Culture OC Ovations

Oct 22, 2026 Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Grand Central Art Center, in collaboration with the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA), invites the community to join us at OCCCA for a curatorial talk by Miranda Lash, Ellen Bruss Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. This event marks the second program in a…

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 Crear Studio 

Experience Entre Familia y Historia:  Sergio O’Cádiz Moctezuma 1934-2002 at the Crear Studio in Santa Ana. Unfolding over the course of a year, this retrospective series brings Sergio O’Cádiz Moctezuma’s creative legacy into view through personal archives, paintings, ephemera, and digital…

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 Great Park Gallery

Now on view at the Great Park Gallery in collaboration with the Daisy Chain Fields, Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026.  The exhibition is on view, free and open to the public through November 29, 2026. Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026 is an exhibition showcasing the…

Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 CSUF – Little Theatre

In the Heights Music/Lyrics by Lin Manuel Miranda; Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes; Directed by Sara Guerrero; Musical Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado; Choreography by Steve Rosa October 22–31, 2026 Little Theatre 8 PM: 10/22^, 10/23, 10/24, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29*, 10/30 2 PM: 10/24, 10/31 ^Opening…

Oct 22, 2026 Campus JAX

Steamers Jazz at JAX “Generous, life-affirming music, shot through with (but not swamped by) personality and literate artistry alike.” – Jazz Journal Bassist and vocalist Kristin Korb is celebrated worldwide for redefining the bass-and-voice format. A protégé of Ray Brown, she has built a…

Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026 Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens

Step into the witches’ coven this Halloween for an intimate, immersive reimagining of Verdi’s Macbeth at the breathtaking Casa Romantica. As you arrive, choose your poison. Sip enchanted cocktails as whispers of prophecy swirl around you and the line between guest and witness begins to disappear…

Oct 22, 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…

Oct 22, 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…