MAY 27
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET
The celebrated San Francisco-based contemporary ballet troupe marks its 40th anniversary this year. Known for the technique of its dancers and the lyricism of its choreography, the company has collaborated with composers, musicians, writers, and visual artists from across the globe. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
MAY 26 THROUGH 28
NEWPORT BEACH WINE FESTIVAL
Over three days, the festival will host wineries and distributors representing more than 60 labels. Guests can enjoy live music, food, interactive activities, and waterfront views. Duckhorn Winery will host a limited seating dinner and reception on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the fest will feature vendors such as DAOU, 818 Tequila, Off Hours Bourbon, and more. New this year is The Macallan Speyside Lounge, where guests can indulge in elevated cocktails from The Macallan’s scotch whisky collections. Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-645-5000, balboabayresort.com/nbwinefestival
MAY 27 THROUGH 29
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BBQ AT VEA
The resort will host poolside barbecues on the recently opened Sunset Lawn from noon to 4 p.m., featuring live music, summer cocktails, and food specials including a Santa Maria tri-tip sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, chimichurri chicken breast sandwich, and Angus beef cheeseburger. Edge Bar will host cocktail specials from 2 to 6 p.m. in partnership with Moët Hennessy on Saturday and Ketel One on Sunday. VEA Newport Beach, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 866-440-3375, experiencevea.com
MAY 25
NEW WEST GUITARS
The jazz-guitar ensemble of Perry Smith, John Storie, and Will Brahm will play jazz standards, pop covers, and even some of their own originals in a concert under the stars, part of the Muck JazzFest. They’re known for their innovative style and sound that often combines acoustic and electric guitars. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org
OPENS MAY 26
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
Before it was an Oscar-winning movie, the beloved story was a Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway, the last show Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote together. Based on the memoir by Maria von Trapp, it tells the story of the young governess caring for the widowed Captain von Trapp’s seven children. When he is ordered to accept a commission in the German Navy during WWII, Captain von Trapp and Maria plan to flee to Austria with the children. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949-489-8082, caminorealplayhouse.org
MAY 26 THROUGH 29
SUMMER KICKOFF AT NEWPORT DUNES
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer at Newport Dunes. The inflatable water park with a 17-foot slide, floating trampoline, monkey bars, and jungle gym, will reopen. The Tunes at the Dunes season will begin with DJ Tina Turntables on Friday, David Rosales and his Band of Scoundrels on Saturday, and J-Bird and Friends on Sunday. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949-729-3863, newportdunes.com
MAY 27
PLAZA PROM
Anyone who gets nostalgic for their own high school years during prom season will delight in this dance on the plaza at Segerstrom Center. A live band and DJ will play the hits of the 1980s, George’s Café will serve spiked punch, and everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their best 1980s prom attire. Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
THROUGH MAY 29
“OUTLOOK/INSIGHT: THE LCAD EFFECT”
This weekend marks the last chance to view this exhibit of artwork from the 2023 master of fine arts graduates of the Laguna College of Art and Design, also known as LCAD. Paintings and sculptures on display were created around the idea that taking time to observe and reflect on the outside world often leads to revealing personal insights. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org
