May 31 – June 2
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Kick off the summer with the 2019 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival presented by Bank of the West with featured performances of top-notch instrumental jazz and vocal artists. The impressive lineup includes such greats as Jeffrey Osborne, George Benson, Najee, Peter White, West Coast Jam, Morris Day & The Time, David Benoit and Marc Antoine, Nick Colionne, and Poncho Sanchez. Festival.HyattConcerts.com
June 1
38thAnnual Corona Del Mar Scenic 5K | Ocean Blvd/Heliotrope Avenue
Plan on attending or being a part of this popular Corona del Mar social activity to share with family and friends. Whether running in the 5K, participating in the two-mile Celebration Walk or cheering kids in the Youth and Dolphin Dash, you’ll enjoy complimentary eats, a festive post party with live entertainment, awards ceremony, commemorative runner’s shirt and swag bag. CDMChamber.com
June 2
Balboa Island Parade | Marine Avenue, Balboa Island
The 26th Annual Balboa Island Parade and After Party, with the theme “Our Treasured Island,” begins at at 11 a.m. (the bridge closes at 10:45 a.m.). Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association, the island tradition features kids on bikes, Island Dogs, marching bands and drill teams. decorated golf carts and floats, vintage cars, USC Marching Band, Keystone Cops, and more. BalboaIslandNB.org
June 6-8
Symphony of a Thousand | Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Pacific Symphony, along with Pacific Chorale and the Southern California Children’s Choir, is performing Gustav Mahler’s mighty Symphony No. 8, known as “Symphony of a Thousand.” The work, written as an expression of confidence in the eternal human spirit, pushes the boundaries of the orchestra and choirs and is an exhilarating experience for the audience. PacificSymphony.org
June 7
Rivals Cup Golf Tournament | Pelican Hill Golf Club
The 2ndAnnual Rivals Cup Golf Tournament benefiting Kure It Cancer Research returns to Pelican Hill Golf Club with an 18-hole tournament, three hole-in-one contests, a golf cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner with hosted bar, silent and live auctions and a multitude of golf awards. The Rivals Cup is named for the football rivalry between USC and UCLA, and alumni are encouraged to play. KureIt.org
June 14-15
“Pepperland” | Segerstrom Center for the Arts
The Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Segerstrom Center to perform “Pepperland,” in celebration of the 50thanniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Morris tribute includes an original score by Ethan Iverson, interspersed with songs from the iconic Beatles album. The colorful new piece resounds with the ingenuity, musicality, wit and humanity for which the company is known. SCFTA.org
June 15
Newport Beach Art Exhibition | Newport Beach Civic Center
The juried Newport Beach Art Exhibition, celebrating its 55thyear, continues to recognize the talent and contributions of local and regional artists and gives the community the opportunity to view and purchase their work. Mingling with the artists is an added plus as is the festive atmosphere, which includes music and wine. 1-6 p.m. NewportBeachCA.gov/CulturalArts
June 24-26
16thAnnual Newport Beach Wine Festival | Balboa Bay Resort
This Memorial Day weekend enjoy three days of fine wine and gourmet cuisine at Balboa Bay Resort. The 16thannual affair features a Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel winemaker dinner, Mac & Cheese Macallan Whiskey Tasting, Grand Wine and Food Tasting, Patio Party at A&O Kitchen+Bar, and a Taittinger Champagne and Seafood Buffet Brunch. For tickets and further info, visit NBWineFestival.com