September 25 through October 13
Yoga Play | Laguna Playhouse
At the top of their game, yoga apparel giant Jojomon is hit with a terrible scandal that sends them into freefall. Desperate to recover their earnings and reputation, newly hired CEO Joan stakes everything on an unlikely plan. Written by Dipika Guha and directed by Bill English. The San Francisco Chronicle calls the comedy “Comic Nirvana.” LagunaPlayhouse.com
October 6
7th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe | The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Hosted by the Santa Fe Rotary Club, Southern California Hospice Foundation has been chosen to be the beneficiary of this year’s Taste of Santa Fe’s Wine, Spirits Beer & Food Festival. Tickets are $125 per person and include sipping fine wines, partaking of delicious bites, bidding on tempting silent auction items and enjoying live entertainment. 4 – 7 p.m. SoCalHospiceFoundation.org
October 10
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times | Musco Center for the Arts
In this talk based on her recent bestseller, Leadership in Turbulent Times, renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winntng author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an essential roadmap for both aspiring and established leaders in every field. The book is a culmination of five decades of study that led to her profiles on Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. 7:30 p.m. MuscoCenter.org
October 16-20
La Bayadere | Segerstrom Center for the Arts
The famed Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra present Marius Petipa’s great Russian classic, La Bayadere, in tour de forceperformances by the Mariinsky’s legendary ballet stars as the tale unfolds with doomed temple dancer, Nikiya, the warrior who betrays her, Solor and her archrival, Gamzatti. Celebrated Mariinsky Theatre Artistic Director Valery Gergiev conducts the orchestra and Mariinsky Ballet Acting Director Yuri Fateev presides over the ballet. SCFTA.org
October 17-18
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Pacific Symphony | Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Maestro Carl St.Clair and the Pacific Symphony present Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, Pathétique and Ravel’s gypsy rhapsody Tzigane with solo violinist and symphony concertmaster Dennis Kim. The symphony will also embark on an exploration of the brilliant compositions from legendary film composer John Williams, who is responsible for linking St.Clair to the Pacific Symphony. 8 p.m. PacificSymphony.org
October 18-19
Gravity & Other Myths: Backbone | Irvine Barclay Theatre
Australia’s Gravity & Other Myths award-winning and well-respected acrobatics ensemble returns to The Barclay after its smashing debut last year. Moving away from traditional circus and theatre models, the company aims for a fusion of simple, effective acrobatic physical theatre. Its brand-new work, Backbone, tosses around the perception of what strength is, where it comes from and how it is measured. 8 p.m. TheBarclay.org
October 19
Creatures of the Night | Sherman Library & Gardens
Creatures of the Night is a fun family evening designed for interacting, observing and learning about the many plants and animals that are most active at night (an opossum, rabbit and spectacled owl). There will be arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and a gourmet hot dog cart available for food and drink purchases. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SLGardens.org
October 19-20 & 26-27
Boo at the Zoo | Santa Ana Zoo
Held two weekends this year, Santa Ana Zoo’s 28th annual Boo at the Zoo is a “Merry not Scary” family friendly event for all ages, where everyone is encouraged to come in costume (no balloons). Look for a haunted house, a spirited train ride, shows about spooky animals, and trick-or-treating from 10 different goodie stations. 5:30 – 8 p.m. SantaAnaZoo.org
October 26
All Hollows’ Eve Party | Aqua Lounge, Fashion Island Hotel
Fashion Island Hotel’s Aqua Lounge is offering a haunting All Hallows’ Eve Party, where the $25 cover charge includes a specialty ghoulish cocktail and VIP booths start at $250. Best Costume winner wins dinner for two at Oak Grill; Best Dressed wins a 60-minute Signature Massage from The Spa; Best Group of Four or More wins table service for a future Aqua Lounge visit. 9 p.m. FashionIslandHotel.com