Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
September 7, 2024
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

Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair - Anaheim
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Visit the Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair to shop for one of a kind handmade items from local crafters.

• Local crafters, vintage sellers and artists
• No multi-level marketing vendors
• Food sale including homemade Eastern European favorites and bake sale
• Convenient parking
• Handicapped accessible
• No entrance fee for shoppers
• Stop on by and have a great time!

Please share with your clubs, groups, parish and stop on by to support this great craft/art/food event.

LOCATION:
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
995 N. West St.
Anaheim, CA 92801

Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational - Laguna Beach
October 5 – 13, 2024

The Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational will be held in Laguna Beach, a famous seaside community and historic artist colony. North America's most renowned, plein air landscape painters will compete for prestigious prizes and participate for the week of events including public paint outs and artist meet and greets.

LOCATION
Festival of Arts Grounds
Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach

Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Costa Mesa
September 14, 2024

Hailed as “game changing” by London’s The Guardian and a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Complexions transcends dance tradition through a groundbreaking approach to the art. Founded in 1994 by master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary dancer Desmond Richardson, Complexions blends methods, styles and cultures by fusing classical and contemporary ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and modern techniques, resulting in a continually evolving form of dance that reflects the movement of our world – and all its cultures – as an interrelated whole.

LOCATION:
Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Irvine Nights featuring Elton John Tribute Show - Irvine
September 5, 2024
6-10 pm

Get ready for a dazzling night at Irvine Nights!

Join us for a spectacular tribute to Elton John with FREE entry to a show that will have you singing along to all the classics. Experience the magic of Elton’s greatest hits in an unforgettable evening filled with incredible food, refreshing drinks, unique finds from local vendors, and exciting attractions for the kids. This is the ultimate way to enjoy a night out—don’t miss out!

LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA

Pacific Symphony presents: Tchaikovsky Spectacular - Irvine
September 7, 2024
8 pm

With Fireworks & Cannons!

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s passionate Violin Concerto performed by “truly phenomenal” violinist Philippe Quint (BBC Music Magazine). Plus, Rimsky-Korsakov's colorful Capriccio Espagnol, hailed by Tchaikovsky as "a colossal masterpiece of instrumentation," a dance from The Nutcracker and Tchaikovsky’s thrilling “1812” overture, complete with a brilliant fireworks finale! Gates open at 6 p.m. Seating options include table seating in the front of the venue and row seating with tablet tables in between each pair of seats.

General parking is included in the price of your ticket!

LOCATION:
Great Park
Irvine, CA

Irvine Nights featuring Boy Band Review - Tribute To 90s Boybands - Irvine
September 12, 2024
6-10 pm

Step back into the 90s at Irvine Nights!

Enjoy a nostalgic night with FREE entry to the Boy Band Review, the ultimate tribute to your favorite 90s boybands. Relive the magic of the hits that defined a generation while you enjoy delicious food, cool drinks, local vendors, and fun attractions for the kids. It’s a blast from the past you won’t want to miss—come relive the 90s with us!

LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA

Irvine Nights featuring 7 Summers - Morgan Wallen Tribute - Irvine
October 10, 2024
6-10 pm

Saddle up for a night of country music at Irvine Nights!

Enjoy FREE entry to 7 Summers, the ultimate Morgan Wallen tribute. Get ready for a boot-tapping good time with all your favorite country hits like "Cowgirls" and "Last Night", plus mouthwatering food, cold drinks, unique finds from local vendors, and plenty of fun for the kids. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night under the stars with the best of country music!

LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA

Irvine Nights featuring Taylor Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute - Irvine
October 12, 2024
6-10 pm

Get ready to sing your heart out at Irvine Nights!

Join us for the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute, Taylor Nation, with FREE entry to a show that will take you on a journey through all the biggest hits. From “Love Story” to “Shake It Off,” this is a night Swifties won’t want to miss. Enjoy amazing food, drinks, unique finds from local vendors, and fun attractions for the kids. It’s the perfect night out—don’t miss your chance to experience Taylor Nation!

LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA

Clay Walker with special guest Matt Stell at Great Park Live - Irvine
October 25, 2024
7-10 pm

Attention SoCal country music fans! On October 25th, multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker is coming to Great Park Live in Irvine! Get ready for a spectacular night when he brings his “Country Side Tour” to this brand new, state of the art venue in the heart of Orange County.

Hear hits like "I Can Make A Living" and "She Won't Be Lonely Long," along with new favorites from his latest album, Texas To Tennessee. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—multi-platinum sensation Matt Stell will open this country music event of the year! Known for his massive hits like “Prayed For You” and “Everywhere But On,” Matt Stell is sure to set the stage for an unforgettable evening of country music. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this ultimate concert experience in Irvine with Clay Walker and Matt Stell at Great Park Live on October 25, 2024!

LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA

Casa Cinema: The Addams Family (1991) - San Clemente
October 8, 2024
6-8 pm

Movie night under the stars in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard. This event has open lawn seating. Guests must bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to this film screening.

About the Film: A popular family-friendly spooky-themed The Addams Family (1991). Film Rating: PG-13

Cost $5-$10.

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

Newport Beach Film Festival - Newport Beach
October 17-24, 2024

Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. This year's festival will be screening over 100 feature films and 30 short film programs to Orange County.

LOCATION:
Various theaters in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa & Santa Ana

CONTACT:
949-253-2880

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

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 - Make It, Take It with Autumn Apples: Crafting a Preserve and Shallot Chutney - Costa Mesa
September 21, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
RSVP online by Sept. 18

As autumn arrives and apples reach their peak, it’s the perfect time to learn how to preserve the season’s flavors. Join us for an interactive food preservation workshop focused on turning fresh, crisp apples into delightful, shelf-stable treats. In this session, the Master Food Preservers of Orange County will guide you through making classic apple preserves and a unique shallot chutney that balances the sweetness of apples with the savory depth of shallots. Whether you’re an avid gardener looking to extend the life of your harvest or someone interested in crafting homemade preserves, this workshop offers the perfect blend of tradition and creativity.

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
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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

A musical perfect for the whole family, and one very dear to our hearts, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo.

LOCATION:
The Gem Theatre
12852 Main St
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Midnight showings of this film quickly inspired fans to create a night-life like no other – People dressed up like the characters, threw props, and created call-back jokes in an environment where people of all walks of life felt free to express themselves. The lack of plot (and morals) are made up for by flashy costumes and catchy music.

Age Recommendation: 18 and up. Under 18 will not be admitted without a parent/guardian over 25 years old. This production contains mature themes and language.

LOCATION:
La Habra Depot Theatre
311 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA

South Coast Repertory presents: Little Shop of Horrors
September 21 - October 19, 2024

At Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, down-on-his-luck Seymour pines for his beautiful co-worker, Audrey, not knowing the feelings are mutual. When he stumbles across a strange and interesting new plant, it looks like Seymour may get everything he’s ever wanted. But first, he’ll have to tackle the sneaky succulent’s unquenchable thirst for human blood in this thrilling creature feature bursting with the sounds of doo-wop and Motown!

Recommended for ages 13+

LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Old Mission Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

Chance Theater presents: Gloria - Anaheim
September 27 - October 20, 2024

Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York’s most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. Who has the right to tell whose story? Simultaneously funny and shocking, Gloria is an adrenaline rush of a show as MacArthur “Genius” grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.

NOTE: This show contains mature content and strong language.

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

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

Get ready to “Relive Beatlemania!” with So Cal’s Four-most Beatles’ tribute band: Britain’s Finest in Get Back Live! Immerse yourself in the studio with the live stage adaptation of The Beatles’ 1969 recording sessions leading to their final live performance. This admiring and faithful tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences nationally and internationally, as well as performed at the 2016 International BeatleWeek in Liverpool at the world famous Cavern Club, and AXS TV’s “Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands”

Age Recommendation: 8 and up. Children under 3 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

Camino Real Playhouse presents: Jekyll & Hyde - San Juan Capistrano
September 6-22, 2024

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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

INFORMATION:
(949) 489-8082

Z Playhouse presents: Young Frankenstein
October 11-27, 2024

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

LOCATION:
Z Playhouse
24196 Alicia Pkwy., Suite M
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, October 19, 2024
5-6:30 pm

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:
Call 888-624-4233 for more information

Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
November 17, 2024
5-6:30 pm

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:
Call 888-624-4233 for more information