Culture OC Ovations

Sep 13, 2026 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter star as mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s provocative classic, filmed live in London’s West End. This acclaimed production explores morality, independence, and societal hypocrisy with riveting performances and sharp contemporary relevance.

Sep 13, 2026 Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Muzeo is pleased to host the SHAG Store X.  Shop prints and limited edition merchandise with Josh Agle, aka SHAG. The artist will be onsite for meet and greets and Sunday afternoon cocktails.

Sep 15, 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 16, 2026 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Led by music director Shelly Berg, the Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra channels the Swing Era spirit as rival ensembles face off in a lively musical showdown. Hear iconic big band classics from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and others—while audiences vote to crown the winner.

Sep 16, 2026 Campus JAX

Think you've got a great story? Share it at JAX as we search for The Greatest Storyteller.  Take your shot at the $100 prize.  The audience chooses the winner. We're looking for true stories up to six minutes long. Send a five-line summary to dape317@gmail.com to throw your hat in the ring. Join us…

Sep 17, 2026 Campus JAX

Brian Clemens is a London-based jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader originally from Los Angeles. After earning his master's degree and studying under Bill Cunliffe, pianist for Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich and a Grammy Award-winner, Brian established himself in the LA music scene before…

Sep 17, 2026 Bowers Museum

Straight from Las Vegas, Denise Rose and Suzanne Goulet bring the legendary mother-daughter duo of Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli to life with dazzling vocals, captivating choreography, and plenty of humor. Enjoy beloved classics including "Over the Rainbow" and "All That Jazz" in this…

Sep 17, 2026 Bowers Museum

Be our guest at an Educator's Night out at the Bowers. Gather the details of Bower Museum’s school group/homeschool tours for Fall/Winter 2026. Eexplore some of the Museum’s permanent galleries. Save 20% off purchases at the Gallery Store during special extended afterhours, just for…