Best Of OC: Week Of July 28
With warm weather and plenty of summertime sunshine, there's more than ever to do in Orange County. Be sure to check out the HB action at the Vans US Open of Surfing this week. Take the whole family to Ringling Bros. Circus or the La Habra Corn Festival for more unique fun; if you haven't made the trek to the OC Fair or Sawdust Festival, there's still time.
Monday, July 28
Vans US Open of Surfing
Huntington Beach Pier
Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway
Hunting Beach, CA 92648
www.theatvansusopenofsurfingicum.com
The Vans US Open of Surfing continues this week with a full lineup of competitions, exhibitions, activities, and fun on the sand in Huntington Beach. In addition to surfing, you can also catch air on the concrete as you watch BMX and skate competitions. Nighttime movies, sponsor booths, and plenty of surfing and extreme sport swag add family friendly opportunities to the competition lineup.
Tuesday, July 29
Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-3030
www.sawdustartfestival.org
Inspire your inner creativity with a visit to Laguna's annual Sawdust Art Festival, running now through August 3rd. Walk through the village as you explore the art and crafts of over 200 Laguna Beach artists. Want to learn more? Classes taught by professional art instructors are available on a daily basis. Live entertainment and interactive features are offered daily.
Wednesday, July 30
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: LEGENDS
Honda Center
2695 E. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.ringling.com
For a night of mythic proportions, take your family to the all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus, LEGENDS. The greatest show on earth is the perfect summer family activity and will thrill kids of all ages with daring feats (including the brand new double trapeze), spectacles of strength (like the China National Acrobatic Troupe balancing 20 people on two bicycles), and plenty of animal interactions (over 85 animals from nearly every continent take part in the show). VIP tickets get you family on the floor meeting the Ringmaster, animals, and stars of the show or visit the Animal Open House before the show. The event runs through August 3.
Thursday, July 31
Visit the OC Fair
88 Fair Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 708-1500
www.ocfair.com
The OC Fair is back in town. Take the whole family out for a day of fun at the Fair, including fabulously unique fair food and drink, thrilling rides and amusements, carnival games, animals, entertainment, concerts, and sporting events. Food highlights include Deep-Fried Doritos or Chicken Skin (in addition to Twinkies and Oreos), Bacon-Wrapped Jack Daniels, and local craft beer at the OC Brew Hee Haw. The Offspring, Bad Religion, Pat Benatar, LeAnn Rimes, Jeff Foxworthy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and plenty of tribute bands highlight the concert series. Through August 10.
Friday, August 1
La Habra Corn Festival
El Centro Lions Park
201 North Cypress
La Habra, Ca
(562) 691-3482
www.lahabracornfestival.com
The only corn festival in Southern California, the La Habra Corn Festival is a fun, two-day event for the entire family. Opening night promises 14,000 ears of buttered corn for the taking, but you can also sample food trucks with a variety of fare. Don't miss the Corn Festival Parade, game and craft booths, live music and entertainment, rides, attractions, and the crowning of Miss La Habra.
Saturday, August 2
"A Smoking Great Time" Cigar Event
Original Mike's
100 S Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 550-7764
www.greatcigarevents.com
For your inner cigar aficionado, indulge in one of SoCal's best Cigar events, held at Original Mike's in Santa Ana. Enjoy a private smoking lounge, rum and scotch tasting, live music, cigar vendors, freshly made tacos, a fully stocked bar, and a visit from Delicia, the Cigar Vixen. Each guest receives no less than two premium cigars for joining the event. $60.
Sunday, August 3
"Hyperbole: bard"
Chance Theatre
5522 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 777-3033
UCI Gateway Commons
260 Aldrich Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-1075
(213) 596-9468
www.rogueartists.org
The Rogue Artists Ensemble will entertain your entire family as they remix some of Shakespeare's best characters, poetry, and plot devices in this mixed up show about the greatest playwright of all time. Featuring masks, puppets, live music, dance, and modern technology illusions, Hyberbole: bard is perfect for every age and level of Shakespeare fan. Indoor shows run twice this weekend at the Chance Theatre in Anaheim Hills, and a special evening outdoor showing at UCI's Gateway Commons takes place Sunday evenings through August 24.
