Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
December 2, 2023
First Saturday of the Month
7:00pm - 11:00pm.

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

INFORMATION:
714-571-4229

Casa Nutcracker Ballet - San Clemente
December 7 & 8, 2023
7-8 pm

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Nutcracker ballet. This event features choreography tailored to Casa Romantica performed by the Orange County Ballet Theater. This event will sell out so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA

Pacific New World Symphony - Costa Mesa
November 30 - December 02 2023
8 p.m.

Drawing on Native American and African American musical themes and Bohemian folk tunes, Dvorák’s masterpiece weaves a unique musical tapestry that remains one of the most popular works of classical music. Chopin's romantic Piano Concerto No. 2 features French pianist David Fray.

LOCATION:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

INFORMATION:
714-755-5799

Casa Cinema: The Taming of the Shrew (1967) - San Clemente
January 9, 2024
6-8 pm

The Taming of the Shrew, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, is a critically-acclaimed film based on the William Shakespeare play of the same title. Film Rating: Not Rated

Cost $5-$10.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Downtown Santa Ana Historic Architecture Tour - Santa Ana
Sautrday, November 4, 2023
2-4:30 pm

Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA), the county seat since 1889, is probably more reminiscent of a classic downtown than any historic downtown in Orange County.

Join Preserve Orange County with one of our experienced tour guides on one of three dates between October 2023 and January 2024. See the banks, courthouses, stores, churches, fraternal halls, and office buildings on a walking tour of this district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about active historic preservation issues in Santa Ana concerning buildings such as First American and the YMCA.

Preserve Orange County member: $20 Non-member: $25. Click link abover to purchase tickets

LOCATION:
Old Orange County Courthouse
211 West Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA 92701

San Juan Capistrano Walking Tour - San Juan Capistrano
Saturdays
1 pm

The Walking Tour visits two San Juan Capistrano adobes built in the 1790s and the Victorian Pryor House. Hear tales of Buchard the pirate, Juan Flores the bandito, Chola Martina the bruja and much more.

The Historical Society gives tours every Saturday at 1:00 pm starting at the train depot. Tours last about 45 minutes and include the Society’s own collection of historic structures as well as other homes in the Los Rios District. As the oldest, continuously inhabited street in California, Los Rios Street is a charming neighborhood with a colorful history.

LOCATION:
Meet your guide at the railroad depot platform on Verdugo Street
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 493-8444

Farm & Garden Classes - Food preservation with UCCE Master Food Preservers - Costa Mesa
December 2, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
RSVP online by Nov 29

This class will provide you with up-to-date process recommendations, teach you how to process your food safely and explain the reasons behind the process. You’ll also learn about the essential equipment required and effective storage practices.

LOCATION:
Centennial Farm, OC Fair & Event Center
Costa Mesa

Bowers Museum Exhibit - Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy
Ongoing Exhibit

Curated by scholars of Chinese history and culture from the Shanghai Museum, this incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese art and culture. Journey back through 5000 years of Chinese history and follow the efflorescence of arts throughout one of the world's oldest living civilizations. From large painted ceramic pots used during the Neolithic period, to sculptures of camels and horses made at the height of the Silk Road, to beautiful embroidered silk court robes and ivory carvings from the 19th century, this exhibition presents the importance of fine art made to be admired during life and depended on in the afterlife.

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana

INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679

Orange County Museum Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk
October 27, 2023
6:00 PM

Image of Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk Join us on Level 1 at the Fueling Station and then visit the galleries where a special guest will host a pop-up talk about the artworks. Elevate your experience by indulging in a cocktail inspired by the Start, Start Again exhibition. Admission is free and drinks are available for purchase. Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk is held the first Friday of every month.

OCMA members please bring your member card to enjoy expedited check-in at the welcome desk. Members receive early admission and VIP access to the cocktail bar starting at 5:30 PM.

LOCATION:
Orange County Museum of Art
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Chance Theater presents: The Secret Garden, the Musicalt
November 24 — December 23, 2023

Based on the popular children’s book of the same name, The Secret Garden follows the story of Mary Lennox, a young British girl born and raised in Colonial India. When the 11-year-old’s parents die in a cholera outbreak, she is sent to Yorkshire to live with a reclusive uncle, his invalid son — and a host of ghosts, spirits, and lost souls inhabiting Mary’s new home. With the help of the spirits, Mary and a young gardener uncover the mystery of the manor’s magical garden, bringing life to the neglected estate as Mary’s own personality blossoms alongside the flowers. Filled with amazing music, elegant choreography, and a heartwarming story of forgiveness and renewal, The Secret Garden is the quintessential holiday musical for all ages.

LOCATION:
Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA

TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Tickets and Information at www.ChanceTheater.com

South Coast Repertory presents: A Christmas Carol - Costa Mesa
November 25 - December 24, 2023

Orange County’s favorite yuletide tradition continues! From the first “Bah humbug” to the final “Wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit. Join all your favorite Dickens characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come, and of course, everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, portrayed by SCR Founding Member Richard Doyle.

Advisory: Ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to A Christmas Carol. Everyone—regardless of age—must have a ticket, sit in a seat and be able to sit quietly through the performance. This show contains smoke, haze and ​strobe effects.

LOCATION:
Emmes/Benson Theatre Center
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Phone: (714) 708-5555

Chance Theater presents: Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
December 1- 23, 2023

What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She simply cannot wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, does Christmas still stand a chance of being splendiferous?

Recommendation: Ages 4 and up. Great for the entire family.

LOCATION:
Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA

TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Tickets and Information at www.ChanceTheater.com

An alternately funny and macabre look at a Midwestern family with a very dark secret, weaving a twisted family drama of epic proportions. When a grandson brings home his girlfriend to meet the family, he uncovers the destructive nature of family secrets.

Winner the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

LOCATION:
661 Hamilton Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

INFORMATION:
Phone: (949) 650-5269

Camino Real Playhouse presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas - San Juan Capistrano
December 1-17, 2023

A Requim for Shermy: One-act short play will be performed, followed by a short intermission. Then join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Charles M. Schulz’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning story has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television more than 50 years ago. The classic television special comes to life in a stage adaptation featuring Vince Guaraldi’s timeless score.

LOCATION:
Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

INFORMATION:
(949) 489-8082