‘Tis the season for tamales and la raza is getting down with the masa! With Christmas coming, it’s time to loosen up those belt notches and celebrate the Indigenous-rooted, centuries-old ultimate Mexi meal by eating one, two, or twenty tamales! La Habra is getting in on the act hosting its second annual Tamale Festival. Unwrap the corn husks and indulge in all the fillings from... Read more about this event >>
Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah--of Strunz and Farah, respectively--have done something phenomenal with the acoustic guitar: combine Latin American and Middle Eastern sounds. Strunz, originally from Costa Rica, is trained in flamenco and classic guitar and later entered the world of jazz. Farah, on the other hand, was born in Iran and focused on popular guitar music and improvisation. When... Read more about this event >>
Two-day gun and western Americana show. Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
Tennessee Williams’ memory play about a man recalling a crucial time in his life offers truth through illusion as we relive his potent recollections of his histrionic mother and disabled sister, whom he unintentionally wounded and can never forget. The play was Williams’ first success, catapulting him into fame and toward a destiny that would see him placed among playwriting... Read more about this event >>
All those annoying New Year's resolutions are lingering right around the corner, ready to zap away your enjoyment of eating carbs for the foreseeable future. But if you want to get a jumpstart on the post-holiday cleanse, head to the Certified Farmers Market this morning, and happening every Sunday at the Orange County Great Park. There are bright, fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies, as... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
'Into The Void' is Michael Page’s solo show with Marcas Gallery and will be comprised of approximately 15 works, all varying in size and rendered in acrylics and oil, as well as illustrated works on paper. The opening reception will accompany Kevin Peterson’s exhibition and will be held at Marcas Gallery on Saturday, November 14th from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
Struggling in your day-to-day life? Can't make tops or tails of your current situation? Feeling like a sad clown minus the cheesy makeup? Ladies and gentlemen, children 21 and over, sounds like it's your time to run away to join the circus… or do the next best thing: drink and be merry at Hamburger Mary's Big Top Drag Show! Every Sunday night at 9 p.m. Pyscadella presents a drag show... Read more about this event >>
In the age of photoshopped-everything, the work of Terry Braunstein is something of a lost art. For nearly 40 years, Braunstein has meticulously clipped and cut and assembled and glued. She’s inserted black and white photos of herself into collages of a variety of vintage images—everything from early 20th century to mid-century European and American works, plus a few scenes from... Read more about this event >>
Robert Rodriguez is an American icon, and in that particularly American way where you’ve been surrounded by his work your whole life even if you didn’t know it—he painted the Quaker on the Quaker Oats canister! And the girl on the Santitas corn chips, and the disco-ing space people on Meco’s Galactic Funk, and so many of those classic hand-done movie posters that... Read more about this event >>
We know you're eagerly awaiting the release of J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot (one month left to go!) so to simmer your impatience, check out Artists Republic's latest exhibition, a Star Wars-themed art show with an opening night reception to remember. Bring your friends and wookies to see 'Son of Skywalker,' featuring paintings by Brian Bent along with works by Chantal DeFelice, Kid Creature,... Read more about this event >>
KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities™ premiered to the world in Montreal in April 2014 and is Cirque du Soleil's 35th production. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. Weekly Show Times Tuesday-Friday* 8 p.m. Saturday* 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m.,... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
Nothing like getting totally sauced on a fine Sunday afternoon with a couple hundred of the hottest boys in Long Beach. Starting at 3 p.m., Ripples pours the ever-flowing beer, provides tasty little tacos on the patio and pumps up the music. You're sure to make (several) friends. Read more about this event >>
Just about every decade comes back in vogue, reaping pangs of nostalgia and reflection for those who lived through them. Baby boomer hippies laid claim to coolness when the '60s were back in style, just as veteran new wavers felt deja vu when their '80s fashions re-emerged. Now it seems that the '90s have made a comeback in almost everything from fashion to music— but if you disregard... Read more about this event >>
About ten years ago, teens with choppy, dyed hair and heavy eyeliner were entering the world of screamo (and, on a larger scale, dramatism). Whether it was serious or satirical, references to Hawthorne Height’s “Ohio Is for Lovers” were casually brought up and--because whatever song you put on your MySpace expressed how you were momentarily feeling--everyone knew exactly how...
Monday nights get an extra dose of heat thanks to Hamburger Mary's weekly Latin dance party. Dubbed Margarita Mary's, the LGBT club kicks off at 9 p.m. with the Spicy Latin Divas drag show hosted by drag queen superstar Bella Farrow. Then at 10:30 p.m., the dance floor opens up with booming Latin and Top 40 music provided by DJ Smuckers and sweet dance moves courtesy of Latin go-go boys.... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
Get your honky tonk, boot-scootin', two-steppin', country-loving ass down to Swallow's Inn this Monday night for the best cowboy hoedown in South County. They've got happy hours pricing all night featuring cheap-as-dirt beers and cocktails (not to mention a pretty great deal on steak dinners, too), which should get you nice and saucy enough to hit the dance floor. Join DJ Patrick (their... Read more about this event >>
Every Monday night gets Latin active at Hamburger Mary’s in downtown Long Beach. That’s when the LGBT club on Pine Avenue transforms into Margarita Mary’s. Readying for a true burger baile, two-for-one deals on their namesake food last until 10 p.m. After that, drag queen star hostess Bella Farrow takes over with the raucous Latin Divas of Long Beach drag show. Drink... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
Most people have today off work—and if you're of that majority, keep the weekend going with the Copper Door's Industry Night and trivia party. Groups of all sizes are welcome to compete (even individuals if you're an exceptional smarty pants), and entry is free. Random questions about movies, film, history, science and whatever else are asked—and the teams who answer the most... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Vietnamese American Oral History Project and OC Parks present “Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories,” an interactive art and history exhibition that captures the compelling and complex Vietnamese experience before, during and after the Vietnam War. Utilizing photos, documents, oral histories, artifacts and artwork, the eight-month exhibition commemorates the 40th... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Every Monday night, Santa Ana's Proof Bar turns the music selection over to its patrons and hosts free karaoke. Sign up for your three-to-five minutes of fame and relish every second in the spotlight while singing anything your little heart desires from a selection of hundreds of tunes. Hosted by KJ Cesar, this Monday evening festivity lures karaoke-philes from the furthers corners of... Read more about this event >>
There are dozens of open mic nights around the OC featuring poetry and acoustic performances – but where, o where, are the yarn spinners, as in sassy men and women who sit on porches, drink ‘shine, and tell tall, tall tales. Well, Red Guerilla Storytime Theatre wants your fantastical stories of things that may or may not have happened to you. Like that time you walked into... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Vietnamese American Oral History Project and OC Parks present “Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories,” an interactive art and history exhibition that captures the compelling and complex Vietnamese experience before, during and after the Vietnam War. Utilizing photos, documents, oral histories, artifacts and artwork, the eight-month exhibition commemorates the 40th... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
Le Grand Barr is a regular at Savannah Steak & Chop House, contributing his jazzy piano-playing to the restaurant’s ambiance. When he’s not playing here, he’s writing jazz and R&B; tunes – some of which nod to the sounds of the ‘80s. So come, enjoy some prime rib sliders, and listen to the man play his soul out. Tip: If you know someone whose birthday is on... Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
Are You Or A Friend Funny? You Have 5 Minutes To Perform On Our Stage! Stand Up Comedy Every Tuesday. Sign Up To Perform @8pm, Show Starts @9PM. Free Show. No Drink Minimum, No Cover Charge, Free Parking In Lot. Harp Inn Irish Pub 130 E. 17th Street. Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627. Full Bar & Great Food Available. Read more about this event >>
UC Irvine's Beall Center continues to spark visitors' curiosity and imagination with another exhibition that intersects the worlds of art, science and technology. In 'Objects of Wonder,' Antony Hall's coffee vortex kickstarts ideas about our regular caffeine consumption, Laura Splan's doilies that emulate designs of microscopic virus structures, and Kathryn Fleming's designs for a new species... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
Just like burlesque shows were lighting up every club calendar last year, trivia nights are the hot new mid-week to-do. Kitsch Bar, with it's intimate, red-lit setting and cozy lounge-style seating, is riding the trivia wagon, too, and we're pretty excited about it. So gather your best know-it-all drinking buddies (teams are two to four people), settle on a team name (Here for the Beer is... Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
A day without laughter is a day wasted, said famous comedian, movie star and director Charlie Chaplin. But before the Gold Rush auteur made audiences laugh on the big screen, he brought humor to Vaudeville tent shows at the beginning of the 20th century. Following in that vein, Harvelle's jazz club in Long Beach strives to bring back the variety show format with their weekly Underground... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
In the 2003 comedy, Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a happy and complacent elf based in the North Pole, despite the fact that he is actually an adult human adopted by elves after being abandoned as a baby on Christmas night. So upon finding out that his biological human father lives in New York and on Santa's naughty list, Buddy is sent down to the Big Apple to search for his family, find his... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
Robert Rodriguez is an American icon, and in that particularly American way where you’ve been surrounded by his work your whole life even if you didn’t know it—he painted the Quaker on the Quaker Oats canister! And the girl on the Santitas corn chips, and the disco-ing space people on Meco’s Galactic Funk, and so many of those classic hand-done movie posters that... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
Emerge from your dark basement. Shut off your endless loop of The Crow. Bust out your going-out eyeliner, black lipstick, and put on your best tattered black garment because it’s about to get real goth again in Orange County. Club 7even is back, blasting your favorite goth music at the Doll Hut every first Wednesday of the month. Stand in the corner and move unenthusiastically to your... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
The self-proclaimed greatest Elvis impersonator in Fullerton, Brea and Whittier, Kirk Wall knows how to rock a white, sequined jumpsuit like nobodys business (notice how no one ever mimics the sexy, surfing Elvis of the 50s? Its always the Elvis with the cape). His Wednesday-night act is part comedy, part belting-out classics such as Jailhouse Rock... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Vietnamese American Oral History Project and OC Parks present “Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories,” an interactive art and history exhibition that captures the compelling and complex Vietnamese experience before, during and after the Vietnam War. Utilizing photos, documents, oral histories, artifacts and artwork, the eight-month exhibition commemorates the 40th... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
If you can't wait for the scores of weekend farmers markets around the county, then head down south for the Wednesday San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market. Nestled along a small plot by SJC's Veteran's Park are more than 30 vendors selling fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, colorful flowers, handmade arts and crafts, prepared delicacies and more. And locavores are happy to know many of the items... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
'Into The Void' is Michael Page’s solo show with Marcas Gallery and will be comprised of approximately 15 works, all varying in size and rendered in acrylics and oil, as well as illustrated works on paper. The opening reception will accompany Kevin Peterson’s exhibition and will be held at Marcas Gallery on Saturday, November 14th from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on... Read more about this event >>
Le Grand Barr is a regular at Savannah Steak & Chop House, contributing his jazzy piano-playing to the restaurant’s ambiance. When he’s not playing here, he’s writing jazz and R&B; tunes – some of which nod to the sounds of the ‘80s. So come, enjoy some prime rib sliders, and listen to the man play his soul out. Tip: If you know someone whose birthday is on... Read more about this event >>
UC Irvine's Beall Center continues to spark visitors' curiosity and imagination with another exhibition that intersects the worlds of art, science and technology. In 'Objects of Wonder,' Antony Hall's coffee vortex kickstarts ideas about our regular caffeine consumption, Laura Splan's doilies that emulate designs of microscopic virus structures, and Kathryn Fleming's designs for a new species... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Libidinal Economies: Art in the Age of Bull Markets exhibition takes as a lens that strange moment in the 80s where art that became commerce became just another depressing example that everything has a price … or does it? (Spoiler: of course it does.) This week concludes the accompanying film series Towards a Libidinal Aesthetics with Christopher Nolan’s Inception,... Read more about this event >>
Since his breakthrough in the 1960s, Booker T has only delivered more promising blues and R&B; albums. For instance, the Memphis-based songwriter and producer’s latest release, Sound the Alarm (2013), demonstrates his ability to place contemporary filters on a classic sound. Mayer Hawthorne, Estelle, Gary Clark Jr., and others are featured on different tracks, showing his ability to...
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
Robert Rodriguez is an American icon, and in that particularly American way where you’ve been surrounded by his work your whole life even if you didn’t know it—he painted the Quaker on the Quaker Oats canister! And the girl on the Santitas corn chips, and the disco-ing space people on Meco’s Galactic Funk, and so many of those classic hand-done movie posters that... Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
UC Irvine's Beall Center continues to spark visitors' curiosity and imagination with another exhibition that intersects the worlds of art, science and technology. In 'Objects of Wonder,' Antony Hall's coffee vortex kickstarts ideas about our regular caffeine consumption, Laura Splan's doilies that emulate designs of microscopic virus structures, and Kathryn Fleming's designs for a new species... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
In the age of photoshopped-everything, the work of Terry Braunstein is something of a lost art. For nearly 40 years, Braunstein has meticulously clipped and cut and assembled and glued. She’s inserted black and white photos of herself into collages of a variety of vintage images—everything from early 20th century to mid-century European and American works, plus a few scenes from... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
We know you're eagerly awaiting the release of J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot (one month left to go!) so to simmer your impatience, check out Artists Republic's latest exhibition, a Star Wars-themed art show with an opening night reception to remember. Bring your friends and wookies to see 'Son of Skywalker,' featuring paintings by Brian Bent along with works by Chantal DeFelice, Kid Creature,... Read more about this event >>
Every Thursday we host the Plan B Open Mic in Fullerton. Whether you're a comedian or have other skills, show us what you got in this positive and supportive environment. Call Israel for details or questions: 562-201-3338. Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
'Into The Void' is Michael Page’s solo show with Marcas Gallery and will be comprised of approximately 15 works, all varying in size and rendered in acrylics and oil, as well as illustrated works on paper. The opening reception will accompany Kevin Peterson’s exhibition and will be held at Marcas Gallery on Saturday, November 14th from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Vietnamese American Oral History Project and OC Parks present “Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories,” an interactive art and history exhibition that captures the compelling and complex Vietnamese experience before, during and after the Vietnam War. Utilizing photos, documents, oral histories, artifacts and artwork, the eight-month exhibition commemorates the 40th... Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
Don't let the winter weather keep you on the couch- go out and be grateful for colorful nights on the town. As the weather gets colder, the dance floor at Velvet Lounge gets warmer as resident DJs Kaboom and DJ Eric heat you up with their sultry beats. Every Thursday night is Caliente night at Velvet, where Kaboom and Eric spice up your life with Latin rhythms and beats. Bring all your... Read more about this event >>
Sometimes life throws really difficult decisions your way: Do you don scrunchies and leggings and head out to the ‘80s club? Or do you rock some Docs and a choker and go to the ‘90s club? Tough, we know. But now at Proof Bar, you don’t have to choose between those two most awesome genres, as the club presents Throwback Thursdays, a weekly happening with all the best... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
It's difficult, to say the least, to find those few musical souls with which to form your ultimate classic rock cover band. Or progressive, all-synthesizer math rock outfit. Whatever. Egos clash and schedules conflict—not to mention fights over the studio deposit. So screw all that and head over to Perqs instead, where Thursday nights are Jam Night. One of Downtown Huntington Beach's... Read more about this event >>
UC Irvine's Beall Center continues to spark visitors' curiosity and imagination with another exhibition that intersects the worlds of art, science and technology. In 'Objects of Wonder,' Antony Hall's coffee vortex kickstarts ideas about our regular caffeine consumption, Laura Splan's doilies that emulate designs of microscopic virus structures, and Kathryn Fleming's designs for a new species... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
UCI’s Vietnamese American Oral History Project and OC Parks present “Vietnamese Focus: Generations of Stories,” an interactive art and history exhibition that captures the compelling and complex Vietnamese experience before, during and after the Vietnam War. Utilizing photos, documents, oral histories, artifacts and artwork, the eight-month exhibition commemorates the 40th... Read more about this event >>
Australian writer, musician and comedian Gregg Turkington has made his mark through an eclectic range of artistic pursuits from record label owner to memorable but bizarre comic personality Neil Hamburger. In fact, his Neil Hamburger persona has reached such high levels of cult status, he's taken his comic alter-ego on tour for years and on the equally-bizarre comedy show Tim & Eric Awesome... Read more about this event >>
'Into The Void' is Michael Page’s solo show with Marcas Gallery and will be comprised of approximately 15 works, all varying in size and rendered in acrylics and oil, as well as illustrated works on paper. The opening reception will accompany Kevin Peterson’s exhibition and will be held at Marcas Gallery on Saturday, November 14th from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on... Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
Ah, the familiar monthly staple that is The Secret Affair- it's a quintessential event that is so familiar you might as well call it as American as apple pie. But whether you're a regular or new, you can figure out the right way to groove to the Northern Soul tracks served by these disc jockeys. Mashed potato, the monkey, the frug, or even the twist-it doesn't matter what you can (or can't... Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Tennessee Williams’ memory play about a man recalling a crucial time in his life offers truth through illusion as we relive his potent recollections of his histrionic mother and disabled sister, whom he unintentionally wounded and can never forget. The play was Williams’ first success, catapulting him into fame and toward a destiny that would see him placed among playwriting... Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
We know you're eagerly awaiting the release of J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot (one month left to go!) so to simmer your impatience, check out Artists Republic's latest exhibition, a Star Wars-themed art show with an opening night reception to remember. Bring your friends and wookies to see 'Son of Skywalker,' featuring paintings by Brian Bent along with works by Chantal DeFelice, Kid Creature,... Read more about this event >>
with David Minkin. Read more about this event >>
Robert Rodriguez is an American icon, and in that particularly American way where you’ve been surrounded by his work your whole life even if you didn’t know it—he painted the Quaker on the Quaker Oats canister! And the girl on the Santitas corn chips, and the disco-ing space people on Meco’s Galactic Funk, and so many of those classic hand-done movie posters that... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
The Orange Coast College Ceramics Department Present the 39th Annual Ceramic Holiday Sale. Over 1000 functional and creative ceramic pieces made by Orange Coast College’s Mudslingers Club will be on sale on Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th from 9 am to 5 pm. in the OCC Art Center room 113. Come visit us at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa. The Art... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
Improv is not for everyone. Only the sharpest-witted, hair-triggered minds who can play up a scene with a straight face while an audience laughs would be able to succeed, and you should want to check them out. But while there aren't that many outlets to check out a good improv comedy show, at least there's Maverick Theater's weekly hosting of Improv Shmimprov. It's a weekly, two-night show... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
In the age of photoshopped-everything, the work of Terry Braunstein is something of a lost art. For nearly 40 years, Braunstein has meticulously clipped and cut and assembled and glued. She’s inserted black and white photos of herself into collages of a variety of vintage images—everything from early 20th century to mid-century European and American works, plus a few scenes from... Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
Phew! Friday's here, and if you're looking to go out dancing and don't feel like bouncing up and down frantically to loud EDM music on your evening out, Continental Room's Fatlace Fridays has got what you need; Resident DJ's Lito and C-Note will make you get down to the trippiest, funkiest, grooviest tracks from their archive of vinyl records that span an array of classic hip hop, funk,... Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
Jouvon Michael Kingsby and Gallery 211 welcome you to a show full of the magic and mystery one might find in the art on the walls of his moving castle. This show in particular is focused on art designed to reconnect man and woman with the natural energies that surround us. Keep an open mind as you reconnect with the days of your youth... and enjoy the show! Read more about this event >>
In the age of photoshopped-everything, the work of Terry Braunstein is something of a lost art. For nearly 40 years, Braunstein has meticulously clipped and cut and assembled and glued. She’s inserted black and white photos of herself into collages of a variety of vintage images—everything from early 20th century to mid-century European and American works, plus a few scenes from... Read more about this event >>
Robert Rodriguez is an American icon, and in that particularly American way where you’ve been surrounded by his work your whole life even if you didn’t know it—he painted the Quaker on the Quaker Oats canister! And the girl on the Santitas corn chips, and the disco-ing space people on Meco’s Galactic Funk, and so many of those classic hand-done movie posters that... Read more about this event >>
Japanese culture and spirituality is deeply rooted in bamboo, but crafting art from its abundant resources is a rarity; fewer than a hundred people professionally practice the medium in Japan. Thanks to the Bowers Museum, ‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,’ puts their artistry on display including pieces never before seen in the United States. Beautiful, writhing... Read more about this event >>
We know you're eagerly awaiting the release of J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot (one month left to go!) so to simmer your impatience, check out Artists Republic's latest exhibition, a Star Wars-themed art show with an opening night reception to remember. Bring your friends and wookies to see 'Son of Skywalker,' featuring paintings by Brian Bent along with works by Chantal DeFelice, Kid Creature,... Read more about this event >>
Unwrap some enthusiasm for mummies at Muzeo where the 'King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb' exhibit will satiate your continued thirst for buried treasures. Displaying 131 replicas of the gilded items unearthed from the Egyptian boy king’s tomb in 1922, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition – even the ones with original artifacts.... Read more about this event >>
Our 50th Anniversary exhibition presents both a history of the many and varied exhibitions, featuring catalogues, posters, and other documents, as well as actual artwork from some of the shows. Presented by the Muckenthaler family. Read more about this event >>
Tennessee Williams’ memory play about a man recalling a crucial time in his life offers truth through illusion as we relive his potent recollections of his histrionic mother and disabled sister, whom he unintentionally wounded and can never forget. The play was Williams’ first success, catapulting him into fame and toward a destiny that would see him placed among playwriting... Read more about this event >>
No one made a grander entrance to the recent Metropolitan Gala than Barbados-born R&B; singer Rihanna, who stormed through the red carpet wearing the boldest of bold gowns made by Chinese haute couture designer Guo Pei. The dress— which took two years to make— is now on view at the Bowers museum, where you can gawk at its bright marigold color, elaborately sewn embroidery and... Read more about this event >>
UC Irvine's Beall Center continues to spark visitors' curiosity and imagination with another exhibition that intersects the worlds of art, science and technology. In 'Objects of Wonder,' Antony Hall's coffee vortex kickstarts ideas about our regular caffeine consumption, Laura Splan's doilies that emulate designs of microscopic virus structures, and Kathryn Fleming's designs for a new species... Read more about this event >>
The 1940's Radio Hour By Walton Jones Directed by Joe LauderdaleM A look behind the scenes of the live radio broadcast The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on December 21, 1942 evoke a different time and spirit of a bygone era. Featuring 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy', 'I'll Be Seeing You', 'Strike Up the Band' and a lot more! Read more about this event >>
Improv is not for everyone. Only the sharpest-witted, hair-triggered minds who can play up a scene with a straight face while an audience laughs would be able to succeed, and you should want to check them out. But while there aren't that many outlets to check out a good improv comedy show, at least there's Maverick Theater's weekly hosting of Improv Shmimprov. It's a weekly, two-night show... Read more about this event >>
The Orange Coast College Ceramics Department Present the 39th Annual Ceramic Holiday Sale. Over 1000 functional and creative ceramic pieces made by Orange Coast College’s Mudslingers Club will be on sale on Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th from 9 am to 5 pm. in the OCC Art Center room 113. Come visit us at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa. The Art... Read more about this event >>
'Into The Void' is Michael Page’s solo show with Marcas Gallery and will be comprised of approximately 15 works, all varying in size and rendered in acrylics and oil, as well as illustrated works on paper. The opening reception will accompany Kevin Peterson’s exhibition and will be held at Marcas Gallery on Saturday, November 14th from 8pm to 11pm. The exhibition will be on... Read more about this event >>
Orange County temperatures are (finally!) dropping, but there’s a popsicle’s chance in hell of any actual winter weather. For those craving a truly frosty experience, head over to CHILL at the Queen Mary for a veritable frozen wonderland. Featured this year is a glistening model of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol sculpted from two million pounds of ice, a bar called 9... Read more about this event >>
Multi-media artist Shagha Ariannia, originally from Tehran, visits and revisits time and distance in work which insists its way into the frame of consciousness. Her latest features audio, video and print work toward mixing up and disorienting through sound and image even as she constructs a narrative of reconciliation, reconsideration or at least awareness. In 'MIXTAPE' we see and hear... Read more about this event >>
Curated by Juli Carson and Marilyn Nix. Read more about this event >>
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday. ... Read more about this event >>
Who could ever boast that they hand the chance to gaze into the eyes of Hollywood beauties like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, and Elizabeth Taylor? Celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland had the very honor— and pleasure— to sit down with these Hollywood legends, along with Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Elle Fanning and Ringo Starr for now-legendary portraits... Read more about this event >>
Everyone remembers having had a Hot Wheels miniature car in their hands at one point during their childhood, no matter what generation you grew up in. Even now, try holding onto one without making the "Vrooooom!" sound to yourself and "racing" it on the nearest smooth surface. Now all you wannabe road warriors can check out the 'Hot Wheels: Race To Win' exhibit at Discovery Cube and learn... Read more about this event >>
Red— that fiery hue that inspires feelings of anger, lust, passion, and violence— has been ever-present in many forms of art, as historians have shown. And its use stems farther back than we imagine, even before the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors encountered the cochineal bug and the juice it produces— a deep carmine red dye. Since then, the bug's dye has been used... Read more about this event >>
DJ Zoolander, DJ J-Solo Read more about this event >>