Culture

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 CSUF – Young Theatre

A Monster Calls By Adam Peck, Patrick Ness, and Siobhan Dowd; Directed by Michael Polak October 8–17, 2026 Young Theatre 8pm: 10/14, 10/15*, 10/16, 10/17 2pm: 10/17 ^Opening Night Post-show Reception *ASL Interpreted Based on the award-winning young adult novel by Patrick Ness, "A Monster Calls" is…

Oct 17, 2026 The Sanctuary Studio for the Arts & Humanities

The Sanctuary Studio welcomes pianist Anastasia Maksiuta and cellist Ryan Phipps for an intimate evening of chamber music, bringing together two accomplished artists whose careers span the worlds of international performance, recording, education, and artistic collaboration. Maksiuta has appeared…

Oct 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2026 Campus JAX

WANTED is the nation’s number one tribute band performing the music of BON JOVI. Based out of Los Angeles California, WANTED is an incredible concert experience that captures the atmosphere, excitement, and fun of the arena rock anthems that can only be described as BON JOVI. Consisting of some of…

Oct 17, 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 17, 2026 - 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 17, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026 Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC)

Fiber art can be as a form of communication, speaking through structure, material, and process. The artists in this exhibition take familiar fiber techniques and use them in unexpected ways, combining traditional methods with new ideas to create works that feel both structured and natural. Some…