OPENS APRIL 6
PLEIN AIR PAINTING EXHIBITION
The group exhibition, presented in conjunction with the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, spotlights some of the best contemporary plein-air artists. They’ll be on display alongside a selection of paintings by Nellie Gail Moulton on loan from the Moulton Museum in Laguna Hills. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org
APRIL 6
ANNA MARIA MENDIETA
Mendieta is known in classical music circles as being one of the first to play tango music on the harp. She has performed with symphonies and chamber music groups around the world, including the San Francisco Symphony and the Russian National Orchestra; she is the principal harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org
APRIL 6 THROUGH 8
“LONG TIME GONE”
The concert pays tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash, whose singular sound has influenced folk and rock musicians worldwide since the 1960s. Expect to hear iconic songs like “Suite Judy Blue Eyes,” “Our House,” “Teach Your Children,” and, of course, “Long Time Gone.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com
APRIL 8
DORRANCE DANCE
Led by artistic director Michelle Dorrance, recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant, the dance troupe aims to preserve and further the art of tap dancing. Founded in 2011, the group is known for its surprising choreography and energetic, expressive performances. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
APRIL 8
MEN ALIVE: RHINESTONE COWBOYS
The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus performs nothing but country tunes in this concert. The program includes old favorites and current hits, with songs by Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Hank Williams, Shania Twain, and Kasey Musgraves. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org
APRIL 8
WILDLIFE AND HABITAT GARDENS
Two free gardening classes will focus on how to support monarch butterflies and pollinators in a daylong event. Gardening enthusiasts can learn about cultivating milkweed, one of the best food sources for the monarch, and the kinds of plants that are both beautiful and good for pollinators like honeybees. Massey Honey will be offering tastings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Del Mar, 949-640-5800, rogersgardens.com
THROUGH APRIL 9
“FIGURES, POSES AND GLANCES: THE CODED ILLUSTRATIONS OF J.C. LEYENDECKER”
This exhibit, put on in collaboration with the Nicholas and Lee Begovich Gallery at Cal State Fullerton, explores the work of Leyendecker, an early 20th-century American illustrator who wove queer coding into his work. The show includes numerous magazine covers and advertisements. Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. 714-956-8936, muzeo.org
