Balboa Island ArtWalk - Balboa
Sunday, May 18, 2025
9am to 5pm

Over a mile of art and live music!

Balboa Island ArtWalk features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on three stages along the walk

Admission is free

LOCATION:
1000 South Bayfront
Balboa Island, CA

Celebration of the Arts & Music Festival - Yorba Linda
Sunday, June 1, 2025
11 am - 4 pm

Dozens of artists exhibits and sales, including paintings, photography, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, sculptures, wood carving, glass art, mixed media and cultural activities. This is a family friendly event offering free activities for all ages, sharing the creativity & talent of our community. This event is NOT a carnival, craft fair, beerfest, or fundraiser, but truly a day where talent & creativity is shared and inspired!

LOCATION:
Hurless Barton Park
4601 Casa Loma Ave
Yorba Linda, CA

INFORMATION:
714-996-1960

Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
June 7, 2025
First Saturday of the Month
5:00pm - 10:00pm

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

Sawdust Festival - Laguna Beach
June 27, 2025 to August 31, 2025
11 am daily

Outdoor arts and crafts festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere.

LOCATION:
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach

INFORMATION:
949-494-3030

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents: Miami City Ballet's Swan Lake
June 20-22, 2025

As timeless as love itself, Swan Lake has been enchanting audiences the world over for more than a century – ever since Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov restaged the work for the Imperial Mariinsky Theater in 1895. Now, the world’s most mesmerizing ballet is being performed by Miami City Ballet in a captivating version by one of the most brilliant choreographers of our time, Alexei Ratmansky.

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

Pacific Symphony presents: Verdi's Mighty Requiem - Costa Mesa
June 5-7, 2025

Verdi’s monumental work has been described as an “opera in ecclesiastical dress” due to its theatrical power and dramatic force that is as compelling and intense as any of his operas. The Requiem is rich with emotional contrasts and unforgettable arias, like the “Libera me” for soprano, that showcases Verdi’s lyrical genius. With its soaring choral lines, striking orchestral forces, and the visceral impact of the “Dies irae” and the ethereal beauty of the “Sanctus,” this Verdi masterpiece transcends the traditional liturgical settings. It is a celebration of human emotions in the face of mortality.

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

Pacific Symphony presents: La Vida Loca - Costa Mesa
June 12 & 13, 2025
8 pm

We’re throwing the ultimate Latin pop party!

Dive into a night of passion with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s Latin pop explosion. We’re talking the steamy serenades of Enrique Iglesias, the Miami Sound Machine vibes of Gloria Estefan, the guitar god grooves of Santana, the unbridled energy of Ricky Martin, and more.

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

Baroque Music Festival - Corona del Mar
June 22-29, 2025

Founded in 1981, our yearly Festival presents five concerts over eight days in late June. This Festival provides astounding wealth and diversity of the Baroque era in a wide variety of ways. Large-scale works, with and without singers, are offered during Sunday concerts, while three mid-week programs give the opportunity to enjoy solo recitals and chamber music, all performed by the finest musicians in the historically informed Baroque field

LOCATION:
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Casa Romantica presents: 3rd Degree Blues Band - San Clemente
June 26, 2025
7-8:30 pm

Back for a return performance at Casa Romantica! Enjoy a live blues music concert outdoors in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard. Tables of 4 include reserved seating and a bottle of red or white wine.

Cost: Standing room $20, Table of 4 $135 or $100 (Members)

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Giracci Vineyards & Farms presents: Italian Nights
Silverado
July 12, 2025
4-9 pm

Michael R Cipolla returns to Giracci Vineyards for an encore performance for this very special Italian Nights. Your evening will be filled with songs from the Great American Songbook. You will hear songs made popular by so many Italian crooners of the golden era of American music, like Sinatra, Martin, Bennett, and so many more.

Italian Dinner accompanies this event with appetizers, bread, salad, main entree, dessert

LOCATION:
Giracci Vineyards & Farms
16162 Jackson Ranch Road
Silverado, CA 92676

Casa Romantica presents: The Sandlot - San Clemente
June 15, 2025
8 pm

Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you'll never go wrong.

Cost: Free

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Downtown Santa Ana Historic Architecture Tour - Santa Ana
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:30 AM 12:00 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. Evidence of an aspiring business district and young county government of the early decades of the twentieth century can still be found in the orthogonal grid of streets and dense blocks of mid-rise buildings in a variety of architectural styles. And to complete the picture, the streetcar will soon be making a comeback!

Join Preserve Orange County with one of our experienced tour guides on one of four dates between January and April 2025. 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 – Food Preservation with UCCE Master Food Preservers - Costa Mesa
May 17, 2025
10 am - noon
RSVP online by May 9

In this hands-on session, participants will prepare a low-sugar raspberry jam while learning techniques to make jams, jellies and preserves using low sugar, honey and alternative sweeteners. The class will also feature a flavorful, zesty zucchini relish made with a blend of zucchini, onions, sweet peppers, spices and jalapeños. Along the way, the instructors will share tips on safe preservation methods and creative ways to enjoy your homemade goods. Each participant will take home a jar of the jam and relish made during class.

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

South Coast Repertory presents: The Staircase
April 27 - May 18, 2025

Mother and Son spend their evenings playing cards and retelling stories of Hawaiian legend. Better those than their own, which lurk below the surface. When Son’s former sweetheart resurfaces, both he and Mother must choose how they will embrace the future. A mysterious tale about holding on, letting go and the curious force that pulls us back home.

Recommended for ages 14+

LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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

The Gem Theatre presents: Ordingary Days - Garden Grove
May 2-18, 2025

Ordinary Days is a heartfelt and moving musical that beautifully captures the extraordinary moments hidden within everyday life. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this intimate show follows four characters, strangers at first, whose lives unexpectedly intersect in ways that change them forever. With a captivating score, Ordinary Days explores themes of love, connection, and finding meaning in the hustle and bustle of modern life. Whether you’re a dreamer, a realist, or somewhere in between, this poignant and uplifting story will leave you inspired. Don’t miss this compelling musical about the magic of ordinary moments.

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

Chance Theater presents: The Chinese Lady - Anaheim
May 16 - June 8, 2025

In 1834, 14-year-old Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America, sailed into New York Harbor to be featured in a museum. She sees herself as a representative of China, here to educate and entertain. Or, in the eyes of the paying public, is she merely a mesmerizing display? Moving and sharply funny, this play follows the idealistic Moy as she travels through America as a living exhibit for decades.

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

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

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat. Sweat gives voice to some of the aches and frustrations that animate a nation unmoored by job displacement, thwarted dreams and self-medication.

LOCATION:
661 Hamilton Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

INFORMATION:
Phone: (949) 650-5269

South Coast Repertory presents: The Teen Players in David Copperfield
May 24 - June 1, 2025

Will David Copperfield become the hero of his own life? His journey from boy to man starts happily, but soon, everything changes. With each dramatic twist of fate, he encounters a series of unforgettable characters and discovers that the true heroes of his story are the friends and family that bless his life with love.

SCR’s Teen Players, chosen through audition after at least two years in the Theatre Conservatory, present Charles Dickens’ masterpiece about the importance of kindness and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Recommendation: Ages 10+

LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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

The Phantom Projects Theatre presents: The Wizl - La Habra
June 6-22, 2025

A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical!

Age Recommendation: Ages 7 and over! All patrons must have a ticket, no exceptions.

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

Cabrillo Playhouse presents: The Miracle Worker
AJune 6-29, 2025

This story dramatizes the true story of Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf, and Anne Sullivan, the woman who taught her language. Though the Keller family and Annie Sullivan are in constant conflict at the beginning of the play, they learn a great deal from each other by the end.

LOCATION:
202 Avenida Cabrillo
San Clemente, CA

INFORMATION:
(949) 492-0465

Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
Sunday, May 25, 2025
4 & 7 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 / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information

Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
Sunday, June 29, 2025
2:30 & 5 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 / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information