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

The Wailin' Jennys

Internationally-beloved leaders in the modern folk music scene, this trio of Manitoba musicians brings their unique harmonies back to the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University MORE

An Exclusive Residency Brings the Vienna Philharmonic to Orange County

When it comes to classical music in Orange County, March is a special month. That’s because on four separate occasions over the past 28 years, the Vienna Philharmonic has made concert stops here, and is about to clock in with number five.

The performances, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 9 and 11, provide locals a rare opportunity to experience what the Philharmonic Society refers to in its press materials as “one of the world’s most illustrious orchestras.” Both are part of an exclusive residency program created and run by the Society, and both are being led by Grammy Award-winning conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

OC Restaurant Week Returns with Special Categories to Help Diners Discover Their Ideal Eateries

Explore a diverse range of dining options as Orange County’s annual culinary extravaganza embraces everything from restaurants with fine wines and date-night spots to options the whole family can enjoy.

Pacific Symphony's 2025-26 Season Includes Four Appearances by its New Conductor

Alexander Shelley will conduct major works by Ravel, Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Surviving the Arduous Process of Surviving On 'Survivor'

Orange County residents Shauhin Davari and David Kinne join the ranks of "Survivor" contestants in season 48.

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.

Our Town (A Little Bit Wilder)

The Electric Company Theatre celebrates the 100th anniversary of their home venue, Fullerton's Muckenthaler Cultural Center, with an original musical about the city's history inspired by the classic play "Our Town" MORE

Concert on the Water with Upstream Reggae

A free concert on a floating stage in the ocean caps off a day of food and festivities at the beach for the Dana Point Festival of Whales MORE

We Tell Stories: Let Them Eat Books

This family-friendly performance troupe uses everyday objects and audience participation to ignite a love of reading in all ages by bringing classic stories to life MORE

Our Story

Irvine's Merage Jewish Community Center hosts a long-running series of films created by and featuring Israeli storytellers and performers - this edition features "Our Story," a romantic comedy about an agent in the music business having a chance encounter with a talented but shy music teacher MORE