Arts

Sep 19, 2026 Bowers Museum

This new monthly series introduces 八段锦 (Ba Duan Jin, "Eight Pieces of Brocade"), a set of eight gentle movements known to build strength, release tension, improve blood circulation, and support better sleep. Each session opens with guided practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels, followed…

Sep 19, 2026 Musco Center for the Arts

Join us for a one-night celebration created especially to mark Musco Center’s tenth year. The Jubilee will bring together Musco Center alumni, local professional artists, and current Chapman University students in a shared performance that honors the artistic community built over the past decade…

Sep 20, 2026 Orange Coast College

Families are invited to the free 2026 Orange County Children's Book Festival at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. One of the largest children's literary events in the region, the festival features more than 100 children's authors, illustrators, exhibitors, bookstores, and literacy organizations…

Sep 20, 2026 Campus JAX

Robert Kyle (September 19) Bill Cantos (September 19) Tony Guerrero (September 20) David Miller (September 17) Bryan Taylor (September 20) Guerrero’s resume reads like a who’s who of contemporary music. He’s worked with a diverse roster of artists, including jazz legends Freddie Hubbard, Tom Scott…

Sep 21, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026 CSUF – College of the Arts Galleries

Patrick Merrill: Prints from the Permanent Collection, 2004–2009 On view: September 21 – December 9, 2026 College of the Arts Galleries (Visual Arts, Bldg. G) Free and open to the public Patrick Merrill (1948-2012) was a master printmaker and mixed-media artist known for his monumental woodcuts…

Sep 22, 2026 Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Sponsored by Altrusa, this toddler program brings Disney animation and creativity to life through live storytelling. Sing songs, play games, and let your imagination run wild, all inside the Capturing Life, Creating Character exhibition.

Sep 24, 2026 Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC)

Art for Lunch is a free event where visitors can bring their lunch, eat, and visit with others in our main galleries. Light desserts and beverages are provided by the HB Art Center. Free to the public. No RSVP necessary.

Sep 24, 2026 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Inspired by Leonard Cohen’s music and poetry, this powerful homage blends contemporary dance, theatrical design, and evocative storytelling. Created by three internationally renowned choreographers, Dance Me transforms Cohen’s legendary songs into a visually stunning, emotionally resonant…