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Tickets for LAWineFest 2025 Are Now on Sale!

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2025

LAWineFest returns for its 20th anniversary with two days of incredible wine tasting, live music, delicious food trucks, and boutique shopping on May 31 and June 1 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach. As L.A. County’s largest wine-focused event, it brings together wine lovers of all levels to sip and explore wines from around the world—all while supporting the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.Enjoy unlimited tastings of award-winning wines, craft brews, kombucha, and more. Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the Hotel Maya & Jackson Family Wines VIP Garden, where you’ll find rare boutique wineries +…

Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party at Soka University – March 16

By Greer Wylder

March 12, 2025

Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party, winner of L.A. Parent’s “Best of 2014” award, is coming to Soka University’s Black Box Theatre on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.Come early for free snacks and balloon animals, and stick around after the show to meet Kiddle Karoo! This interactive musical puppet show is packed with catchy songs, zany Muppet-style puppets, and plenty of laughs. Kids will love singing along and joining in the fun with the Rock and Roll Monsters, while parents and grandparents will enjoy the high-energy entertainment that brings families together.Tickets are $28 ($25 plus a $3 fee) for…

Spring at Irvine Barclay Theatre: A Season of Music, Dance, and Conversation

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2025

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.Upcoming PerformancesLaissez Les Bon Temps Rouler – A Trip to New OrleansSaturday, March 15, 2025 | 8 p.m.The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra returns for a Mardi Gras–inspired jazz celebration, featuring a 19-piece big band led by Shelly Berg, with drummer Herlin Riley and special guest soloists. Expect a night of contemporary second-line music and fresh takes on classic jazz standards. Tickets range…

Segerstrom Center’s 11th Annual Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is gearing up for its 11th Annual Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This event showcases the incredible journey of students from Brookhurst Elementary, Dr. CC Violet Elementary, Evans Elementary, and Wood Canyon Elementary as they bring Disney classics to life with excerpts from The Lion King KIDS, The Jungle Book KIDS, and Aladdin KIDS.Since September 2024, students have immersed themselves in storytelling, music, and choreography, building confidence, teamwork, and communication skills. The celebration will be hosted by Disneyland Resort Ambassador…

The Musicians of Bremen Live! Premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2025

On February 8, 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the world premiere of The Musicians of Bremen Live!, a vibrant new family production inspired by Grimm’s Fairy Tale. This co-production between Segerstrom Center and Cahoots NI, the acclaimed Northern Irish theater company known for creating captivating productions for children and families, brings a fresh take on a timeless story.Set in the American Southwest, The Musicians of Bremen Live! follows four animals on an epic journey across the desert as they pursue their dream of becoming a famous musical band. The story celebrates imagination, adventure, and the power of…