Creative Life

Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026 Chance Theater, Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center

Shakespeare’s infamous “bed trick” from All’s Well That Ends Well gets a bold and frisky remix in this comic college romp. When deception and desire collide, three friends are forced to navigate the messy, hilarious, and sometimes shocking consequences of choices, crushes, and consent. From…

Sep 25, 2026 CSUF – Meng Concert Hall

Join Grammy winner Bill Cunliffe, joined by pianist Alison Edwards, for an original improvised jazz concerto he considers a "bucket list project." Next up, Bud and Bach's Epic Time Machine Adventure, a genre-defying musical adventure which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last month.

Sep 25, 2026 McKinney Theatre

From the nostalgic reflections of John Alan Carnahan's A Dream of Coming Home, to the cinematic brilliance of John Williams's Midway March, to Holtz's dazzling Puszta with it's fiery tempos and unforgettable melodies, this concert has something for everyone. As a special treat, the Wind Ensemble…

Sep 26, 2026 Anaheim Packing District

Time for a Salsa & Bachata Party at the Anaheim Packing District's MAKE with Cielo Dance Events.  Start your weekend with an afternoon dance class with the pros.  Afterward, we're offering a free open dance social, no partner needed. No dance experience or partner needed, just a desire to move to…

Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Studio

Andrea Guillaume and Kristine Quinn--who have led art journaling with artists of all ages for two decades--are leading a series of art journaling workshops for adults at any experience level.  The workshops--held in vibrant downtown Fullerton--lead participants in joyful exploration of different…

Sep 26, 2026 Soka Performing Arts Center

Soka Performing Arts Center opens its season with an extraordinary and deeply personal musical event: the world premiere of Resonance and Renewal, a new cello concerto by acclaimed pianist and composer David Benoit. Best known for his luminous contributions to contemporary jazz, Benoit now turns…

Sep 26, 2026 Sherman Library and Gardens

Backhausdance is thrilled to open our 24th year at the treasured Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar with Hive in the Garden, choreographed by Jennifer Backhaus, founder and artistic director. Hive, a favorite and beloved work that premiered in 2017 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre will be…

Sep 26, 2026 Irvine United Congregational Church (IUCC)

What does it mean to seek home, safety, and belonging when the place you call home is no longer secure? This September, The Gospel Project brings together theatre, dance, music, and preaching for a powerful evening exploring immigration, identity, family, and the courage it takes to build a life…