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

Pacific Chorale presents Tis the Season!

The beloved annual concert brings together Pacific Chorale, musicians from Pacific Symphony, the Southern California Children's Chorus, and the mighty organ of Segerstrom Concert Hall, for a special program of holiday season classics and rarities, plus singalongs and a visit from Santa MORE

Orange County's Latinx LGBTQ Community Celebrates the Holidays at Queer Posada

The LGBTQ Center OC’s dinner and drag show celebration fosters community and cultural pride at a time when its members need it the most.

Under the Baton: PBS SoCal to Air a Special on Carl St.Clair

In partnership with Culture OC and a generous grant from the Orange County Community Foundation, PBS SoCal to air an interview with Carl St.Clair as he reaches the end of his tenure with the Pacific Symphony.

Soul Singer Joss Stone Brings Holiday Spirit to Segerstrom Center

The British singer-songwriter will perform a mix of Christmas tunes and sultry hits with Pacific Symphony this weekend.

Molly Noori Fights to Destigmatize Chronic Illness in the Opera Industry

Culture OC talks with Noori of The Chronicled Voice, and organizations set up to advocate for equality in the opera industry and beyond.

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.

Bel Canto Christmas

A special collaboration between Opera Laguna and the South Chicago Dance Theater creates an inspiring new presentation of Handel's holiday perennial The Messiah MORE

Holidays on The Paseo

Hot cocoa, festive crafts, and beautiful seasonal lights create an inviting atmosphere tonight at Yorba Linda's Public Library and Cultural Arts Center MORE

Winter Lights Holiday Musical and Festival

The featured attraction of the holiday exhibition at Santa Ana's Discovery Cube is a magical new live show for kids using puppettry and song to tell the story of a young woman who aspires to make the world a better place with science MORE

Cruise of Lights

Tour the glittering decorated homes of Huntington Harbour in this unique guided boat trip MORE