Top Things to Do in O.C.: August 7th through 13th

AUG 7

“15TH ANNUAL GALA OF THE STARS”

World-renowned ballet professionals will take the stage alongside young protégés for a unique show that meshes talent from around the world. In celebration of the 36th anniversary of Orange County’s resident ballet company, Festival Ballet, the young dancers are hand-selected to participate in two weeks of intensive training from esteemed artistic directors ahead of the performance. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-309-1280, festivalballet.org

AUG 6 THROUGH 18

“PETER PAN”

Nearly 70 years after the musical’s original premiere, this new production will feature classic songs, including “I’m Flying” and “Neverland.” Join Peter Pan and Tinker Bell on their adventures with Wendy and Captain Hook in a production directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org

AUG 10

“STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI IN CONCERT”

Led by guest conductor Christopher Dragon, the Pacific Symphony will perform the incredible score from the hit film “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” while the movie plays onscreen. The composition written by famed film composer John Williams was nominated for an Academy Award in 1984. Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, 949-274-6247, pacificsymphony.org

THROUGH AUG 11

“THE OLD MAN AND THE MOON”

Caught in an epic journey across land, sky, and sea, an old man searches desperately for his missing wife. In his travels he encounters a plethora of interesting characters, an apocalyptic storm, and giant fish. Mission San Juan Capistrano will become a stage for the annual outdoor summer theater production. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, 714-708-5555, scr.org

THROUGH AUG 25

“REFLECTIONS OF RESILIENCE”

In collaboration with the Laguna College of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts students, this exhibit displays artwork created by eight pupils from the 2024 graduating class: Cara Baxter, Jason Dowd, Amber Foote, Sara Khakpour, Ryanne Phillips, Janaise Sanchez, Eric Theodore, and Kevin Yaun. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org