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The 81st Nisei Week Japanese Festival Returns to Little Tokyo: Celebrate Japanese Heritage and Tradition

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2023

Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture as the 81st Nisei Week Japanese Festival comes to life in the heart of Los Angeles. From Saturday, August 12 to Sunday, August 20, 2023, Little Tokyo will be transformed into a hub of free, family-friendly cultural events, interactive experiences, live music, and more, making it one of Los Angeles' most significant Japanese cultural experiences.Nisei Week, renowned as one of the nation's oldest and longest-running multi-weekend ethnic festivals, pays homage to the pioneers of Japanese-American traditions in the dynamic city of Los Angeles. Over two…

Discover a Month of Art, Music, and Community at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens

By Greer Wylder

August 09, 2023

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, renowned as the premier cultural hub for arts and culture in San Clemente, is excited to introduce an exciting array of events and series set to grace its calendar in the upcoming month of August. Following a period of temporary closures and limited programming, Casa Romantica is thrilled to welcome back its patrons with a diverse and captivating lineup of events that pay homage to art, music, and the vibrant heritage of the local community.Throughout the entire month of August, Casa Romantica is set to host an engaging series of experiences and special occasions…

OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series Continues

By Greer Wylder

July 31, 2023

The County of Orange and OC Parks are excited to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy free concerts and movie screenings at your favorite regional parks throughout August and September. Concerts feature The English Beat, The Aquabats!, Queen Nation, and Flashback Heart Attack, while films include Cruella, Kung Fu Panda, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Uncharted, and Mamma Mia! Free admission and parking. Food and drinks are available for purchase. For dates and times, visit ocparks.com.Event Details:OC Parks Summer Concert Series - August Dates:Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17,…

The Ecology Center Presents the 2nd Annual Milpa Music Festival

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2023

The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano is hosting the second annual Milpa Music Festival on July 29-30. The festival honors the land's legacy and showcases the unique flavors of milpa crops: corn, beans, and squash. It embodies regenerative organic agriculture, focusing on soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. The event features 13 local bands, interactive art projects, workshops, craft beverages, and hyper-local food. The festival promotes environmental sustainability, agriculture, and food security.Local musical acts include Mitchum Yacoub, Skeleton Crew, Gazoota, Message, Semi-Trucks, and Born Dead on Saturday; and B-Side Players, Moonsville Collective, Damian DeRobbio & The Folk Cartel, Glue…

National Choreographers Initiative: A Spectacular Evening of Contemporary Ballet at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

July 24, 2023

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of the National Choreographers Initiative (NCI) at the prestigious Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, July 29th. Founded by the renowned choreographer Molly Lynch in 2004, NCI continues to make waves in the dance community, showcasing new works by talented choreographers from around the nation.For its 19th season, NCI: Discovery 2023 will feature four exceptional choreographers - Kristopher Estes-Brown, Ye Li, Ian Schwaner, and Carrie Ruth Trumbo. These creative minds have been given the opportunity to craft contemporary ballets that will be performed for the first time on the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage.Under…