Jessica Peralta
Contributing Writer
Stories by Jessica Peralta
CultureOC Fair Returns July 17 with Trevor Noah, Bacon-Wrapped Everything and New RidesJuly 15, 2026
Visual ArtsDisney and Pixar Artwork Headline Hilbert Museum’s 10th Anniversary ExhibitionsApril 8, 2026
CultureBehind the Screams: What It Takes to Create a New Maze for Knott’s Scary FarmOctober 10, 2025
TheaterZombies, Love and Family Rule: 20 Years of ‘Night of the Living Dead’ at the MaverickSeptember 17, 2025 Megan McIver – aka Megan the Bubbleologist – performs a high-energy, bubble-filled show using wands, upbeat music and audience participation for an engaging, family-friendly experience. “I fill the air with dazzling bubbles…
The BluStar Film Festival will showcase the works of neurodivergent filmmakers and topics on May 2 in Santa Ana.
Her troupe of puppets – from a sassy wooden figure to a sensitive skunk – reflects a lifetime of craft shaped by imagination, loss and performance.
Original works by animator Jørgen Klubien anchor a slate of 11 exhibitions and special events celebrating 10 years of the Hilbert Museum of California Art.
From hybrid beasts to haunted mirrors, the park’s creative team blends story, set design and performance to make fear feel real.
At the heart of Maverick Theater’s “Night of the Living Dead” are a group of people who love playing zombie together.
Here’s an overview of what’s on tap in entertainment, food and more at the 2025 OC Fair.
Dennis Tong arrived around 5 p.m. to Fullerton’s Maverick Theater on a recent Friday to begin his transformation. On his way, he made a stop to buy some tomatoes. “We…
The Santa Ana indie theater has endeavored to become a ‘museum of cinema’ with curated films, themed events, panels and community partnerships over the past decade. The past few years…
Over the past few years, a handful of axe-throwing venues have swung into Orange County, in line with a larger trend. Swinging an axe may seem like a foreign concept…
Unique events at Santa Ana’s Heritage Museum of Orange County help fundraise and raise awareness for the nonprofit. Louise Arnold was attending a paranormal investigation through her group, Spirit Seekers…
The Christmas season takes a spooky turn for many in Orange County and beyond. Kevin and Megan Valantine were looking for a way to keep the Halloween season going for…
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