This weekend kicks off the 39th annual countywide celebration of family-friendly arts and arts-educational activities happening through May 27th, with more than 60 concerts, exhibits, plays, festivals and more to choose from MORE
It’s not exactly the Rodney Dangerfield of instruments. That’s the accordion, obviously. But it’s not the Cary Grant either. Ukes have a reputation of being easy to play and cheap to buy, but they have a limited range of notes and can’t manage complex music very well. That simplicity makes it perfect for kindergartens and cruise ships. But it has limited popularity and even less status.
South Coast Repertory originated Craig Lucas’s play in 1988. Now Lucas, SCR and others have created an all-new musical version.
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.
For one week beginning Sunday, the Sawdust Art Festival will host the Drepung Gomang monks of India as they demonstrate Tibetan culture and music while they construct a sand mandala promoting peace MORE
Legendary works from Beethoven and Mendelssohn feature in this concert from the Global Harmony Symphony in Laguna Hills - tickets are available for suggested donation and the event will stream live on YouTube for freeMORE
The Tustin Public Library presents a free all-ages day for families to celebrate comic books with a cosplay demonstration and a chance to hear from a working comic writer and illustratorMORE
Culture OC's mission is to provide the best possible arts and cultural journalism to Orange County, raise awareness of the area’s cultural richness and diversity, and strengthen the future of our field.
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.
