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5/1–6/3
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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 |
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Noon to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday,
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Sandstone Gallery
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5/1–6/9
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(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 |
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Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; until 9 p.m. Thursday,
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center
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5/1–5/26
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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 |
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8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,
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Laguna Playhouse
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5/1–5/19
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(Ongoing event) The annual designer showcase that raises money for the Philharmonic Society's youth music education programs is set in a 7,100-square-foot Tuscan-style villa. Parking at Trabuco Presbyterian Church, 31802 Las Amigas Drive, Trabuco Canyon. $40; $50 for a pass. 714-840-7542, philharmonicsociety.org |
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; until 9 p.m. Thursday,
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Coto de Caza
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5/1–5/31
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(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 |
INFO
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday,
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JoAnne Artman Gallery
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5/2–5/26
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(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 |
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Locations vary
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5/2–7/14
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(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 |
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Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; until 8 p.m. Thursday,
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Fullerton Museum Center
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5/2–5/25
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(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 |
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Noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday,
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Cal State Fullerton
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5/2–5/25
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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 |
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Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday,
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Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
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5/2–5/19
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(Ongoing event) The plays, based on interviews done in the wake of the 1998 murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard, run in repertory. $25 to $65. 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com |
INFO
8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday,
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Chance Theater
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5/2–5/31
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(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 |
INFO
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,
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Brett Rubbico Gallery
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5/2–6/6
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(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 |
INFO
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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Muzeo
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5/2–9/16
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(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 |
INFO
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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Muzeo
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5/3–5/25
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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 |
INFO
Call for hours,
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Magoski Arts Colony
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5/3–5/26
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(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 |
INFO
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,
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Stages Theatre
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5/3–6/15
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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 |
INFO
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
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foaSOUTH
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5/3–9/15
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(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 |
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday,
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Bowers Museum
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5/3–6/6
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(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 |
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11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday,
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The Irvine Museum
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5/4–5/25
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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 |
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5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
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Stages Theatre
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5/4–5/30
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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 |
INFO
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
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CES Contemporary
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5/4–7/14
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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 |
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11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; until 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
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Grand Central Art Center
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5/4–7/14
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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 |
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11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; until 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
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Grand Central Art Center
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5/7–5/19
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The movie about a steel mill welder/exotic dancer comes to the stage in this musical that features songs from the film. $20 to $92.50. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org |
INFO
7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/9–6/30
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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 |
INFO
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday,
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JoAnne Artman Gallery
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5/10–6/9
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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 |
INFO
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South Coast Repertory
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5/16–5/18
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The Tony-winning star of "Cats" and "Pippin," among others, performs a cabaret show. $72. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org |
INFO
7:30 p.m.,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/16–5/18
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The orchestra joins Pacific Symphony in this concert of Ellington's work; a shortened version of the show takes place at 3 p.m. May 19. $25 to $185; $25 to $95 for the May 19 show. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org |
INFO
8 p.m.,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/17–6/2
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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 |
INFO
Call for hours,
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Fingerhut Gallery of Laguna Beach
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5/17–6/1
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A couple carry on an affair, meeting the same day each year. $10 to $20. 7272 Maple St., 714-893-8626, wctstage.org |
INFO
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,
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Westminster Community Theatre
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5/18–5/19
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Hot rods take over the cultural center's lawns on May 18, with the Concourse d' Elegance the following day. $5 to $10; free for children younger than 12. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org |
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Starts at 8 a.m. May 18; 10 a.m. May 19,
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center
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5/18–6/23
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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 |
INFO
Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,
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Huntington Beach Art Center
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5/18–5/19
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Weathercaster Fritz Coleman puts on his stand-up comedy hat in the world premiere of his one-man show. $23 to $30. 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, curtistheatre.com |
INFO
5 and 8 p.m. May 18; 2 p.m. May 19,
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Curtis Theatre
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5/18
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Visitors can experience the visual and performing arts through demonstrations, performances, and hands-on activities at this event. Free; costs apply for some activities. 301 S. Euclid St., 562-905-9793, lhcm.org |
INFO
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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Children's Museum at La Habra
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5/19
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Fellini's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film is screened in the Cinema Italiano series. $10. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org |
INFO
1:30 p.m.,
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Bowers Museum
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5/19
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Saxophonist Daniel Schnyder and his Words Within Music trio play along with the 1926 silent movie, including improvisations during certain scenes. $30. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org |
INFO
7 p.m.,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/19
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Ninety artists show their work at this 19th annual event, which includes live music. Free. Along South Bayfront Promenade, balboaislandartwalk.info |
INFO
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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Balboa Island
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5/20
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The former secretary of defense discusses and signs his newest book. $48; cost includes the lecture and first-edition copy of the book. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714-983-9120, nixonlibrary.gov |
INFO
7 p.m.,
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Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
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5/23
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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 |
INFO
7:30 p.m.,
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center
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5/23
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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 |
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7 p.m.,
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Irvine Barclay Theatre
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5/24–5/27
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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 |
INFO
1 to 10 p.m. May 24; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 25-26; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 27,
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Village Green
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5/24–6/9
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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 |
INFO
7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2, and 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday,
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South Coast Repertory
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5/24
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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 |
INFO
8 p.m.,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/26
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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 |
INFO
1:30 p.m.,
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Bowers Museum
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5/26
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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 |
INFO
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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Downtown Santa Ana
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5/30–6/1
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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 |
INFO
8 p.m. May 30-31; 2:30 and 8 p.m. June 1,
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Irvine Barclay Theatre
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5/30
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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 |
INFO
7:30 p.m.,
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center
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5/30
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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 |
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7 p.m.,
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Fullerton Public Library
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5/31
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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 |
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7:30 p.m.,
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St. Edward's Church
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5/31–6/2
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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 |
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7:30 p.m. May 31; noon and 4 p.m. June 2,
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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5/31–6/30
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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 |
INFO
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday,
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Costa Mesa Playhouse
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