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HAPPENINGS / SUMMER 2023
BALBOA ISLAND PARADE JUNE 4 ; BALBOA ISLAND The 28th annual parade , hosted by the Balboa Island Improvement Association , features a blend of western and beach spirit with a theme of Horsin ’ Around Island Style . Watch as marching bands , floats , automobiles , youth groups and more traverse the route , then enjoy an after-party with a performance by local surf band the Fabulous Nomads . ( 949-933-0283 ; balboaislandnb . org )
COMMUNITY TABLE WITH RICH MEAD , DAN MATTERN AND PADDY GLENNON
JUNE 9 ; THE ECOLOGY CENTER , SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The annual Community Table series welcomes Newport Beach-based chef Rich Mead of Farmhouse at Roger ’ s Gardens as part of the culinary team creating a sustainable , family-style meal using fresh produce from the center ’ s own gardens . Guests will enjoy the dinner during a seated experience on the property . ( 949-443-4223 ; theecologycenter . org )
Local exhibits include “ The Morning Show ” by John Cosby ( above ) and “ The Journey # 5 ” by Joan Brown ( below ).
“ THE COLORS OF SPRING IN CALIFORNIA : ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS ” THROUGH JULY 12 ; ROGER ’ S GARDENS After you shop for plants and flowers at the nursery or dine at the garden restaurant in the back , stop by this art exhibit to view impressionist paintings by American artists like John Cosby , Jeff Sewell and Robin Hall that capture the essence of spring with an array of colors and serenity . ( 949-640-5800 ; rogersgardens . com )
“ 13 WOMEN ” THROUGH AUG . 20 ; ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART , COSTA MESA This inaugural exhibit at the art museum ’ s new location at Segerstrom Center for the Arts closes in August so , before then , visit to explore the works of women who share the visionary qualities of those who founded OCMA ’ s earliest iteration , the Balboa Pavilion Gallery , in the 1960s . Pieces by artists like Chantal Joffe , Mary Weatherford , Joan Brown and Carrie Mae Weems are rotated through the exhibition regularly . ( 714-780-2130 ; ocma . art )
“ GUYS AND DOLLS ” JUNE 2-25 ; NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER This musical comedy debuted on Broadway in 1950 with endless positive reviews that led to several Tony Awards . The local production follows the original , which is based on a number of short stories about gamblers , gangsters , showgirls and more in New York City . NTAC ’ s iteration is being directed by Holly Jones . ( 949-631-0288 ; ntactickets . com )
PLAY FOR GRAY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT JUNE 10 ; THE TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CLUB AT NEWPORT BEACH Play against those with similar skill levels as you raise money for charity during this pickleball competition . Enjoy two hours of continuous play with a fixed partner in support of The Gray Academy , an organization that benefits kids with special needs , along with a taco bar , social hour and awards ceremony . ( 844-444-3922 ; thegrayacademy . org )
“ SIX ” JUNE 13-25 ; SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS , COSTA MESA Heartbreak is converted into girl power in this awardwinning Broadway show . The touring production comes to Orange County , with the six wives of King Henry VIII of England taking center stage to musically educate audiences on history . With an all-female cast and band , the high-energy show features special effects as well . ( 714-556-2787 ; scfta . org )
A scene from the Broadway musical “ Six ”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP : JOHN COSBY ; COURTESY OF SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS ; COURTESY OF OCMA
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