Mariinsky Keeps the Vision of Classical Ballet Alive, Bringing 'La Bayadère' to Segerstrom Center

The Russian ballet company, with the presentation of the 19th century ballet set in India, is proud to keep the classics alive.

Lights, Camera, Action! Viet Film Fest and OC Film Fiesta Prepare for Take-Off

In back-to-back weekends, two multicultural festivals celebrate independent films which reflect the growing cultural make-up of the county.

Irvine Barclay's Star-Studded Season Includes Chick Corea, Performing This Friday

Tommy Phillips is Not Distracted

The arts can always cast a spell - inspiring awe, curiosity, community, and in some notorious cases, total disbelief. Which are you looking for this week? 
MARQUEE

The Firebird

IRVINE - The Barclay Theatre will once again be the home for the Festival Ballet Theatre's staging of Stravinsky's immortal tale of a Prince and a magic bird joining forces to defeat a wicked conjurer.  DETAILS »
FAMILY

Surf City Arts Fest

HUNTINGTON BEACH - The popular Family Arts Day and Arts in the Park events are now combined into one grand celebration of art down by the world-famous pier.  DETAILS »
FREE

Mostly Blues Festival

ORANGE - A free outdoor music festival on Aitken Arts Plaza at the Musco Center for the Arts will feature Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Booker T.  DETAILS »
WILDCARD

Frida After Dark: "The Room"

SANTA ANA - Art-house/revival theater The Frida Cinema presents an audience participation-ready screening of the legendarily-overacted romantic melodrama.  DETAILS »
EXTRA

Live on Argyros Stage: Rae Khalil

COSTA MESA - A free performance on the Segerstrom Center's outdoor plaza features the up-and-coming singer/songwriter/rapper.  DETAILS »
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