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The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CAFrom the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials, dyes, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and […]

Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
Hauser & Wirth 901 E 3rd Street,, Los Angeles, CARenowned for her generosity to artists and institutions, Eileen Harris Norton has built an inspiring art collection and forged a philanthropic legacy by focusing upon the work of women artists, as well as artists of color and of her native California. Marking fifty years since Harris Norton made her first acquisition—a print purchased in 1976 […]
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Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CAOn View April 18 to August 9 This landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024, Giants: Art from the […]

Vans Warped Tour
Shoreline Village Shoreline Drive & Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CAThe Vans Warped Tour is a famous traveling music and extreme sports festival that toured North America every summer from 1995 to 2019, returning for milestone anniversary events in recent […]

‘The Family Album’
La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CASinger-songwriter Mia Bing has been hustling and is desperate to break through in the music industry. Just as she receives the call that could change her career, she’s pulled back to her childhood home. "The Family Album" is a humorous and poignant original musical about finding your voice and using it for change. Visit: 'The Family Album'

Fair After Dark
OC Fair & Event CenterEnjoy singing and dancing at Plaza Stage, featuring karaoke on Wednesdays, country night on Thursdays, dance party with DJ Narada on Fridays, swing night on Saturdays and Latin night on Sunday. Free with Fair admission! Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, starting at 8:30 p.m.
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The Music of Star Wars
Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CAJoin acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez for an unforgettable evening of music from Star Wars.* Experience the soaring adventure, sweeping romance, and thrilling drama of John Williams’ iconic scores, including “Revenge of the Sith,” the heroic “Star Wars Main Title” and the electrifying “Duel of the Fates” — performed live by Pacific Symphony. Epic music. […]

ROMEO & JULIET
IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CAby William Shakespeare, directed by Rachael VanWormerRomance, humor, family discord, and soaring poetry whirl through the Dust Bowl in Shakespeare’s most famous story. Can love and hope bloom in scarcity?For safety reasons, children under the age of ten(10) are not permitted to attend New Swan performances.

2026 US Open of Surfing
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and Amphitheater 401 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CAWhat you need to know - Lexus US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico 2026 The iconic US Open of Surfing returns to Huntington Beach, where the World Longboard Tour kicks off its 2026 season with classic California style, live music, beach culture, and world-class competition. Then the intensity rises as the World Surf League […]

Comic-Con
San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CAComic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art, including movies, television, gaming, interactive multimedia, and so much more! Enjoy cosplay galore and take part in unique programming, exclusive previews, and presentations, not to mention the expansive and diverse Exhibit Hall featuring merchandise and displays representing all fandoms.

The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CAFrom the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials, dyes, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and […]
