Aug. 22
Breakin' Out
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine pulses with the sounds of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Petty and his collaborators—who have earned 18 Grammy nominations in the band's 30-year career—have made their mark on American rock ‘n' roll with a slew of No. 1 singles such as "Free Fallin'," "I Won't Back Down" and "American Girl." Although the band's most recent recording was 2002's The Last DJ, its tour comes on the heels of Petty's dabblings with his pre-Heartbreakers band Mudcrutch; Petty and the group released its self-titled album in April. Petty's last solo album was Highway Companion in 2006; he was also a member of The Traveling Wilburys. Singer-songwriter Steve Winwood opens the show. 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 714.740.2000. Map I10

JUNE 4–15
MY FAIR LADY The 50th-anniversary production of Lerner and Loewe's musical, based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, is at the Orange County Performing Artscenter. Direction is by Trevor Nunn, musical staging and choreography by Matthew Bourne. Orange County Performing Arts center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. Map J13

JUNE 14
PANIC AT THE DISCO The theatrical pop-rock band plays the Honda Center in Anaheim. Opening acts are Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound and Phantom Planet. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500. Map I11

JUNE 15–22
BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL Five programs in Corona del Mar take place at Sherman Library & Gardens and Parish Church of St. Michael and All Angels. Festival information: 949.760.7887. Map M16

JUNE 27–AUG. 31
SUMMER ART FESTIVALS Art-A-Fair and Sawdust Festival open first, followed by the Festival of Arts (July 6–Aug. 30), a triptych, as it were, that puts Laguna Beach's acclaimed art scene on display in all its diversity. Each festival has a distinctive personality. Special Events

JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY Events take place all over the county; one of the best is at Newport Dunes, with family activities all day and fireworks launching over Back Bay. Special Events

JULY 9–AUG. 30
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS Actors pose in "living tableaux," re-creations of classical and contemporary artworks set to narration and an original score played by live orchestra. The theme: "All the World's a Stage." Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378. Map G15

JULY 11–AUG. 3
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR Inclusive event features tasting of winners of prestigious wine competition, carnival rides, livestock competitions and a concert series at the Pacific Amphitheatre including B.B. King on July 11. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.FAIR. Map K12

JULY 18–27
BEACH GAMES Huntington Beach event includes U.S. Open of Surfing and BMX, skateboarding and motocross competitions. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Ana River and Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, 714.536.1454. Map N10

AUG. 8–10
ANGELS VS. YANKEES The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, now among the most successful franchises in baseball, take on the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium. 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.634.2000. Map I11