Top Things to Do in O.C.: July 3rd through 9th

OPENS JULY 6

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

This year’s performance theme is “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion” and will feature a look at fashion through the years, from the age of royalty all the way through present day. The “living pictures” show will use elaborate costumes and makeup to bring paintings to life onstage, including works by British artist David Hockney and French painter James Tissot. Tickets will include access to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145, foapom.com

JULY 4

“JULY 4 SPECTACULAR: MUSIC OF CHICAGO”

Pacific Symphony’s annual Fourth of July concert features the music of Chicago performed by Brass Transit, a tribute band of award-winning musicians and singers. The performance will also include a salute to the Armed Forces and a fireworks show as the finale. Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, 949-274-6247, greatparklive.com

OPENS JULY 8

MOVIE MONDAYS

“Pitch Perfect,” “Jurassic Park” and “13 Going on 30” are among films Segerstrom Center of the Arts will be playing under the stars in its annual summer movie series. Each screening is free and will include pre-show activities. Bring your own picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from food trucks and George’s Cafe. Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org

OPENS JULY 9

NEW SWAN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Hosted in partnership with UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, students and theater professionals will come together to perform two of Shakespeare’s famous works, “Measure for Measure” and “Twelfth Night,” in a portable outdoor theater on the university campus. New Swan Shakespeare Festival, Gateway Commons, Inner Ring Road, Irvine, 949-824-2787, newswanshakespeare.com