Astgik Khatchatryan

The speaker, satirist, and witty New Yorker returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre on Sept. 21.

Starting Friday, Aug. 23, Halloween and fall favorites return to the Disneyland Resort. Plus, get the scoop on what else is on the horizon.

Beyond fitness and diet trends, there’s a growing interest in practices that focus on whole-body care—from ways to clear the mind to programs that offer ordinary folks a chance to train like pro athletes. Here’s a look at a few novel approaches that emerged from the 2024 Global Wellness Summit, which brings together leading figures in the multitrillion-dollar health and wellness industry.

Nolan Almeida of Yorba Linda soars as the boy who never grew up in the national tour of “Peter Pan,” coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Aug. 6 through 18.

With nearly 80K YouTube followers, roller skating instructor Nicole Fiore of Placentia is a former world champion in the sport.

Discover the transformative journey of Khalifa, from a troubled youth entangled in the criminal justice system to a beacon of hope and change.

Tustin’s Brantzen Wong is a professional poker player and online content creator who recently competed on NBC’s “Deal or No Deal Island.”

Known on Instagram and TikTok as @kianthechef, Moltaji leveraged his online following to open Diotima Bakehouse in Mission Viejo last year. The Irvine resident honed his skills at a Parisian culinary school and shares his passion for pastries with customers who line up early to get their hands on his bakes.

Featuring a new parade, character meet-and-greets, and Pixar-themed food and beverages, the event promises to be a colorful and vibrant celebration of friendship, creativity, and imagination.

Costa Mesa resident and Chapman University alum Michelle Pulfrey is an Emmy Award winner and executive producer of “Good Day LA” on FOX 11.