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This Week in OC

Jul 26, 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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Articles

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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News

39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Construction is beginning at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, but individual restaurant opening dates have not been announced.

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

Jul 20, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

PLUS: Dangerous surf hits OC beaches, a Dana Point landmark’s final chapter, and the end of a 41-year poker tradition

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

PLUS: Anaheim’s 39 Commons Breaks Ground, a Superyacht-Ready Newport Estate, and a $40M Corona del Mar Showpiece

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Jul 6, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

PLUS: Disneyland’s $59 nights, the Ziggurat’s next chapter, and Costco’s Mission Viejo gas-only debut

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Newsletter

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

PLUS: Garden Dining in Newport, a $110M Laguna Beach Sale, and a Major Raptor Rescue Expansion

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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

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

39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

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