Orange County

"A Night with Janis Joplin" is a blues-rock theatrical event that captures the legendary singer's life and legacy with all of the live intensity of an actual Joplin concert. Powered by showstopping hi... [more+]

"A Night with Janis Joplin" is a blues-rock theatrical event that captures the legendary singer's life and legacy with all of the live intensity of an actual Joplin concert. Powered by showstopping hits like "Cry Baby," "Piece of My Heart," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Summertime" and "Mercedes Benz," as well as a song Joplin never formally recorded, the show brings Joplin's story to the stage while also saluting some of her famous musical influences, including Bessie Smith, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. Catch this soulful, no-holds-barred tribute to one of rock music's greatest performers at the Laguna Playhouse in Orange County. [less-]

The waters off Dana Point are a whale- and dolphin-watching haven, and Dana Wharf's boat captains are masters at spotting the majestic mammals. During this two-hour seafaring voyage, your captain will... [more+]

The waters off Dana Point are a whale- and dolphin-watching haven, and Dana Wharf's boat captains are masters at spotting the majestic mammals. During this two-hour seafaring voyage, your captain will keep you entertained with interesting facts and anecdotes as you scout out whales (gray or blue, depending on the season), three different types of dolphin, sea lions and more. Dana Wharf, the originator of whale watching in Orange County, has an 85 percent success rate at spotting marine mammals. They guarantee you'll see whales or dolphins during the voyage -- or you'll ride again for free. [less-]

Forget jumping into a time machine -- "Way Back Wednesday" is bringing all of your favorite hits throughout the decades to the Foundation Room Anaheim. Featuring tribute artists that cover everything ... [more+]

Forget jumping into a time machine -- "Way Back Wednesday" is bringing all of your favorite hits throughout the decades to the Foundation Room Anaheim. Featuring tribute artists that cover everything from '80s new wave to '90s grunge and R&B, this ultimate dance party is sure to get you grooving all night long. Move over #ThrowbackThursday and #FlashbackFriday, "Way Back Wednesday" is your new favorite blast from the past. [less-]

If you're looking for Las Vegas glamour, divas and fun without leaving Orange County, head to Velvet Lounge in historic downtown Santa Ana for a dinner theater-style drag extravaganza worthy of the St... [more+]

If you're looking for Las Vegas glamour, divas and fun without leaving Orange County, head to Velvet Lounge in historic downtown Santa Ana for a dinner theater-style drag extravaganza worthy of the Strip. "Lipstick and Lashes" is hosted by television star and female impersonator Shannel from RuPaul's hit shows "Drag Race", "All-Star Drag Race" and "Drag-U" as well as a host of "Divas Las Vegas", billed as "The World's Biggest and Most Outrageous Drag Show." Along with a delicious three-course dinner in an intimate atmosphere, expect sparkle, feathers, incredible costumes, comedy, impersonations, sexy backup dancers ... and lashes for days. [less-]

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 Grand Tour", recreates the experience of a time when there were virtually no public museums and people would go on artistic pilgrimages, traveling around Europe to see great works of art. Highlighting masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Tiepolo, Longhi, Watteau, Reynolds and Romney, as well as American artists like John Singer Sargent, "The Grand Tour" will take you on a whirlwind journey from Pompeii to a celebration of Carnival in Venice to the European tour of Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" to Paris in the Jazz Age. The special Celebrity Benefit evening on August 26th features performances by nine-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/songwriter Herb Alpert and two-time Grammy winner Lani Hall. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Bryan Cranston draws the winning ticket for a 2018 Acura TLX and introduces a special performance of the 2017 Pageant of the Masters. [less-]

After breaking through with the group Immature (IMx) in the mid-'90s, Marques Houston has definitely come of age -- his first five albums as a solo artist hit the top 20 on the "Billboard" R&B charts,... [more+]

After breaking through with the group Immature (IMx) in the mid-'90s, Marques Houston has definitely come of age -- his first five albums as a solo artist hit the top 20 on the "Billboard" R&B charts, and his '07 disc "Veteran" was a smash at No.1. The charismatic hip-hop star has also had success as an actor, appearing in shows and movies like "Sister, Sister, Good Burger, You Got Served, Battlefield America, Somebody Help Me" and more. Now, he's moving from edgy, adult-oriented tunes like "Naked" and "Body," to more of a positive pop attitude with his latest, "White Party," featuring the lead single "Complete Me." The L.A. native hits the stage at SOL Venue in Carson. [less-]

Get caught up in The Muck's summer concert series, as top talent takes the stage at the amphitheater to fill the Fullerton night air with music and entertainment. Among the acts scheduled to appear ou... [more+]

Get caught up in The Muck's summer concert series, as top talent takes the stage at the amphitheater to fill the Fullerton night air with music and entertainment. Among the acts scheduled to appear outdoors at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center are the a cappella quartet The Alley Cats, the Firebird Balalaika Ensemble, the blues-bluegrass group Dirty Cello, jazz-swing band Jack's Cats, the kilted Celtic quintet The Ploughboys and more. [less-]

It's a tale too preposterous to be anything but true: Teenager Frank Abagnale practiced medicine without attending medical school, practiced law without attending law school and flew jets for PanAm wi... [more+]

It's a tale too preposterous to be anything but true: Teenager Frank Abagnale practiced medicine without attending medical school, practiced law without attending law school and flew jets for PanAm without ... well, you get the point. Abagnale's thrill-a-minute deceptions have inspired a best-selling book, a blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg and a celebrated Broadway musical. Now you can see "Catch Me If You Can" at the Attic Community Theater in Santa Ana. Using charm, imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks to create his ideal future, Abagnale successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer -- and wins the girl of his dreams -- before FBI agent Carl Hanratty finally catches up to him. [less-]

Dana Wharf invites you to come aboard one of their professional fishing boats for a four-hour twilight fishing trip. Watch the sun set as you fish along the Laguna, Dana Point and San Clemente coastli... [more+]

Dana Wharf invites you to come aboard one of their professional fishing boats for a four-hour twilight fishing trip. Watch the sun set as you fish along the Laguna, Dana Point and San Clemente coastlines. With more than 40 years of experience on the water, Dana Wharf's fishing guides make your outing the ultimate in relaxation, whether you're a novice or experienced fisher. Catches might include sand bass, calico bass, halibut, sculpin, sheephead and more. [less-]

One of the hardest-working comics in the country, Dan Cummins uses his absurd observations and dark autobiographical material to draw big laughs. He's performed at top comedy festivals including Montr... [more+]

One of the hardest-working comics in the country, Dan Cummins uses his absurd observations and dark autobiographical material to draw big laughs. He's performed at top comedy festivals including Montreal and Aspen, recorded two Billboard-charting comedy albums and helmed an hour-long Comedy Central stand-up special, "Crazy With a Capital "F. He's also appeared on "Conan", "The Late Late Show" and "Last Comic Standing", and is the co-host of "The Playboy Morning Show" on the Playboy Channel -- the network's most popular and longest running series. Catch this rising star as he performs at the Irvine Improv at the Irvine Spectrum. [less-]

Loyalties are tested and rivals are vanquished in one of Shakespeare's most popular history plays, which features riotous comedy, political intrigue and sprawling battlefield action. As the aging King... [more+]

Loyalties are tested and rivals are vanquished in one of Shakespeare's most popular history plays, which features riotous comedy, political intrigue and sprawling battlefield action. As the aging King Henry IV struggles to retain the crown amid court betrayals and rising rebellion, his prodigal son Prince Hal is caught between his duty to his father and his friendship with the drunken (and always hilarious) knight Sir John Falstaff. See all the thrilling action unfold under the stars on the stage of the Strawberry Bowl Festival Amphitheater in Garden Grove. [less-]

Formed and led by the legendary Natividad "Nati" Cano, Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos is famed for backing up Linda Ronstadt on her groundbreaking "Canciones de Mi Padre" and "Mas Canciones" alb... [more+]

Formed and led by the legendary Natividad "Nati" Cano, Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos is famed for backing up Linda Ronstadt on her groundbreaking "Canciones de Mi Padre" and "Mas Canciones" albums, not to mention helping this form of traditional Mexican folk music gain a foothold in Los Angeles and across the U.S. For this concert at the M3 Live Anaheim Event Center, they'll be joined by acclaimed all-female mariachi ensemble Reyna de Los Angeles. The very first mariachi group in the United States featuring only women, Reyna de Los Angeles has been shattering glass ceilings since 1994, playing concerts with world-renowned musicians like Vicki Carr, Guadalupe Pineda and Lucha Villa. [less-]

Mistaken identities, outrageous plot twists, slapstick comedy and a slew of self-obsessed performers desperately trying to keep things from falling apart: It's all in a day's work for master of the pe... [more+]

Mistaken identities, outrageous plot twists, slapstick comedy and a slew of self-obsessed performers desperately trying to keep things from falling apart: It's all in a day's work for master of the period-perfect farce Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor"). In this fast-paced comedy set in Buffalo in 1953, a husband-and-wife acting team with a crumbling marriage struggle to keep their repertory ensemble together long enough to allow famed director Frank Capra to see them perform. But with a pregnant ingenue, a drunk leading man and a surprise visit from their daughter, things quickly go horribly -- and hilariously -- wrong. Catch this delightful comedy at STAGEStheatre in Fullerton. [less-]

Summer is coming to an end, but there's still time for one last bash. The End of Summer BBQ at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa promises to be a fun night packed with food, drinks and live music... [more+]

Summer is coming to an end, but there's still time for one last bash. The End of Summer BBQ at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa promises to be a fun night packed with food, drinks and live music. Held in the Rose Garden, the event will have tasty summer barbecue eats for sale, along with seasonal craft cocktails and summer ale. While you chow down, you'll be entertained by live music from Andrew Johns. With just his keyboard and versatile voice, Johns is a one-man band, busting out one hit after another from a wide range of artists, including everyone from Louis Armstrong to Elton John to Macy Gray and Led Zeppelin. So grab some friends and come bid summer a fond farewell at this fun night. [less-]

From vintage to one-of-a-kind repurposed goods and collectible retro items, the Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market gathers more than 75 individual exhibitors under one convenient air-conditioned roof for... [more+]

From vintage to one-of-a-kind repurposed goods and collectible retro items, the Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market gathers more than 75 individual exhibitors under one convenient air-conditioned roof for a weekend's worth of shopping pleasure. This inaugural sale inside The Hangar at the OC Fair and Event Center features the best vendors from Arizona and California, who'll bring their coolest, most creative products for you to browse through and buy. Beer, wine and bites will also be available for purchase to fuel your hunt for vintage treasures. [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-]

"Spring Awakening" took Broadway by storm when it debuted, winning eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Punctuated by an electrifying and hauntingly beautiful rock score co-written by "Barely Br... [more+]

"Spring Awakening" took Broadway by storm when it debuted, winning eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Punctuated by an electrifying and hauntingly beautiful rock score co-written by "Barely Breathing" pop mastermind Duncan Sheik, "Spring Awakening" follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the confusing and often troubled waters of adolescence and their budding sexuality. Based on an expressionist play that caused a scandal in 1891 Germany, this bold, touching musical at La Habra Depot Playhouse captures the timeless and turbulent experience of transitioning from youth to adulthood. The characters in this Mysterium Theater production grapple with issues like teen suicide, pregnancy and identity -- tough topics that remain as relevant as ever. [less-]

Visitors and local foodies alike will enjoy this three-hour guided walking tour through the heart of historic Old Towne Orange. Although known for its historic character, this area is also home to man... [more+]

Visitors and local foodies alike will enjoy this three-hour guided walking tour through the heart of historic Old Towne Orange. Although known for its historic character, this area is also home to many emerging gourmet restaurants and food shops. These new additions to the neighborhood are working to create innovative and delicious cuisine -- and this is your chance to taste some of their offerings. You'll start at the west end of Old Towne and begin with a vegetarian-style breakfast item, attend a master class at a gourmet cooking school, and sample an unusual savory sausage creation. After you visit a few shops along the way, you'll get a background on the historic district, and find out why the area has inspired such innovation and community. Then you'll sample provisions of cheeses, enjoy chocolate, and taste unique culinary items that are sure to have you coming back for more. [less-]

The most thankless job in theater takes center stage in Theresa Rebeck's bitingly funny play about a Hollywood action star who attempts to become a serious actor by starring in a Franz Kafka play on B... [more+]

The most thankless job in theater takes center stage in Theresa Rebeck's bitingly funny play about a Hollywood action star who attempts to become a serious actor by starring in a Franz Kafka play on Broadway, only to be further tested by an understudy with a huge chip on his shoulder who's also got a complicated romantic past with the stage manager. Pulitzer Prize-nominee Rebeck, the creator and producer of the NBC show "Smash", and one of the most produced female playwrights in America, wrote this off-Broadway hit that looks at all the genius, bitterness and ridiculousness underscoring a life in showbiz. The Modjeska Playhouse brings this Lake Forest premiere to Orange County. [less-]

Don the Beachcomber is an icon of Southern California history -- a little slice of the South Pacific, right on the water in Huntington Beach. Built in 1937 by former bootlegger Ernest Gantt, Don the B... [more+]

Don the Beachcomber is an icon of Southern California history -- a little slice of the South Pacific, right on the water in Huntington Beach. Built in 1937 by former bootlegger Ernest Gantt, Don the Beachcomber was one of America's first tiki bars, serving an exotic selection of tropical rum-based drinks to patrons who included the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Howard Hughes. To this day, the only thing more powerful than the drinks behind the bar are the performances on the three stages throughout the venue. From swing to country, rockabilly to regular old rock, Don the Beachcomber is the place to be for live roots music in a tropical setting. [less-]