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What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall
Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.
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EDITORS’ PICKS
There’s more happening in OC than we can cover. Every week, our editors pick a handful of additional events worth your attention – chosen independently, with no input from the organizations involved.
Sept. 1 & 8, Oct. 13 & 27 @ 6 p.m.
Rhapsody in Taps, The First 35 Years!
A four-part documentary featureing Linda Sohl-Ellison, founder of Rhapsody in Taps, will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Cal State Long Beach. It chronicles the rich history of the tap scene in Southern California. According to the documentary makers: "Sohl-Ellison, is one of a handful of tap dancers who changed the trajectory of tap dance beginning in the early 1980’s -- creating a concert aesthetic and framework, and influencing tap dance both in the United States and internationally."
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Sept. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Alley Cats
This popular group delivers a high-energy performance that combines the classic Doo Wop hits of the 1950s and '60s with comedy and engaging showmanship. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and interactive style, the group returns to the Muckenthaler stage, where they've built an appreciative audience, to perform America's most beloved vintage tracks. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center.
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Sept. 4 @ 7:30 p.m.
Ballet X
Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet combines artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion and grace. With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, Ballet X has been cited as “among America’s best” by The New York Times. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Musco Center for the Arts
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