An active member of the Laguna Beach Art Association in the 1920s, Hunt is best known for paintings of coastal and harbor scenes in Southern California and Gloucester, Mass., that showcase his innovative use of color and broad brushwork. With about 50 of his paintings, this show will represent the first solo exhibit of his work since an exhibition put on shortly after his death in 1938. Opens Oct. 13 at the Laguna Art Museum. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach,…

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

Luna’s paintings reflect his Mexican ancestry and take inspiration from pre-Columbian art and culture. Using vibrant colors, he creates patterns that echo ancient temple hieroglyphics depicting hummingbirds, jaguars, and other mythical creatures. Opens Oct. 27 at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

The holiday version of the popular fest includes all the art, live entertainment, outdoor cafes, and art classes and demonstrations featured in the summer event—and adds a petting zoo and visits from Santa. Through Dec. 22 at the Sawdust Art Festival grounds. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, sawdustartfestival.org

This family-friendly musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery tells the story of Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan adopted by the Cuthbert family on rural Prince Edward Island. She gets into trouble but manages to win over her adoptive family and community with her personality and charm. Opens Nov. 29 at the Chance Theater. 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com

Hal Landon Jr. makes his 40th and final appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge in South Coast Repertory’s annual production of the classic Charles Dickens tale. Landon has played the main character since the company’s very first staging of the show, in 1979. Opens Nov. 30 at South Coast Repertory. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org

This sixth-annual event features a unique take on the holiday season, with different sections of the gardens devoted to Elvis Presley’s movie “Blue Christmas,” a tunnel made of sparkling lights, and a bonfire with a make-your-own-s’mores station. There’s also a giant gingerbread house, Santa’s workshop, a holiday photo booth, arts and crafts activities, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate. Dec. 6 through 22 at Sherman Gardens. 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-673-2261, slgardens.org

This family-friendly production updates Charles M. Schulz’s much-loved story following Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they attempt to stage their own Christmas play. The show features songs from Vince Guaraldi’s famous score for the original TV special, along with favorite holiday carols. Dec. 6 through 29 at the Chance Theater. 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com