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October 2019
“Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea”
Beaumont spent his career capturing the accomplishments of the U.S. Navy on canvas. His watercolors, some of which were published in National Geographic, depict the launch of the USS Constitution, World War II battles, and expeditions to the North Pole. He also painted specific vessels, including aircraft carriers and destroyers, and was named artist laureate of the U.S. Fleet in 1958. Opens Oct. 26 at the Bowers Museum. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org
Find out more »January 2020
“Fireflies”
The second part of a trilogy by playwright Donja R. Love, this drama set in the Jim Crow South during the civil rights movement tells the story of Rev. Charles Grace, who aims to uplift and galvanize his congregation after a church bombing kills four girls. But his wife, Olivia, who writes all his speeches, is starting to falter under the weight of the secrets in her marriage. Through Jan. 26 at South Coast Repertory. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa…
Find out more »“The Game’s Afoot”
Set in December 1936, this whodunit follows William Gillette, a Broadway star known for playing Sherlock Holmes onstage, who invites his fellow cast members to his home in Connecticut for the weekend. When one of the visitors is stabbed to death, Gillette must slip back into his famous role to solve the murder. Opens Jan. 10 at STAGEStheatre. 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-525-4484, stagesoc.org
Find out more »Newport Beach Restaurant Week
For this annual two-week event, more than 50 restaurants, from fast-casual favorites to fine-dining places, provide Newport Beach foodies a reason to escape the kitchen and dine out on two- or three-course fixed-price menus for lunch ($10, $15, $20, or $25) and dinner ($20, $30, $40, or $50). Through Jan. 26 at various locations. dinenb.com
Find out more »“Terra Flamma: Wildfires at Night”
Stuart Palley first encountered wildfires while working as a photojournalist in Orange County in 2007. Now, as a photographer covering fires for the federal government and as a freelancer for publications such as National Geographic and The New York Times, he has taken photos of more than 10 Southern California wildfires. This exhibit spotlights his photographic art series featuring long-exposure images taken at night. Opens Jan. 17 at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139,…
Find out more »Lillias White
Winner of Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Tony awards for her role as Sonja in “The Life,” White is known for her powerhouse voice. She has performed in concert halls around the globe, including the Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. In this cabaret show, she tells stories about her life and career and sings favorites from shows she has appeared in, including “Cats,” “Chicago,” “How to Succeed in Business,” “Once on…
Find out more »Ranky Tanky
This five-piece band performs music that comes out of the Gullah culture, which developed among the slaves and descendants of slaves living along the coast of South Carolina and the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Their repertoire includes dance music, spirituals, and even children's songs and mixes jazz, gospel and R&B traditions. Jan. 25 at Soka Performing Arts Center. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949-480-4278, soka.edu
Find out more »“The Snowy Day and Other Stories”
Childsplay Theatre Company produced this interpretation of the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats, which follows a young boy named Peter as he celebrates the first snowfall of the season with sled rides and snow angels. Shadow puppetry brings the characters to life. Jan. 26 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org
Find out more »Jimmy Shin
Shin, who released his first comedy special, “Wok of Shame,” on Amazon Prime in 2019, switched to stand-up after getting his law degree from the California Western School of Law. He has performed across the country, is a regular in the L.A. comedy scene, and has appeared on “The Tonight Show” three times. Jan. 28 at the Irvine Improv. 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949-854-5455, improv.com/irvine
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