{"id":313878,"date":"2026-05-13T16:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313878\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:48:09","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-o-c-may-13th-through-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313878\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in O.C.: May 13th through 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Balboa Island Artwalk, \u2018Riverdance 30 \u2013 The New Generation\u2019, plus more things to do in O.C. this week.<\/p>\n

MAY 14
UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL
Kick off the Pacific Amphitheatre\u2019s summer concert series with UB40 and Ali Campbell for a night of reggae and groovy music. The iconic English reggae group will be performing fan favorites such as \u201cRed Red Wine,\u201d \u201cCan\u2019t Help Falling in Love,\u201d and \u201cThe Way You Do the Things You Do.\u201d Campbell, the original lead singer of the band, has returned to perform alongside the group as they tour with the authentic sound they have been known for since the \u201970s. Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-1500, pacamp.com<\/a><\/p>\n

OPENS MAY 14
MORE THAN LOVE: THE LIFE & ART OF NATALIE WOOD
The late actress starred in many iconic films and has influenced art, music, and cinema for decades following her death. This exhibit delves into Wood\u2019s passion and devotion to the arts, including her interest in design, literature, and music. The pieces on display include art made by the actress herself as well as pieces by artists Don Bachardy, Henry Jaglom, and Margaret Keane. Listen to \u201cThe Zest\u201d this month to hear an interview with Wood\u2019s daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, who collaborated on the exhibit. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Three Mexican Tenors<\/p>\n

MAY 15 AND 16
AN ENCHANTED EVENING WITH THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS
Led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Ya\u00f1ez, the Three Mexican Tenors will perform alongside Mariachi Garibaldi de Jamie Cu\u00e9llar and the Pacific Symphony. The singing group is made up of three incredible vocal talents including the conductor\u2019s father Jorge Lopez-Ya\u00f1ez, Bernardo Bermudez, and Alfredo Carrillo. The concert will feature romantic ballads, operatic classics, and modern cultural pieces. Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MAY 15 THROUGH 17
THE LINDA RONSTADT EXPERIENCE
\u201cAmerican Idol\u201d star Tristan McIntosh will perform a catalog of Linda Ronstadt\u2019s greatest hits, transporting the audience to the pinnacle of Rondstadt\u2019s career. McIntosh\u2019s stunning vocal talent, range of instrumentation, and forceful stage presence creates a dynamic live production. The Linda Ronstadt Experience will feature hits such as \u201cLong Long Time,\u201d \u201cBlue Bayou,\u201d and \u201cWhen Will I Be Loved.\u201d Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Riverdance 30<\/p>\n

MAY 15 THROUGH 17
\u201cRIVERDANCE 30 \u2013 THE NEW GENERATION\u201d
For 30 years, Riverdance has toured its unique Irish fusion dance and music around the world, offering a glimpse of Irish culture and tradition. This new tour will honor the company\u2019s original show with some newly added touches and a refreshed look. A cast of new performers will usher in a new generation for the anniversary performances. Expect to see new costumes, lighting designs, projections, motion graphics, music, and choreography.Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MAY 16
ANAHEIM CHILDREN\u2019S FESTIVAL
Children of all ages and their families are invited to participate in free activities and watch live entertainment at the annual Anaheim Children\u2019s Festival. Pearson Park will transform into a big celebration complete with art projects, live musicals and concerts, games, crafts, and an array of booths. The event, hosted by the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center and the city of Anaheim, runs throughout the day with different experiences offered all afternoon. Pearson Park, Lemon St. and Sycamore St., Anaheim, 714-815-3885, muzeo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MAY 17
BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK
Stroll along the Balboa Island boardwalk and enjoy art and live music under the sun. Ninety artists will be joining this year\u2019s art walk displaying blown glass, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and photography from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various spots along the route. Five stages will host live music throughout the day. Balboa Island, South Bay Front, balboaislandartwalk.info<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH MAY 24
\u201cSANCTUARY CITY\u201d
Following the events of 9\/11, two teenagers living in Newark, N.J., are faced with navigating their adolescence with the threat of a potential deportation weighing on them. Their bond is tested by the complexities of love and identity. The play was developed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok and offers a look into the lives of undocumented youth and the daily struggles they face.\u00a0Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033,\u00a0chancetheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Balboa Island Artwalk, \u2018Riverdance 30 \u2013 The New Generation\u2019, plus more things to do in O.C. this week.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":313879,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164],"class_list":["post-313878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=313878"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313878\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/313879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=313878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}