foundation, takes place during Earth Month, April Read More
Guests began filling the house as soon as the San Clemente newcomer opened its doors in December, but you’d expect that from a restaurant conceived by a celebrity chef. ILYA is Charbel Hayek’s third restaurant—his first in Orange County. A “Top Chef” alum, he won the “Middle East + North Read More
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour ignited an enchanting evening during their 30th-anniversary celebration concert at Segerstrom Center. Blending their undeniable chemistry as a group with audiences’ love for The Beatles, the band crafted an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. The Read More
By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy When I was a little kid, I had this theory about space travel. Many years ago, traveling on an airplane across the ocean was impossible but then we finally mastered it. I thought it would be the same for space travel. Read More
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Discover the creativity and unique perspectives from the next generation of artists with the return of the High School Art Exhibition. On view from Monday, April 6, through Friday, May 15, at Irvine City Hall, this annual showcase celebrates local emerging artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Read More
