Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival | May 22–24, 2026Balboa Bay ResortThis long-running event kicks things off with a three-day lineup: a JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery winemaker dinner on Friday, the Grand Tasting on Saturday, and the “Blanc on the Bay” white party on Sunday. Expect waterfront views, plenty of Read More
This week, we’re joined by a true cultural icon. She’s the international best-selling novelist behind Sex and the City and the woman often called the real-life Carrie Bradshaw herself. From bestselling books like Four Blondes, Lipstick Jungle, and The Carrie Diaries to the HBO phenomenon that changed the conversation around Read More
Shopbop is bringing a limited-time pop-up to Newport Beach from June 4 through 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at The Shore at Lido Marina Village, the pop-up will feature a curated assortment of fashion, accessories, and lifestyle pieces from some of Shopbop’s favorite brands, along with interactive Read More
Fashion Island’s In the Mix series invites guests to trade the standard happy hour for an upscale guided cocktail masterclass inspired by the flavours of the season. The debut event took place Thursday, April 23, on the lawn at the open-air shopping destination’s ocean-view Seitz Park, located near RH. (The Read More
MAY 22 THROUGH 25GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVALCelebrate Memorial Day Weekend while enjoying strawberries in every form, from shortcake and lemonade to shaved ice and more. For 66 years, the festival has brought the community together to enjoy carnival rides, live performances, contests, celebrity autograph signings, games, and a parade, all Read More
Some 200 of the region’s most accomplished and inspiring women gathered at The Celebrations Venue in Costa Mesa to celebrate this year’s class of Orange Coast Kickass Women and Women of Impact honorees. Guests kicked off the afternoon with sips by Golden Eagle Vodka and Mission Craft Cocktails, browsing luxury Read More
FEEDING THE OBSESSION Why are so many people drawn to true crime stories? Experts say the answer may be rooted in basic human psychology. The true crime genre has existed for decades, but in recent years it has exploded into a cultural phenomenon. So why does it feel as though Read More
French fashion brand Sézane is hitting the road with En Route, a new Airstream retail concept debuting May 22 through 24 at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. The traveling boutique reimagines the classic American road trip through a distinctly French lens, transforming the iconic Airstream into a design-forward shopping Read More
1 CAVIAR Chelas uses Dear Caviar’s Osetra Platinum Caviar, which is sourced from Russian sturgeon in the Caspian Sea. Its rich, buttery flavor and delicate nutty notes make for the ultimate taco topping. “I love caviar and had been wanting to partner with Dear Caviar, not only because the product Read More
The annual presentation of Field of Honor by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor at Castaways Park began Friday, May 16 and will run through Sunday, May 24. The 1776 Flags at Castaways Park salute all the service members who have served the United States, with special note for those Read More
