Culture OC Ovations

Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026 Hilbert Museum of California Art

In Asia, the practice of deep meditation focusing on a “viewing stone” or “scholar’s stone” stretches back for centuries. This fascinating exhibition pairs, for the first time, a diverse collection of viewing stones (on loan from collectors throughout Southern California) with paintings selected…

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage

Be careful what you wish for, because “happily ever after” is never the whole story. With a Tony Award-winning book and score, this poignant musical comedy masterpiece celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fabulous new SCR production. Recommended for ages 10+ Running time: Approximately two hours…

Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026 Hilbert Museum of California Art

Now on view at the Hilbert Museum in Orange, Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar.  Few artists have helped shape the look and emotional power of modern animated films as quietly — and as profoundly — as Jørgen Klubien. Born and raised in Denmark, Klubien emerged in the international animation world…

Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 CSUF, Grand Central Art Center

CSUF Grand Central Art Center presents Misty Choi’s, open_in_new work, CuppyBreak: A Cup of My Own.  open_in_new, begins with close attention to ordinary gestures: drinking coffee, holding a cup, eating, resting, and moving through a room. Through repetition, she discovers subtle differences within…

Oct 17, 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…

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026 City of Newport Beach

Celebrating its 27th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing…

Oct 17, 2026 CXU Gallery

CXU Gallery is pleased to present “Memory Lag,” a solo exhibition by Jung Yeon Bae. The exhibition explores the relationship between memory, travel, time, and emotion, considering the ways experiences can remain with us long after the moment itself has passed. “Memory Lag” takes its title from the…

Oct 17, 2026 CSUF – Meng Concert Hall

Quarteto Nuevo Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! Their diverse programs can be tailored to fit anywhere, from an intimate chamber music venue to a large outdoor festival. The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is…