Exhibits & Galleries in Orange County, CA

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Orange County, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Learn about a different artist each month and explore their artistic style through a hands-on activity led by our Art Studio Lead, Nicole. Times 11am & 2:30pm

Free

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

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Answering the call to make art in tumultuous times, the works in this exhibition are by artists who are also art therapists. Using diverse media and processes, they engage creativity as a source and an expression of resilience in the face of potentially overwhelming change and uncertainty. The...

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HMOC Open House

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

Join us for a day of Victorian fun at our first HMOC Open Houses of 2026! Enjoy fun Open House activities such as guided Docent and self led historic 1898 Kellogg House tours; Art at the Farm hands on immersive art workshop and Gospel Swamp Farm gardening lessons as well as demos from the OC...

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We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages 55+

Pretend City Children’s Museum and Parentis Foundation are partnering for something truly magical at We Read Wednesdays, where Littles and Grans read together! Our wonderful Empowering Readers OC reading mentors are bringing the joy of storytelling into the playful world of Pretend City, where...

Free

Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)College of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation Known for her...

Spring Student Exhibitions | Group 4

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

College of the Arts Galleries SPRING STUDENT EXHIBITIONS | GROUP 4Public Reception | April 15 from 4–6 PMExhibitions on view April 14–18 Student Exhibition Calendar ADELINE WONGGraphic and Interactive Design, BFAOn a VisaDuff Gallery A visual representation of life as an international...

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Cypress College Library Author Talks

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry Simplified Spelling Historian and Author of Enough is Enuf and Eating Salad Drunk..

Studio Art Junior Portfolio Showcase

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Moulton Hall- Guggenheim Gallery · Orange, CA

Studio Art Junior Portfolio Showcase

Cooking in the City

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food from Lebanon. Cooking Activities: 11 am & 2:30 pm *This is not a cooking class; we will engage in imaginative play and have an opportunity to enjoy pre-made cooked food About the play partner: Leah Khoury is a CPA by day and author by night (and...

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Fine Arts and Gallery (FA), Lecture Hall, FA 110

Fine Arts and Gallery (FA), Lecture Hall, FA 110 · Irvine, CA

Community venue · Irvine

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Platinum Performing Arts

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Move, groove, and connect during our Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop with Platinum Performing Arts. This interactive class invites children and their grown-ups to dance together, explore movement, and share special moments through music and play. Designed for all experience levels, this workshop...

Free

Elders – Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The intent of the exhibit is to give image and voice to elders in contemporary society. At a time when elders are under attack it is imperative to honor those who have laid the foundation that we stand on today. The opening reception is February 25 and the exhibition closes April 16. This free...

Free

Carole Caroompas: Mystical Unions

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Carole Caroompas: Mystical UnionsCollege of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 2, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation The landmark exhibition...

Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop

Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

We’re planning something special! Stay tuned for more information. For sneak peeks, please check out social media. Space is limited! Book your tickets in advance to avoid delays! *Members do not require a reservation. *Events and dates are subject to change.