Amazing Events
Four Season & Strauss
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons STRAUSS: Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!) Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman Vivaldi transports you to Italy for spring’s fragrant blossoming, the tourist-roasting heat of summer, autumn’s abundant harvest, and the teeth-chattering chill of winter, all with virtuosic flair. Strauss’s final tone poem unfolds as a masterpiece that takes you on an auditory hike through high Alpine peaks, from sunrise to mountain-rattling thunderstorm, and finally nightfall’s calm. Visuals projected on a large screen above the orchestra transform the concert into an immersive cinematic event, offering an enveloping narrative that will captivate both eyes and ears.
Greek Yogurt Masterclass: Culturing Creamy Goodness at Home
Celebrate National Milk Day with this hands-on class and make your own creamy, probiotic-rich Greek yogurt with chef Vina! Discover how easy and fun it is to work with fresh milk and everyday dairy ingredients, while learning about the nutritional benefits of yogurt and its role in a healthy diet. Chef Vina will also share her expert tips for pairing yogurt with California’s seasonal specialty crops by highlighting the vibrant flavors and fresh produce our state is known for. This class offers an opportunity to take home your own jar of homemade yogurt starter and ideas for creative pairings! Participants will work in pairs during the class, so grab a friend and reserve your spots today! When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. – noon; RSVP online by Jan. 11. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm Silo Building How much: $45 class fee covers ingredients and the use of equipment. Aprons are highly recommended. Tied-back hair and closed-toed shoes are required. Parking is free. More info: Sign up at Centennial Farm Garden Classes
Leopold Loves Opera!
Overview Leopold the leopard introduces the audience to some of opera’s greatest hits in a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes story set in an opera house! Leopold is back to join Maestro Jake for a morning of enchantment and song, when Pacific Symphony brings the genius of opera's most celebrated composers to life. Featuring four tremendously talented singers, this silly and charming adventure paints the picture of a concert coming apart at the seams. Opera-lovers both young and old are invited to revel in the mayhem, as they experience the sheer joy that is at the heart of this great art form. Lobby Activities: Enjoy special activities for kids in the concert hall lobbies related to the theme of the concert, including a coloring station, craft station, photo station, and S.T.E.A.M. station. Activities take place from 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. for 10 a.m. concertgoers, and from 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. for 11:30 a.m. concertgoers. Pacific Symphony's Family Musical Mornings concerts are for the whole family (ages 5+). Learn more about how Family Musical Mornings work to include audiences of all kinds. Artists Dr. Jacob Sustaita, conductor Victor Yerrid, puppeteer Alexandria Burdick, soprano Jessica Choi, soprano Nicholas Preston, tenor Michael O'Halloran, baritone Program VERDI: "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore PUCCINI: "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amor" from Tosca PUCCINI: "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot STRAUSS: Zerbinetta's Aria from Ariadne auf Naxos MOZART: "Sull'aria... che soave zeffiretto" from The Marriage of Figaro BIZET: "Toreador Song" from Carmen VERDI: "Brindisi" from La Traviata VERDI: "Mira, di acerbe lagrime" from Il Trovatore BERNSTEIN: Balcony Scene ("Tonight") from West Side Story ROSSINI: Act II Finale from The Barber of Seville With Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen for a closer look at the singers, conductor and orchestra musicians! Links for the artist roster: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/545/dr-jacob-sustaita https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/779/victor-yerrid https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/761/alexandria-burdick https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/809/jessica-m-choi https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/380/nicholas-preston https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/810/michael-b-ohalloran https://www.pacificsymphony.org/artist-details/3/pacific-symphony Link for the learn more about inclusion: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/inclusion-at-family-musical-mornings
OC Brick Convention: Lego Fan Event
This LEGO® fan event brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. When: Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 11-12 Saturday, Jan. 11 Session I: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Session II: 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 Session I: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Session II: 2 – 5 p.m. Where: OC Fair and Event Center – Costa Mesa Building How much: General admission is $15 online and $20 at the door. Admission is valid for your chosen day and time period only. Children 2 and younger are free. Parking is $12. More info: Visit Brick Convention
Sweet and Tender Hooligans
Sweet and Tender Hooligans, a tribute band to The Smiths and Morrissey, will perform at the House of Blues Anaheim on January 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This performance brings the iconic sound and style of The Smiths to life in an unforgettable live show. The event is an all-ages concert with general admission standing.
Time Machine: 90s-2000s Throwback Dance Party
Get ready to travel through decades of iconic hits at Time Machine on January 11, 2025, at Time Nightclub! This one-of-a-kind event will take you on a musical journey, blending nostalgic classics with modern beats for a night of pure fun and energy. Mixing Pop, R&B and Hip-hop hits from the 90s through the 2000's its time to rewind with this free dance party! Doors open at 10:00pm. This event is ages 21+.
Train Days
‘BOARD!!!! Join us as we celebrate… trains! Investigate layouts of HO, O, and G gauge. Try your hand at the new-fangled electric telegraph, meet the characters who built the railroad, and rub elbows with the Barons from the Golden Age of Railroad.
A Day in the Alps
STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!) Leave your hiking boots at home and embark on a risk-free ascent to scale musical heights. With Strauss as your guide, traverse musical meadows, survive thunderous mountain storms, and reach the Alpine summit without breaking a sweat. It's an orchestral odyssey that hits the high notes of adventure—a 'peak' experience minus the actual peaks! Strap in for a high-altitude journey without leaving sea level; oxygen masks not required. You’ll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from Music Director Carl St.Clair as he guides you through the piece before it is performed.
Flavors of Kyushu
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Miyazaki, Japan, right here in Anaheim. Flavors of Kyushu is an extraordinary tasting event that celebrates the essence of Japanese food culture, bringing together renowned Miyazaki food manufacturers for a vibrant gathering of flavors and artistry. Hosted by Yummy Itadakimasu and HANAGI Restaurant, this global culinary experience features masterfully crafted Japanese dishes made with the finest ingredients from Miyazaki. Don't miss this unique opportunity to savor the authentic tastes of Japan. Visit their website for tickets and full event details.
Jason Robert Brown w/ Anika Noni Rose
After making his Center debut last season and delighting audiences with his humor, anecdotes, and beloved music, Jason Robert Brown takes the stage once more for a wonderful cabaret performance, this time, featuring Anika Noni Rose! As a composer, his notable works include The Bridges of Madison County, The Last Five Years, Honeymoon in Vegas , and Parade . Brown won three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations, and his contributions to contemporary musical theater have earned him countless accolades including six Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award. In recent seasons, Brown scored Mr. Saturday Night and wrote music & lyrics for Parade, which won Best Revival of a Musical at the 2023 Tony Awards. A Tony Award-winning actress for Tony Kushner’s Caroline, or Change, Anika Noni Rose is probably best known in popular culture for voicing Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog . She was named a Disney Legend in 2011 and has continued to excel in her career onscreen and onstage. Rose starred as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls, and her Broadway credits include Footloose, Caroline or Change, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Raisin in the Sun, and the upcoming Uncle Vanya .
Pacific Jazz Orchestra Ivan Lins' 80th Birthday Celebration
“Ivan Lins’ songs powerfully attest to the global reach of his music.” — Los Angeles Times Three Jazz Club series favorites join forces with the wonderfully talented Pacific Jazz Orchestra in celebration of the great Ivan Lins’ 80 th birthday! Join us for an evening of extraordinary jazz musicianship and wonder in the acoustic splendor of our gorgeous Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Songwriter, vocalist, and pianist Ivan Lins is an icon of Brazilian music - one of the most treasured and recorded composers in the world and a melodist with few equals. Known for the many Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards he received, Lins is a complete musician with over 40 albums in his storied career. His music has been recorded by icons such as Sarah Vaughan, Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Manhattan Transfer, Al Jarreau and Michael Bublé among many others. Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz. Last but certainly not least, Grammy-winning guitarist Lee Ritenour is an adept jazz performer and stylistic chameleon, known for work in the fusion, crossover, as well as post-bop and Brazilian jazz idioms. The SoCal native, and USC grad, is a noted session musician who earned the nickname "Captain Fingers" for his uncommon dexterity on the guitar! Performing alongside these three guest artists is the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, LA’s new resident 40-piece ensemble for jazz and beyond. The only orchestra of its kind in the country, and with its talent pool of musicians, Los Angeles is the only city where an ensemble like this can be put together, representing jazz, our uniquely American art form. With such monumental talent on stage, this concert is sure to be remembered for years to come!
Walker & Royce
Get ready to groove as Walker & Royce bring their infectious house beats to Time Nightclub on January 17, 2025! Known for their signature blend of funky basslines, quirky vocals, and irresistible rhythms, this dynamic duo delivers sets that keep the dance floor moving all night long. With hits like "Take Me to Your Leader" and collaborations with top names in dance music, Walker & Royce are a must-see for any house music fan. Doors open at 10:00pm. This event is ages 21+.
Branching Out: Beginner’s Guide to Grafting Fruit Trees
Curious about grafting your fruit trees but unsure where to begin? This class will introduce you to the art and science of grafting, helping you determine which fruit trees can be grafted and which techniques are best suited for your situation. You’ll explore multiple grafting methods through a hands-on demonstration and learn the ideal timing for grafting different types of trees. As a bonus, this class coincides with the California Rare Fruit Growers’ annual scion wood exchange beginning at 10 a.m. in the Millennium Barn at Centennial Farm. Plan to arrive before the class to explore this exciting event, connect with local fruit tree enthusiasts and expand your knowledge! When: Saturday, Jan. 18, noon – 2 p.m.; RSVP online by Jan. 15. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm Silo Building How much: $7 fee covers materials and any handouts. Parking is free. More info: Sign up at Centennial Farm Garden Classes
Cruisin’ 2 Freedom Car Cruise, Car Show & Dinner
Join In-N-Out Burger® and the Slave 2 Nothing® Foundation for the unforgettable Cruisin’ 2 Freedom™ Car Cruise, Car Show and Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, to support organizations that fight human trafficking! Start the day with a classic car show in Huntington Beach, then head over to OC Fair & Event Center for a Double-Double® made fresh to order from the In-N-Out Burger cookout trucks! All attendees may participate in raffle giveaways, bid on exciting silent and live auction items, and receive a commemorative t-shirt and gift! When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 4 – 8 p.m. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – All Fairgrounds How much: General admission is $75. Parking is $12. More info: Visit Cruisin’ 2 Freedom
GRAHAM100: the 100th Anniversary of the Martha Graham Dance Company
Known as one of the most influential forces of the 20th century, Martha Graham’s groundbreaking and uniquely American style of dance has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Segerstrom Center is thrilled to be a part of the world-wide celebration GRAHAM100 and to welcome this important company back once again! For this momentous occasion, the company has curated their works to include glorious classics from the Graham repertory including the celebration of springtime in the wilderness, Appalachian Spring, and the universal figure of determination and resilience in the solo Immediate Tragedy . Two newer pieces will also take center stage showcasing their continued relevance, excellence and innovation: CAVE, a high-energy techno club inspired piece, and We The People, a protest piece designed to embody the voice of the American people. Don’t miss this powerful tribute honoring a true dance pioneer!
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