The Comings, Goings and Passings in 2023
The last 12 months were filled with significant changes to the cultural scene in Orange County. Several major arts institutions said goodbye to their leaders and started the challenging search...
January 1, 2024
2023 Top 5 Moments in Culture, Visual Arts and Food
The clock is certainly ticking on 2023. But while we have a few precious moments left, let’s look back on the best in arts and culture this past year in...
December 29, 2023
Feliz Navidad! It’s Bilingual Santa’s Busiest Time of Year
In a county with more than a million Spanish speakers, one of Orange County’s premier shopping destinations offers visits with a multicultural St. Nick. When Robert Torres of Lake Forest...
December 22, 2023
It’s Starting to Feel a Lot Like Christmas – and Halloween
The Christmas season takes a spooky turn for many in Orange County and beyond. Kevin and Megan Valantine were looking for a way to keep the Halloween season going for...
December 11, 2023
A Cornucopia of Options: What to Do in Orange County During the 2023 Holiday Season
Performances, exhibitions, holiday fairs and more are in store for the culturally curious. It seems to approach us quicker each year, but the holiday season is officially upon us. Can’t...
November 22, 2023
Honoring Our Heroes: Where to Find Veterans Day Ceremonies in Orange County
As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this weekend, Orange County is set to host a series of ceremonies and events. Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, serves...
November 9, 2023
Vietnam’s Favorite Coffee Bar Opens Its First U.S. Store in Little Saigon
It was big news when 85°C Bakery Cafe, Tim Ho Wan and Paradise Dynasty arrived in O.C. Now it’s time for java junkies to start buzzing. Trung Nguyên Legend, one...
November 3, 2023
It’s Time to Think Even Bigger
We hope you’ll invest in the future of Orange County arts and culture journalism. DONATE TODAY Culture OC wouldn’t exist without its many supporters. On Sept. 8, we launched this...
October 31, 2023
Still Looking for Something to do for Halloween and Día de los Muertos?
If you are on the hunt for something to do this weekend, there’s no shortage of events to make this spooky season memorable. As we reach the end of October,...
October 27, 2023
Pageant of the Masters Brings Out the ‘Monsters’ in October
Pageant of the Monsters, which occurs every five years, returns this month to the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach. Every five years, the Festival of Arts and Pageant...
October 23, 2023
Knott’s Scary Farm, Which Created the Blueprint for Large-Scale Halloween Events, Turns 50
As Knott’s Scary Farm celebrates its 50th anniversary, fans look back at how the theme park haunted attraction has impacted their relationships, careers and lives. When John Castro began working...
October 17, 2023
Orange County Arts Awards Honor Local Talent, Organizations and Patrons
The five honorees who will be recognized Oct. 17 at the 23rd Orange County Arts Awards hail from distinctly different artistic sectors: flamenco dance, theater education, professional music performance, stimulating...
October 13, 2023
