Newport Beach Jazz Festival

May 31-June 2 

Celebrate the kick-off of summer with a star-studded lineup of musicians, delectable food and drink selections, and dancing on the lawn.  

Time/Place: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 

Contact: https://festivals.hyattconcerts.com

Vintage Volkswagen Car Show

June 1 

Bring your Volkswagen to the Rare Vintage Air VW dElegance to kick off the Prado & Classic weekends.  

Time/Place: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM / Old World Village in Huntington Beach

Contact: (714) 895-8020 / https://www.oldworld.ws/blog/event/rare-vintage-air-vw-car-show/ 

Shea Center Annual Gala

June 1 

With 400 guests in attendance, the evening includes silent and live auctions, live entertainment, music for dancing, and a gourmet dinner followed by the 2019 Michael Lewis Friends of the Disabled Awards honoring individuals/businesses that have made a difference in the lives of others at The Shea Center and in the community. 

Time/Place: 5:30 - 11:00 PM / the Montage in Laguna Beach

Contact: (949) 240-8441 / https://www.sheacenter.org/event/annual-gala/ 

Newport Harbor Cleanup

June 1 

A hosted breakfast and lunch, live entertainment, partner exhibitor booths, raffle prizes, and a flurry of volunteers deployed around the harbor on Duffy electric boats to achieve the greater goal of a cleaner, safer harbor and ocean.  

Time/Place:  7:00 AM - 2:00 PM / The Balboa Bay Club  

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/NHUnderwaterCleanUp

Corona del Mar Scenic 5k 

June 1 

Whether running the 5K course, participating in the 2-mile Celebration Walk, or simply cheering the kids on in the Youth and Dolphin Dash series, all registered participants are hosted to a complimentary restaurant row feast of local eateries. Dont miss the festive post event party complete with live entertainment, unique sponsor and vendors, awards ceremony and more. 

Time/Place:  6:00 AM / Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Ave. 

Contact: (949) 673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com

Huntington Beach Concours

June 1-2 

Classic Car & Motorcycle Show! A fun event where car lovers and enthusiasts can come to enjoy themselves, while knowing that they are also helping a worthy cause, The Huntington Beach Library Childrens Resource Center.  

Time/Place: Huntington Beach Central Park

Contact: http://www.hbconcours.org/

Dino Days

June 1-2 

Experience the adventure as the Nature Park is transformed into Dino Days with life-size moving dinosaurs! The event will also have arts & crafts, a balloon artist, face painting, dinosaur displays, and much more.  

Time/Place: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 26215 Dimension Drive, Lake Forest  

Contact: 949-461-3400 / www.lakeforestca.gov

Tustin Street Fair & Cook-Off

June 2 

The event features a one-day Chili Cook-Off, salsa competitions, craft booths, non-profit food vendors, commercial vendors, entertainment, kids area, music, family friendly contests, wine & beer booths, family plaza and carnival attractions.

Time/Place: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Old Town Tustin  

Contact:  (714) 573-3326 / www.tustinchilicookoff.com

Super Pet Adoption

June 2 

More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring more than 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals for adoption. This annual event features vendors, gourmet food trucks and a bake sale, a silent auction, and low-cost microchipping.

Time/Place: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM / Irvine Animal Care Center

Contact:  (714) 573-3326 / www.cityofirvine.org

Dana Point Art Fest

June 2 

Join us for this annual Community Celebration of Fine Art, Live Music, Food, Wine and Beer Gardens and more in the heart of the Citys Lantern District. FREE Parking. Fine Art and Crafts. Paintings. Photography. Ceramics, Jewelry and more!  

Time/Place: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Dana Point Lantern District  

Contact:  www.dpartfest.com

Balboa Island Parade 

June 2 

Children on Bikes, Island Dogs, Decorated Golf Carts and Floats, Vintage Cars, USC Marching Band, Keystone Cops, Drill Teams, Marching Bands, Local Dignitaries and much more! Come for the parade and stay for the after party featuring live music and dancing in the street at the fire station.  

Time/Place: 11:00 AM / 127 Marine Avenue  

Contact: www.balboaislandnb.org

Celebration of the Arts

June 2 

Dozens of artists exhibits and sales, including paintings, photography, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, sculptures, wood carving, glass art, mixed media and cultural activities. This is a family friendly event offering free activities for all ages, sharing the creativity & talent of our community.  

Time/Place: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Thomas Lasorda Jr. Memorial Field House & Hurless Barton Park  

Contact: (714) 996-1960 / www.artsyl.org

Integrity Golf Classic

June 6 

Business Leaders Unite for a Day of Networking, Fundraising and Team Building on the Putting Green! Dinner & awards, and raffle.  

Time/Place: 10:30 AM / Maderas Golf Club, Poway

Contact: http://golf.bbbcommunity.org 

Annual Pier Swim 

June 8 

Get yourself in shape, practice your stroke, learn the motions of the waves and youll be in good company when the pier swim arrives. Join or watch this annual tradition as groups of swimmers from 12 years old and up swim approximately 1/2 mile around the Huntington Beach Pier.

Time/Place: 7:00 AM / Huntington Beach Pier 

Contact: (714) 960-8870 / www.huntingtonbeachca.gov

Luau & Beach Party 

June 8 

The Lumineers, 311, Silversun Pickups, The Revivalists, Catfish and the Bottlemen, X Ambassadors, Flora Cash, Smith & Thell, and The Regrettes!  

Time/Place: 12:00 - 9:30 PM / Doheny State Beach, Dana Point 

Contact: kroq.radio.com/weenieroast

Chili at the Beach 

June 15 

Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Tasting Contest. In addition there will be childrens activities with kids games and entertainment, all benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley.  

Time/Place: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Main St & PCH, Huntington Beach   

Contact: 714-536-8300 / www.hbdowntown.com

Newport Beach Art Exhibition

June 15 

Watercolors, acrylics oil, photography, sculpture and mixed media from hundreds of artists will be on display and available for purchase. Enjoy a fun afternoon with art, food, wine, music, art activities for children and more!   

Time/Place: 1:00 - 6:00 PM / Newport Beach Public Library 

Contact: (949) 717-3816 / www.newportbeachca.gov

Cigar & Spirits Tasting

June 15 

Here you will be able to sample some of the worlds greatest spirits and take home hundreds of dollars worth of premium cigars while enjoying live music, entertainment, give aways and best of all, the camaraderie and friendly atmosphere that a great spirit and delicious smoke creates.  

Time/Place: 5:30 - 9:30 PM / Hyatt Regency Newport Beach  

Contact: www.visitnewportbeach.com

Concours & Porsche Display

June 15 

Enjoy seeing over 100 Porsches new and old on display.  

Time/Place:  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM / Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point  

Contact: http://www.danapoint.org/

Fete de la Musique

June 15 

The event takes place in various parts of the world each June, in anticipation of the coming solstice. The free Laguna Beach celebration coincides with World Music Day in the spirit of all the music fans moving to the rhythm internationally.    

Time/Place:  12:00 - 4:00 PM / Main Beach Park, Laguna Beach  

Contact: (949) 715-7241 / www.lagunabeachsistercities.com

Summer Solstice Garden Gala

June 15 

An evening under the stars with an evening of exquisite food, fine wines, & moonlight dancing in the beautiful gardens of the Arboretum at California State University, Fullerton. This annual event raises vital support for the living and historical collections of the Fullerton Arboretum.      

Time/Place: Fullerton Arboretum

Contact: http://www.fullertonarboretum.org/

Summerfest

June 20-23

Carnival rides, vendors, food booths and the famous FV Classic Car Show, great entertainment, and beer garden.     

Time/Place: The Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Contact: (714) 649-2760 / www.fvsummerfest.com

Make Music Day

June 21

Make Music Buena Park is part of the worldwide music celebration of Make Music Day, that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together to make music.   

Time/Place:  7:00 - 9:00 PM / The Source OC, Buena Park  

Contact: www.thesourceoc.com

Day of Music

June 21

Day of Music Fullerton is a unique festival of 150+ FREE concerts in in over 40 venues throughout the city of Fullerton, California. DoMF takes place simultaneously with similar festivities, currently in more than 700 cities globally in alliance with the internationally renowned Fte de la Musique. 

Time/Place:  12:00 - 10:00 PM 

Contact: www.thedayofmusic.com

Serve Los Al Volunteer Event

June 21-22

Approximately 300 volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of service projects around the City of Los Alamitos at several of the nonprofit locations, senior resident homes, city parks and facilities.

Contact: (562) 430-1073 www.cityoflosalamitos.org

Summer Suds Brewfest 

June 22

40+ craft breweries with over 70 beers to taste. Festival will include live performances from The Microphone Doctors, Outerwave, & Casey Sullivan and Friends. Visit our giant party game arena for some friendly competition and feast on some of Southern Californias best food vendors cuisine.  

Time/Place: 2:00 - 6:00 PM / Miles Square Sports Park, Fountain Valley  

Contact:  (562) 495-5959 / www.summersudsbrewfestfv.com

Old Town Doggy Showdown 

June 22

Free events, doggy games, live DJ, adoptable dogs and puppies, prize drawing, vendors and food trucks.  

Time/Place:  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano  

Contact: (949) 444-9154 / www.fur-ever-home.org

Doheny Surf & Art Festival

June 22-23

Surfers Vendor Village, Surfers Art & Collectibles, menehune (kids) Surf Contest, 60s Surf Contest, Tandem Exhibition, Surf Tricks Exhibition, Local Surfboard shops, Beer Garden, Live Music, Food, Polynesian Dancing, Healthy Living Demos!

Time/Place:  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

Contact: (949) 496-6171 / www.dohenystatebeach.org

Baroque Music Festival

June 23-30

This Festival provides astounding wealth and diversity of the Baroque era in a wide variety of ways. Large-scale works, with and without singers, are offered during Sunday concerts, while three mid-week programs give the opportunity to enjoy solo recitals and chamber music.

Time/Place: Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar  

Contact: (949) 760-7887 / www.bmf-cdm.org

A Taste of Greece

June 28-30

Pastries, dancing, full-Scale carnival, boutique & delicious Greek food including a wine taverna. There will also be cooking demonstrations, Greek folk dancing lessons, church tours and opportunity drawings.  

Time/Place: Saint Pauls Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine  

Contact: (949) 733-2366 / www.irvinegreekfest.com

Sawdust Festival

June 29 - September 2

Outdoor arts and crafts festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists.  

Time/Place: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach    

Contact: (949) 494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org

Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 29 - September 2

Stroll through Laguna Art-A-Fairs peaceful garden setting and enjoy a variety of art including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood.  

Time/Place: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach  

Contact: http://art-a-fair.com/