Culture OC Talks with Arts Leaders to Kick Off Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Local arts leaders sit down with Culture OC publisher Paul Hodgins to share their thoughts on issues, plans and challenges facing Orange County arts organizations.
April 1, 2026
Makerspaces Carve Out a Place for Creativity
DIY centers are growing in Orange County, offering 3D printers, laser engravers, sewing machines, wood and metal shops, and more.
March 25, 2026
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Reflects on the Importance of Poetry in Our Daily Lives
The decorated and prolific wordsmith will deliver a Creative Edge Lecture March 3 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
February 27, 2026
Orange County’s Home for Burlesque Celebrates 8 Years of Redefining the Art of Being Sexy
At Muse Burlesque shows, what shines brighter than the glitter and the gams is the creativity and authenticity of the performers.
February 20, 2026
A Double Dose of Immersive Entertainment Awaits at This New Irvine Attraction
From the high-energy challenge rooms at Hijinx Hotel to Holey Moley’s over-the-top mini golf courses, this vibrant playground offers character, competition and just the right amount of chaos.
January 5, 2026
Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
Orange County’s Bold New Art Wave Puts Paint, Resin and Color in Motion
From fluid art and resin pouring to balloon bursts of color, local studios are redefining how Orange County experiences and creates art.
December 19, 2025
Keeping It Local: Holiday Shopping With an Orange County Focus
Co-op stores, pop-up markets and independent boutiques make it easy to support local makers and businesses this season.
December 12, 2025
Crafting Clubs Make More Than Art – They Build Environmentally and Socially Conscious Communities
In the era of fast fashion and political turmoil, communities are turning to crafting, upcycling and handmade skills to assert their artistry, autonomy and advocacy.
November 10, 2025
2025 Film Festivals Roundup: Orange County Celebrates Silver Screen Sensations
Local film festivals fill the fall season with big-name movies, cultural cinema and documentaries highlighting outdoor adventure.
October 3, 2025
Orange County is Falling for Romance Reads
The county now has two romance-only bookstores and a thriving community of passionate readers.
September 26, 2025
The Personal is Political for Writers at OC Poetry Slam
The monthly poetry performance competition at The Den is one of Orange County’s brightest literary gathering spaces.
August 18, 2025
