Free events in Newport Beach, CA

Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge turns into an open-air stage for Irvine Summer in the City Concerts, showcasing a mix of musical styles. Bring picnic favorites or pick up bites from local food trucks. Admission is free with no tickets or preregistration needed, and seating is available on a first come basis. Pack low-back chairs and blankets, and dress in layers as temperatures can change into the evening. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The season features the music of Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles, Top 40 hits, and Symphony in the Cities.

Enjoy a free community concert at Bluebird Park as part of Laguna Beach’s Music in the Park series. This show features Missus Jones with a tribute to Amy Winehouse. Bring low beach chairs for comfortable seating. Dogs are not allowed in the park and smoking is prohibited. Drones are not permitted. Displaying or selling merchandise and any form of solicitation are not allowed. Guests 21 and older may have alcohol only when accompanied by a full meal. Please follow park guidelines to help keep the experience enjoyable for everyone.

Part of the Newport Beach Concerts on the Green series, this free outdoor performance on the Newport Beach Civic Center Green features Pacific Symphony. Presented by the Newport Beach Arts Commission, attendees can relax on low chairs or blankets. Bring a picnic or pick up food from food trucks on site. Alcohol is not permitted. Admission and parking are free and available on a first come, first served basis. The summer series presents concerts at both the Civic Center Green and Marina Park.

Part of UCI’s 4M’s of Healthy Aging Series, this second session focuses on mind and memory to help build confidence in understanding dementia. It highlights how to recognize cognitive changes and become familiar with the various forms of dementia. Attendees will gain practical, easy to use approaches for strengthening memory, improving communication, promoting safety, and supporting overall quality of life. Free to attend.

Stop by the children’s department at Barnes & Noble for a weekly storytime. This is a free event for all ages.

Enjoy a “road trip” with local artist Joan Gladstone as she shares her creative process for reimagining iconic roadside signs in paintings recently exhibited at the Hilbert Museum of California Art. This part of Route 66 celebrates the 100th birthday of Route 66 and is presented by the OASIS Senior Center. The event is free.

Tricia Freeman & Friends present a mix of rock classics, country, and blues at Campus JAX. Groups of eight or more receive free admission, and a call in advance is required to arrange this. A live stream will be available for those who prefer to watch remotely.

Geeks Who Drink hosts a lively trivia night on the Deli Nerds patio, welcoming teams and solo players to test their knowledge for prizes and lasting bragging rights. There is no cost to participate, there is no cover charge, and parking is plentiful. Keep the brainpower flowing with sliders, scratch-made bites, and cold drinks between rounds.