September 17, 2025

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

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

Laguna Playhouse presents the riotous musical dark comedy about a man who learns he's ninth in line to inherit a noble title and a fortune, and sets out to eliminate the eight people ahead of him by increasingly absurd means MORE

Zombies, Love and Family Rule: 20 Years of ‘Night of the Living Dead’ at the Maverick

At the heart of Maverick Theater’s “Night of the Living Dead” are a group of people who love playing zombie together.

Relámpago del Cielo Reflects on 50 Years, While Looking Toward the Future

Relámpago del Cielo serves as a showcase of the preservation of ballet folklórico, establishing itself as a steward for those who want to study cultural dance.

Unique Events Take Orange County Museum Visitors Beyond the Exhibitions

No longer are museums simply for strolling through galleries of paintings, sculptures and other installations. Art centers across Orange County have become destinations for all types of events, from live music and film screenings to workshops in drawing or crocheting, game nights, cocktail hours and even dance classes as museum leaders seek to attract community members who might not otherwise visit.


With events that appeal to different segments of society – from seniors to new parents with babes in arms and young adults looking to mingle – the goal is to get people from all walks of life through the doors to experience the museums’ offerings.

A Platform for Local Pros: Inside the SoCal Ballet Scene Festival

By pairing established troupes with emerging voices and even recreational adult dancers, the festival highlights the range of Southern California ballet talent on one stage.

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.

2025 OC Latino International Film Festival

Emerging Latino/x/a filmmakers get a chance to share their stories on the big screen at Santa Ana's Frida Cinema, including screenings dedicated to the work of local students MORE

Art in the Park 2025: Fine Arts & Artisans Fair

A can't miss annual festival for lovers of visual art, as over 100 artists and artisans come to the Civic Center Green in Newport Beach to make their creations available for appreciation and purchase MORE

Fender Play: OC Student Songwriting Workshop

No musical experience required - any high school student who's ever been curious about how rock and pop songs are created and performed can get hands-on training with real instruments and expert instructions in this free workshop in Irvine MORE

Fiestas Patrias at the Anaheim Farmers Market

Latino-owned businesses step into the spotlight on Anaheim's Center Street Promenade for a day of live music, great food, and more MORE

 

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