Orange County's hottest arrivals in shopping, nightlife, dining, entertainment, attractions, museums, theater, culture, sports and recreation. MAPS of Orange County

EVENTS
Sutra5 Sept. 3. The nightclub's five-day weekend celebration features the biggest talent lineup to reach Orange County. Beginning Wednesday, September 1 with Above and Beyond, the event continues through Sunday, culminating with the 7th annual Black Party featuring Dirty South. Other Sutra5 performers include Joris Voom, Mickey Avalon and Steve Aoki. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103. sutrabar.com

Story Time at the Zoo Sept. 3. Children of all ages are welcome to attend a special storytelling event under the Orange County Zoo's live oak trees. Free with zoo admission of $2 per person. One Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6847. ocparks.com/oczoo

Summer Family Film Festival Sept. 4. The Old Orange County Courthouse opens its doors for two showings of the Disney film Brother Bear. Also on view is the exhibit Bear in Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly, as well as bear-inspired crafts and gourmet food trucks. 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.973.6610. ocparks.com/oldcourthouse

ART
First Thursdays Art Walk Sept. 2. Join select galleries throughout Laguna Beach for an art-filled evening. From the Laguna Art Museum, Joanne Artman Gallery and Marion Meyer Contemporary Art in North Laguna to saltfineart and Studio 7 Gallery to the south, gallery owners welcome art lovers to view their impressive works on display. 949.683.6871. firstthursdaysartwalk.com

Free Admission to the Orange County Museum of Art Sept. 4–5. Take advantage of this opportunity to view current exhibitions before they close on September 19. Featured exhibits include Charles Long: 100 Pounds of Clay, 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol, and New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122. ocma.net

MUSIC
Tyrone Wells Sept. 3. As a preacher's kid, Wells was encouraged to listen to only gospel while growing up, but his musical passion developed from the roots of soul. With a mix of pop, soul and rock, the artist sings about true love, war and heartbreak with equal power and sincerity. Rockers Pawn Shop Kings and singer/songwriter Lindsey Yung also perform. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com

Blues and BBQ Saturday Sept. 4. Pete's Sunset Grille at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach hosts a savory, Southern-style picnic feast all while some of the hottest blues musicians perform. For the summer events final night, the Billy Watson Show takes to the mic to perform "madcap" harmonica blues. 7–10 p.m. 21500 Pacific Coast Hey., Huntington Beach, 714.845.4775. huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com

FESTIVALS
Orange International Street Fair Sept. 3–5. Every Labor Day weekend for the past 30 years, downtown Orange has been the place where friends, family and neighbors gather to experience food, music and dance from cultures and ethnicities from around the world. From Philly cheese steaks to Italian sausages to Greek loukoumades, the fair offers a delicious and informative representation of countries across the globe. Chapman Ave. and Glassell St., Orange. orangestreetfair.org

Pacific Festival OC Launch Party Weekend Sept. 4–5. Steve Aoki and friends present this two-day premiere event that showcases more than 30 of independent music's best bands and artists performing across five sound areas. Triangle Square is transformed into a first-class indoor and outdoor music experience. In addition to live music, enjoy a one-of-a-kind mimosa brunch from Memphis Café, artist merchandise in Vendor Village and a VIP-hosted bar. 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. pacificfestival.com

Santa Ana Film Fiesta Sept. 4–19. Celebrate Santa Ana's Latino heritage through cinema and an educational tour of the city's historic roots with the film festival component of the 2010 "Fiestas Patrias—Fiestas de Independencia" Mexican Bicentennial. Catch the kick-off event on Saturday with Busby Berkeley's classic 42nd Street starring Bebe Daniels. The fiesta is produced by Sandra Peña Sarmiento, an award-winning filmmaker, artist and writer. Event schedule and locations: ocfilmfiesta.com