JAN. 13 THROUGH 25“The Wiz”The Tony Award–winning musical returns with a new Broadway tour. Experience the classic story of The Wizard of Oz with a unique twist, featuring a score filled with rock, soul, gospel, and funk, along with beautifully choreographed dance numbers that blend ballet, jazz, and modern pop. Dorothy and Read More
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Create. Listen. Explore. Discover Free Art Experiences at the Great Park Arts at the Great Park is something you can hear, touch, and experience. This lineup of free, all-ages events encourages hands-on making, shared listening, and meaningful discovery — no tickets or registration required. Jazz in Read More
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The City of Irvine kicks off the new year with a dynamic lineup of Economic Development events designed to empower and connect our vibrant local business community. From startups to established enterprises, these engaging sessions provide valuable opportunities to gain insights, build networks, and tap into Read More
Natasha Quinn founded Pürre Boutique in 2010. Back then, the shop focused on carrying natural and organic body care products. Today, Pürre Boutique has two Costa Mesa locations—one at The CAMP and a second that opened in 2023 inside Paseo 17. Caryssa Meints (pictured) wears several hats: She is co-owner Read More
By Jenny Buford The beauty and brilliance of the Elks U.S.A. float at the 2026 Rose Parade began weeks before New Year’s Day, inside the iconic Pasadena float barns, where dedication, patience, and teamwork transformed natural elements into a true work of art. In the days leading up to the Read More
COCO BLOOM COFFEEWhat started as a mobile coffee cart has recently blossomed into a brick-and-mortar cafe, nestled along Dana Point Harbor. The menu’s signature and seasonal drinks make use of sustainably sourced beans and organic syrups, milk, and milk alternatives. The shop also carries gelato that can be paired with Read More
Friday, January 9, 2026 Arts in Irvine is pleased to present three solo exhibitions opening January 25 at the Great Park Gallery, featuring work by Daniela García Hamilton, Kristina Rose Baker, and Vonn Sumner. These exhibitions highlight distinct narratives and approaches to painting that traverse familial traditions, art history, and Read More
An ambitious project years in the making, City of Hope’s new Orange County hospital now joins its Lennar Foundation Cancer Center on its 72-acre Irvine campus. The seamless connection (both metaphorical and physical) between the two buildings aims to save lives and deliver breakthrough care for patients. “It’s been a Read More
