Friday, Aug. 4 Concert in the Park: Enjoy a live performance by No Duh, a band paying tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani. This group mixes the experience and energy of a live No Doubt and…
Friday, Aug. 4
Concert in the Park: Enjoy a live performance by No Duh, a band paying tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani. This group mixes the experience and energy of a live No Doubt and Gwen Stefani soloconcert with nostalgic visuals and props of their popular music videos, complete with costume changes and humor. Free. 6-9 p.m. Crown Valley Park Amphitheater. 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. 949-425-5100 or cityoflagunaniguel.org.
Movies in the Park: Join OC Parks for their Sunset Cinema movie night series. Watch a screening of ET Terrestrial at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs. Food trucks will be serving on-site. Free parking after 6 p.m. Free. 7-10 p.m. 28241 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel. 949-923-2240 or ocparks.com .
Saturday, Aug. 5
“Hairspray”: Catch the final presentation of the Tony Award winning musical, “Hairspray, ” at the Laguna Playhouse. The production’s heroine, Tracy Turnblad, twists her way into Baltimore stardom while fighting for integration on a local TV dance show. $51-$66. Showtimes at 2: 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach. 949-497-2787 or lagunaplayhouse.com
Concert on the Green: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch returns to the Festival of Arts to performing classic Broadway hits, “If Wishes Were Rainbows”, “Mr. Monotony, ” and “Far From the Home I Love.” Free with festival admission. $8-$12.1-2: 30 p.m. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 949-497-6582 or foapom.com
Wine and Painting Nights: Enjoy a painting workshop, while surrounded by beautiful art. Learn acrylic step-by-step processes, taught by festival exhibitor Mike Taulber. All supplies and complimentary wine or beverage are included. Reservations required. $50.8: 30-10 p.m. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 949-497-6582 or foapom.com
Angels’ pitcher Matt Shoemaker will be at the OC Zoo, taking photos with guests on Saturday, Aug. 5. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Angels pitcher visits the OC Zoo: Join the OC Zoo and Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker for a live animal presentation. Shoemaker will be taking photos with families and many different animals. Zoo admission is free and train tickets for the Irvine Park Railroad are half off for every visitor who wears Angels gear. Parking is $5. Free. 10 a.m.- Noon. 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange. 714-973-6847 or ocparks.com
Sunday, Aug. 6
“Fun Home”: Enjoy this musical based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir of the same name. This five-time Tony Award-winning production is about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. 7: 30 p.m. $29-$89.500 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-556-2787 or scfta.org .
Live Music at Pacific City: Come out and listen to a live performance by Emilio Modern Gypsy. Emilio blends elements of Spanish Flamenco guitar with South American, African and Middle Eastern rhythms. 1-4 p.m. Free. 21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. 714-930-2345 or gopacificcity.com .
5K Fun Run: Participate in the 9th annual OC Fair 5K Run right before the fair opens for the day. Attendees must register online. Registration includes a timed 5K run, race t-shirt, a medal, a souvenir timing chip and admission into the fair. Children 5 and under are $5. $30-$45.8 a.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. ocfair.com.
Monday, Aug. 7
“Free For All Movie Mondays”: Stop by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts to enjoy a free showing of “School of Rock.” Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs and may bring their own food. Food trucks will be available. Pre-movie activities and prizes will take place before the movie. Free. 5: 30 p.m. 500 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-556-2787 or scfta.org.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Shipley Nature Center Cool Nights: Listen to the Southern California Dulcimer Heritage community musicians as they play traditional folk music and sing-alongs from 6-8 p.m., and then stick around to explore the night skies with members of Orange County Astronomers. They will bring telescopes to show guests the planets and different stars. Visitors should bring flashlights. Free. 5-10 p.m. 17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. 714-842-4772 or shipleynature.org.
