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Summer Nights on the Lawn at VEA Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2026

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, is bringing back its popular Summer Concert Series for 2026, inviting resort guests and the local community to enjoy live music, chef-curated bites, signature cocktails, and ocean-view sunsets from the resort's scenic Sunset Lawn.The concert series features evenings of live entertainment overlooking the Pacific:• July 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Daniel Bonte & The Bonafide• Aug. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Teddy RobbGeneral admission tickets are $25 per event.Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family and enjoy the open lawn setting. Limited seating will be available on a first-come,…

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Sushi Ii Pairs Up with Brooklyn Kura for a Sake-Focused Omakase Night

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By Greer Wylder
June 18, 2026

Sushi Ii, a Michelin Guide-recognized Japanese restaurant in Newport Beach, is teaming up with Brooklyn Kura, New York's pioneering sake brewery, for a special evening on Tuesday, June 23, that puts sake front and center. Guests who book the restaurant's Bizen Omakase that night will receive a complimentary five-course sake pairing built to match the seasonal menu.The Bizen Omakase runs $325 per person and takes diners through a full Japanese culinary journey: a starter, an appetizer plate, seasonal broth, sashimi, a grilled dish, a fried dish, five pieces of nigiri, soup and dessert. Each course gets its own Brooklyn Kura…

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Say “I Do” on a Working Avocado Farm in Temecula

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2026

If you've been searching for a wedding venue that feels nothing like a wedding venue, Flora Avocado Farm might be exactly what you've been looking for.Tucked into the rolling hills of Temecula's De Luz community, this 10-acre working avocado farm and private farmhouse-style home are the kind of place where the day truly belongs to you. No rushed timelines, no strict cutoffs, no one ushering you out the door. Couples have unlimited hours on their event day, plus access the day before and after for deliveries and pickup at no extra cost.The setting is stunning in the most unpretentious way.…

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Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2026

Newport Beach has a new lifestyle destination. Willbo, the coastal brand rooted in laid-back California living, officially opens its doors at Lido Marina Village on Thursday, June 18, with a Summer Kick Off party from 4 to 7 p.m.The evening is shaping up to be a fun one, with shopping, live music, curated bites from Ahba, and summer-inspired activations. It's also a chance to connect with some of the emerging California lifestyle brands that will be part of the celebration, including Business & Pleasure, Turtlebox, Cowboy Water, Ole, Summer Club, and Wild Strawberry Cafe.Whether you're a fan of coastal brands,…

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Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2026

Gospel Voices of OC returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. for its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring the lives and legacies of African American artists and innovators.Produced by Arts & Learning Conservatory Founder and CEO Debora Wondercheck M.S., ED, the multi-generational benefit concert marks the nation's 250th anniversary with a program rooted in themes of freedom, resilience and unity. Expect a vibrant mix of choral performances, dance, live band, spoken word, digital media and theatre.Leading the production are Musical Director Jamond Dondrell McCoy and Production Manager Bruce Cecil. McCoy is a vocalist, educator…

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