SoCal Food and Lifestyle Podcast, ‘Walk-Ins Welcome,’ Launches Today
Culture OC contributing writer, Ivy Dai, will talk with chefs, founders and personalities shaping Southern California’s food and hospitality scene.
July 1, 2026
For Orange County Artist Big Sur, Music Is Activism, Healing and Home
Melody Tajalli, aka Big Sur, uses music to reflect her journey as a queer, first-generation Iranian-Afghan American artist.
June 29, 2026
Summer is the Season of Art in Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair mark milestones while celebrating creativity with the long-running Festival of Arts.
June 26, 2026
Your Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Celebrations Across Orange County
From fireworks to festivals – your city-by-city guide to celebrating America 250, all in one place.
June 24, 2026
Orange County’s Kelsi Davies Returns to VidCon as Featured Creator
The paranormal-loving internet personality is set to join a slew of content creators at one of the world’s most popular conventions – June 25-27 – for digital influencers and the new media industry.
June 22, 2026
MENA Cultural Festival and Concert Event Set to Light Up the OC Fairgrounds
The three-day celebration runs June 19–21, featuring international headliners, 200-plus vendors and World Cup watch parties.
June 19, 2026
Fullerton’s Day of Music Turns 11 With 200+ Performers and a Story Worth Knowing
How a French festival tradition and a city crisis gave birth to one of SoCal's biggest free music celebrations.
June 17, 2026
‘Gospel Voices of OC’ Ventures Through the Eras of Black History
As Juneteenth meets America’s 250th anniversary, the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s “Gospel Voices of OC” explores Black resilience and innovation in a one-night-only show at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on June 27.
June 12, 2026
Where to Watch the World Cup in Orange County
From biergartens and butcher shops to food halls and fan-filled bars, watch parties for the games is a countywide cultural crawl.
June 10, 2026
Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With a Star-Powered Lineup
Returning for its second year, the Newport Beach TV Fest spotlights hit shows, new and acclaimed talent and artistic voices from the community to the creators.
June 3, 2026
Chewie Garcia Isn’t Just Running a Haunted House, He’s Building a Community
The Santa Ana native’s year-round attraction, Eulogy Collective, is becoming a GardenWalk fixture and a creative home for local teens.
June 1, 2026
OC Pride Events 2026: Your Guide to Festivals, Parades and Nightlife All Month Long
From Disneyland After Dark to the OC Pride Festival in Santa Ana, here's your guide to LGBTQ+ celebrations across Orange County this June.
May 29, 2026
