Culture OC Ovations

Oct 17, 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…

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a…

Oct 18, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026 South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage

At the insistence of his wife, a political prisoner, a man agrees to help a blind woman train for a race in Paris.  After placing third, they take on a second challenge.  Can they run the 38-kilometer Channel Tunnel from France to the UK in a few hours to avoid being hit by the first train of the…

Oct 18, 2026 Brown Stone Cafe

Do you love listening to vinyl and brunching?  Join us for Vinyl Brunch every third Sunday at Brown Stone Cafe in Fullerton.  This month, bring you fav spooky records or just come enjoy a great brunch. All ages welcome.

Oct 18, 2026 Campus JAX

Ralph Opacic will be performing again with the Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band on Sunday, October 18th. He will be joined by some very special guests to be announced soon. Can’t make it live? Join the live stream at https://www.youtube.com/@JAXHideaway

Oct 18, 2026 Heritage Hill Historic Park

Let’s join Urban Sketchers North Orange County to sketch this historic location. Over 4 acres includes four fully restored and furnished buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area. Meet at 10:00 just inside the entrance gate. Reconvene at 12:30 to share our…

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

Artist Raymond Saunders often used found objects and images to create layered artworks full of personal meaning and symbolism. Inspired by Saunders’s art–making process, participants will use found objects, collage materials, and mixed media to create assemblage boxes that tell a personal…

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026 Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Ever wondered what happens inside an artist’s studio before an exhibition opens? Visit Muzeo during October for Makers@Muzeo with Bradford J. Salamon.  Drop in, engage with the artist, and watch as he creates new work for his exhibition opening at Muzeo on November 28 – Four Decades of Curiosity…