Each week, Arts Orange County and Culture OC deliver you this look at the stories and events happening in our arts and cultural community.

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The homegrown MenAlive! Gay Men's Chorus presents a high-energy musical tribute to Britney, Beyoncé, Cher, and other pop legends who don't need last names MORE

Mangia! Pizza, Pasta and Other Italian Updates

Whether it’s a bowl of pasta or slice of pizza, Italian dining is comforting and hearty; lately throughout Orange County there have been restaurant announcements, openings, as well as a few closures all associated with the same cuisine. Originally conceived as a pizza-focused column, this week’s commentary features the latest on all eats coming and going in the style of Italian cooking.

Conventional Conversations: Diverse Voices Find Their Place at WonderCon

Diversity and representation were major talking points in upstairs meeting rooms at WonderCon last weekend, but what did they look like on the exhibition floor?

Segerstrom Center’s 2024-25 Broadway Series Signals Confidence

The line-up of 10 musicals includes six that have never been presented in Orange County.

$61 Million Arts Village at Irvine Valley College Opens Its Doors

The college will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from 4-6 p.m. on April 3. All three buildings will be fully functional, with the exception of the interactive media (virtual reality) and digital media studios, which will be open for the fall semester.

Each week, we recommend a variety of events and experiences from the listings at SparkOC.com, our free website for Orange County's arts and cultural community.

Evil Dead, The Musical

The front row "splash zone" for blood tells you all you'll need to know about this raucous, tune-filled tribute to the cult classic horror film, opening this weekend at Fullerton's Maverick Theater MORE

Beat Making Class

Teens and adults of any experience level, including no experience at all, are invited to try the art of building music at this free workshop through Santa Ana's Public Library MORE

Ranger Jack’s Music and Puppet Show

Families are invitied to San Clemente's Casa Romantica for an educational, interactive concert featuring games, songs, and puppetted animals MORE

Brain Health: The Impact of Art + Nature

Laguna Art Museum presents a unique gallery tour led by a clinical psychologist who promotes the mental and emotional benefits of nature, social gathering, and the contemplation of art MORE