From marvelous music performances to art shows, here are Orange County's best events this February.
See Darian Sanders as Simba in Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from Feb. 1 to 25; PHOTO BY DEEN VAN MEER
2/1-25
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Watch the Serengeti come to life during this six-time Tony Award-winning musical, complete with awe-inspiring production, visual storytelling and music crafted by notable artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
2/3
THE TRILOGY TOUR: ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, PITBULL AND RICKY MARTIN
Watch three multigenerational artists—Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin—fill the Honda Center with Latin pop beats for one night only as the trio embarks on their Trilogy Tour. It’s a one-of-a-kind party you won’t want to miss. 7 p.m., Honda Center, Anaheim
2/3
44TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PARADE AND UNITY FESTIVAL
The Orange County Heritage Council invites the community to commemorate 44 years of progress through a day filled with live music, exciting vendors, a motorcycle and car show and solidarity for a worthy cause. This year’s theme is Our History, Our Voice, Our Pride. 9 a.m., Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
2/7-3/10
CHRIS GWALTNEY: PARAMETERS
Chris Gwaltney is challenging traditional abstract art with his newest solo exhibition, Parameters, featured at Kennedy Contemporary. Through a series of paintings, Gwaltney invites onlookers to shift focus from one color to the next, appreciating each hue in its adjacency to the preliminary shade. Kennedy Contemporary, Newport Beach
2/10
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Conducted by Carl St.Clair, the Pacific Symphony returns once again to perform this magnificent showcase celebrating Eastern traditions through song and dance in the Year of the Dragon. 8 p.m., Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will lead the 22nd annual Laguna Beach Music Festival from Feb. 12 to 18; PHOTO BY MOLINA VISUALS
2/12-18
22ND ANNUAL LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Feel the gentle serenade of classic and contemporary sounds during the 22nd annual Laguna Beach Music Festival, presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Artistic director and acclaimed violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will effortlessly lead guest performers in this year’s programming at the Laguna Playhouse. Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
2/13
DARTS SPEAKER SERIES: ERIC GROFT
Eric Groft, principal of Oehme, Van Sweden & Associates, will lead a riveting presentation on his co-authored book, Beyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution, during the Decorative Arts Society’s (DARTS) Speaker Series. Famed for his 2020 White House Rose Garden renovation, Groft offers an original perspective on innovative architecture and sustainable infrastructure. 9:15 a.m., Regal Edwards Big Newport, Newport Beach
2/13
THE PRINCESS BRIDE FILM SCREENING
Spend date night storybook-style over a bottle of Prosecco, chocolate-covered strawberries and a screening of The Princess Bride. The humorous tale of a farmboy-turned-pirate on a quest to find his true love is the perfect way to prepare for Valentine’s Day with your significant other. 6 p.m., Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
UCI Dance Visions returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre from Feb. 22 to 24; PHOTO BY ROSE EICHENBAUM
2/22-24
UCI DANCE VISIONS
Reserve your ticket for UCI Dance Visions, directed by Kelli Sharp and Cyrian Reed. The comprehensive annual production, arranged by the Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts, paints a picture through movement, music and theatrical elements. 8 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre
2/22-24
BEETHOVEN AND SHOSTAKOVICH
Guest-conducted by Andrew Litton, this concert will showcase gripping melodies produced by the world’s best classical music notorieties, including Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and more. 8 p.m., Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
2/28
THE TEN TENORS
The world’s longest-running classical crossover act, The Ten Tenors, is taking O.C. by storm. The Australian ensemble continuously wows more than 10 million people worldwide with performances of beloved songs, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Hallelujah,” and other notable melodies. 8 p.m., Irvine Barclay Theatre
2/29
30TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS GALA AND LUNCHEON
Spend the last day of the month supporting the work of the Mental Health Association of Orange County during this festive afternoon. Professional and volunteer exemplars will be honored for the change they’re sparking in the local community. Turnip Rose Promenade, Costa Mesa
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