Orange County Fair
Until Aug. 16, Costa Mesa


The Orange County Fair is coming back to Costa Mesa on Friday, July 17. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and until midnight on the weekend. Don’t miss the rides, music and food. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they sell out.

Summer Wine Nights
Until Sept. 11, Los Angeles


Sip your favorite wine at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House in LA on Friday evenings all summer long. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and savor delicious food from rotating local food trucks. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Grab your tickets online. Proceeds support programming at the Barnsdall Art Park.

Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival
Until Sept. 6, LA


The free Shakespeare festival is back at Griffith Park for its 16th summer. Independent Shakespeare Company is putting on a series of live shows every week. Bring a picnic blanket and post up on the grass. The show is free, but make sure you register online because space is limited.

San Diego Pride
July 11–19, San Diego


San Diego Pride is kicking off a weeklong celebration on July 11. This year’s parade will be held on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at University Ave and ending at Balboa Park. There will also be a 5K, a block party and much more. Head to the website to grab your tickets and see the full list of events.

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