Culture OC Ovations

Oct 18, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery

JoAnne Artman Gallery, presents:
Technicolor West: Featuring Billy Schenck, Chris Watts + Greg Miller Fall 2026 Technicolor West JoAnne Artman Gallery is pleased to present Technicolor West, a dynamic group exhibition featuring works by Billy Schenck, Chris Watts, and Greg Miller. Reimagining the…

Oct 18, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026 CSUF, Grand Central Art Center

Now on view at the CSUF Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Taken From EARTH by Antonio Palomo. Taken From EARTH reflects on the rocket’s double meaning as one of humanity’s most powerful inventions. As a child, the artist saw rockets as symbols of wonder, discovery, and the desire to reach…

Oct 18, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 University Art Gallery (UCI)

What does it mean to desire, to stand before, to be subject to, the power of Law in a time of forever wars? Before the Look of Law connects Kafka’s enigmatic depiction of law with Simon Leung’s 2006 curatorial project, Look of Law, to meditate on an unprecedented hostile takeover of the collective…

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 - Dec 13, 2026 Brea Art Gallery, The

What Fearful Shadows is a contemporary art exhibition that reimagines iconic elements of early American horror—The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the Salem Witch Trials, and the works of Edgar Allan Poe—through the lens of modern culture. Featuring original works that range from illustrative to…

Oct 18, 2026 William Peak Park

Come enjoy Silverado Days in Buena Park, a free 3-day family festival with carnival rides and games, community performances, an International Food Court, a local crafters marketplace plus contests for all ages. Carnival wristbands available for purchase online or onsite.    

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

Join us for the Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) in Laguna Beach.  Experience 10 days of films, live music, conversations, and unforgettable experiences celebrating adventure, creativity, and the natural world. From award-winning documentaries and filmmaker Q&As to concerts, the Coast Summit…

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Laguna Beach

Coast Film & Music Festival Experience 10 days of film, music, art, outdoor experiences and ideas at the Coast Film & Music Festival. With 80+ documentary films, a world-class lineup of live music, The Coast Summit Coast, free outdoor adventure, and special gatherings, that bring curious people…