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 Sawdust
Winter Fantasy
Five Weekends
November 22 – December 22, 2024 Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 7pm
This unique fair offers shoppers the opportunity
to purchase unique artisan crafts from various
local artists. Includes live entertainment, hands-on
art projects and picture-perfect moments, the
Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy will become
your family's holiday tradition.
LOCATION:
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
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 Winter Wonder Candyland Paint Party! - Aliso Viejo
Saturday, December 14, 2024
2-4 pm
Get cozy and paint a sugary, sweet Winter Candy Land scene. We'll have hot cocoa and treats to warm you up as you create!
This family-friendly event is open to all ages, so bring your best friend, sibling, parents, or even your grandma – everyone's invited! Enjoy themed treats at each event and make memories together.
LOCATION:
Artventure
27101 Aliso Creek Rd ste 102
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 |
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Dance
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Music
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 Praise & Worship Jam 5 - Christmas Edition
- El Monte
December 15, 2024
Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Praise & Worship Jam! This time we are welcoming you and your loved ones to join us and our congregation for an unforgettable night with the Worshiphouse band other talented Christian musicians in performing original and contemporary worship songs. We are looking to create a space for Christian musicians looking to connect and collaborate with other like-minded musicians, but friends and family of all ages are also welcome to join us in paise and grow a supportive community of faith. Looking forward to seeing you there!
LOCATION:
Valley Community Church
3039 Santa Anita Ave
El Monte, CA
INFORMATION:
(949) 533-0295 |
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Film
& Cinema
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Historical
Tours & Programs
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 Downtown Santa Ana Historic Architecture Tour - Santa Ana
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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 |
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 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
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(949) 493-8444 |
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Home and Garden Tours & Workshops
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Current
Museum Exhibits
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 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
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(714) 567-3679 |
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Readings,
Lectures & Seminars
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Theater
& Performing Arts
- Featured On Stage Performances
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 Chance Theater presents: Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical - Anaheim
November 29 - December 22, 2024
Jane Austen’s enduring love story is brought to life as a romantic-comedy musical. The story revolves around Emma, a well-meaning, but disaster-prone matchmaker, who ignores her own romantic feelings while setting out to find a suitor for her friend Harriet. Her efforts go awry, of course, leading to comic complications. We invite you to fall in love again with one of Jane Austen’s most adored characters, featuring an intelligent and buoyant score from Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre).
LOCATION:
Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Tickets and Information at www.ChanceTheater.com
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 South Coast Repertory presents: A Christmas Carol
November 30 - December 24, 2024
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.
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:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Phone: (714) 708-5555
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 The Phantom Projects Theatre presents:The Cat in the Hat - La Habra
December 6-15, 2024
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure…but what will mum find when she gets home?
Age Recommendation: All ages. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
LOCATION:
La Habra Depot Theatre
311 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA |
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 South Coast Repertory presents: Wish You Were Here
January 18 - February 2, 2025
1978. Protests break out across Iran as five close girlfriends plan weddings, trade dirty jokes and try to live their young lives. As the revolution escalates, each woman is forced to face an uncertain future by staying in Iran or leaving it. In this enlightened comedy, Pulitzer Prize winner and Orange County native Sanaz Toossi chronicles a decade of life, as best friends become friends long lost, searching for the bond that once defined them.
Recommendation: Ages 16+
LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Phone: (714) 708-5555
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 The Phantom Projects Theatre presents:The Marvelous Wonderettes - La Habra
January 31-February 9, 2025
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!
Age Recommendation: 8 and up. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre. All patrons must have a ticket.
LOCATION:
La Habra Depot Theatre
311 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA |
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 The Gem Theatre presents: End of the Rainbow - Garden Grove
February 7-23, 2025
End of the Rainbow is a powerful and poignant play with music that delves into the final chapter of Judy Garland’s legendary life. Set in 1968, as Garland prepares for a series of comeback concerts in London, this production brings to life her undeniable talent, her emotional struggles, and her tumultuous relationships. Featuring some of her most iconic songs, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow, this captivating play reveals the heartache behind the star, as well as the fierce determination that made her a beloved performer. Both heartbreaking and inspiring, End of the Rainbow is an unforgettable tribute to a Hollywood icon. Don’t miss this gripping portrayal of a music legend’s final days.
LOCATION:
The Gem Theatre
12852 Main St
Garden Grove, CA 92840 |
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Community
Theater Productions
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 Camino Real Playhouse presents: Miracle on 34th Streetl - San Juan Capistrano
November 29 - December 22, 2024
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's and unleashes waves of good will by referring customers to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by a Macy's counselor, she plots to have Kris takento Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital. In a dramatic court decision, Kris is confirmed as the true Santa, allowing countless children and all of us to experience the joy of childhood fantasy. This heartwarming holiday story is what we want Christmas to be all about.
LOCATION:
Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Magic!
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 Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
January 19, 2025
4pm-5:30pm
Reality is just a story.
Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic, for an evening of World-Class Wonders at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. The show features breathtaking magic paired with captivating narrative. Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, and feel inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together. You are welcomed into a unique world of infinite possibilities. The show features original magic, and is designed for adults, but is suitable for those who are a mature 7+.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information |
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Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
February 9, 2025
5pm-6:30pm
Reality is just a story.
Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic, for an evening of World-Class Wonders at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. The show features breathtaking magic paired with captivating narrative. Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, and feel inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together. You are welcomed into a unique world of infinite possibilities. The show features original magic, and is designed for adults, but is suitable for those who are a mature 7+.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information |
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Current
and upcoming cultural events in Orange County.
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Mosaic Classes in Orange County
Holiday Organ Spectacular 
Casa Romantica presents: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 
Orange
County Museum Art Happy Hour & Pop-Up Talk
