As part of the Newport Beach Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., author Chris Epting will talk about the connection between Newport Beach and Hollywood. Epting is the author of 40 travel/history books. Originally from New York, Chris now lives in Southern...

Spotlight on Science, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.: The Library Foundation of Newport Beach presents the free lecture series Spotlight on Science with Paul Robertson, PhD, UCI Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy. Robertson will be speaking on “Earth 2.0: How to Find it, Why We May Already...

By Faith Luevanos | Special to the Newport Beach Indy On October 15, the Newport Beach Film Festival showcased the film “Frampton” as its opening night film, a documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Peter Frampton’s famed live album, ‘Frampton Comes Alive!,” The film is directed by Frampton’s longtime bandleader, Rob...

'Tis the season to make unforgettable memories in Newport Beach as Visit Newport Beach unveils the fourth annual “50 Days of Festive Fun” holiday campaign, running for 50 days from November 16, 2026, through January 4, 2027. This holiday season holds special significance as it marks the grand finale of...

Pendry Newport Beach is busy this month! The celebrated hotel has a lineup of seasonal dining, festive family activities, and special experiences throughout November. Highlights include the annual Chefsgiving event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and seasonal dining at SET Steak &...

That’s a wrap! The 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival ended its eight-day run on October 22, having featured movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 26th anniversary. “The Newport Beach Film Festival has become the largest celebration of cinema in coastal Southern California,” stated...

The Lido Theater isn’t just for movies anymore, although the Newport Beach Film Festival used the historic, restored theater for its 2026 Festival last month. As the Righteous Brothers demonstrated with their two sold-out shows in September, the Lido Theater has an outrageous sound system that’s perfect for live music. With...

Pacific Symphony is launching its 2026-2027 Pops Season November 6 and 7 with Idina Menzel, the Tony Award-winning Broadway star who originated the role of Elphaba in “Wicked” and was the voice of Elsa in “Frozen.” After that comes the return of fan-favorite Cody Fry, internationally acclaimed ensemble Pink Martini,...

The Newport Beach Film Festival is having quite the year. The Festival’s second annual TV Fest in June featured sold-out panels featuring Seth McFarland, Sebastian Maniscalco, Andy Cohen, and the casts of “Landman” and “Shrinking.” Then last month the Festival launched “The Process Unlocked,” a new SoCal PBS television conversation series...