October 7, 2026

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

Viet Film Fest 2026

This homegrown celebration of Vietnamese cinematic art and artists has grown into the largest-such festival in the diaspora; and this year it will present 66 films both online and in-person at Santa Ana's Frida Cinema MORE

Curtains Up for Cinematic Celebrations: Your Guide to Orange County’s 2026 Fall Film Festivals

Eight local festivals offer Hollywood stars, world premieres, cultural cinema, young filmmakers, action sports and ocean adventures on screens across the county this October and November.

When It Comes to Censorship, Who Gets to Wield the Eraser?

Banned Books Week offers a reminder of Orange County’s nearly century-long history of censorship battles over textbooks, plays, movies, comics, art and library shelves.

Orange County Celebrity Chefs and Health-Conscious Founders This Month on ‘Walk-Ins Welcome’

We had an all-star line-up of guests in September on “Walk-Ins Welcome.”

Shelley, the Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale Resurrect Mahler 2

REVIEW: The composer’s epic symphony emerges dramatically succinct and beautifully wrought.

What It Takes to Train Monsters into Action at Knott’s Scary Farm

Two new mazes and one reimagined one aim to scare visitors at the annual Halloween attraction.

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.

Rocky Horror Skivvies Show

It's two risque favorites in one at the Laguna Playhouse as the underwear-clad musical duo invites a few friends by to riff on the legendary songs from "The Rocky Horror Show" and its movie adaptation MORE

Opening Reception: What Fearful Shadows

The Brea Art Gallery is unveiling its new contemporary group exhibition exploring visions of early American Horror from Edgar Allen Poe to the Salem Witch Trials, with discounted gifts and live entertainment at the free opening night MORE

Silverado Country Fair & Folk Art Festival

Families can enjoy everything from a pie-eating contest to a prize for best beard at this Western-themed weekend of music, food, and more in Silverado Canyon MORE

After Hours Social Club: Animation School

Vintage cartoons, trivia, interactive art activities, and a cereal bar are all part of Muzeo's evening get-together to share our enjoyment of animation MORE

 

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Arts Orange County builds appreciation of, participation in and support for the arts and arts education throughout Orange County. Event information provided by SparkOC, an ArtsOC program. 

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