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Sep 02, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

Starting in the 1960s, Raymond Saunders (b. 1934, Homestead, Pennsylvania: d. 2025, Oakland) developed a painting practice rooted in improvisation. He combined everyday objects, found imagery, drawing, notational markings, and text in constellated compositions blending abstraction and figuration…

Sep 02, 2026 Bowers Museum

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings. Guided by the expertise of sound alchemist Jody Post Theissen, this transformative practice is designed to cultivate inner peace and overall well-being. Immerse yourself in the resonant vibrations of ancient…

Sep 02, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026 Hilbert Museum of California Art

The history of Indigenous American Pueblo pottery stretches back over a thousand years, rooted in the enduring traditions of the Ancestral Puebloans—sometimes referred to as the Anasazi—who lived across the Southwest in what is now New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. These early potters…

Sep 02, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026 UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

Staging California in Early Hollywood considers how Southern California functioned as both a real environment and a cinematic invention in the early twentieth century. During the Great Depression, many plein air painters transitioned into Hollywood scenic, graphic, and backdrop work, where their…

Sep 02, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026 GW Contemporary

Marking the first anniversary of GW Contemporary in Laguna Beach, we proudly present, Where We Meet, bringing together artists who have shaped our inaugural year alongside new voices that point toward its future. Featuring artists from Australia, Europe, and across the United States, the exhibition…

Sep 03, 2026 Muckenthaler Cultural Center

A musical and comedy show featuring the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s, The Alley Cats’ unparalleled Doo Wop show blends America’s most known and loved music with comedy and showmanship that had Muck audiences begging for their return

Sep 03, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026 Cabrillo Playhouse

Around the World in 80 Days is a fast-paced, comedic stage adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, following the unflappable Phileas Fogg as he wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Joined by his spirited valet Passepartout, Fogg encounters wild obstacles, eccentric…

Sep 03, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027 Museum of Make-Believe

Be transported to a charming, 1,000-square-foot storybook forest in the heart of Laguna Beach, adorned with mystical trees, twinkling fireflies, and captivating artwork. Lose yourself in this enchanted world and let a timeless kind of magic guide you on a unique adventure. Each ticket purchase…