Arts & Culture in Lake Forest

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Platinum Performing Arts

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Sky Zone Santa Ana: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Santa Ana, CA · Ages 1+

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Sky Zone Santa Ana: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Santa Ana, CA · Ages 1+

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Wonder Studio New Summer Exhibit

May 22 – Sep 8 · Irvine, CA

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Good to Go Fair

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Photo by Anita Denunzio on Unsplash — representative image for HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026

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HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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HMOC’s From Dinosaurs to People 2026

Sat, Jun 13, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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Neurodivergent Family Night

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop

Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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“A DREAM IS A SONG: A DISNEY CELEBRATION” Vocal Ensembles Concert

Fri, May 22, 1:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Cypress, CA

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Dia del Nino in the City

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Earth Day in the City

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

Wed, Dec 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA · Ages 55+

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Meet the Instrument

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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STEM Up to the Challenge

Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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HMOC & VTS 2026 Holly Berry Victorian Kellogg House Tea

Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA · Ages 10+

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HMOC FREE Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

Mon, Nov 2, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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Way to Play Day

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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HMOC & VTS 2026 Spring Tea

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet

Starts in 3 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress, CA

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Photo by Diego Costa on Unsplash — representative image for Ernest Salem, violin; Yoshika Masuda, cello; Alison Edwards, piano

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Ernest Salem, violin; Yoshika Masuda, cello; Alison Edwards, piano

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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More Than Love: The Life & Art of Natalie Wood

Fri, May 15, 1:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Introduction to Drawing and Botanical Illustration

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA

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Celebrating Mothers in the City

Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Baby Steps

Sun, Sep 13, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Teddy Bear Tea Party

Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Growing together: Little Buds by Free Rein Life Skills Garden

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA · Ages 5–8

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AAPIHM Kick Off

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Elders – Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress, CA

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Urban Air Fullerton: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Fullerton, CA

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Mental Health Awareness Day

Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Photo by Oscar Ramirez on Unsplash — representative image for Nicholas Isherwood, bass/baritone

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Nicholas Isherwood, bass/baritone

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Bonsai Show – Presented by Coastal Bonsai

Sat, May 30, 5:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA

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Festival of Arts Fine Art Show

Jul 7 – Sep 6 · Laguna Beach, CA

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Jazz Festival

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Kidstock

Apr 7 – Apr 12 · Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 8

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Nicholas Isherwood | Lectures & Masterclass

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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HMOC Open House

Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Clay Jenkins

Fri, May 15, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Toddler Town

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 5

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TeensTeach

Sun, Nov 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Karl Kramer-Johansen, french horn

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Ann Hampton Callaway with Bill Cunliffe Combo

Fri, Jun 19, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for HMOC’s Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience 2026

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HMOC’s Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience 2026

Sat, Jul 25, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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"Spotlight Shorts" Ten-Minute Play Festival

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Roses: An Exhibition and Amateur Show

Sat, May 9, 5:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA

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MILA GOKHMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress, CA

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Deaf Awareness Day

Fri, May 8, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Irvine, CA

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Platinum Performing Arts

Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole

Sky Zone Santa Ana: GLOW Night

Sky Zone Santa Ana: Spring Play 4 Pack

Wonder Studio New Summer Exhibit

Good to Go Fair

HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026

HMOC’s From Dinosaurs to People 2026

Neurodivergent Family Night

Grown Up &#038; Me Dance Workshop

&#8220;A DREAM IS A SONG: A DISNEY CELEBRATION&#8221; Vocal Ensembles Concert

Dia del Nino in the City

Earth Day in the City

We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

Meet the Instrument

STEM Up to the Challenge

HMOC & VTS 2026 Holly Berry Victorian Kellogg House Tea

HMOC FREE Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

Way to Play Day

HMOC & VTS 2026 Spring Tea

RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet

Ernest Salem, violin; Yoshika Masuda, cello; Alison Edwards, piano

More Than Love: The Life & Art of Natalie Wood

Introduction to Drawing and Botanical Illustration

Celebrating Mothers in the City

Baby Steps

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Growing together: Little Buds by Free Rein Life Skills Garden

AAPIHM Kick Off

Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)

Elders &#8211; Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition

Urban Air Fullerton: Save Big. Play All Year

Mental Health Awareness Day

Nicholas Isherwood, bass/baritone

Bonsai Show – Presented by Coastal Bonsai

Festival of Arts Fine Art Show

Jazz Festival

Kidstock

Nicholas Isherwood | Lectures & Masterclass

HMOC Open House

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Clay Jenkins

Toddler Town

TeensTeach

Karl Kramer-Johansen, french horn

Ann Hampton Callaway with Bill Cunliffe Combo

HMOC’s Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience 2026

"Spotlight Shorts" Ten-Minute Play Festival

Roses: An Exhibition and Amateur Show

MILA GOKHMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE

Deaf Awareness Day

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Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop

“A DREAM IS A SONG: A DISNEY CELEBRATION” Vocal Ensembles Concert

Elders – Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition