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This Week in OC

Aug 8, 2026

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Curated events, local happenings, food festivals, live entertainment, and things to do across Orange County this week

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Food & Drink

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Apr 5, 2026

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9 min read

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Discover the best brunch in Orange County, from oceanfront restaurants and cozy cafés to trendy hotspots serving pancakes, eggs benedict, and bottomless mimosas.

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News

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

GRAMMY-winning Arturo O’Farrill leads the new ¡VIVA! The Spenuzza Series celebrating Hispanic and Latino arts across OC

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Newsletter

Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

Aug 10, 2026

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4 min read

Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

PLUS: Phantom Returns, Sunset Sailing & Historic-Home Steak Night

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News

Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

Aug 8, 2026

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Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

The Aug. 9–15 celebration opens at the Civic Center and concludes with the free 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

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News

OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Aug 6, 2026

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OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Routes 30, 57, 64 and 86 are getting alignment changes, while updated timetables will affect riders across the system.

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

Aug 3, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s pro baseball plans, Orange County’s West Nile update, and how to weigh in on the county hazard plan

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26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Aug 2, 2026

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8 min read

26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Resident tickets, Catalina trips, free local passes, car care and back-to-school savings

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Newsletter

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s new innovation hub, Anaheim construction progress, and updated Laguna Beach evacuation maps

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Featured

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Articles

Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

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