Profiles

Nov 21, 2026 The Sanctuary Studio for the Arts & Humanities

The Sanctuary Studio is delighted to welcome saxophonist Aidan Sears for an evening of exceptional jazz musicianship, featuring a rising talent whose career has already taken him to some of the most prestigious stages in the United States and abroad. Born and raised in Southern California, Aidan…

Nov 21, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 Bowers Museum

Travel back to 1932 and discover how a generous bequest from Charles and Ada Bowers transformed into Orange County’s first public museum, Bowers Legacy: The Making of a Museum at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.   Explore archival photographs, architectural drawings, and ten historic objects, including…

Nov 21, 2026 Soka Performing Arts Center

With ever evolving arrangements of Bach’s Flute Sonatas and Keyboard Preludes, orchestrated for baroque flute and the forces of Ruckus that include theorbos, baroque guitars, baroque bassoon, cello, viola da gamba, harpsichord, organ, bass, and even banjo. Ruckus, the super-powered baroque rhythm…

Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027 Biergarten at Old World HB Concert Venue

Come down to Old World Village, shop at the Christmas Market for your holiday gifts and enjoy the holiday cheer with food and drinks while listening to the talented Curtis Hoffman playing classical holiday songs.  Curtis Hoffmann, piano-playing crooner, is sure to please where souls are merry and…

Nov 21, 2026 Calle Cuatro DTSA / SABC

Celebrate the holiday season at Plaza Navideña at Plaza Calle Cuatro in downtown Santa Ana.  Enjoy the festive tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 pm, live entertainment, children’s arts and crafts, photos with Santa, and holiday storytelling with Mrs. Claus at 6:30 pm and 7 pm. Bring the whole family…

Nov 21, 2026 The Sanctuary Studio for the Arts & Humanities

Join us at The Sanctuary Studio for an intimate gathering of improvised devotional music, poetry, stillness, and deep listening. Led by Sanctuary founder Simon Drew, Sanctuary Sessions brings together musicians and instruments from around the world—including bansuri and tablas from India…

Nov 21, 2026 Orange Public Library and History Center (Main Library)

Secrets of the Mortuary Most people never see what happens behind the doors of a mortuary. Sisters in Crime Orange County presents a rare insider’s glimpse into an often-misunderstood profession. Dr. Damon de la Cruz, an internationally recognized expert in mortuary science and embalming, will give…

Nov 21, 2026 Biergarten at Old World HB Concert Venue

Come down to Old World Village, shop at the Christmas Market for your holiday gifts and enjoy the holiday cheer with food and drinks while listening to a live band playing Christmas and holiday music.  Steven Gonzalo Bejarano, a musician from El Monte, California has a passionate love for music…