What to Look Forward to in August
Can you believe it’s almost August?! We’re nearing summer’s halfway point, but there’s still a lot of fun to be had this season in Newport Beach. Aside from popular activities like boating, beachin’, and waterfront dining, we’ve rounded up six Newport Beach upcoming events to add to your August calendar. From Balboa Bay Resort‘s Dinner with Top Chef Canada Winner to Pendry Newport Beach’s Dive-In Movie Series, you’re in for a month of exciting new experiences.
Inagural Newport Beach Art Week
When: August 9-15
Where: Newport Beach Civic Center and other locations
The City of Newport Beach launches the first-ever Newport Beach Art Week, where the community celebrates creativity and culture. Spotlighting a variety of art forms, the week will feature exhibitions, live performances, and classes across the town. The Newport Beach Civic Center will host the opening concert on August 9 and end the week with the Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition. If you’re looking for a new and unique experience this summer, get in touch with your creative side and check out the Newport Beach Art Week.
Dive-In Movies at Pendry Newport Beach
When: August 4 + 18 (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
Where: Pendry Newport Beach
Pendry Newport Beach is turning up the summer nostalgia with its Dive-In Movie Series—a chic twist on classic cinema under the stars. Twice a month, the hotel’s stylish pool deck transforms into an open-air theater, where guests and locals can unwind with a film, a craft cocktail in hand, and light bites from the poolside menu. No reservations are required, making it an effortlessly cool way to enjoy a Tuesday night. Lounge poolside, take a dip during the show, or simply kick back and stargaze as iconic films play against the summer sky. It’s all the fun of movie night—elevated.
Live on the Lawn: Daniel Rotem Quintet
When: August 1, from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fashion Island
Mark your calendar for the final Live on the Lawn concert of the season on Saturday, August 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fashion Island’s Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s Lawn. Set against a breezy, open-air backdrop, this event featuring live music in Orange County will include an unforgettable jazz performance led by Daniel Rotem and accompanied by a talented quintet. Bring a blanket, settle in near the gazebo, and enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and picnic-style bites available from local favorites like 59th & Lex Café and Scratch Bakery Café. It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect with friends, and soak in the sounds of summer at Fashion Island.
Dinner with Chef Coulson Armstrong
When: August 6, from 6-10 p.m.
The winner of Top Chef Canada, Chef Coulson Armstrong, comes to Newport Beach to create a refined five-course tasting menu at Balboa Bay Resort. Join us for this exclusive event and experience one of the world’s top acclaimed culinary specialists preparing food that will leave your taste buds in shock.
VEA Newport Beach’s Summer Concert Series | Teddy Robb
When: August 20 from 5:30-7:30
Where: VEA Sunset Lawn
Soak up the ultimate summer vibes at VEA Newport Beach’s Summer Concert Series, where sunset views and live music take center stage. On August 24, the series continues with an authentic performance by country singer Teddy Robb. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., giving guests plenty of time to settle in, sip on seasonal cocktails, and enjoy food and drink specials from the hotel’s on-site venues. With breezy beats, ocean air, and a stylish crowd, it’s one of the best ways to spend a Sunday in Orange County. Valet parking is complimentary with restaurant validation, so bring your crew and make an evening of it.
