Huntington Beach concours d’elegance June 6–7. Classic-car show. Sat. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $10–$15. Huntington Beach Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.375.8414 Map L7
baroque music festival June 14–21. 29th annual event features concerts at Sherman Library & Gardens (June 17 and 19 at 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar), St. Michael & All Angels Church (June 14–15 at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar) and St. Mark Presbyterian Church (June 21 at 2200 San Joaquin Hills liRoad, Newport Beach) Concerts begin at 8 p.m. during the week, 4 p.m. on the weekend. $15–$35. 949.760.7887 Map M16
art-a-fair June 26–Aug. 30. Art festival shows work from 125 juried artists. The theme this year is See the World Through an Artist’s Eyes. Sun.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. $3.50–$7, under 12 free. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514 Map G15
Sawdust art festival June 26–Aug. 30. Works by nearly 200 artists displayed, plus art demos, children’s activities, outdoor cafes, live music in eucalyptus grove. Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. $3–$25. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030 Map G15
festival of arts July 5–Aug. 31. California’s longest-running outdoor fine-art exhibition features work by 140 juried artists. Daily 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. $7, under 12 free. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378 Map G15
pageant of the masters July 8–Aug. 31. Actors spectacularly re-create works of art in living tableaux with narration, live orchestra. Theme this year is “The Muse.” Daily at 8:30 p.m. $15–$90. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378 Map G15
orange county fair July 10–Aug. 9. “OC Super Fair” includes carnival rides, 4-H competition, food, wine tasting, pig races, motocross and concerts. Wed.-Fri. noon–12 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.–midnight. $5–$10. Children under 5 free. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.3247 Map K12
ringling bros. and barnum & bailey
circus July 15–26. 139th edition of the three-ring spectacle. Showtimes vary. $20–$90. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500 Map I11
U.S. open of surfing July 18–26. World’s
largest professional surfing competition; 500 athletes, 400,000 spectators. Massive beach-lifestyle festival features action sports contests and demonstrations, live music and fashion shows. Free. Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, 424.653.7900 Map N9
SURFERS’ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
CEREMONY July 24. Tribute to three surf icons—Jeff Hakman, Bruce Brown and Pat O’Connell. 10 a.m. Free. In front of Huntington Surf & Sport, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.841.4000 Map N9
PROJECT PLAYHOUSE Begins Aug. 1, noon–6 p.m. Builders create whimsical playhouses to benefit HomeAid Orange County. Open house Aug. 1,
$10–$30. Starting Aug. 2, self-guided tours $5–$15. 3 and under free. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.553.9510 Map D5
Independence Day
newport dunes fourth of july
extravaganza July 4. Activities include BBQ, face painting and games. Evening ends with fireworks. 51st annual celebration; Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.3863 Map M14
DANA POINT FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA July 4. Display at 9 p.m. over Doheny State Beach is synchronized to music (tune to 88.5 FM). Free shuttle from Dana Hills High School (33333 Golden Lantern), 949.248.3530 Map K17
huntington beach fourth of july
celebration July 4. Festivities include parade, 5K race, pancake breakfast, fireworks over pier. Call for hours and ticket costs. Huntington Beach Pier, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 949.494.5388 Map N9
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