| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sponge playing the whole "Rotting Pinatas" album in it's entiretyPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 17, 2012 Tickets are $15. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/17/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Eric Hutchinsonand Graffiti6Presented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 18, 2012 Tickets are $17. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/18/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Music by the BayPresented by ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum at ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum May 18, 2012 Music by the Bay is ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum’s popular musical reception series. Please join us for an evening of fun and friends at the Museum. Enjoy a night of live music and complementary wine and appetizers on our waterfront courtyard and galleries overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Newport Harbor. Come early to enjoy restaurants, retailers and attractions along the boardwalk. Please visit our website at
| ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum | 05/18/12 | Newport Beach |
BFA CabaretsPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Theater May 15-May 18, 2012 Graduating seniors in the Cal State University Fullerton BFA Musical Theatre program construct and perform original cabarets.
Tuesday, May 15
7:00 PM
JORDAN SIDFIELD
CASEY CANINO
RICKY WAGNER
9:00 PM
REBECCA TUCKER
DENNIS BENDERSKY
Wednesday, May 16
7:00 PM
CASEY CANINO
MICAELA MARTINEZ
ABBY HANKINS | Grand Central Art Center | 05/15/12- 05/18/12 | Santa Ana |
Opera with the UCI Symphony OrchestraPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at Claire Trevor Theatre May 17-May 19, 2012 The Old Maid and the Thief, a comedy in English, will be presented by the Claire Trevor School of the Arts Music Department. Originally written for radio broadcast in 1939, Menotti's comic opera pokes fun at small-town gossip and the consequences of believing stereotypes. The musical score is rich with soaring arias and witty ensembles.
Written by Gian-Carlo Menotti
Robin Buck, Director
Stephen Tucker, Conductor
| UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 05/17/12- 05/19/12 | Irvine |
Feel the Rhythm Arts Festival DayPresented by Children's Museum at La Habra at Children's Museum at La Habra May 19, 2012 Family Arts Festival Day is a free community event produced by the Children’s Museum at La Habra in collaboration with Orange County’s Imagination Celebration and the City of La Habra. In keeping with the Museum’s spring exhibit theme, Feel the Rhythm, our annual event will feature lively and interactive music, dance performances and demonstrations, unique art workshops, and carnival style game booths. Concessions, games, and face painting will be available for a nominal... | Children's Museum at La Habra | 05/19/12 | La Habra |
A World Orchestra You Can BuildPresented by Orange County Great Park and Arts Orange County at Orange County Great Park May 19, 2012 During A World Orchestra You Can Build, families will explore the endless possibilities of making hand-made musical instruments from common household items during a two-part musical extravaganza. First, discover the origin, science, and playing techniques of simple instruments from many cultures during a fun-filled performance with musician, instrument maker, and educator, Dr. Craig Woodson.
The fun continues when you receive the materials and instructions... | Orange County Great Park | 05/19/12 | Irvine |
Family Arts Festival Day- Free Admission Presented by The Children's Museum at La Habra at Children's Museum at La Habra May 19, 2012 Family Arts Festival Day is a free community event produced by the Children’s Museum at La Habra in collaboration with Orange County’s Imagination Celebration and the City of La Habra. In keeping with the Museum’s spring exhibit theme, Feel the Rhythm, our annual event will feature lively and interactive music, dance performances and demonstrations, unique art workshops, and carnival style game booths. Concessions, games, and face painting will be available for a nominal... | The Children's Museum at La Habra | 05/19/12 | La Habra |
Music of the Garden with Orange County Choral SocietyPresented by Orange County Choral Society May 19, 2012 The OCCS is planting its roots deep this spring. Join us for a special program of music that reflects nature and celebrates the new birth of the season. This performance features music of composers who have lived and worked among us in Southern California, reflecting our unique relationship to nature. Join us as we celebrate life and spring in song with music spanning the High Renaissance through the 21st Century.
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Don't miss you chance to welcome spring... | Orange County Choral Society | 05/19/12 | Huntington Beach |
Fan Halen/Sunset Stripped/ PyromaniaPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 19, 2012 Tickets are $15. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com
Sunset Stripped ft. Erik Turner & Steven Sweet of Warrant doing all of Warrant's big tunes along with other monster ballads from the 80s. | The Coach House | 05/19/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
2012 OC Greek FestPresented by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church May 18-May 20, 2012 Come join us for Orange County’s premiere Greek Festival, the 2012 OC Greek Fest! Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace with dozens of vendors and carnival rides & games and other activities for the kids—all right here in Anaheim. New for 2012: Friday night’s Happy Hour from... | St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Anaheim |
The Perfect GentlemenPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 20, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/20/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Hit Off-Broadway Musical A Man of No ImportancePresented by The Gallery Theatre at The Gallery Theatre April 13-May 20, 2012 Celebrate the tumultuous joys of live theater with A Man of No Importance, a musical treasure from the team that created the Tony Award-winning classic Ragtime. This compelling story by playwright Terrence McNally brims with passion and humor, coupled with a gorgeous score filled with Irish-inspired music from Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Set in Dublin, the musical follows an amateur theater group and their leader who is determined to stage Oscar Wilde's Salome at his church, despite... | The Gallery Theatre | 04/13/12- 05/20/12 | Anaheim |
Cathedral Echoes: From Saint-SulpicePresented by Pacific Chorale at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 20, 2012 Pacific Chorale performs works from the French sacred music tradition, centering on the outstanding organists and composers who have worked at the Église Saint-Sulpice, second largest church in Paris and home to one of the great organs of the world. Organ virtuoso Thierry Escaich, last heard with Pacific Chorale in 2009, returns to the console of the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ. Artistic Director John Alexander conducts.
Program selections include works by Lili... | Pacific Chorale | 05/20/12 | Costa Mesa |
Peace, Love and StravinskyPresented by Cypress College Music Department at Cypress College Theater May 20, 2012 The End of an Era
After 32 years, Dr. Sheridan Ball wishes you all Peace, Love and Stravinsky as he picks up his baton to conduct his farewell performance with the Cypress Masterworks Chorale.
The program he has chosen for this momentous event features
PEACE
Vaughn Williams' Dona Nobis
Susan Montgomery, soprano
Steven Pence, baritone
LOVE
Beethoven's Choral Fantasy
Pinió Dovalis Benetatos, pianist
AND | Cypress College Music Department | 05/20/12 | Cypress |
| UCI Wind Ensemble | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 05/22/12 | Irvine |
| Small Jazz Groups | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 05/23/12 | Irvine |
Destruction/Warbringer/Vital Remains/PathologyPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 24, 2012 Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 7PM. Tickets are $20. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more information please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/24/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Jazz Festival featuring Carl Saunders QuartetPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 24, 2012 Created by jazz pioneer and impresario, Howard Rumsey; internationally known educator/composer/tenor saxophonist, Dr. Glenn Cashman; and celebrity voice teacher, Eric Fütterer, the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival has been able to attract musicians such as the Carl Saunders Quartet. The festival returns to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater for its seventh season. Get your tickets early because this program sells out quickly. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 05/24/12 | Fullerton |
Dread ZeppelinPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 25, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/25/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 25, 2012 Character to be announced
For children ages 2 ½ to 6 years. Toddlers and their parents enjoy music, movement, stories and art projects in these engaging, interactive class sessions taught by our beloved Miss Bev and Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the Kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera and get ready for a great Friday morning. | Bowers Kidseum | 05/25/12 | Santa Ana |
| UCI Choir - Perform Jazz & Broadway | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 05/26/12 | Irvine |
Funniest Housewives of Orange CountyPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 26, 2012 Tickets are $20. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/26/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Performance- Yatiri: Music of the AndesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 26, 2012 Travel away to South America with professional musicians Martin Espino and Mario Torrico, who have been performing together for over 30 years. Enjoy the sounds of these great folklorists play numerous instruments including guitars, percussion, indigenous winds (flutes and panpipes), charango and vocals. You can’t help but want to dance to the soulful rhythms that reflect the beauty and tradition of Latin culture. For all ages. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/26/12 | Santa Ana |
Danny Seraphine's CTA Presented by The Coach House at Coach House - Capistrano May 27, 2012 Doors at 5PM/show starts at 7PM. Tickets are $20.For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/27/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
A Chorus LinePresented by 3-D Theatricals at Plummer Auditorium May 11-May 27, 2012 A CHORUS LINE ran for 6,137 performances and is the longest running American Produced Broadway Musical ever! Based on the true stories of real Broadway dancers taped in two all-night sessions, this powerful metaphor for human inspiration features the classic songs “At the Ballet,” “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three,” “What I Did for Love,” and “One!”
WARNING: THIS SHOW CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, ADULT TOPICS AND... | 3-D Theatricals | 05/11/12- 05/27/12 | Fullerton |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 3Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center May 27, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Sun., May 27, it’s... | Orange County Market Place | 05/27/12 | Costa Mesa |
James McCartney/Nick SherwinPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 29, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/29/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Marshall Tucker BandPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House May 31, 2012 For tickets,dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 05/31/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Jazz Festival featuring Gonzalo BergaraPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 31, 2012 Created by jazz pioneer and impresario, Howard Rumsey; internationally known educator/composer/tenor saxophonist, Dr. Glenn Cashman; and celebrity voice teacher, Eric Fütterer, the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival has been able to attract musicians such as Gonzalo Bergara. The festival returns to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater for its seventh season. Get your tickets early because this program sells out quickly. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 05/31/12 | Fullerton |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art, & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum June 1, 2012 Join us at the Kidseum for this engaging and interactive storytelling with our beloved Miss Bev & Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the Kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera and get ready for a great Friday morning.
Presented in partnership with PBS So Cal. | Bowers Kidseum | 06/01/12 | Santa Ana |
Everlast (acoustic)Presented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 1, 2012 Tickets are $15 presale/$18 DOS. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/01/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Honk/Nick HerwinPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 2, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/02/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Heritage Music & Arts FestivalPresented by Heritage Museum of Orange County at Heritage Museum of Orange County June 2, 2012 This year's Heritage Music & Arts Festival is going to be spectacular!
GREAT MUSIC! Featuring:
o California country rock and bluegrass legends CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN
o TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT - "Segovia of Surf and Americana Guitar"
o Noted singer and songwriter DENNIS ROGER REED
o CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS
o ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND
GREAT BEER!
Hosted by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... | Heritage Museum of Orange County | 06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
American IdiotPresented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 29-June 3, 2012 Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, "American Idiot" boldly takes the American musical... | Segerstrom Center for the Arts | 05/29/12- 06/03/12 | Costa Mesa |
Big Sam's Funky NationPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 3, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/03/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 4Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center June 3, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Turn The Page... | Orange County Market Place | 06/03/12 | Costa Mesa |
Mickey AvalonPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 6, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/06/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Pato BantonPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 7, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info, please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/07/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 06/07/12 | San Clemente |
| Jazz at the Casa - Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 06/07/12 | San Clemente |
| UCI Symphony Orchestra in Concert | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 06/07/12- 06/08/12 | Irvine |
Geoff Tate of Queensryche Acoustic show w/friendsPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 8, 2012 Tickets on sale 4/13. $25.00. For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/08/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Peter CeteraPresented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 7-June 9, 2012 Pacific Symphony
Richard Kaufman, conductor
As lead singer of Chicago, Peter Cetera enjoyed string of top-10 hits, including “25 or 6 to 4” and “You’re the Inspiration.” After launching his solo career, Cetera’s success continued with “Glory of Love” (the them to “The Karate Kid, Part II”), “The Next Time I Fall” and “Restless Heart.” | Pacific Symphony | 06/07/12- 06/09/12 | Costa Mesa |
The TubesPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 9, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/09/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Inside World Music: Turkish-French Senem Diyici 's Mavi Yol 4tet.Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach June 9, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! presents Inside World Music with the Turkish-French collaboration of Senem Diyici and Alan Blesing and the Mavi Yol 4tet. Think of traditional and classic Turkish music and European jazz by Senem Diyici (“...a voice blessed by the gods...” –VSD) and Alan Blesing, once part of the progressive French rock scene, then jazz, and now cross cultural experiences.
Hear some music at | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/09/12 | Laguna Beach |
Elements of Fire Benefit Concert Featuring Sheldon Reynolds, formerly of Earth, Wind & FirePresented by Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation at Huntington Beach Public Library-Huntington Beach Public Library Theater June 9, 2012 Sheldon Reynolds, former lead guitarist and vocalist from Earth, Wind & Fire will be performing all the hits with his band "Elements of Fire" in a concert to benefit Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation. On June 9th, join us and Earth, Wind & Fire fans to support this great organization which will allow talented children(without the financial means) to persue their dream of becoming a singer/songwriter or performing artist.
This... | Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation | 06/09/12 | Huntington Beach |
JB Productions Inc. Drummers ShowcasePresented by The Coach House at The Coach House June 10, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 06/10/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 5Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center June 10, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Got ‘moves like Jagger?’ It’s... | Orange County Market Place | 06/10/12 | Costa Mesa |
Jazz Wednesdays with The Latin Jazz Syndicate feat. Bijon WatsonPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna June 13, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians. Visit www.thelatinjazzsyndicate.com for more on the Latin Jazz Syndicate.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabeachlive.org. Sorry, no refunds... | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/13/12 | Laguna Beach |