Press Releases

Oct 18, 2026 Heritage Hill Historic Park

Let’s join Urban Sketchers North Orange County to sketch this historic location. Over 4 acres includes four fully restored and furnished buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area. Meet at 10:00 just inside the entrance gate. Reconvene at 12:30 to share our…

Oct 18, 2026 UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

Artist Raymond Saunders often used found objects and images to create layered artworks full of personal meaning and symbolism. Inspired by Saunders’s art–making process, participants will use found objects, collage materials, and mixed media to create assemblage boxes that tell a personal…

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026 Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Ever wondered what happens inside an artist’s studio before an exhibition opens? Visit Muzeo during October for Makers@Muzeo with Bradford J. Salamon.  Drop in, engage with the artist, and watch as he creates new work for his exhibition opening at Muzeo on November 28 – Four Decades of Curiosity…

Oct 18, 2026 Surfing Heritage and Culture Center

Coast Film and Music Festival invites audiences to step inside the world of mariachi music in MARIACHI MATTERS with Anthony Small, a live multimedia journey through the music, history, artistry, and people behind one of the world’s most enduring musical traditions. The afternoon opens with Mariachi…

Oct 18, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 CSUF, Grand Central Art Center

CSUF Grand Central Art Center presents Misty Choi’s, open_in_new work, CuppyBreak: A Cup of My Own.  open_in_new, begins with close attention to ordinary gestures: drinking coffee, holding a cup, eating, resting, and moving through a room. Through repetition, she discovers subtle differences within…

Oct 18, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027 Museum of Make-Believe

Be transported to a charming, 1,000-square-foot storybook forest in the heart of Laguna Beach, adorned with mystical trees, twinkling fireflies, and captivating artwork. Lose yourself in this enchanted world and let a timeless kind of magic guide you on a unique adventure. Each ticket purchase…

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026 City of Newport Beach

Celebrating its 27th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing…

Oct 18, 2026 The Artist Lab

Celebrate the fall season with a hands-on, creative workshop at The Artist Lab in Irvine. Whether you want to design a minion, a cute cat, a spooky ghost, or a superhero pumpkin, we’ve got all the tools and inspiration you need. Designed for kids & teens. (Parents and grandparents are welcome to…