4,000-Year-Old ‘Gilgamesh’ Gets a New Life in Cerritos Opera Premiere
Lyric Opera of Orange County joins Assyrian artists to transform the ancient tale into a sweeping multimedia production.
March 23, 2026
‘Leading Ladies’ at Westminster Community Playhouse
Mistaken identities, theatrical ambition and a dash of Shakespearean mischief.
March 13, 2026
‘The Messenger’ at Chance Theater
Four women. One truth. And the dangerous cost of carrying it.
March 11, 2026
‘I Love My Wife’ at No Square Theatre
Musical revisits the 1970s with a satirical nod to free love, open marriage and a flirtation with ménage-à-quatre.
March 11, 2026
Flamenco and Fate Collide in ‘Songs From a Sinking Ship’ at Irvine Barclay
A siren’s call sends a ship into supernatural danger in Flamenco Arts International’s theatrical dance production.
March 9, 2026
Orange County Restaurant Week Returns With Fresh Flavors
The culinary celebration features over 200 eateries offering special menus, cocktails and more at varying price points.
March 2, 2026
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Reflects on the Importance of Poetry in Our Daily Lives
The decorated and prolific wordsmith will deliver a Creative Edge Lecture March 3 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
February 27, 2026
‘In the Green’ at Ophelia’s Jump Productions
A musical that dares you to hear women’s voices.
February 26, 2026
‘The Cottage’ at Cabrillo Playhouse
Sandy Rustin’s 2023 Broadway farce arrives on a newly renovated stage.
February 18, 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
Laguna Dance’s ‘Love Letters’ Signals a New Chapter for the Organization
The 2026 festival brings nationally recognized companies, local artists and emerging voices together as the organization redefines its role in Orange County’s cultural landscape.
February 9, 2026
