Irvine Barclay Theatre welcomes spring with an outstanding lineup of performances, featuring award-winning musicians, renowned dance companies, and thought-provoking speakers. This season includes jazz and Celtic music, contemporary dance, ballet, and an evening with acclaimed author Amy Tan.
Plan your family’s summer schedule as Parenting OC Magazine returns to The District at Tustin Legacy for a free, family-friendly fair featuring 50 exhibitors from summer camps, sports programs, family fun centers, and summer learning programs. Set in the heart of Orange County at this unique entertainment and dining destination, the event offers an exciting day for families to explore summer opportunities. The Summer Opportunities Jamboree takes place on March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment on stage, including performances by School of Rock and the Tustin School Honor Chorus.
As African elephants face increasing threats to their survival, Laguna Beach Philanthropist Oracle Maureen is presenting the inaugural “18 For The Elephants” charity golf tournament, sponsored by Angels Among Us Foundation and benefitting the charity Over and Above Africa. Set for April 10, 2025, at Pelican Hill Golf Club, the event aims to rally Southern California in support of critical conservation efforts for these endangered animals. Special Connection to Orange County Kerry David, founder of Over and Above Africa, is also the producer of "Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War," which held its World Premiere at the 2019 Newport Beach Film Festival. This local connection brings additional significance to our event.
Celebrate the “Year of the Snake” at The District Tustin’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 25th, from 12 - 2 p.m. Enjoy free family excitement including lion dance performances, local kids’ Chinese musical performances and family crafts and activities. In the spirit of the holiday, the first 500 families will receive a red envelope stuffed with a lucky $2 bill, while supplies last.
The queens are back. Segerstrom Center’s own Broadway Divas are rolling out the red carpet for a brand-new, Hollywood-themed Drag Brunch at Samueli Theater on Sunday, March 30. Hosted by the dazzling Miss Clair Voyance, this star-studded show features Leeko Rae, April Showers, Mama St. Merman, Big Dee, Dolly Levi and more. Expect iconic film references, legendary lip-syncs, nonstop laughs and over-the-top looks inspired by Wicked, Barbie, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and beyond.
Celebrate the “Year of the Snake” at The District Tustin’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 25th, from 12 - 2 p.m. Enjoy free family excitement including lion dance performances, local kids’ Chinese musical performances and family crafts and activities. In the spirit of the holiday, the first 500 families will receive a red envelope stuffed with a lucky $2 bill, while supplies last.
Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts for an extraordinary evening with the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company, celebrating its 100th anniversary in GRAHAM100. This historic performance will take place at Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, January 18, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now available at [url=http://www.scfta.org]http://www.scfta.org[/url].
Join me on Thursday, January 9 at 6 PM at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library for a special book signing and conversation! I’ll be sharing stories about Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California, my latest book highlighting the incredible people shaping our community. It’s been an amazing journey covering Orange County’s lifestyle and culture for over 30 years, and I’m excited to meet you, sign books, and talk about the inspiring stories that make Born in OC so special. Fun fact—the book cover was designed by my son, Matthew Lobdell!
Join me on Wednesday, February 26, from 5–7 p.m. at Hi-Time Wine Cellars for…
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith…
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The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation presents the 27th Witte Lectures, featuring award-winning sports journalist…
