Orange County

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the... [more+]

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the finest detail. As you take in the visual marvel, a narrator guides you through the story behind each work while a live orchestra sets the tone. This year's presentation, "The Time Machine", takes inspiration from science fiction and steampunk fantasies to take you around the world and into the past, present and future in search of great art and amazing stories. [less-]

Spend a day cooling off this summer at California's largest water park, Raging Waters Los Angeles. With 50 beautifully landscaped acres of slides, attractions and its own sandy beach, Raging Waters ha... [more+]

Spend a day cooling off this summer at California's largest water park, Raging Waters Los Angeles. With 50 beautifully landscaped acres of slides, attractions and its own sandy beach, Raging Waters has active entertainment options for everyone. Feel the adrenaline rush on the all new Aqua Rocket, a four-person rocket style raft merging the excitement of a roller coaster and the thrills and spills of a water ride. Face thrillers like the Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror, which features both a 40-foot drop and 360-degree spins ... in total darkness! Make a splash at Wave Cove, a wave pool that simulates true tidal movements or just kick back and tube the quarter-mile-long lazy river known as Amazon Adventure. Just grab your bathing suit and the sun screen and get ready for a good time! [less-]

Everyone's favorite ogre comes to the stage in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film "Shrek". The fun family affair tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing ... [more+]

Everyone's favorite ogre comes to the stage in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film "Shrek". The fun family affair tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, the unlikely hero Shrek fights a fearsome dragon, meets a feisty princess who's anything but a damsel in distress, and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t found only in fairy tales. Featuring music by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire and 3-D Theatricals Executive Producer T.J. Dawson in the title role, "Shrek The Musical" is fun for the whole family at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

Look no further for a full summer of fun at California's largest water park. Your Season Pass to Raging Waters Los Angeles includes unlimited admission for the season to retreat from the heat. With 50... [more+]

Look no further for a full summer of fun at California's largest water park. Your Season Pass to Raging Waters Los Angeles includes unlimited admission for the season to retreat from the heat. With 50 acres of slides, attractions and its own sandy beach, Raging Waters has active entertainment options for everyone. Feel the adrenaline rush on the all new Aqua Rocket, a four-person rocket style raft merging the excitement of a roller coaster and the thrills and spills of a water ride. Face thrillers like the Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror, which features both a 40-foot drop and 360-degree spins ... in total darkness! Make a splash at Wave Cove, a wave pool that simulates true tidal movements or just kick back and tube the quarter-mile-long lazy river known as Amazon Adventure. Just grab your bathing suit and the sun screen and get ready for a good time all summer! [less-]

The best thing about Knott's is new stuff every season, so you can go back a bunch and never get bored. The new hotness right now is Calico River Rapids water ride and a new storyline in the interacti... [more+]

The best thing about Knott's is new stuff every season, so you can go back a bunch and never get bored. The new hotness right now is Calico River Rapids water ride and a new storyline in the interactive adventure, Ghost Town Alive! Plus-- for the summer only--when the sun sets, Knotts starts to party at Summer Nights. [less-]

Avoid the insanity of San Diego while still indulging in all the pop-culture awesomeness that comes with a comic con in the entertainment capital of the world at Long Beach Comic Con. The big-name gue... [more+]

Avoid the insanity of San Diego while still indulging in all the pop-culture awesomeness that comes with a comic con in the entertainment capital of the world at Long Beach Comic Con. The big-name guest list includes names like Crystal Allen, David Bullock, Howard Chaykin, David Gallaher, Jackie Dallas and guest of honor Shea Fontana. Get your inner geek on and come in costume! [less-]

Experience the best Southern California has to offer on a gorgeous and relaxing 90-minute sail of the bay off of Newport Beach at sunset. Take in the beautiful coastal scenery while taking advantage o... [more+]

Experience the best Southern California has to offer on a gorgeous and relaxing 90-minute sail of the bay off of Newport Beach at sunset. Take in the beautiful coastal scenery while taking advantage of the on-board drink specials, which includes the house special: the Newport Bay Margarita. Watch as the sun sets and the sky becomes a fiery red spectacle. After dusk the stars come out, and you'll be treated to a beautiful view of the twinkling lights of Newport Beach and its famous coastline. [less-]

There's plenty of room for funny business at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, which just happens to be the world's largest comedy club, at 12,500 square feet. And just like its fellow outlets in Chica... [more+]

There's plenty of room for funny business at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, which just happens to be the world's largest comedy club, at 12,500 square feet. And just like its fellow outlets in Chicago and L.A., this venue regularly hosts top-notch headliners, including up-and-coming comedians from the Southland and beyond, and big-name stars from TV and film. Plus, you never know who may drop by for a set. The Long Beach club is also home to the official Laugh Factory Stand-Up Comedy Hall of Fame and Museum, which boasts more than 500 pieces of comedy memorabilia from the likes of Groucho Marx and Rodney Dangerfield, plus wax figures of greats like Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor. [less-]

If you want your child to experience the great big world, the Children's Museum at La Habra has so much for them to explore and learn about. Featuring dozens of hands-on exhibits including the Nature ... [more+]

If you want your child to experience the great big world, the Children's Museum at La Habra has so much for them to explore and learn about. Featuring dozens of hands-on exhibits including the Nature Walk with real taxidermied animals, the Model Train Village, a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Lab and Science Station with fossils and life-sized dinosaur models, your little one will learn so much as they play and interact with everything. The museum even includes a historic 1942 caboose and an exhibit that changes twice every year, plus an art studio and scouting program that teach valuable lessons and allow for fun bonding time between parents and their children. The Children's Museum at La Habra always has something new to learn and discover! [less-]

"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" recreates the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing its visitors to experience this art from a n... [more+]

"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" recreates the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing its visitors to experience this art from a new perspective. With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced using state of the art technology. In order for the observer to fully engage and comprehend the artwork, the paintings have been reproduced in their original sizes. The overwhelming impression for the observer will be the dimensions of the art, the closeness to the picture, and the modern style of the exhibition. As a result, the visitor can explore the artwork up close at a distance impossible to achieve in the Sistine Chapel in this exhibition at Christ Cathedral Campus in Anaheim. [less-]

After 10 years, the famed summer concert series "Sunset Jazz at Newport" is firmly in the groove, serving up a highly-curated live musical experience every Wednesday night on the gorgeous grounds of t... [more+]

After 10 years, the famed summer concert series "Sunset Jazz at Newport" is firmly in the groove, serving up a highly-curated live musical experience every Wednesday night on the gorgeous grounds of the Newport Beach Marriott. This swankified evening of OC jazz offers table service too. [less-]

An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Winding paths through the tropical oasis of a botanical garden bring you to more than 4,000 rare and fascinating... [more+]

An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Winding paths through the tropical oasis of a botanical garden bring you to more than 4,000 rare and fascinating animals, including giant pandas, great apes, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, polar bears, eagles, koalas and more. Africa Rocks is home to penguins, baboons and the mysterious fossa. The festive, lively atmosphere makes the San Diego Zoo a great place for family fun and gathering friends. Discover the wonders of wildlife with animal encounters, interactive experiences, and exciting animal presentations and shows. A leader in animal care and conservation, the San Diego Zoo is at the heart of the San Diego experience. [less-]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics to... [more+]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics together onto one lineup, on one stage. This shows lineup includes comics from HBO's "Crashing", "Tosh.0", Comedy Central Specials, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", comics who have opened for Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, Nick Canons "Wild N Out", and more! [less-]

The stars are aligning for another season of dazzling Major League Soccer action as the LA Galaxy hit the pitch at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Former Boca Juniors coach Guillermo Barros ... [more+]

The stars are aligning for another season of dazzling Major League Soccer action as the LA Galaxy hit the pitch at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Former Boca Juniors coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who won the MLS Cup Trophy in 2008 as Columbus Crew’s first-ever designated player, leads the team as head coach, while fan favorites Juninho and Emmanuel “Ema” Boateng return to the field. Also returning is designated player Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who's played professionally throughout Europe and for his native country of Sweden, racking up more than 450 goals. In addition to the stellar lineup, the atmosphere at a Galaxy game is always out of this world, with dedicated fans and newbies alike rocking the house. [less-]

Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion down the Yellow Brick Road in this musical spectacular based on the classic MGM Film! Perfect for family members of all ages, this heartwarmin... [more+]

Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion down the Yellow Brick Road in this musical spectacular based on the classic MGM Film! Perfect for family members of all ages, this heartwarming show will leave you humming such classics as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "If I Only Had a Brain," "If I Were King of the Forest" and so many more! There really is 'no place like home' like our historic La Habra Depot Playhouse -- an actual converted railroad station! Mysterium Theater is so proud to bring such a beloved story to the stage and we cannot wait to see you and the whole family at the theater! [less-]

Teatro Martini's sizzling dinner spectacular features an edgy combination of cabaret, comedy, music and cirque-style aerials and acrobatics. The Teatro Martini experience comes complete with a four-co... [more+]

Teatro Martini's sizzling dinner spectacular features an edgy combination of cabaret, comedy, music and cirque-style aerials and acrobatics. The Teatro Martini experience comes complete with a four-course meal. As you dine on your gourmet entree, you'll be captivated by an energetic show of non-stop comedy, daring acrobatic acts, live music and more. Teatro Martini's performers come from across the globe to provide you with a captivating and tantalizing getaway from the ordinary. [less-]

Davey's Locker Sportfishing offers an open-party 10- or 12-hour boat trip, which usually fishes Catalina Island, but when conditions are right can also troll off coastal areas from Long Beach to San O... [more+]

Davey's Locker Sportfishing offers an open-party 10- or 12-hour boat trip, which usually fishes Catalina Island, but when conditions are right can also troll off coastal areas from Long Beach to San Onofre and offshore to more than 30 miles out. These great outings are fun for all experience levels, and the boat boasts the latest in state-of-the-art fishing electronics. Mid- to large-sized game fish are targeted, and you can catch over 20 different species, including the popular yellowtail, along with white sea bass, bonito, barracuda, calico bass, sheephead and sculpin. [less-]

From live theater to modern dance, jazz to local country music, Fullerton's Muckenthaler Cultural Center showcases exceptional entertainment. In 2019, guests will experience a rum tasting and seafarin... [more+]

From live theater to modern dance, jazz to local country music, Fullerton's Muckenthaler Cultural Center showcases exceptional entertainment. In 2019, guests will experience a rum tasting and seafarin’ music with John Kraus And The Goers, Motown hits with Dallas and Doll, and doo-wop by The Alley Cats. Plus, Celtic bluegrass, Christmas in July, and an evening of classic jazz with the lovely Linda Purl. [less-]

Take flight over the vineyards and orchards of Temecula wine country during this beautiful balloon trip. You'll not only be surrounded by breathtaking scenic views during this early morning adventure,... [more+]

Take flight over the vineyards and orchards of Temecula wine country during this beautiful balloon trip. You'll not only be surrounded by breathtaking scenic views during this early morning adventure, but you'll also receive a commemorative flight certificate, free souvenir pictures and two-for-one wine tasting vouchers for local wineries. Upon landing, you'll celebrate your journey with a toast of champagne, juice or a mimosa -- an important ballooning tradition! Whether you're planning a romantic escape or an outing with friends or family, take to the skies for something new. [less-]

Step into an adventure like no other! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in an 1,800-acre reserve. Choose ... [more+]

Step into an adventure like no other! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in an 1,800-acre reserve. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by tram, caravan truck, electric cart, zip line and more, all with expert guides and fascinating animal information. See lions lounging in the grasslands, antelope and giraffes mingling, storks and crowned cranes on the march, rhinos wallowing in waterholes, and a family herd of African elephants foraging and playing. Come experience the excitement of getting up close and personal with rare Sumatran tigers at Tiger Trail. Discover the adventure of conservation in action at this leading-edge wildlife park. A full day of active fun awaits! [less-]