Arts Orange County Announces 26th OC Arts Awards Honorees
The Orange County arts community will gather on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its stars at the 26th Orange County Arts Awards, hosted by the county’s non-profit arts council, Arts Orange County.
April 20, 2026
Igniting the Spark: A Celebration of All Things STEAM at OC Fair’s Imaginology
Innovative displays of engineering, science, math and more take center stage this weekend during the free youth fair, featuring brain-bending competitions, hands-on activities and live entertainment.
April 10, 2026
For Orange County Poets, National Poetry Month Doesn’t End in April
Orange County poets, booksellers, librarians and students are celebrating National Poetry Month this month.
April 6, 2026
Culture OC Talks with Arts Leaders to Kick Off Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Local arts leaders sit down with Culture OC publisher Paul Hodgins to share their thoughts on issues, plans and challenges facing Orange County arts organizations.
April 1, 2026
Katella Commons to Anchor OC Vibe With Expansive Food Hall and Bar Scene
The Anaheim development’s central gathering space will feature chef-driven stalls, six distinct lounges and a design rooted in local culture.
March 27, 2026
Orange County Fans of BTS Celebrate the Group’s Return
From all corners of O.C. and beyond fans – aka the ARMY – are eagerly awaiting the K-pop juggernaut’s fifth album, which drops today.
March 20, 2026
‘The Grief was Growing Heavier’: Why OC’s Iranian Community is Pausing Its Nowruz Celebrations
Protests, state brutality and war have put ancient, annual springtime celebrations on hold.
March 13, 2026
Thousands Celebrate Year of the Horse at Tết Festival at Golden West College
PHOTO STORY: Vietnamese Lunar New Year gathering returns to the Huntington Beach campus for the first time since 2013.
February 16, 2026
Celebrating Tết and Lunar New Year in Orange County: Community, Culture and New Traditions in 2026
From Tết parades to lantern festivals, here’s how Orange County welcomes the Year of the Horse.
February 11, 2026
Nuestros Trajes: A History of Relámpago del Cielo Through Traditional Apparel
Experience the history of Relámpago del Cielo through its garments over five decades.
February 6, 2026
Embracing the World’s Cultures in Orange County
These local festivals highlight the beloved traditions of different cultures from across the globe, providing a chance to learn about new people and places without ever leaving home.
February 2, 2026
The Contentious History of Orange County’s Chicano Murals Turns a New Leaf
The restoration of famed muralist Emigdio Vasquez’s ‘Chicano Gothic’ marks a historic moment of community and government collaboration to preserve Latino public art.
January 19, 2026
