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Happy Birthday Culture OC!
We are celebrating three years of elevating the arts!
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LATEST STORIES
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‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at Westminster Community Playhouse
Comedy tonight, along with some chaos and a little ancient Roman mischief.
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‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ at Alchemy Theatre Company
A Whimsical Reminder of the Power of Books, Hope and Forgiveness
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‘The Crucible’ at Larking House & Curtis Theatre
History, horror and a modern take on something wicked.
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What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall
Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.
EDITORS’ PICKS
There’s more happening in OC than we can cover. Every week, our editors pick a handful of additional events worth your attention – chosen independently, with no input from the organizations involved.
Sept. 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
Blind Boys of Alabama
In their 70-year history the Blind Boys have earned six Grammy Awards, most recently in 2024. Their music spans many different styles and musical eras with interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to songs by Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. They perform this week at the Musco Center for the Arts.
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Sept. 10-11 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Righteous Brothers
Bill Medley and Bucky Heard will perform two concerts at the Lido Theater for the inaugural charity concert series, Lido Legacy Live, to benefit the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach. Both evenings will kick off with a reception along The Lido Walk, adjacent to the Lido Theater at Via Lido Plaza. Light bites will be provided by The Cannery, Lido House, Byblos Mediterranean Grill, and ZPizza, while cocktails will be provided by The Cannery.
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Sept. 12 @ 10:30 a.m.
Music & Movement
An interactive family program that inspires learning through music, storytelling, and creative play. Led by a Bowers Museum docent, each session features a lively sing-along and story that connects to the museum's collections or current exhibitions.
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Calendar of Events
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