Culture OC Ovations

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 06, 2026 Coastline Community College Art Gallery

SCAPE Gallery presents, For the Record, a two-person exhibition featuring the work of artists Kara Maria and Suvan Geer at Coastline College Art Gallery in Newport Beach.  Exploring extinction, ecological disruption, and resilience, Maria’s paintings portray endangered species within fragile…

Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026 Segerstrom Center for the Arts

These are melodies you know, leaping from the symphony to the silver screen. Conductor Alexander Shelley brings orchestral magic with Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Disney’s Fantasia) and Strauss’ dramatic tone poem, featuring its iconic sunrise fanfare (2001: A Space Odyssey). Virtuoso James…

Oct 22, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 Arts & Learning Conservatory

Step into the spotlight and discover the power of performance in this dynamic acting and improv class designed for aspiring teen actors and performers. Combining the creativity and spontaneity of improvisation with focused acting technique and scene work, this class helps students build confidence…

Oct 22, 2026 Musco Center for the Arts

Dobro master and 14-time Grammy® winner Jerry Douglas is a bandleader, producer, session musician, instructor, and a very funny guy! He’s produced over a hundred albums, and he’s featured on over 1,600 studio albums. He’s a member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, co-bandleader for Transatlantic…

Oct 23, 2026 The Sanctuary Studio for the Arts & Humanities

The Sanctuary Studio welcomes two of Southern California’s most exciting young jazz musicians, pianist Emmet Althoen and saxophonist Kahlil Childs, for an intimate duo performance exploring the rich possibilities of piano and saxophone. At just 15 years old, Emmet Althoen has already developed a…

Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026 McKinney Theatre

Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching story by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn…

Oct 23, 2026 Campus JAX

More than a tribute act, Twisted Gypsy celebrates and reinvents the timeless music of the legendary Fleetwood Mac and takes you back to the early days of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip and '70s rock 'n' roll. Enjoy a trip back in time with their passion, ultra high energy, amazing all-live harmonies, fun…

Oct 24, 2026 OC Guitar Museum

Join Arts For All for our 4th Anniversary Halloween Kids Concert & Fundraiser at the OC Guitar Museum in San Clemente.  Celebrate four years of making music education accessible to underserved children throughout Orange County. Enjoy an afternoon of live student performances on a professional…