Event Calendar

05/01/2013 'Landescapes' / 'Mother Earth's Love'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/01/2013, Noon to , at Sandstone Gallery

'Landescapes' / 'Mother Earth's Love'

Contemporary landscape paintings by KL Heagen and mixed-media paintings by Stephanie Paige, respectively, are on display along with work by the gallery's regular artists. Free. 384-A N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-497-6775, sandstonegallery.com

05/01/2013 'The Grand Tour: 1908-1928'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/01/2013, Noon to , at Muckenthaler Cultural Center

'The Grand Tour: 1908-1928'

(Ongoing event) The European travels of a mother and daughter are documented in vintage postcards from the Slauson family collection. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

05/01/2013 'Steel Magnolias'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/01/2013, 8 p.m. T, at Laguna Playhouse

'Steel Magnolias'

Stephanie Zimbalist heads the cast of Robert Harling's play about the lives and relationships of a group of Southern women. $35 to $65. 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com

05/01/2013 'Seeking Future'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/01/2013, 11 a.m. , at JoAnne Artman Gallery

'Seeking Future'

(Ongoing event) New works by Rimi Yang combine abstract and Old World figurative elements. Free. 326 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-510-5481, joanneartmangallery.com

05/02/2013 Imagination Celebration

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

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Imagination Celebration

(Ongoing event) The annual family-friendly celebration of the arts, co-sponsored by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education, offers exhibits, performances, special events, and plenty of hands-on art activities for children. Check the website for a complete schedule of events. sparkoc.com

05/02/2013 'Legends and Legacies: The First 100 Years of Fullerton College'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, Noon to , at Fullerton Museum Center

'Legends and Legacies: The First 100 Years of Fullerton College'

(Ongoing event) The exhibit celebrates the college's centennial by examining its role in Orange County. $1 to $4; free for children 5 and younger. 301 N. Pomona Ave., 714-738-6545, cityoffullerton.com

05/02/2013 G. Ray Kerciu: 'Radical Retrospective'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, Noon to , at Cal State Fullerton

G. Ray Kerciu: 'Radical Retrospective'

(Ongoing event) The former professor and board president of the Laguna Art Museum is the subject of a retrospective that ranges from his social justice works of the 1960s to his current series of paintings and sculptures. Free. Begovich Gallery, 800 N. State College Blvd., 657-278-2434, fullerton.edu

05/02/2013 'Mystifications, Manipulations, Subversions'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, Noon to , at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

'Mystifications, Manipulations, Subversions'

Artists Richard Bohn, Mark Bryan, and David Ordaz subvert viewers' expectations and traditional assumptions with the works featured in this group show. Free. 117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, 714-667-1517, occca.org

05/02/2013 Jane Bauman: 'Sighting Mothra'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, 9 a.m. t, at Brett Rubbico Gallery

Jane Bauman: 'Sighting Mothra'

(Ongoing event) The artist gets her first solo show, with new oil and enamel paintings on recycled aluminum lithography plates and framed Rorschachs on paper. Free. 361 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-515-5102, brettrubbicogallery.com

05/02/2013 'Across the Andes'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, 10 a.m. , at Muzeo

'Across the Andes'

(Ongoing event) Explore the Andes and learn more about its culture and environment in this exhibit. $9 to $13. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-95-MUZEO (956-8936), muzeo.org

05/02/2013 'Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/02/2013, 10 a.m. , at Muzeo

'Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America'

(Ongoing event) Espionage comes in from the cold in this exhibit from the International Spy Museum that focuses on historical and contemporary practices. $6 to $10; free for children 3 and younger. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-95-MUZEO (956-8936), muzeo.org

05/03/2013 'Sex. Love. Unity. Respect'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/03/2013, Call for, at Magoski Arts Colony

'Sex. Love. Unity. Respect'

This exhibit in support of marriage equality, put on by Art With An Agenda, features an 8-foot-tall wedding cake installation with photos of same-sex couples and work by more than 60 artists. Free. 223/225 Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, 714-342-3052, artwithanagenda.org

05/03/2013 'Ghost Story' and 'The Experiment'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/03/2013, 8 p.m. F, at Stages Theatre

'Ghost Story' and 'The Experiment'

(Ongoing event) The production of these two short plays marks the continuation of a long artistic partnership between writer Mark Ravenhill, current writer in residence for the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Dave Barton, Stages' director of programming. $18 to $20. 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-525-4484, stagesoc.org

05/03/2013 'Three Painters'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/03/2013, 8 a.m. t, at foaSOUTH

'Three Painters'

Get a preview of this summer's Festival of Arts at this exhibit, which showcases current work by festival exhibitors Roger Folk, Jacquie Moffett, and Gregg Stone, as well as their paintings in the festival's permanent collection. Free. Inside Active Culture, 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 800-487-3378, foapom.com

05/03/2013 'Gems of the Medici'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/03/2013, 10 a.m. , at Bowers Museum

'Gems of the Medici'

(Ongoing event) Treasures amassed by the powerful Renaissance-era Italian family are on display in this show. $13 to $17; free for children younger than 12. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org

05/03/2013 'Lasting Impressions: Twenty Years of The Irvine Museum'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/03/2013, 11 a.m. , at The Irvine Museum

'Lasting Impressions: Twenty Years of The Irvine Museum'

(Ongoing event) The museum celebrates its anniversary with an exhibit of prime works from its collection of California Impressionist paintings, by artists such as William Wendt, Granville Redmond, Franz A. Bischoff, and Guy Rose. $5; free for children, students, and seniors. 18881 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100, Irvine, 949-476-0294, irvinemuseum.org

05/04/2013 'Nobody' and 'Fun'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/04/2013, 5 p.m. S, at Stages Theatre

'Nobody' and 'Fun'

The theater presents two short plays by Howard Korder, who won a Pulitzer for the play "Boy's Life" and is currently a writer for the HBO show "Boardwalk Empire." $16 to $18. 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-525-4484, stagesoc.org

05/04/2013 Ira Svobodova: 'White Space'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/04/2013, 10 a.m. , at CES Contemporary

Ira Svobodova: 'White Space'

The Czech artist shows her abstract modernist paintings that explore light, geometry, and color in her first solo show in the United States. Free. 480 Ocean Ave., Suite A, Laguna Beach, 949-547-1716, cescontemporary.com

05/04/2013 'Divested Interest: Exchange Dialogues with Cog.Nate Collective and Ramiro Gomez'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/04/2013, 11 a.m. , at Grand Central Art Center

'Divested Interest: Exchange Dialogues with Cog.Nate Collective and Ramiro Gomez'

The artists explore the city of Santa Ana and issues such as migration, labor, and gentrification through installations, site-specific pieces, interviews, and workshops. Free. 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-567-7233, grandcentralartcenter.com

05/04/2013 Saskia Jorda: 'Unraveling Tradition'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/04/2013, 11 a.m. , at Grand Central Art Center

Saskia Jorda: 'Unraveling Tradition'

The artist's installation exploring the quinceanera and its role in a young Latina's life is based on her dialogues with residents and business owners in Santa Ana. Free. 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-567-7233, grandcentralartcenter.com

05/09/2013 'Lost in Translation'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/09/2013, 11 a.m. , at JoAnne Artman Gallery

'Lost in Translation'

Figurative paintings by Belgian-born artist Anja Van Herle and vibrant abstracts by Spain's Alberto Murillo are on display. Free. 326 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-510-5481, joanneartmangallery.com

05/10/2013 'The Fantasticks'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/10/2013, Call for, at South Coast Repertory

'The Fantasticks'

The classic Broadway musical is re-imagined by director Amanda Dehnert. $23 to $75. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org

05/17/2013 'Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/17/2013, Call for, at Fingerhut Gallery of Laguna Beach

'Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!'

Theodor Geisel's (aka Dr. Seuss) collection of hats, and his private prints and sculptures are showcased in this exhibit that commemorat the 75th anniversary of his book "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins." Free. 210 Forest Ave., 949-376-6410, fingerhutart.com

05/17/2013 'Same Time, Next Year'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/17/2013, 8 p.m. F, at Westminster Community Theatre

'Same Time, Next Year'

A couple carry on an affair, meeting the same day each year. $10 to $20. 7272 Maple St., 714-893-8626, wctstage.org

05/18/2013 Studio Upstairs

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/18/2013, Noon to , at Huntington Beach Art Center

Studio Upstairs

The 10-member artist collective, which began 10 years ago when they started meeting weekly for figurative drawing and painting sessions, puts its work on display. Free. 538 Main St., 714-374-1650, huntingtonbeachartcenter.org

05/23/2013 Cowbop

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/23/2013, 7:30 p.m, at Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Cowbop

The band brings its western swing be-bop sound to the cultural center's Jazz Festival. $20 in advance; $25 at the show. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

05/23/2013 Dances Over Taiwan

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/23/2013, 7 p.m., at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Dances Over Taiwan

Family, love, and spirituality are themes in this performance by Taipei Folk Dance Theatre, which combines ethnic and contemporary dance. Free. 4242 Campus Drive, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org

05/24/2013 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/24/2013, 1 to 10 , at Village Green

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

The 55th annual festival includes a parade, games, live music, contests, and a bevy of berry treats. Admission is free; ride wristbands are $25 to $30. Between Main Street and Euclid Avenue, Garden Grove, 714-638-0981, strawberryfestival.org

05/24/2013 'The Night Fairy'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/24/2013, 7 p.m. F, at South Coast Repertory

'The Night Fairy'

A fairy finds herself in a new world after losing her wings in this Theatre for Young Audiences play, based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by Laura Amy Schlitz. $20 to $32. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org

05/24/2013 Los Angeles Philharmonic

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/24/2013, 8 p.m., at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra in its annual Orange County appearance, presented by the Philharmonic Society. $50 to $350. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org

05/26/2013 Musical Gems from the Renaissance: Medician Florence

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/26/2013, 1:30 p.m, at Bowers Museum

Musical Gems from the Renaissance: Medician Florence

UC Irvine music professor Colleen Reardon leads a discussion of Italian music from the 16th through 18th centuries, with performances by UC Irvine students. Free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org

05/26/2013 Patchwork Show

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/26/2013, 11 a.m. , at Downtown Santa Ana

Patchwork Show

More than 100 vendors sell handmade goods in this popular festival, which also includes DIY craft booths, food trucks, and live music. Free. 125 N. Broadway, intersection of 2nd Street and Sycamore, and part of 3rd Street, patchworkshow.com

05/30/2013 Sunrise

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/30/2013, 8 p.m. M, at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Sunrise

The young dancers of Santa Ana-based nonprofit The Wooden Floor are showcased in this annual concert, which consists of works by choreographers Melanie Rios Glaser, Ivy Baldwin, and Mark Haim. $10 to $20. 4242 Campus Drive, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org

05/30/2013 Janis Mann & Friends

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/30/2013, 7:30 p.m, at Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Janis Mann & Friends

The vocalist is joined by Joe Bagg on piano, Hamilton Price on bass, Roy McCurdy on drums, and Glenn Cashman on saxophone in her appearance at the Muckenthaler's Jazz Festival. $20 in advance; $25 at the show. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

05/30/2013 Otto Santa Ana: 'Juan in a Million: The Representation of Latinos on Network News'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/30/2013, 7 p.m., at Fullerton Public Library

Otto Santa Ana: 'Juan in a Million: The Representation of Latinos on Network News'

The UCLA associate professor of Chicana and Chicano studies speaks about his book with OC Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano as part of his Cal State Fullerton lecture series. Free. 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., 657-278-4815, fullerton.edu

05/31/2013 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/31/2013, Check th, at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Al Jarreau, Poncho Sanchez, Jonathan Butler, and Rick Braun are among the performers at this outdoor festival. $55 to $90. 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-360-7800, festvals.hyattconcerts.com

05/31/2013 Dana Point Symphony

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/31/2013, 7:30 p.m, at St. Edward's Church

Dana Point Symphony

The symphony closes its season with Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 and a "choose your own finale," in which concertgoers at the symphony's previous shows vote on the music to be performed. $10 to $15. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, danapointsymphony.com

05/31/2013 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/31/2013, 7:30 p.m, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

A reporter, her assistant, and a librarian team up to battle aliens in 1933 in this family-friendly show. $20. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org

05/31/2013 'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris'

Orange_Coast_Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT

05/31/2013, 8 p.m. F, at Costa Mesa Playhouse

'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris'

The musical revue is built around the songs of the Belgian cabaret singer-songwriter. Call for ticket prices. 661 Hamilton St., 949-650-5269, costamesaplayhouse.org