| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Anaheim International Dance Festival: Dance on Film - "Ballet Russe" | Anaheim Ballet | 08/06/10 | Orange |
Great Park Dance Party: SwingtownPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 6, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… The Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival Friday Night Dance Party with SWINGTOWN!
As long as a song swings, it’s fair game for this 11-piece band, whether it’s from Glenn Miller’s songbook or James Brown’s, or even the ‘80s pop hit “Walking on Sunshine.” Whatever the material, Swingtown plays it with horn-driven aplomb... | Orange County Great Park | 08/06/10 | Irvine |
Anaheim International Dance Festival: Stars of Today GalaPresented by Anaheim Ballet and Chapman University College of Performing Arts at The Grove of Anaheim August 7, 2010 Superstars of the dance world in Anaheim for one night only! Dance fans won't want to miss this exciting evening. The perfect introduction to the dance world featuring classical to cutting edge performances.
Starring Sascha Radetsky from the hit film Center Stage, medalists from 2010 USA International Ballet Competition, international dance sensations Jacoby & Pronk, ABT's Gennadi Saveliev and Misty Copeland, and dancers from New York City Ballet, Houston Ballet,... | Anaheim Ballet | 08/07/10 | Anaheim |
Great Park Concert: Mariachi Reyna de Los AngelesPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 7, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… THE FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL which will take place on Friday & Saturday nights all summer long!
On Friday nights, live bands will perform in front of historic Hangar 244 and dance instructors will give dance lessons to get the crowds up on their feet. On Saturday nights, audiences will be able to enjoy music in a temporary concert pavilion near the Great Park. Limited seating is... | Orange County Great Park | 08/07/10 | Irvine |
Concerts in the Parks with The U.K. BeatPresented by City of Newport Beach at Bonita Canyon Sports Park August 8, 2010 Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents a free outdoor summer concert featuring “The U.K. Beat,” The group, comprised of four world-class musicians, is a revivalist band inspired by a shared passion for the British rock and roll renaissance of the 1960’s. | City of Newport Beach | 08/08/10 | Newport Beach |
| Aliso Viejo Concert Nights: Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band | Aliso Viejo Community Association | 08/08/10 | Aliso Viejo |
World Dance FestivalPresented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center August 8, 2010 Join the Muckenthaler celebrate Southern California's diversity with the rich tapestry of dances from Mexico, Ireland, Spain, the Middle East, Korea, Argentina, and Guam, among others. Event is free! | Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 08/08/10 | Fullerton |
| Anaheim International Dance Festival: Week-long Exhibit at Anaheim MUZEO | Anaheim Ballet | 08/02/10-
08/08/10 | Anaheim |
| Anaheim International Dance Festival: Stars of Tomorrow | Anaheim Ballet | 08/08/10 | Orange |
| "at one with our he(art)s" - a cabaret | Images Dance Company | 08/08/10 | Santa Ana |
Placentia Concert in the Park: Open WidePresented by City of Placentia at Tri-City Park August 12, 2010 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for another evening of Placentia's "Concerts In The Park" held at Tri-City Park.
Non-profit food vendors will be selling refreshments and a dinner option at each concert.
All dentist rock band - 80s & 90s music | City of Placentia | 08/12/10 | Placentia |
Great Park Dance Party: Lucky 7 MamboPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 13, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… The Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival Friday Night Dance Parties with LUCKY 7 MAMBO!
Don’t let their thuggish good looks fool you; Lucky 7 Mambo plays some of the most romantic music this side of Havana. It’s also music that instantly heats up a dance floor with the septet’s Afro-Cuban rhythms. Plaintive vocals plus roiling percussion equals dancing... | Orange County Great Park | 08/13/10 | Irvine |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce August 14, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
August 14, 2010: 10 AM - 4 PM. Historic Downtown San Juan Capoistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets.
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. 949-493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 08/14/10 | |
Great Park Summer Concert: Big Bad Voodoo DaddyPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 14, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… THE FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL which will take place on Friday & Saturday nights all summer long!
On Friday nights, live bands will perform in front of historic Hangar 244 and dance instructors will give dance lessons to get the crowds up on their feet. On Saturday nights, audiences will be able to enjoy music in a temporary concert pavilion near the Great Park. Limited...
| Orange County Great Park | 08/14/10 | Irvine |
10,000 Years of Beer: Secrets of the Brew Master Jeff William of O'Shea BrewingPresented by Fullerton Museum Center at Fullerton Museum Center August 14, 2010 Learn the mysteries of beer brewing and how to distinguish different varieties. This program is a must for the aspiring beer aficionado! Following the presentation, samples will be served. Participants must be 21 or older. | Fullerton Museum Center | 08/14/10 | Fullerton |
100 Artists See SatanPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center June 26-August 15, 2010 The Grand Central Arts Forum, the support group for GCAC, is organizing 100 Artists See Satan: The Fundraiser, a fundraiser thinly disguised as an exhibition. This fundraiser is a devilishly-conceived-to-raise-money spin-off of the critically acclaimed 2004 GCAC exhibition and publication 100 Artists See Satan. Unlike the original exhibition in this version all the art will be for sale with proceeds supporting the art center. To raise even more money, the Forum has arranged for Grammy... | Grand Central Art Center | 06/26/10-
08/15/10 | Santa Ana |
Capistrano Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About NothingPresented by Camino Real Playhouse at Historic Town Center Park July 24-August 15, 2010 As part of The Capistrano Shakespeare Festival, the CapoShakes present... Much Ado About Nothing!
Much Ado About Nothing is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare set in Messina, Sicily. The story is about a pair of lovers named Claudio and Hero who are due to be married in a week. To pass the time they conspire with Don Pedro, the prince of Aragon, to trick their friends, Beatrice and Benedick, into confessing their love for one... | Camino Real Playhouse | 07/24/10-
08/15/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Renee Stewart Jackson/Jacart Gallery at the OC Fair | Orange County Fair and Event Center | 07/16/10-
08/15/10 | Costa Mesa |
Placentia Concert in the Park: UpstreamPresented by City of Placentia at Tri-City Park August 19, 2010 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for another evening of Placentia's "Concerts In The Park" held at Tri-City Park.
Non-profit food vendors will be selling refreshments and a dinner option at each concert.
Reggae, Caribbean, Calypso & Steel Drum | City of Placentia | 08/19/10 | Placentia |
Cabaret at The Muck: Abbit the AveragePresented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center August 19, 2010 The Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents... Cabaret at The Muck with Abbit the Average, a one-of-a-kind mirth-maker!
Combining astounding magic, zany juggling, and non-stop antics, Jeff Abbit is a hoot! Highlights of his performances include slow-motion juggling and a parody of a dramatic stage illusion act. | Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 08/19/10 | Fullerton |
Orange County Jewish Theatre Film Event: Presented by Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County at Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County August 19, 2010 An Article of Hope: A preview screening of the powerful new documentary film Includes discussion with the Director Dan Cohen and Producer Christopher G. Cowen.
An Article of Hope is the remarkable true story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first Astronaut and a tiny Torah from the Holocaust that he carried from the depths of hell to the heights of space. Thursday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Advanced Tickets:$8 JCC members, $12 Public. All tickets $12 at the door. | Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County | 08/19/10 | Irvine |
| Aliso Viejo Movie Nights: Up | Aliso Viejo Community Association | 08/20/10 | Aliso Viejo |
| Renee Stewart Jackson at the Guggenheim Gallery | Orange Art Association | 08/11/10-
08/21/10 | Orange |
Baxter Black at the Shea CenterPresented by J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center August 21, 2010 The J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, August 21. The event will feature Baxter Black, a former large animal veterinarian and a nationally-acclaimed cowboy poet whom the New York Times describes as "probably the nation's most successful living poet." The evening will also include rider demonstrations and dinner from Bad to the Bone catering. | J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | 08/21/10 | |
| Aliso Viejo Concert Nights: Lights | Aliso Viejo Community Association | 08/22/10 | Aliso Viejo |
Fiestas Calle CuatroPresented by Downtown Inc. July 11-August 22, 2010 This Summer, Every Weekend is a Fiesta in Downtown Santa Ana
Downtown Inc. in Santa Ana is proud to present Fiestas Calle Cuatro, the 4th Street Summer Entertainment series that will kick off on June 13th. The entertainment will consist of both traditional and eclectic street performances and themed concerts all along Historic 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana. The highlight of the series will be an evening concert, the Downtown Summer Block Party on August 7th with headliners La Santa... | Downtown Inc. | 07/11/10-
08/22/10 | |
11th Annual Elvis Festival-"Elvis in Hawaii"Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center August 22, 2010 An “Elvis in Hawaii” themed tribute to Elvis Presley will be on Sunday, August 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. capturing the essence of the King's hit concerts in Hawaii. Includes tribute artists, Halau Hula Lani Ola school of Hawaiian dance, Hula for King’s Hawaiian® Bread, Hula hoop & Limbo contests,Ukulady and Gabby La La's Elvis Tribute, Aloha-ha Tacky Tourist Comedy and Magic, Stilt Elvis and Hula Dancer, Elvis fan clubs,Crème de la King Karaoke and much more.... | Orange County Market Place | 08/22/10 | Costa Mesa |
Sunset Jazz at NewportPresented by West Coast Jazz Party July 7-August 25, 2010 Intimate mainstream jazz series of 8 Wedneday nights featuring some of the best jazz artists from the past 15 years of the West Coast Jazz Party. The Jeff Hamilton Trio kicks off the series on July 7, concluding with the Dena DeRose Trio plus Dan Barrett on August 25. Food & beverage available for sale. | West Coast Jazz Party | 07/07/10-
08/25/10 | |
Art Classes for KidsPresented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts July 6-August 25, 2010
YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION DAYS AT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, JULY 6-AUGUST 25
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Education Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional Festival artists in mixed-media, jewelry making, collage and more. Two classes offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6–August 25 from 10 am-noon and 1-3pm. Classes open to children... | Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach | 07/06/10-
08/25/10 | Laguna Beach |
ART, JAZZ, WINE & CHOCOLATEPresented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts July 8-August 26, 2010 Jazz meets wine and chocolate every Thursday at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach at Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What could be Better? Presented with Kendall-Jackson and Xan Confections patrons can relax to the smooth sounds of jazz every Thursday night, July 8th through August 26th, from 5pm - 8pm, on the Festival of Arts grounds. Live jazz performances enhance the outside gallery setting while patrons enjoy wine and chocolate pairings.
2010 Jazz... | Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach | 07/08/10-
08/26/10 | Laguna Beach |
Great Park Dance Party: Hector del Curto's Eternal Tango QuintetPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 27, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… The Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival Friday Night Dance Parties with HECTOR DEL CURTO'S ETERNAL TANGO QUINTET!
Previous Great Park dance parties have highlighted a wide variety of dance styles, from Havana’s nightclubs to Bollywood’s film studios, but Hector del Curto’s performance marks the first time the series has forayed into that most dramatic of... | Orange County Great Park | 08/27/10 | Irvine |
Mission Viejo's Friday Family Fun Nights: Boot-Scootin' Family FunPresented by City of Mission Viejo at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center August 27, 2010 The City of Mission Viejo's "Friday Family Fun Nights" continues with a night of Boot-Scootin' Family Fun!
Calling all families for an evening of fun, easy Western dancing. No partner or experience required-- just a willingness to have some good ol' fashioned family fun. Held at the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center. No need to sign up in advance, cost is just $2 at the door. For ages 6+ with parent/guardian. | City of Mission Viejo | 08/27/10 | Mission Viejo |
Great Park Summer Concert: Te VakaPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park August 28, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… THE FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL with TE VAKA!
Some musical groups cover a lot of territory, but it would be hard to outdo Te Vaka: The 12-piece music and dance troupe represents a culture that spans some 16 million square miles of the Earth’s surface: Polynesia. Drawn from the Maori music of New Zealand, the chants of Tahiti and other far-flung outposts... | Orange County Great Park | 08/28/10 | Irvine |
2010 Art A Fair FestivalPresented by Art-A-Fair at Art-A-Fair June 25-August 29, 2010 Art A Fair presents... Art-A-Fair 2010! Now in its 44th year.
View fine art by 125 renowned artists and master craftspeople from around the world. Stroll through Art-A-Fair's lovely and peaceful garden setting, with cool ocean breezes, and enjoy a memorable day among the artists as they work on their oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood. | Art-A-Fair | 06/25/10-
08/29/10 | Laguna Beach |
44th Annual Sawdust Art FestivalPresented by Sawdust Art Festival at Sawdust Art Festival June 25-August 29, 2010 The 44th Annual Sawdust Art Festival features over 200 Laguna Beach artists (22 new this year) who exhibit and sell their original and handcrafted items in an enchanting outdoor eucalyptus setting in Laguna Canyon.
Visitors are drawn to the large glass-blowing enclosure where glass masters perform their skill at the furnace. Come and enjoy live entertainment on three stages and roaming acts around the grounds, eye-catching artist demonstrations, hands-on art workshops for all ages,... | Sawdust Art Festival | 06/25/10-
08/29/10 | Laguna Beach |
| Aliso Viejo Concert Nights: Stone Soul | Aliso Viejo Community Association | 08/29/10 | Aliso Viejo |
ElleVation Market (A Market With A Mission)Presented by ElleVation Market August 29, 2010 ElleVation Market is an Arts & Crafts Market at Old World Village in Huntington Beach. Our first event will take place Sunday, August 29th from 9am-3pm. There will be great food, fun entertainment, fresh produce, giveaways, and lots of arts & crafts, fashion apparel, jewelry, and vintage/antique items! We will also be opening a booth for a new, local charity each month, our first being Breast Cancer Solutions - a wonderful charity dedicated at helping patients in need of financial... | ElleVation Market | 08/29/10 | |
Rancho Mission Viejo RodeoPresented by Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo at Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions August 28-August 29, 2010 10th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo provides fun for the whole family. Free Kids Korral with bounce houses, face painting and pony rides. Live entertainment Saturday night. Each day see the top Rodeo contendors compete in the richest 2 day Rodeo in the nation. Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping and Team Roping. | Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo | 08/28/10-
08/29/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Pageant of the Masters: Eat, Drink, and be MerryPresented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Irvine Bowl Park July 7-August 31, 2010 Laguna Beach's most famous attraction, The Pageant of the Masters, returns with Eat, Drink and be Merry!
More than 500 volunteers will be transformed into life-sized re-creations of some of the world's most famous paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. Elaborate lighting, stunning makeup, costumes and props render each scene an impressive imitation of its counterpart. And it's not just the people who bring art to life: there is a live orchestra providing... | Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach | 07/07/10-
08/31/10 | Laguna Beach |
Festival of ArtsPresented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Irvine Bowl Park July 5-August 31, 2010 The Festival of Arts is California's longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition. Its jury process and open-air gallery setting allow this festival to please all types of connoisseurs. The show features the original artwork by 140 award-winning artists from Orange County. Special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, and guided art tours throughout the eight-week run provide entertainment for all. | Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach | 07/05/10-
08/31/10 | Laguna Beach |
Laguna Beach Art FestivalsPresented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts July 5-August 31, 2010 This summer, for just $19, enjoy unlimited admission to all three Laguna Beach art festivals – Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts, and Sawdust Art Festival – with the triple value Passport to the Arts! Enjoy more than 500 artists, 300 hands-on workshops, 200 musical performances, and an array of restaurants. Purchase your Passport today at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com or call 949.497.0521. One-time, all day free parking is also included with each Passport.
Art-A-Fair open daily... | Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach | 07/05/10-
08/31/10 | Laguna Beach |
Storytelling at The Muck: Antonio SacrePresented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center September 2, 2010 The Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents... Storytelling at The Muck with Antonio Sacre!
The Muck's popular storytelling series for adults (last year entitled Muckentellers) will be free this year thanks to the generous donation by Davis Barber Productions. It will take place every first Thursday from February till November with amazing performers. The nights will begin with a “Story Swap” at 7 PM, an open mic night for storytellers.
Antonio Sacre is an... | Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 09/02/10 | Fullerton |
Great Park Dance Party: Steve Lucky and The Rhumba BumsPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park September 3, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… The Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival Friday Night Dance Parties with STEVE LUCKY AND THE RHUMBA BUMS with MISS CARMEN GETIT!
Lucky us that Steve Lucky is returning for a Great Park dance party this season. It’s probably lucky for local shoe stores, too, since last year singer/pianist Lucky, singer/guitarist Miss Carmen Getit and Lucky’s rambunctious Rhumba Bums... | Orange County Great Park | 09/03/10 | Irvine |
Great Park Summer Concert: ScrapArtsMusicPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park September 4, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… THE FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL with SCRAPARTSMUSIC!
Need convincing that recycling can be fun, creative and, best of all, noisy? Then don’t miss ScrapArtsMusic. The Canadian performance outfit has parlayed a love of recycling industrial junk into an artistic expression that has won them a worldwide audience, including the millions who saw them perform their... | Orange County Great Park | 09/04/10 | Irvine |
Romance of the Mission Benefit Gala Concert and DinnerPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano September 10, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its annual can’t- miss event, the Romance of the Mission, the benefit gala concert and dinner presented by the Mission Preservation Foundation every September. Proceeds from the benefit go to the much-needed preservation of Orange County’s only mission. The most exclusive gala benefit hosted in Orange County every year. Features a pre-show hosted reception, extravagant entertainment in the Great Stone Church and the most romantic dinner setting... | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 09/10/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Great Park Dance Party: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite BoysPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park September 10, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… The Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival Friday Night Dance Parties with BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS!
Anaheim-born Robert “Big Sandy” Williams and His Fly-Rite Boys are such devotees of the formative days of country, R&B and rockabilly that even their pocket change likely predates 1960. There is nothing dated about their music, though. Rather,... | Orange County Great Park | 09/10/10 | Irvine |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce September 11, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
September 11, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com | San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 09/11/10 | |
Great Park Summer Concert: Blind Boys of AlabamaPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park September 11, 2010 The Orange County Great Park Corporation and the Irvine Barclay Theatre present… THE FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL with BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA!
Many gospel music singers talk about a promised land, but a very few sing as if they’re already there, making an especially joyful noise. That has been the Blind Boys of Alabama’s gift for over 70 years, one they’ve shared on humble church stages and in the world’s great... | Orange County Great Park | 09/11/10 | Irvine |
Life Changing LivesPresented by Life Changing Lives September 11, 2010 Recognizing individuals and organizations who have had a positive effect – by inspiration or by action – on the lives of those who have struggled with disease, loss or adverse situations. September 11, 2009 set the tone for the second annual Life Changing Lives - One Nation. One Heart, and will again for this year's event on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
This special evening will take place at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and will honor our American heroes.... | Life Changing Lives | 09/11/10 | |
10,000 Years of Beer: Art Workshop for Adults: Bottle Cap TreasuresPresented by Fullerton Museum Center at Fullerton Museum Center September 14, 2010 Turn old beer bottle caps into fun magnets and jewelry. We will be using resin epoxy, collage materials, hot glue, beads and other fun art supplies. Bring your own bottle caps or use some of ours for no additional charge. | Fullerton Museum Center | 09/14/10 | Fullerton |
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