Culture

Sep 28, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 Irvine City Hall

Art at City Hall in Irvine invites the community to experience 20 Years Later:  The Great Picture.  Twenty years ago, six photographers known as The Legacy Project created The Great Picture, the world’s largest photograph. Measuring 31 by 111 feet, it was made using the world’s largest camera — a…

Sep 28, 2026 The Harp Inn

Hosted by OC comedy regular Evan "The Cass Man" Cassidy, this weekly neighborhood favorite features a lineup of up-and-coming talent alongside professional comics seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Showtime. Cost: Free entry (RSVP recommended via their Eventbrite page to guarantee a table) with…

Sep 28, 2026 Frida Cinema, The

Our Spielberg Summer series ventures to The Lost World: Jurassic Park, the oft-maligned sequel to the 1993 classic.  When mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) is pulled back into the dinosaur project after a second island is discovered, he joins a rescue expedition that quickly becomes a fight…

Sep 28, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 Black Umbrella Gallery

The September showcase will include all 'new' abstract art by Marcus Maldonado Sr.  He has created a diverse selection of art work from colorful paintings to hypnotizing images. This is Mr. Maldonado's second solo show at the Black Umbrella Gallery in Garden Grove. Marcus will be there in person on…

Sep 28, 2026 The Drake

Join us for this special evening as we highlight The Orange County School of Arts Jazz Quartet featuring Lexie Shehab on vocals. Gabriel Tong on bass. Kilan Lam on drums performs at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Garn Family Jazz Studies Program at OCSA enables young musicians in grades 7 through…

Sep 28, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026 CSUF – College of the Arts Galleries

Patrick Merrill: Prints from the Permanent Collection, 2004–2009 On view: September 21 – December 9, 2026 College of the Arts Galleries (Visual Arts, Bldg. G) Free and open to the public Patrick Merrill (1948-2012) was a master printmaker and mixed-media artist known for his monumental woodcuts…

Sep 28, 2026 - Nov 18, 2027 Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral)

The Shroud of Turnin:  An Immersive Experience is now on view at the Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. Inspired by the technological marvels of the “Van Gogh Exhibition” and “Immersive King Tut,” the 90-minute experience will offer the latest evidence and scientific research about the Shroud…

Sep 28, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026 Arts & Learning Conservatory

Step into the spotlight and discover the magic of musical theatre! In this exciting and imaginative class, young performers will explore the fundamentals of acting, singing, and movement while bringing a brand-new mini production to life. Through engaging theatre games, creative storytelling…