Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
May 2, 2026
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

Balboa Island ArtWalk - Balboa
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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

American Ballet Theatre's Sylvia
- Costa Mesa
April 9, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Sylvia is a captivating ballet combining the elegance of classical ballet with elements of folklore and mythology. The audience will be transported on an epic journey to the splendors of Ancient Greece. Here, in this world of short-tempered gods and fantastical creatures, an unlikely romance unfolds between the regal huntress Sylvia and the handsome but simple shepherd Aminta. As with all great love stories, their bond is put to the test time and time again - in life and in death - but love’s transformative power prevails!

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

Pacific Symphony Presents: Puccini's Turandot
April 16-21, 2026
8 pm

Step into the fairy-tale world of Turandot, where love and destiny collide. From the iconic aria “Nessun Dorma” to the dramatic clash of heart and duty, Puccini’s lush melodies and grand orchestration bring this epic tale of sacrifice, love, and defiance to life. This unforgettable journey will leave you captivated by one of opera’s most powerful stories.

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with Classical California host Alan Chapman.

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

INFORMATION:
714-556-2787

Casa Romantica Film Screening - San Clemente
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Enjoy a cozy film screening in our Main Salon of Father of the Bride starring Steve Martin, the perfect romantic comedy for the season of love. Indulge in chocolate-covered strawberries and sparkling wine along with our usual selection of sodas, wine, and snacks for a donation. Film Rating: PG

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

Historic French Park Residential Architecture Tour - Santa Ana
check back for January tour dates

French Park is one of Santa Ana’s oldest neighborhoods and is one of two historic districts in Santa Ana on the National Register of Historic Places. (The other is Floral Park.) Tour-goers will enjoy seeing several large intact "Painted Ladies," brightly painted houses designed in the Queen Anne style from the 1890s, the district's earliest period of development, as well as an assortment of Eclectic and Period Revival residences from the first decades of the 20th century. Learn about the history of the neighborhood and the grass-roots preservation advocacy that protects it and there’s usually an opportunity to get up close

LOCATION:
French Park District
Santa Ana, CA

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

Veggiepalooza Plant Sale - Fullerton
April 10-12, 2026

Veggie Plant Sale! Many varieties of heirloom tomatoes, sweet, mild & hot peppers, and varietal veggies. Check out over 200 varieties of ornamental plants including California natives grown here at the Arboretum.

LOCATION:
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Road
Fullerton

INFORMATION:
(714) 278.3407

Annual 'Gardenfest' - San Clemente
April 11, 2026
8 am - 2 pm

Hosted by the San Clemente Garden Club. Admission is FREE! Families are welcome.

This years highlights include annual Plant Sale and Garden Flea Market, exhibits demonstrating sustainable practices for your garden, garden related opportunities in our community, Open to the Public 'funky container' and 'floral design' contests, San Clemente Art Association's Garden and Flower Show painting competition, Butterfly Habitat Education and Water Smart Program.

LOCATION:
San Clemente Community Center
Avenida Del Mar at Calle Seville.

Farm & Garden Classes: Hydroponics for the Home Gardener: Build Your Own System - Costa Mesa
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 am - noon
RSVP online by April 13

Join UC Master Gardeners for an engaging, hands-on class that takes hydroponic gardening to the next level! This session introduces participants to the fundamentals of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water. Attendees will learn about plant care, nutrient solutions, lighting requirements and system maintenance. Additionally, the class will feature a DIY portion in which participants assemble a simple hydroponic system designed for a single plant that they can take home and use right away. All supplies, including a lettuce seedling, will be provided. Whether you have a small patio, a second-story balcony or a free spot indoors, hydroponic gardening is a space-efficient and sustainable way to grow fresh food year-round!

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

Ask a Master Gardener - San Clemente
April 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

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 Artist Talk:

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

Laguna Art-A-Fair: Workshops
Located in Laguna Beach

Will be back June of 2026

Unleash Your Inner Artist!

Choose from 27 different workshops with 86 dates to fit your schedule. Mediums: Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Pours (Vases and Canvases), Paper Collage, Watercolor Painting, Jewelry Making, Basketry, Mixed Media, Gourds, Watercolor Pencils, Beads & Wire, Oil Painting, Fabric Baskets and Pastels.

Enroll online - Workshops — Laguna Art A Fair

Chance Theater presents: The Messenger - Anaheim
March 27 — April 19, 2026

Based on real events in both our past and much more recent history, The Messenger brings together the voices of four women across generations, each wrestling with prejudice, survival, and the choice to raise their voices against hate. At the heart of the play is Georgia Gabor, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor whose verbatim testimony demands that history not be forgotten. Her story resonates alongside imagined women from 1969, 1993, and 2020, all based in Pasadena, as each faces their own battles with injustice.

Please be aware: The Messenger includes intense themes, scenes, events, and discussions that may be unsettling to some viewers. 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: Eat Me
April 12 - May 3, 2026

Chris loves fine cuisine. He spends hours in a corner of the internet where like-minded foodies share their extraordinary culinary experiences. Stevie doesn’t eat fish with souls, Beatrice and Jen just baked a flax loaf and Cindy might have salad, later. In this wildly imaginative play by one of The New York Times’ Rising Theatre Stars of 2023, everyone is longing for something that makes them feel full—and when the meal is over, maybe they’ll be transformed.

Recommended for ages 16.

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

INFORMATION:
(714) 708-5555

South Coast Repertory presents: Fremont Ave.
April 25 - May 23, 2026

In 1968, George buys a suburban Southern California home—a stop on his way to something bigger—and hires Audrey as a housekeeper. In 1991, Robert is still living there, itching to start his own life. Thirty years later, Joseph returns home, still struggling with a secret that holds him back. With humor and heart, this multigenerational drama revolves around three Black men, their journeys to choose love and the woman who holds them all together.

Recommended for ages 16+

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

INFORMATION:
(714) 708-5555

The Phantom Projects Theatre presents: Bye Bye Birdie - La Habra
June 5-21, 2026

Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – Bye Bye Birdie captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

Age Recommendation: Age 7 and up.

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

Westminster Community Playhouse Presents: Legally Blonde
May 15 - June 7, 2026

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

LOCATION:
Westminster Community Playhouse
7272 Maple Street
Westminster, California, 92683

INFORMATION:
714-893-8626 (reservations and lobby)

Magic at the Majestic: An Intimate Evening of Wonder with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2:30 pm, 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 17, 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

Magic at the Majestic: An Intimate Evening of Wonder with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2:30 pm, 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 24, 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