AUG. 25 THROUGH 28
”FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL”
Sean Altman and Jack Skuller take on the roles of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel in this show tracing the duo’s ascent to stardom. They play many of the pair’s biggest hits, along with some of Paul Simon’s solo chart-toppers, including “Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Sounds of Silence,” and “Kodachrome.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com
AUG. 27
CHOC ADVENTURE IN THE PARK
This 5K walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure returns in person this year. The walk, which has raised $37.5 million since it began, will take place in the evening. Walkers get discounts on full-day tickets to the parks and at several Downtown Disney shops and restaurants. Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, 714-509-4000, chocwalk.org
AUG. 27
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
Marking the end of the 26th Newport Beach Garden Tour, the annual affair features artists painting and selling their work throughout the garden. Attendees can also view mosaic artist Irina Charny’s “Inspired by Nature” exhibit, make a flower arrangement at the bouquet bar, bid on items at a silent auction, compete in the hat contest, and enjoy food from the on-site restaurant, 608 Dahlia. Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-673-2261, thesherman.org
AUG. 27 AND 28
CHANCE-A-THON 2022
This year’s fundraising event supporting Chance Theater’s artistic, education, and community programs features a diverse lineup of shows, including original plays, a one-woman production of “The Wizard of Oz,” and a performance by No MSG Added, Orange County’s first AAPI sketch team. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., 888-455-4212, chancetheater.com
AUG. 27 AND 28
THE VIC SKIMBOARDING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The most prestigious skimboarding competition on the West Coast always hosts some of the world’s top talent. Dozens of pros and nearly 100 amateurs, including plenty of Laguna Beach natives who grew up skimming on local beaches, will take to the waves to compete. Aliso Beach Park, Laguna Beach, thevic.victoriaskimboards.com
AUG. 28
KCRW SUMMER NIGHTS
The Bowers will stay open late for this special event featuring live 90-minute sets from KCRW DJs José Gavlán and Francesca Harding. Also on tap: kids’ art activities, a pop-up beer garden, and free admission to museum galleries (including “Everest: Ascent to Glory”) for KCRW members and Santa Ana residents. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 714-567-3600, bowers.org
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