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

60th Sawdust Art Festival

Live music, art demonstrations, and the works of over 180 local artists continue to power this beloved summer tradition in Laguna Beach MORE

OC Fair Returns July 17 With Trevor Noah, Bacon-Wrapped Everything and New Rides

The OC Fair opens July 17 and runs through Aug. 16 with a theme of "Your Adventure Awaits.” Bubbles are just one of the many forms of entertainment guests will find. 

“At Pacific Amphitheatre, we have really punched up the entertainment and the venue itself,” said chief business development officer Michele Capps, who is managing the entertainment. “The venue itself has received a facelift …. From the food venues to the restrooms, we're paying attention to every little detail, so the venue itself feels a little fresher.”

Passport to Paradise: Exploring Orange County, One Stamp at a Time

There’s something truly captivating about collecting passport stamps. Whether lazing on the beaches of Bali, skiing the Swiss Alps or on safari in Africa, these stamps are a traveler’s finest trophies – a collection of all the awe-inspiring places one has been.

But what once exclusively symbolized far-flung journeys now doubles as a badge of local discovery. More and more companies are introducing passports of their own right here in Orange County, allowing locals to secure their stamps without ever leaving the region. From expertly crafted cocktails and ice-cold beers to a flurry of restaurants and artistic festivals, these inventive passports are putting culture front and center in a way that’s fun, interactive and beneficial for small businesses.

Chance Theater Tackles Trauma and Healing in ‘Jagged Little Pill’

What you oughta know about the Alanis Morrisette musical, which opens tonight at the Chance Theater.

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.

Playbill Parade

Global Harmony Symphony and guest vocalists Cristiana Reeves and Madilynn Freeman draw from decades of the Broadway songbook for a pops concert in Laguna Hills MORE

How to Train Your Dragon

See the modern animated classic from Dreamworks in a free outdoor screening on Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts MORE

Evening Stroll

Bring the kids to the Fullerton Arboretum where they can experience the sounds of instruments made from natural bamboo during an evening of activities MORE

OC Improv Fest 2026

Since 2013, Improv Fest has been Orange County's premier showcase for local improvisational talent; their three day residence at Santa Ana's Frida Cinema will include workshops that give you a chance to play MORE