Culture

Oct 04, 2026 Frida Cinema, The

Frida Cinema's Walt Disney Studies series is headed down the rabbit hole as present a brand new 4K restoration of the original 1951 classic Alice in Wonderland.  And make sure to get their early as our host for the evening, Jeff Kurtti, will be giving a very special presentation before the film. In…

Oct 04, 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 04, 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 04, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026 Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to present Walt Disney Archives -𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.  This specially curated exhibition takes a fascinating look at the pursuit of character animation through a collection of rarely seen photographs of…

Oct 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 2026 Irvine Improv

A rising star in the US and a massive name in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of…