Pageant of the Masters / Festival of Arts - July / August
Festival of Arts is the oldest, most respected outdoor
art show in California with orginal words of over 160 accomplished
artists. Free art tours, workshops and demonstrations.
Sawdust Art Festival - July / August
More than 175 local artists invite visitors to stroll along sawdust-covered paths through a village of fine arts and superb crafts.
Since 1966 this event has drawn visitors from around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind artwork, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photographs,
sculptures, hand-blown glass and more. Meet and purchase directly from the artists! Varied demonstrations including glass blowing, complimentary art workshops,
children's art activities, refreshments and live entertainment make this a memorable event.
Laguna Playhouse - Theater
Superlative entertainment comes in many forms, and The Laguna Playhouse continues to make
your theatergoing here an adventure by producing a broad spectrum of terrific plays each
season. And you know that you can count on top-notch productions featuring dynamic actors
and imaginative designs. Programs include youth theater conservatory and more.
Puppets N Players Theatre
Theater Website
Orange County's popular children's theater that will come to your child's special event or celebration.
This beautifully crafted self-contained marionette theatre enchants everyone even before the
performance begins. Masterful marionettes, colorful stage sets, exquisite lighting and
state of the art sound all combine to leave a lasting impression of puppetry at its best.
South Coast Repertory - Costa Mesa
655 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA; 714-708-5555;
Theater Website;
One of Southern California's leading production theaters features Tony-award winning plays.
More Orange County Entertainment:
Quality Performers and More:
Amazing Magic
- A master in the art of magic. The Amazing Mike Sussmmann has been amazing the masses with mind-boggling tricks for over thirty years.
Newport Theater Arts Center -
- Community theater with both veteran and novice actors, located at the Theatre on the Cliff.
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Costa Mesa
South Orange Country facility with eyecatching asymmetrical architecture and advanced acoustics.
This 3000-seat theater hosts a busy season of Broadway productions and dance classics.
A smaller hall showcases chamber music, cabaret and innovative jazz concerts.
Theater Academies
Introduction and Professional Training for the Performing Arts:
Laguna Dance Theatre - Mission Viejo
- Leading Orange County Dance school since 1985 with emphasis in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical.
Home to the Laguna Ballet.
Children's Theater Workshop - Mission Viejo
- providing interactive theatre opportunities for young people ages 5 through 16 since 1981.
Umana Academy of Fine Art - Ladera Ranch
- Emphasis in Music, Art, Foreign Language, and Social Skills.
Laguna Dance Festival [Late Sept]
Presenting everything for dancers, choreographers and dance lovers including world class dance companies.