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EVENT ROUNDUPS
Kristina M. Garcia
1 day ago6 min read
Learning and Serving in Orange County During MLK Day and Black History Month
Orange County has a number of events to celebrate a day of service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a month of learning for Black...
Culture OC Staff
Jan 323 min read
What's Happening in Arts and Culture in Orange County in 2025
Martha Graham Dance Company will perform “Immediate Tragedy” along with other repertory works. Photo courtesy of Segerstrom Center for...
Kaitlin Wright
Dec 2, 20248 min read
A Nutcracker for Everyone: Five Unique Takes on the Holiday Classic
Magic, surprises and standout moments make each of these Orange County Nutcracker performances different from the next. Since its U.S....
Culture OC Staff
Nov 25, 202418 min read
Culture OC Picks the Season's Best for 2024 in Orange County
Performances, exhibitions, holiday festivals and more are in store for the culturally curious in our 2024 holiday guide. Well, believe...
Jessica Peralta
Oct 25, 20248 min read
Your Guide to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in Orange County
Numerous spooky activities around the county prove that Halloween – and Día de los Muertos – are not just for kids anymore. With events...
Alex Chan
Sep 27, 20248 min read
Orange County's Upcoming Film Festivals Celebrate Milestone Years of Entertainment and Growth
Fall has become film festival season in Orange County with four signature festivals holding screenings during the next six weeks starting...
Culture OC Staff
Sep 4, 202423 min read
Fall Preview 2024: Our Writers Have Chosen Their Top Arts and Culture Picks
We’re excited to share with you our writers’ picks for notable events in theater, dance, visual arts, food, culture and music for fall...
Eric Marchese
Aug 5, 20246 min read
Outdoor Plays and Concerts Will Deliver a Last Blast of Summer That’s Fun and Exciting
Under-the-stars theater productions and concerts – of both the classical and pop music variety – are singular ways to enjoy the breezes...
Richard Chang
Jul 8, 20247 min read
Summer Art Festivals Return to Laguna Beach
A cornucopia of art experiences – as well as food and drink – awaits along Laguna Canyon Road. It’s gearing up to be another hot summer,...
Heide Janssen
Jun 28, 202411 min read
The Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks in Orange County (2024): Part 2
Looking for something to do this Independence Day? We have you covered. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the length of the original post, we had to...
Heide Janssen
Jun 24, 202415 min read
The Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks in Orange County (2024)
Looking for something to do this Independence Day? We have you covered. UPDATE: Due to the length of this post, we had to split this...
Culture OC Editors
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Culture OC Team Honored with 14 Awards from the OC Press Club
Awards for the Culture OC writing team includes five first place honors for 2023 stories. At the annual awards ceremony for the Orange...
Alex Chan
May 31, 20247 min read
How and Where to Celebrate Pride in Orange County
If you are interested in celebrating Pride in Orange County this year, our community has festivals, Angels games, pub crawls, pool...
Culture OC Staff
May 29, 202417 min read
Summer Preview: A Look at the Best in OC Arts and Culture
We’ve made it past Memorial Day weekend, so what does that mean? The summer season has officially begun! So instead of falling back on...
Ivy Dai
May 3, 20243 min read
From Teas to Brunches to Flamenco Shows, We Have Options for Mother's Day
We’re loving the longer days and balmy breezes this spring — it’s the perfect time to dine al fresco and celebrate Mom at a brunch...