{"id":518602,"date":"2026-11-04T19:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/518602\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:04:17","slug":"things-to-do-in-orange-county-this-week-nov-4-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/518602\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Orange County This Week, Nov. 4-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Idina Menzel and Bluey\u2019s Big Play to holiday shopping and live theater, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening in Orange County this week.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: courtesy of SCFTA \u00a9Mark Senior<\/p>\n

NOV. 4 AND 5
\u201cBluey\u2019s Big Play\u201d
The beloved family of animated blue heelers is taking the stage for their first live theater show. Bluey and Bingo team up to convince Dad to play with them using all of their clever games and tricks. The performance is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning television series with a brand-new original storyline by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music from the show\u2019s composer, Joff Bush. Bring the whole family to see Bluey, Bingo, Mom, and Dad on a hilarious adventure. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

NOV. 6
Elton \u2013 The Early Years
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of Elton John\u2019s fourth album \u201cMadman Across the Water,\u201d the electric tribute band Elton \u2013 The Early Years will perform songs from the album and other hits. Revel in the sound of the artist\u2019s very best, including \u201cTiny Dancer,\u201d \u201cLevon,\u201d and more at the impressive tribute. Musician Kenny Metcalf captures Elton John\u2019s essence with elaborate costumes, complete with his signature flashy glasses and high heels. The Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 949-287-6034, thelidotheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: courtesy of SCFTA<\/p>\n

NOV. 6 AND 7
Idina Menzel
Her sold-out performances have captivated audiences around the world. In this show, Idina Menzel will perform hits from across her Tony and Academy Award-winning career, from her time as Elphaba in \u201cWicked\u201d to Elsa in \u201cFrozen.\u201d Expect to hear songs such as \u201cDo You Want to Build a Snowman?,\u201d \u201cDefying Gravity,\u201d and \u201cTake Me or Leave Me.\u201d Menzel will be joined by the Pacific Symphony and conductor Enrico Lopez-Ya\u00f1ez. Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5788, pacificsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n

NOV. 6 THROUGH 8
Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival
For 48 years, the Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival has kicked off the holiday season with a full weekend of jolly festivities. This year, 185 artisans will be at the festival offering antiques, garden accents, holiday decor, crafts, baked goods, personalized gifts, clothing, and jewelry. There also will be free photos with Santa and Frosty the Snowman all weekend long. OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-1500, ocfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n

NOV. 7
Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac\u2019s \u201cRumours\u201d
The 1977 Grammy Album of the Year will be performed note for note, song for song in its entirety by Classic Albums Live. \u201cRumours\u201d quickly became Fleetwood Mac\u2019s best-selling album, with more than 40 million copies sold worldwide. Hear the magic of \u201cThe Chain,\u201d \u201cGo Your Own Way,\u201d and \u201cNever Going Back Again,\u201d performed by professional musicians. Following the performance of the album, the group will perform a collection of Fleetwood Mac hits from other albums. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

NOV. 10 THROUGH 22
\u201cWater for Elephants\u201d
A bestselling novel-turned-musical, the story follows a lost man on his journey of self-discovery as he navigates devastating grief. Jacob Jankowski\u2019s life is torn apart by tragedy, but the opportunity to join a traveling circus as the veterinarian offers a welcomed reprieve. The story is told through the eyes of Jacob\u2019s older self, looking back on the adventure that healed him and the lessons he learned along the way. Sara Gruen\u2019s heartwarming and emotional novel is brought to life with a soaring score, beautiful choreography, and an elaborate set design. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

NOV. 1 THROUGH 9
Art + Nature Celebration Week
The annual event celebrates art and the environment with a week of free events, outdoor art exhibitions, and specially curated activities for the community. This year, painter Kim Manfredi is collaborating with Laguna Art Museum for \u201cA Flag Walk for Our Future,\u201d an outdoor art installation that will be set up along a path through Heisler Park. The installation incorporates the surrounding environment with vibrant symbols painted on flags and surfboards that represent different times of day. Stop by the museum to view more art exhibits, participate in workshops, and watch live performances. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH NOV. 22
\u201cThe 39 Steps\u201d
Step into the world of Alfred Hitchcock with this suspenseful comedy-thriller on the stage. An ordinary man finds himself caught in the midst of an international spy plot that is far more dangerous than he could have imagined. Mistaken identity and clever deception keep him on his toes as he tries to navigate the increasingly ridiculous plot. The stage adaptation of Hitchcock\u2019s 1935 British spy film is a laugh-out-loud spectacle. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH NOV. 8
\u201cBlind Runner\u201d
A man is pushed by his wife, a political prisoner in Iran, to help a blind woman as she trains to run a marathon in Paris. When she successfully completes the race and places third, the pair embarks on an even more daring challenge. They set out to run the treacherous 38-kilometer Channel Tunnel from France to the United Kingdom in time to avoid the first train of the morning. The emotional multimedia story is performed entirely in Persian with English supertitles. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Idina Menzel and Bluey\u2019s Big Play to holiday shopping and live theater, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening in Orange…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":518603,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164],"class_list":["post-518602","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\/518602","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=518602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518602\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/518603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=518602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=518602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=518602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}