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Halloween Events in Orange County 2024

Whether you’re looking for tricks or treats, here are some fun happenings to look forward to this month.

The Newport Beach Film Festival Is Making Waves

Focused on “laid-back luxury,” the festival affords guests access to unique storytelling through screenings, receptions and lifestyle programming at iconic Newport Beach venues.

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE

Each year for the last 20 years, the famous band of jazz musicians has developed a new and unique concert program that displays the talents of the performers and composers. The collection of songs performed includes a mix of newly commissioned pieces and fresh takes on popular works. This year, the SFJAZZ Collective will be under the direction of tenor saxophone Chris Potter and will feature a group of some of the finest performers in the current jazz scene. Plus, more things to do in O.C. this week!

Around O.C.

  • A student filmmaker in Irvine was awarded $6,000 in the 2024 Discovery Award competition. [Irvine Standard]

  • The projector is back on at Newport Beach’s restored Lido Theater. [OC Register]

  • This O.C. ballet class uses dance to help people in the cancer community. [ABC7]

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