“ CURTAINS ” SEPT . 20 - OCT . 20 ; NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER This musical comedy mystery set in 1950s Broadway follows a detective — who is also a theater aficionado — as he tries to solve the murder of a new show ’ s leading lady . From catchy songs to hilarious misadventures , this whodunit keeps audiences laughing and one the edge of their seat at the same time . ( 949-631-0288 ; ntactickets . com )

PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC SEPT . 21 ; NEWPORT DUNES WATERFRONT RESORT & MARINA Sample bites from 40 local restaurants along with more than 75 premium wines and beers , plus handcrafted cocktails at this VIP-only culinary experience , which includes live music at the waterfront location . In addition to a Grand Wine Pavilion and Grand Tasting Pavilion , this year promises a Mixology Masters Lounge , a Taco Garden with tacos , beer and a silent disco , a spitroasted whole pig Lechon Feast , and both food and cocktails by 2024 James Beard nominee Strong Water Anaheim . ( 949-729-3863 ; pacificwineandfood . com )

CONCERTS ON THE GREEN SEPT . 22 ; NEWPORT BEACH CIVIC CENTER GREEN Tribute band Absoulute will perform its mix of funk , soul , R & B and classic rock music starting at 6 p . m . as part of the city ’ s Summer Concerts on the Green series . The nine-piece band delights with highly danceable songs from artists like Stevie Wonder , Chicago , Al Green , Tower of Power , Steely Dan and others . Bring a low-slung beach chair and picnic or purchase dinner from one of the gourmet food trucks on-site . ( 949-717-3802 ; newportbeachca . gov )

LADIES LUNCHEON OCT . 15 ; SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB This inaugural luncheon will also feature a luxury fashion presentation by Monique Lhuillier , will benefit Newportbased nonprofit CureDuchenne , which seeks to find a cure for Duchenne , a type of muscular dystrophy affecting about 1 in 5,000 boys . The event will offer an exclusive preview of the latest trends for 2025 ; attendees are invited to wear their brightest sundresses and whimsical hats . ( 949-872-2552 ; cureduchenne . org )

STYLEWEEKOC OCT . 16-20 ; FASHION ISLAND Teaming up this year , StyleWeekOC and Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase the intersection between style and cinema . From screenings to panel discussions and red carpet receptions , events will explore how film and fashion inspire each other and contribute to our cultural narratives . A display will highlight pieces by Oscarwinning costume designer Colleen Atwood and a book signing is planned with Stassi Schroeder of former TV show “ Vanderpump Rules .” There will be several in-store parties that are open to the public and an invite-only runway show will take place at Neiman Marcus . ( 949-721-2000 ; fashionisland . com )

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL OCT . 17-24 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS More than 300 movies by major studios and independent filmmakers will be screened at the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival , along with starstudded parties , discussion panels and other events like a Cinematographer ’ s Day and a collaboration with StyleWeekOC at Fashion Island this

year . Categories range from feature films to shorts , documentaries , international spotlights , culinary films , action sports and youth entries . ( newportbeachfilmfest . com )

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIRE NOV . 9 ; SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS Get a head start on your holiday shopping with seasonal plants ; oneof-a-kind handmade items by The Sowers , a group of crafty volunteers ; and other unique gifts at this event from 10:30 a . m . to 4 p . m . Sherman Library & Gardens members receive a 15 % discount on purchases ; faire proceeds go toward garden projects supported by the Volunteer Association of Sherman Library & Gardens . ( 949- 673-2261 ; thesherman . org )

“ SHREK THE MUSICAL ” NOV . 22-24 ; SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS All ages will enjoy this musical based on the animated DreamWorks film about the adventures of Shrek the ogre as he embarks on a life-changing journey accompanied by a wisecracking Donkey and a princess who insists she

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