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Costa Mesa Thu. Apr 16 2026

These Shining Lives | Vanguard University/Lyceum Theater | Apr 16 -26 (Video Teaser)

This is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

These Shining Lives | Vanguard University/Lyceum Theater | Apr 16 -26 (Video Teaser)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Irvine Wed. Apr 15 2026

‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ – The Larking House and The Wayward Artist

This bold, funny and deeply moving play, is getting a fresh new staging inside Irvine United Congregational Church,

Eric Bergstrom Editor

‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ – The Larking House and The Wayward Artist

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Irvine Weather: Thursday April 16

High: 74°

Low: 55°

Wind: 1 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Costa Mesa Wed. Apr 15 2026

Eat Me | South Coast Rep | Apr 12 - May 3

Wildly imaginative play by one of The New York Times’ Rising Theatre Stars of 2023.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Eat Me | South Coast Rep | Apr 12 - May 3

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Clemente Wed. Apr 15 2026

The Birds at Cabrillo Playhouse - An article from Culture OC

Paranoia, human nature and potential societal collapse are explored as the sky rains down birds.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Birds at Cabrillo Playhouse - An article from Culture OC

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Apr 15 2026

‘The Messenger’ at Chance Theater - Oranage County Theatre Guild Recommended

In The Messenger, four women step forward across decades, their voices distinct yet intertwined.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

‘The Messenger’ at Chance Theater - Oranage County Theatre Guild Recommended

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mission Viejo Wed. Apr 15 2026

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Apr 25

These masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, Lord of the Strings Concerts | Mission Viejo | Apr 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Laguna Beach Fri. Apr 10 2026

Comedy Night at the Playhouse | Laguna Playhouse | Apr 21

Sure to get you laughing.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Comedy Night at the Playhouse | Laguna Playhouse | Apr 21

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Apr 8 2026

The Last Five Years | The Gem | Apr 10 - 26

Widely considered to be Jason Robert Brown’s masterpiece.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Last Five Years | The Gem | Apr 10 - 26

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Irvine Wed. Apr 8 2026

A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County: An article by Culture OC

A local conductor established the South Orange County Orchestra, planning its inaugural concert April 11.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County: An article by Culture OC

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Irvine Fri. Apr 3 2026

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot | Irvine United Congregational Church | Apr 16 - 25

Fictional characters including Satan, Mother Teresa, Sigmund Freud, and Jesus—testify for and against Judas.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot | Irvine United Congregational Church | Apr 16 - 25

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Newport Beach Wed. Apr 1 2026

Mean Girls | La Mirada Theater | Apr 10 - May 3 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

You can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung!

Eric Bergstrom Editor

Mean Girls | La Mirada Theater | Apr 10 - May 3 (PHOTO GALLERY!)

Eric Bergstrom Editor

San Clemente Wed. Apr 1 2026

The Birds | Cabrillo Playhouse | Apr 10 - May 3

A gripping and unsettling look at human nature in the face of societal collapse.

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Birds | Cabrillo Playhouse | Apr 10 - May 3

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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