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

Pride Anthems

From Donna Summer to Lady Gaga, pop music has been an joyous vehicle for celebrating your true self, and this special concert at Segerstrom Center takes you on a half-century journey through some of the greatest hits MORE

Owning The Wayfarer is a Homecoming for Its New Stewards

The new Wayfarer owners have a long, personal history with the Costa Mesa music and dining venue that they hope to build on.

Culterra and the Rise in E-Commerce Art Platforms

As this photography pop-up opens its doors in Laguna Beach, it builds upon the trend of selling art online.

How and Where to Celebrate Pride in Orange County

In June, Pride Month takes place to recognize the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. With the month come celebrations of equality, diversity and plenty of ways to support the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County. Activities ranging from sports to wellness will take place, each with the goal of promoting messages of equity and acceptance.

Summer Preview: A Look at the Best in OC Arts and Culture

Here’s a look at some of the top summertime picks in theater, dance, visual arts, culture, music (classical and popular) and food and drink, brought to you by Culture OC’s team of arts and culture writers.

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.

Gospel Voices of OC - Sacred Sounds, Soulful Queens

As an early marker of Juneteenth, the Arts & Learning Conservatory and Musco Center for the Arts use music and theater to mount a one-night-only tribute to the trailblazing contributions of African-American women to our history and culture MORE

Art Walk at Laguna Art Museum

Free admission to the Museum and live music are just some of the highlights of the monthly community Art Walk along PCH in Laguna Beach MORE

Ballet Under the Stars

A narrated version of the classic fable "Peter and the Wolf" is just one of the family-friendly chapters in this unique outdoor dance concert at Anaheim's Pearson Park Amphitheatre, presented by Noveau Chamber Ballet MORE

Gentle Yoga at The Muck

People of all ages, especially seniors, are invited to this introduction to the physical and mental benefits of traditional yoga practice in a workshop at Fullerton's Muckenthaler Cultural Center MORE