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THE ART OF FLAMENCO ONGOING ; CAFE SEVILLA OF COSTA MESA
With locations also in San Diego and Long Beach , Cafe Sevilla is home to the longest-running flamenco dinner show in Southern California . The event on Saturday nights includes a three-course menu with a two-part flamenco dance show . Performers have been formally trained in Spain , bringing a taste of the culture to Costa Mesa . ( 949-688-1555 ; cafesevilla . com )
Part of the “ Inspired by Nature ” exhibit at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar
“ INSPIRED BY NATURE ” THROUGH SEPT . 21 ; SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS
This exhibit features more than 30 mosaic works created by Irina Charny , an internationally renowned mosaicist from Russia . In addition to traditional mosaic tesserae , Charny also uses mirrors , found objects , beads , pebbles , buttons , handmade ceramic pieces , wire and broken plates in her work to give each piece personal meaning . ( 949-673-2261 ; thesherman . org )
“ SHANT BEUDJEKIAN : ACRYLICS ” SEPT . 6 - NOV . 4 ; NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY
See the acrylic paintings of Shant Beudjekian , a Lebanese artist who has been practicing his craft since he was 14 years old . His landscape and figurative works — influenced by the styles of impressionism , cubism , fauvism , futurism and more — may be viewed in the library ’ s gallery . ( 949-717-3800 ; newportbeachca . gov )
PACIFIC COAST TRIATHLON SEPT . 18 ; CRYSTAL COVE
Athletes of all skill sets are invited to participate in this year ’ s Pacific Coast Triathlon , where attendees will be challenged to swim half a mile at Crystal Cove State Park , bike 12 miles through a closed-loop course on Pacific Coast Highway and run 3 miles on a Crystal Cove trail . ( 760-713-3353 ; octriseries . com )
MAKERS IN THE ZONE SEPT . 22 ; BALBOA FUN ZONE
Back in May , the Balboa Fun Zone began hosting Makers in the Zone on the fourth Thursday of each month . The continuing event highlights local artisans and vendors selling clothing , gifts , drinks and more , while also presenting live music . ( 949-662- 0193 ; balboafunzone . com )
“ HAMILTON ” SEPT . 28 - OCT . 16 ; SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR ARTS , COSTA MESA
“ Hamilton ,” based on the biography by Ron Chernow and crafted into a highly acclaimed musical by Lin- Manuel Miranda , blends jazz , R & B and hip-hop with a modern telling of historical American events . ( 714-556-2787 ; scfta . org )
PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC OCT . 1 ; NEWPORT DUNES WATERFRONT RESORT & MARINA
The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is a VIP-only experience this year , making it a smaller , more exclusive event with access to food from some of the best local chefs , premium cocktails , wines and live music . Proceeds will benefit the Golden Rule Charity , which gives grants to hospitality industry workers affected by disasters . ( 949-729-3863 ; pacificwineandfood . com )
NEWPORT BEACH SANDCASTLE CONTEST OCT . 2 ; CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH
Grab a pail and shovels to enter the 60th annual contest — the theme this year is California Dreamin ’ and prizes will be awarded — or come as a spectator to watch the action . ( 949-729-4400 ; newportbeach . com )
NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL OCT . 13-20 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS
This popular festival has been connecting OC to the filmmaking community for more than two decades . The
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