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Rick Braun Plays the Standards & More

Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Dynamic trumpet soloist, composer and producer, Rick Braun has enjoyed a remarkable jazz career. Crafting his own distinctive sound and exploding... More Info

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Oct 07

Saddleback Big Band

Presented by Saddleback Arts at McKinney Theatre

The performance includes big band classics from the likes of: Oliver Nelson, Jimmy Rowles, Miles Davis, John Daversa and more; plus original songs and... More Info

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Oct 08

The Pout Pout Fish

Presented by Curtis Theatre at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, The at Curtis Theatre at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, The

Dive into this aquatic adventure as a frowny Mr. Fish sets out to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl and discovers there is more to him than his gloomy... More Info

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Oct 08

Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign - It's Finally Time: The Farewell Tour

Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre

One of the top comedians in the country, Bill Engvall’s observational satire is as relatable as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Bill starred in the... More Info

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Oct 08

Salsa with Sierra

Presented by City of Mission Viejo at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center

Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of hot and spicy salsa music with the Sierra band. Sierra covers an eclectic array of musical... More Info

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Oct 08

Comedy Night at Camino Real Playhouse

Presented by Camino Real Playhouse at Camino Real Playhouse

Come share a laugh with us as professional comedians perform in the Stage II Theatre at the Camino Real Playhouse. We offer Cabaret seating or... More Info

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Oct 08

University Symphony Orchestra

Presented by Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), College of the Arts - School of Music at Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton

University Symphony Orchestra in performance. Kimo Furumoto, conductor Please visit the official event website for ticketing and complete information.

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Oct 09

Indian Dance Workshop: Nethra/eyes in Abhinaya

Presented by Arpana Dance Company at Online/Virtual Space

Ramya Harishankar will share the importance of Nethra/eyes in abhinaya in any of the Indian classical dance forms. Though not the only mode , they... More Info

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Oct 09

University Wind Symphony & CSUF Symphonic Winds

Presented by Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), College of the Arts - School of Music at Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton

University Wind Symphony & CSUF Symphonic Winds in performance. Dustin Barr and Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore, conductors Please visit the official event... More Info

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Oct 09

Apollon Musagete & Garrick Ohlsson

Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts (SCFTA) at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Apollon Musagète Quartet teams up with pianist Garrick Ohlsson for a wondrous concert in Samueli Theater this October. Program: Bach: The Art of The... More Info

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Oct 09

Piano Duet Concert with Esther Yune and Susan Kim-Pedroza

Presented by Saddleback Arts at McKinney Theatre

Join us for this special duet concert featuring two splendid concert pianists. Esther Yune received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano... More Info

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Oct 09

Pacific Symphony plays Bach & Beethoven with George Li

Presented by Soka Performing Arts Center and Pacific Symphony at Soka Performing Arts Center

Pacific Symphony welcomes pianist George Li to the Soka Performing Arts Center stage to perform Beethoven’s powerful “Emperor” Concerto.... More Info

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Sep 19 - Oct 07

UCI Libraries: Snapshots of Orange County in the 1940's

Presented by UCI Libraries at UCI Libraries

The UCI Libraries invites the community to view, Snapshots of Orange County in the 1940s: Spaces, Places and Faces exhibit, which explores the... More Info

Oct 08

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Collectors Gala

Presented by Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) at Festival of Arts

Each year LPAPA hosts the Collectors Gala for art collectors and plein air enthusiasts to gather for a magical evening under the stars with the... More Info

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Aug 08 - Oct 08

Irvine: All Media 2022 Exhibition

Presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center (IFAC) at Irvine Fine Arts Center

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of All Media 2022, an exhibition featuring 56 local and regional artists whose artworks... More Info

Oct 09

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Art Show

Presented by Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) at Festival of Arts

Experience the final day of the 24th Annual Laguna Beach Invitational Plein Air Art Show at the Laguna Festival of Arts. Come immerse yourself... More Info

Oct 06 - 09

Laguna: Black and White, Contemporary Art

Presented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Art Museum presents, Black and White: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. Frederick R. Weisman held an... More Info

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Sep 21 - Oct 09

Elyse Katz at Kennedy Contemporary

Presented by Laura Brophy Interiors at Kennedy Contemporary

We are thrilled to highlight the works of local artist Elyse Katz, whose layered paintings epitomize the California lifestyle: natural, grounded, and... More Info

Sep 18 - Oct 10

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Catalog Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery

Presented by Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) at LPAPA Gallery

Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) invites the best of the best outdoor painters to come to Laguna Beach for the annual... More Info

Oct 16

Tustin Art Walk + Craft Crawl

Presented by City of Tustin Parks and Recreation at Old Town Tustin

Stroll through Old Town Tustin at the Tustin Art Walk + Craft Crawl on October 16th. The free event features easels and artists of every kind along... More Info

Oct 04 - 18

Everyday Stories Painted in Color and Light

Presented by John Wayne Airport Arts Commission at John Wayne Airport

On your next visit through John Wayne Airport (JWA), take time to experience a new public exhibition, Everyday Stories Painted in Color and Light,... More Info

Oct 20

Escalette Collection Celebration

Presented by Chapman University at Chapman University

Join us for the Party of the Decade as the Escalette Collection of Art at Chapman University celebrates 10+2 years. Enjoy refreshments, tours,... More Info

Aug 25 - Oct 20

On Exhibit at Crear Studio - Detain & Displace

Presented by LibroMobile at Crear Studio

This fall, artist Alberto Lule brings his work to Crear Studio in Santa Ana - Detain & Displace. In this exhibition, Lule draws from his own... More Info

Oct 22

Mexica Celebrates Native American Bear

Presented by City of Mission Viejo at Potocki Center for the Arts

Come experience the new Potocki Center for the Arts outdoor patio for a cultural celebration of the City of Mission Viejo's recently installed mosaic... More Info

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