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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Wine Fest, Night Markets, Swing Dancing & More

PLUS: SpaceX Lights Up SoCal Skies, a Massive Tustin Development, and NASA’s Artemis II Returns Off SoCal Coast

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This Week in OC

Apr 13, 2026

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7 min read

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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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

Apr 6, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

PLUS: Segerstrom’s New Arts Initiative, Irvine’s $9.9B Deal, and Coastal Funding Boosts

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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

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

Mar 30, 2026

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

PLUS: New Disneyland-Area Shuttle Service, Irvine’s Robotaxi Play, and a New Coffee-and-Car Hangout in San Clemente

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

Mar 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

PLUS: Surf Museum move, Big Newport redevelopment, and OCVibe’s new concert venue

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

Mar 16, 2026

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

PLUS: Irvine Lands a World Cup Role, Snake Season Begins Across OC, and Powerful Surf Hits the Wedge

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

Mar 9, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

PLUS: The Ziggurat is up for sale, San Clemente beach trail work continues, and Death Valley is putting on a rare bloom

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

Mar 2, 2026

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12 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

PLUS: Irvine Secures $1M Innovation Funding, Dana Point Harbor Phase 3 Begins, and a Total Lunar Eclipse Peaks March 3

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

PLUS: Big Canyon Restoration Progress, South San Clemente Beach Trail Closure, and An Important Food Recall You Should Know About

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Newsletter

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

Feb 16, 2026

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14 min read

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

PLUS: New Nonstop Flights from John Wayne Airport, OCVIBE’s Katella Commons Revealed, and Costa Mesa Park Construction Begins

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Wine Fest, Night Markets, Swing Dancing & More

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

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

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

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