See Chloe Arnold and the Syncopated Ladies show off their tap skills PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHLOE ARNOLD
Mark your calendar with O.C.'s hottest cultural and philanthropic events, from theater to concerts to art.
Through 4/15 Dagmar Chaplin: Artifacts and Fiction
The newest exhibit at foaSOUTH gallery, the Festival of Arts’ satellite gallery inside Active Culture, features bold acrylic works by Berlin-born artist Dagmar Chaplin. Chaplin moved to Laguna Beach in 1974 and began exhibiting her unique surrealist paintings at the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show the very next year. FoaSOUTH gallery, Laguna Beach, foapom.com
Through 4/30 Unframed: America Martin
With this collection of unframed pieces, JoAnne Artman Gallery’s latest exhibit explores the boundaries that Colombian American fine artist America Martin defies. Through paintings that don’t require framing to works on paper that are yet to be framed, L.A.-based Martin examines the human experience and transcending limits. A reception will fete the artist on April 6. JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach, joanneartmangallery.com
4/2 Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies
Emmy-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold and the all-female tap band she created, Syncopated Ladies, caught eyes on So You Think You Can Dance and after Beyoncé shared a video of theirs. Now, they’ll wow audiences with their dance skills and stories. 7:30PM, Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, muscocenter.org
4/4 UCP of Orange County’s Life Without Limits Charity Golf Tournament
Last year, UCP-OC assisted over 4,300 children with disabilities and their family members by providing pediatric therapy and care. Come play in this year’s charity golf tournament to help UCP fund a new facility in Santa Ana that will serve developmentally disabled kids and families. 1PM, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, Rancho Santa Margarita, ucpoc.org
Andy Mann will discuss his marine adventures April 10. PHOTO: BY KEITH LADZINSKI
4/4 Journey
Legendary band Journey will be joined by special guest Toto on the 40-city Freedom Tour—where you can hear the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame superstars sing charttopping hits like “Any Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” 7:30PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
4/10 Nat Geo Live: Andy Mann: From Summit to Sea
Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann spends over 100 days a year at sea, covering all seven continents for National Geographic. Hear him speak about his journeys documenting marine science and how he’s tried to tell the story of our rapidly changing planet. 4PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
4/15-17 Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Renowned French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot takes Arthur Saint-Léon’s famous classical 1870 ballet Coppélia and brings it into the future, exploring humanity through fantastical creatures and stellar dancing. Segerstrom Hall atSegerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
4/21 Jeff Dunham: Seriously?!
The ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and actor is touring for the first time since the pandemic began—with “the little guys in his suitcase,” Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J., Achmed the Dead Terrorist and the newest member of the troupe, Url. 7PM, Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
Cirque de la Symphonie will wow with acrobatics while Pacific Symphony performs PHOTO: COURTESY OF PACIFIC SYMPHONY
4/22-23 Cirque de la Symphonie
While Pacific Symphony performs classical masterpieces and modern hits, the popular troupe’s fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen wow with jaw-dropping cirque acts. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
4/23 Sheléa: Natural Woman: A Night of Soul
Hear the singer and pianist who’s performed her blend of pop, jazz, R&B and soul at venues from the White House to Carnegie Hall— and earned praise from legends like Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
4/23 OCSA Foundation’s Night of a Million Dreams Gala
Orange County School of the Arts Foundation’s 35th anniversary event will be a magical, musical celebration of its journey and past galas. In addition to a reception, auction and dinner, students from various conservatories will join alumni to perform rock, classical, jazz, Broadway and contemporary pop numbers—all benefiting arts programs. 6PM, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, ocsarts.net
Sheléa: Natural Woman delivers a night of soul April 23. PHOTO: COURTESY OF IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
4/23 Design & Culture: An Italian Perspective
This year’s Italian Perspective series is “an investigation of Italian genius and style.” The morning of lectures and a panel discussion will explore the intersections between Italian arts, history, industrial design and fashion—deepening your appreciation for Italian culture and brands. 10:30AM, Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, muscocenter.org
4/24 Women’s Circle of Wishes Presents It’s in the Bag
This support group of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire are putting on a fabulous Kentucky Derby-style benefit. Don your best hats to this outdoor luncheon featuring silent and live auctions with luxury designer handbags and the infamous wine wall—all while helping to fulfill life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 11:30AM, The Waterfront Beach Resort, Huntington Beach, ocie.wish.org
piano wonder Joyce Yang takes on composer Rachmaninoff April 28 to 30 PHOTO: BY KT KIM;
4/24 14th Annual Art Star Awards
After a two-year postponement, the Laguna Beach Arts Alliance’s 14th annual awards show and dinner will celebrate the recipients and nominees who would have been honored in 2020. Dubbed “the Academy Awards for the arts,” the Art Star Awards recognize the achievements and contributions made to the arts in Laguna Beach. 5:30PM, Seven-Degrees, Laguna Beach, lagunabeacharts.org
Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Brandon Gray and Candy Tong will dance to Bach and Bowie April 29 PHOTO BY: STEVEN TRUMON GRAY;
4/25 Tillyana Jones: Tilly’s Life Center’s 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
This themed golf tournament brings together 144 golfers from various companies as well as entrepreneurs and athletes for a day of 18 holes, food, beverages, prizes, swag and more—all benefiting Tilly’s Life Center, a nonprofit educational program that helps teens overcome daily obstacles. 10AM, Mission Viejo Country Club, tillyslifecenter.org
4/28-30 Yang Plays Rachmaninoff
After a preview talk with host Alan Chapman, piano phenomenon Joyce Yang will awe the audience with Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s tour de force, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. 8PM, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
4/29 Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Stardust: From Bach to Bowie
The dance company known for fusing ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles will perform two dance pieces inspired by musical masters. Bach 25 merges contemporary and ballet, set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, while Stardust is a tribute to rock icon David Bowie. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
Lacy Robertson, Mary V. Buckingham and Sue Hagestad at the Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch. PHOTO BY: ANN CHATILLON
4/29 35th Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch
At this scenic brunch, join Hoag Hospital Foundation in celebrating the circle of donors who’ve raised over $22 million and helped to build Hoag Family Cancer Institute into a leading community resource. Former UCLA basketball player and cancer survivor John Vallely will serve as the guest speaker. 9AM, Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, hoaghospitalfoundation.org
4/30 MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation’s Spring Gala 2022
This glamorous black-tie event includes a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, auction and live entertainment. Wine, dine and dance, all while funding a brand-new facility for women’s healthcare, The Women’s Health Pavilion, and MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Medical Center. 5:30PM, Montage Laguna Beach, memorialcare.org/springgala
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