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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ORANGE COUNTY

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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

FEB 18 | LANTERN FESTIVAL Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks the return of spring and the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future. For more info visit: shorturl.at/boqW2

MARCH

MARCH 3 - 31 | FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Calling all Disney Fanatics and Foodies! The Happiest Place on Earth’s California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is poised to make you even happier. Enjoy Disney-inspired tastes and sips, plus unique culinary activities and events lined up for the duration of the festival. For more info visit: shorturl.at/aisLT MARCH 10 - 12 | CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese American Culture in Southern California. There will be over 20 performers and musical groups, more than 50 vendors, a Sakura Night Market on Friday and Saturday, contests and dancing, arts and crafts, exhibits, games, and so much more. For more info visit: occbfest.com

MARCH 10 - 31 | BOYSENBERRY FESTIVAL Visit Knott’s for their annual food-inspired event that celebrates the boysenberry and the early beginnings of the park. Special meals, snacks, drinks, and desserts will be featured at locations throughout the park, plus there will be activities, stage shows, live music, and local crafters.For more info visit: shorturl.at/dmNO0

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ORANGE COUNTY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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APRIL

APRIL 14 - 15 | WINE FESTIVAL Guests are invited to sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. This is an elegant event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County’s most beautiful coastal cities! For more info visit: californiawinefestival.com

APRIL 21 - 24 | GARDEN SHOW Discover over 35 unique plant and garden vendors, as well as 7 inspiring display gardens designed by top Southern California landscape and horticulture organizations in collaboration with South Coast Plaza home boutiques to create one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces and a dramatic 24-foot floral centerpiece. For more info visit: shorturl.at/ruwF8

MAY

MAY 1 | FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL The Orange County Food & Wine Festival is an annual fundraiser that benefits selected youth charities and programs. Participants will enjoy food and wine from leading Orange County restaurants and wine from California wineries located in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and the Santa Barbara areas. For more info visit: ocfoodandwine.com

MAY 28 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL This event celebrates the region’s delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs to the finest restaurants throughout Orange County. Each food vendor will offer their regular full-size meals and a mini $5 option available for purchase, so you will be able to sample the different food from different vendors throughout the day. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3xv3kb7

JUNE

JUNE 2 - 4 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Newport Beach Jazz Festival is a three-day event featuring worldclass Jazz, R&B, and Soul music

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ORANGE COUNTY

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with Anthony Hamilton, Tower of Power, Sheila E., Damien Escobar, Lalah Hathaway, RnR ft. Rick Braun + Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Sheléa and many more throughout the weekend! For more info visit: festivals.hyattconcerts.com

JUNE 4 | CHILI COOK OFF The World’s largest single-day chili cook-off features carnival rides and games, a salsa competition, a family plaza, family friendly contests, beer and wine booths, food booths, craft and vendor booths, entertainment, and music.The Street Fair and Chili Cook off is an exciting community event for the whole family! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37mIh0c

JULY

JULY 5 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF ARTS The Festival’s prestigious juried art show includes a wide variety of media such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted wood and furniture, ceramics, glass and more. This is the place to find that perfect art treasure for your home or business! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37mK9WO

AUGUST

AUG 27 - 28 | TURKISH ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL What better way to savor your Sunday than to enjoy a day of food and fun exploring Turkish and Mediterranean culinary cuisines. In addition to sampling new flavors, carnival games will be available for kids to play. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3jbpYgw

SEPTEMBER

SEPT TBA | GREEK FESTIVAL Enjoy live Greek music and fun Greek dancing too! We have delicious homemade Greek food and pastries! Don’t miss out on this fun for the whole family! For more info visit: sjcgreekfest.org

SEPT TBA | LOBSTER FESTIVAL The Long Beach Original Lobster

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ORANGE COUNTY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

Festival returns providing Fresh Live Maine Lobster, prepared to mouth-watering perfection. For more info visit: originallobsterfestival.com

OCTOBER

OCT 1- 31 | SAWDUST FESTIVAL The Sawdust Festival features artwork from over 200 local artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, clothing, and more. The family friendly event offers something for art lovers of all interests! For more info visit: sawdustartfestival.org

OCT 12 - 19 | FILM FESTIVAL NBFF offers films from 50 countries across multiple genres. We carefully curated a collection of short film programs. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the show! For more info visit: newportbeachfilmfest.com

NOVEMBER

NOV 9 - 11 | SUGAR PLUM FEST One of the largest family-owned craft shows featuring the talents and imagination of over 175 artists, crafters, bakers, and candymakers. Please be our guest! For more info visit: sugarplumfestivals.com

NOV 10 - 11 | WINE FESTIVAL Join us for the quintessential California wine tasting experience. Wine lovers will hit the sunsplashed beachside location for a day of sun, wine, food and music. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3LYHNhU

DECEMBER

DEC TBA | WINTER FEST Celebrate the holiday season at Winter Fest with all the family. Glide around the ice rink, enjoy beautiful views from the Giant Wheel and warm up with coffee drinks including blended favorites and the popular WinterFest hot chocolate. For more info visit: winterfestoc.com

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

SESSION DATE TIME FEATURED MATCHES

1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START SESSION MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 Thurs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

Thurs, July 13

Fri, July 14

Sat, July 15

Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifinals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES 1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2

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