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
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
‘Something Rotten!’ at Curtis Theatre
A riotous Renaissance comedy that’s rip-roaring fun.
February 1, 2026
‘Once’ Twice: Two Local Theaters Stage Musical at the Same Time – and Neither Is Worried
Chance Theater and Electric Company Theatre open the actor-musician musical this weekend.
January 30, 2026
Who’s Afraid of Repertory?
From ‘Woolf’ to ‘Carnage,’ South Coast Repertory and two actors tackle a marathon challenge.
January 16, 2026
