The OC Fair opens Friday in Costa Mesa with new cultural exhibits, returning rides and expanded concert nights. Pre‑sale discounts end July 16; advance tickets are recommended.

Knott’s long‑shuttered Montezooma’s Revenge returns this July as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress, with a new storyline and randomized launches. Fans finally get to ride again.

French media groups Banijay and Bolloré have surfaced as potential suitors for Lionsgate Studios as the company reviews strategic options. The interest shines a light on the studio’s valuable franchises and who might pay for them.

Goldenvoice's Ocean Way Festival will be a two-day, ticketed beach event on Santa Monica's shoreline this September with local vendors and community programming.

Block Fest Vol. V takes over the Third Street Promenade on July 11 with DJs, a growing night market, food vendors and World Cup watch parties. The free event is aimed at driving evening foot traffic back to downtown merchants.

Ghost Light says rising costs and a costly HVAC replacement drained reserves; it will honor shows through Aug. 1 while staff reassess operations and programming.

Bonnie Tyler, the voice behind 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died at 75 after an extended hospital stay in Portugal, her family said. Her rasping voice and cinematic hits defined an era.

After more than 50 years, Colton’s Fiesta Village will close after a farewell weekend July 10–11. Owners cite rising costs and dwindling visitors.

John Travolta will host a star‑studded 50th‑anniversary Ramones tribute at Hollywood Forever on Aug. 30. The night mixes live music, film screenings and proceeds for cancer research.

Lauren Bennett, who sang on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', has died at 37. Her former group G.R.L. announced the news; no cause has been released.

Olivia Rodrigo will bring a star‑studded, all‑women festival to Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29. Tickets moved to a waitlist quickly while organizers line up nonprofits and logistics.

A One Piece trading card and straw hat giveaway at Dodger Stadium drew early lines, snarled traffic and fueled a booming resale market for the Luffy card and hat.

A ticketed, lakefront fan zone at Hansen Dam will screen World Cup knockout matches July 2–5 with four giant screens, DJs, food trucks and family programming.