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

Dial M for Murder

Newport Theatre Arts Center stages Frederick Knott's classic twisty crime caper about a man attempting to plot a perfect killing only to see it spin out of control MORE

The Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations in Orange County for 2025 (North and Central Counties)

From June 27 through July 6, cities across the county will light up with parades, fun runs, carnivals, patriotic concerts, harbor cruises, pub crawls, slip-and-slides, community picnics, and of course—fireworks.

Culture OC has pulled together a full guide to everything happening near you, complete with maps, details, and dates, all organized by city. We even looked into where and when you can legally light your own safe and sane fireworks.

The Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations in Orange County for 2025 (The Coast and South County)

The city’s three canyon festivals return with art, music, workshops and more.

Laguna Beach Art Festivals Prepare to Launch for the Summer Season

Each summer, Laguna Canyon comes alive with vibrant art festivals. From artisanal pieces crafted right here in Orange County to artwork flown in from around the world, these creative celebrations are a delight for art enthusiasts, who can explore a variety of mediums at the Festival of Arts, Laguna Art-A-Fair and Sawdust Art Festival. In addition, visitors can explore interactive workshops, live music, an array of delectable cuisine and special events, including the one-of-a-kind Pageant of the Masters, making these festivals a one-stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment this summer.

Baroque Music Festival Returns for 45th Season, Honors Past Artistic Director

Burton Karson founded the Corona del Mar festival 45 years ago, and this year’s edition celebrates his legacy. He died in March at 90 years old.

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.

Fale Polynesia's Summer Showcase

The talented students of all ages who have dedicated themselves to the practices of Polynesian dance present a one-night showcase at Anaheim's Pearson Park Amphitheatre complete with live music and food vendors MORE

Santa Ana Pride 2025

Dance classes, spoken word poetry, and vendors dedicated to mental and physical health are all part of the free community celebration in downtown Santa Ana MORE

The Magic of Sesame Street

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University presents a special exhibit celebrating the legacy and artistry of the landmark educational program MORE

Historical Walking Tour of San Juan Capistrano

Start at the beautiful train depot in the heart of historic downtown and enjoy a 45-minute immersion into the evolution of this unique Orange County community MORE