From engaging festivals to showstopping performances, here’s what to do this February in Orange County.
The talented musicians of Salastina will perform at this year’s Laguna Beach Music Festival. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Through 2/23
Deux Femmes
OCMA’s groundbreaking exhibition unites the mystical works of surrealist powerhouses Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, whose transformative artistry shaped the avant-garde landscape of Paris in the 1930s and 1940s. Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa, ocma.art
2/1
Lunar New Year
From the spirited “Spring Festival Overture” to the soul-stirring “America the Beautiful,” the Pacific Symphony’s annual Lunar New Year performance promises an unforgettable fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions while ushering in the Year of the Snake. 8 p.m., Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, pacificsymphony.org
2/6
24th Annual Dux in Tux
Join 30 of Southern California’s most renowned chefs and restaurants alongside the players and coaches of the Anaheim Ducks for a night of delicious dining for a good cause. Honda Center, Anaheim, nhl.com/ducks
See dancers Shuaib Elhassan and Madeline DeVries live during the Alonzo King Lines Ballet on Feb. 7 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. PHOTO BY RJ MUNA
2/7
Alonzo King Lines Ballet
This iconic ballet performance brings a riveting mix of dance and music to life, weaving together virtuoso Alice Coltrane’s spiritual jazz compositions with French composer Maurice Ravel’s enchanting storytelling. 7:30 p.m., Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, scfta.org
2/11
DARTS Speaker Series: Ben Pentreath
Join acclaimed architectural designer Ben Pentreath as he presents his Rizzoli-published book, An English Vision: Traditional Architecture and Decoration for Today, a stunning exploration of his signature classical and contemporary design. 9:45 a.m., Regal Edwards Big Newport Theater, Newport Beach, decorativeartsociety.net
2/14-15
Pink Martini
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, this Portland-based “little orchestra” will perform classical, Latin and jazz-influenced songs across seven languages alongside the Pacific Symphony Pops. 8 p.m., Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, pacificsymphony.org
2/14-16
23rd Annual Laguna Beach Music Festival
Catch Grammy Award-winning musician Caroline Shaw as she helms this annual festival, featuring collaborations with Salastina, members of the Pacific Chorale, Gabriel Kahane and more, in an intimate celebration of chamber music. Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, lagunabeachlive.org/musicfestival
2/15-16
Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary
Renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp invites audiences on an extraordinary journey as she presents ballet, jazz and modern dance styles with wit and intrigue. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, scfta.org
2/18-23
Annie
Cheer on the iconic Little Orphan Annie, a beloved touchstone of American musical theater, as she triumphs over adversity with determination in this fresh staging of the classic show directed by Jenn Thompson. Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, scfta.org
2/19-3/3
Rachmaninoff and the Tsar
Created by and starring Hershey Felder, this evocative production explores Rachmaninoff’s longing for his beloved Tsarist Russia after finding a new home in Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m., Emmes/Benson Theatre Center at South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, scr.org
2/20-22
Claybourne Elder
Join Claybourne Elder, Broadway’s “hunky gay ex-Mormon dad,” for a fun-filled cabaret and stand-up show, If The Stars Were Mine, exploring themes from religion to fatherhood. 7 p.m., Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, scfta.org
Broadway star Claybourne Elder will bring his notable talent to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from Feb. 20 to 22. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2/20-22
Dance Visions 2025
Presented by the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, this captivating showcase features faculty-choreographed works under the artistic direction of Diane Diefenderfer and Tong Wang. 8 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, thebarclay.org
2/23
Amy Grant
Gospel legend and six-time Grammy Award winner Amy Grant brings her intimate concert show to Anaheim, with songs spanning her four-decade multi-genre career. 7:30 p.m., City National Grove of Anaheim, citynationalgroveofanaheim.com
2/25-26
The Great Gatsby Ballet
This spring, the World Ballet Company’s spectacular premiere takes audiences back to the roaring ’20s with a lavish production featuring 40 international dancers, opulent costumes and an original jazz-infused score by composer Anna Drubich. 7 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, thebarclay.org
2/27
Javier Zamora in Conversation
Award-winning author Javier Zamora discusses his poignant memoir Solito in an intimate conversation about identity and the meaning of home as he shares his remarkable 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the United States. 7 p.m., Friends Room at the Newport Beach Public Library, nbplf.foundation
2/27-3/1
Carmina Burana and Bach
Listen to the sounds of musical mastery as conductor Carl St.Clair leads the Pacific Chorale, the Southern California Children’s Choir and world-class soloists through renowned pieces by Bach, Orff and Morten Lauridsen. 8 p.m., Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, pacificsymphony.org
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