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Art
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 Sawdust
Festival - Laguna Beach
June 26 to September 6, 2026
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 |
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 Laguna Art-A-Fair - Laguna Beach
June 26 through September 6, 2026 (closed July 4th)
Celebrating its 60th year of renowned and wide diversity of fine art in all mediums, engaging daily hands-on workshops, vibrant live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays, and delicious food and a full bar (including the signature margaritas).
LOCATION:
777 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
949-494-4514
Daily and season passes available for purchase online |
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 Pageant of the Masters presents “The Greatest of All Time”
Laguna
Beach
July 9 – September 4, 2026
Shows Nightly at 8:30pm
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor amphitheater. In 2026, the Pageant presents “The Greatest of All Time", a living tribute to art’s legends, from Michelangelo to Kahlo.
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
www.foapom.com
(949) 497-6582, (800) 487-3378 |
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 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Laguna Beach
July 7 – September 3, 2026
Come discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring over 100 of Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpiece, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all.
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
INFORMATION:
800-487-3378 |
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Music
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 San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival - San
Clemente
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11 am - 6 pm
Free admission featuring two stages all day!
This annual celebration, which began in 1953, has become the city’s largest family-friendly summer party. With Avenida Del Mar closed to traffic, downtown offers a bustling epicenter of live music, delicious food booths, marketing expos, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, games and exhibits.
LOCATION:
Ave Del Mar
San Clemente
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131 |
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 Pacific
Symphony Presents: HOPE
September 5, 2026
8 pm
Experience Tchaikovsky’s brilliance in one unforgettable night, featuring acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby. The concert includes his beloved Violin Concerto, and ends with the explosive 1812 Overture—fireworks included!
LOCATION:
Great Park Live
250 Corsair
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
714-556-2787 |
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Film
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 Casa Romantica Film Screening: Three Amigos- San Clemente
July 21, 2026
8 pm
They're Down On Their Luck And Up To Their Necks In Senoritas, Margaritas, Banditos, and Bullets!
This film screening takes place outdoors in our Courtyard. Seating is not provided; guests must bring their own blankets and lawn chairs. Outside drinks are not permitted, but outside food is allowed.
LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672 |
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Historical
Tours & Programs
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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
INFORMATION:
(949) 493-8444 |
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Home and Garden Education, Events & Tours
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 Ask a Master Gardener - San
Clemente
July 19, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
On every 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, UC Master Gardener volunteers are at Casa ready to help you and your garden.
Have a gardening question? Have a pest problem? Curious about what will grow well in your area? Questions about watering or fertilizing? How do you clean and sharpen your tools? Bring all of your gardening related questions.
LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672 |
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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
INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679 |
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Workshops, Lectures & Readings
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 Laguna Art-A-Fair: Workshops
Located in Laguna Beach
June 26 - September 6, 2026
Unleash Your Inner Artist!
Choose from 52 different workshops with 108 dates to fit your schedule. Mediums: Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Pours (Vases and Canvases), Paper Arts, Clay, Watercolor Painting, Jewelry Making, Basketry, Mixed Media, Gourds, Watercolor Pencils, Fabric Baskets and Pastels.
Enroll online - Workshops — Laguna Art A Fair |
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Theater
& Performing Arts
- Featured On Stage Performances
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 The Phantom Projects Theatre Group presents: The SpongeBob Musical - La Habra
July 10-26, 2026
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Age Recommendation: Ages 3 and up. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age.
LOCATION:
The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot
311 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA
Experience quality theatre productions in a charming, intimate theatre space formerly known as the historic La Habra Train Depot! |
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 Chance Theater presents: Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill - Anaheim
July 10 - August 9, 2026
Jagged Little Pill reimagines Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 album into a contemporary musical that delves into the complexities of a seemingly perfect suburban family. Set in a small affluent town in Connecticut, the story centers on Mary Jane Healy, a mother grappling with past traumas and addiction, while balancing her family as they confront issues including sexual assault, gender identity, and societal expectations. Through powerful performances and Morissette’s evocative music that defined a generation, this award winning musical weaves together themes of family, healing, and empowerment.
Please be aware: SThis production contains complex themes.
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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 The Phantom Projects Theatre Group presents: The Young Artist Project - La Mirada
August 6, 2026
“This experience is unlike anything I have or ever will experience again.”
A cast of young artists between ages 18-23 are selected from hundreds of applicants. They have just 14 days to create an original, riveting, cross-disciplinary performance that is the exciting culmination of an intense process for the performers, giving audiences the rare opportunity to not only see a fantastic collection of entertainment, but also to get a firsthand glimpse of some of the brightest stars of tomorrow.
LOCATION:
Phantom Projects Theatre Group at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
14900 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, CA
By using theatre as a teaching tool, Phantom Projects Theatre Group brings literary classics to the stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, along with original plays tackling hard hitting topics relevant to teens, parents, and teachers. |
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Community
Theater Productions
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 Westminster Community Playhouse Presents: Alice in Wonderland Jr
July 24 - August 2, 2026
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
LOCATION:
Westminster Community Playhouse
7272 Maple Street
Westminster, California, 92683
INFORMATION:
714-893-8626 (reservations and lobby) |
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Magic on Stage!
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 Magic at the Majestic: An Intimate Evening of Wonder with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2:30 pm, 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2:30 pm & 5 pm
Discover a hidden world of wonder inside the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. Magic at the Majestic is an evening of laughter, mystery, and astonishment.
The shows feature a rotating cast of incredible magicians from places like Las Vegas, America’s Got Talent, and The Magic Castle. Impossible feats unfold just inches away, pulling you into a magical world where anything can happen.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 480-359-7469 for more information |
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Magic at the Majestic: An Intimate Evening of Wonder with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, September 5, 2026
2:30 pm, 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 6, 2026
2:30 pm & 5 pm
Discover a hidden world of wonder inside the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. Magic at the Majestic is an evening of laughter, mystery, and astonishment.
The shows feature a rotating cast of incredible magicians from places like Las Vegas, America’s Got Talent, and The Magic Castle. Impossible feats unfold just inches away, pulling you into a magical world where anything can happen.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 480-359-7469 for more information |
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Current
and upcoming cultural events in Orange County.
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Free
Summer Concerts, Movies and Shakespeare
Orange
County Museum Art Artist Talk:
