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World cultures Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre This Series features the best musicians working in Hawaii today. These artists bring not only their cultural traditions, but showcase the amazing range and diversity of Hawaiian music currently played in the islands. Feb 4, 2012 - Willie K "He's an amazing guitar virtuoso, a Hawaiian Jimi Hendrix; he's Gabby Pahinui, Andres Segovia and Eddie Van Halen rolled into one. Willie can mimic seemingly any style, moving easily between screa... more

One of the most enduring violin concertos in the repertoire, Bruch's masterpiece soars in the inspired hands of captivating young virtuoso Nicola Benedetti. Debussy's Petite Suite, written for four-hand piano, will be played in its orchestral arrangement. Under renowned conductor Christoph Konig, Beethoven's sublime and lyrical Symphony No. 4 is both profound and quietly joyous.

Groundhog Day with Punxsutawney Phil has been a part of American History since 1887. Come learn more about the history of Groundhog Day while participating in fun activities throughout the museum to celebrate! - Sensational Story Time: Gregory’s Shadow – By two years of age children can identify themselves as individuals, separate from others. In this tale we will learn about a little groundhog named Gregory who is having trouble making the distinction between himself and his shadow.... more

This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents/siblings/caretakers to have some fun in an autism-friendly environment along with other families. Many of our community partners who specialize in supporting children on the Autism Spectrum or with Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with their welcoming smiles and practical support. If you would like to visit our museum prior to the ... more

The Great Park North Lawn is home to sports and recreation of all types. There is plenty of room to play on 7 acres of lawn, and the Great Park is pleased to offer an ongoing schedule of free clinics that will get kids and adults moving and active. Family Sports Programs Boccee Ball If you and your family enjoy playing field games like horseshoes or croquet then you are sure to love Bocce Ball! Bocce Ball is a fun, recreational game in which players compete to get their team's balls closest... more

Shop for a variety of fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads, flowers and plants, and other items from local artisans. Breakfast and lunch are also available for purchase. On the first Sunday of every month, when the Groves Antique Market is at the Park, the Farmers Market will open early at 8:00 am.   (Rain or Shine)

Gray Whale season is here and will run through the end of April! Each October, after spending the summer feeding in the food-rich waters of the arctic, and as the northern ice pushes southward, small groups of Gray Whales start their 16,000 - 20,000 mile journey (the longest migration of any mammal). The Grays swim south along the coast to the bays of Baja California, where they give birth to their calves. Along the way BOTH southbound and northbound, they pass right Dana Point, a landmark for t... more

Irvine Spectrum Center has transformed into a winter wonderland with the return of the Holiday Ice Rink. Skate sessions are 75 minutes. Helmets are optional and provided free of charge. Season passes, private lessons and private parties are also available. The Ice Rink is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  

Koki Tanaka's interdisciplinary art practice -- combining painting, video, photography and sculpture -- captures the ordinary, everyday events or objects in its most poetic transformation. His task of discovery entails carefully documenting what he accidentally encounters -- things we ordinarily overlook. Along the way, Tanaka gives himself over to a place in the legacy of Andre Breton's surrealist encounters, David Hammon's fluxus performances, Bruce Nauman's paradoxical propositions and Dougla... more

South Coast Plaza will be ushering in The Year of the Dragon with a special Lunar New Year 2012 celebration. The Lunar New Year exhibit and opening ceremony will be held at Jewel Court. Festivities kick off on January 19th with a spectacular opening ceremony and exhibit featuring an elaborate, 40-foot paper dragon, stunning floral presentation and a collection of crystal dragon sculptures from Liuligongfang contemporary artist Loretta H. Yang. Special live entertainment throughout the 13-... more

Morphonano explores a number of art works created by media artist Victoria Vesna and nanoscientist James Gimzewski. Their collaborative works create an intersection of space, time and embodiment by employing a very subtle and responsive energetic exchange.  Participants interact with the works in mindful ways resulting in rich visual and sonic experiences within a meditative space.  By reversing the scale of nanotechnology to the realm of human experience, the artist and scientist cre... more

The nation's first memorial for U.S. military fallen in Afghanistan and Iraq, located in Northwood Community Park, open to the public 24 hours a day, year-round. Official ceremonies are held on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and with the unveiling of new names. The Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, year round.

It's a galactic voyage of musical discovery when Pacific Symphony's Family Musical Mornings, presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank, brings to the stage "Symphony in Space," a fun and humor-filled concert packed with exciting kid-friendly music from "Star Wars," Holst's "The Planets" and more! Assistant Conductor Maxim Eshkenazy launches the orchestra into space with the power of music and assistance from Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) in their annual sid... more

Join us for one of the Bard's most controversial and thought-provoking plays in our brand new Elizabethan-style theatrical space, The New Swan.  The play is set in pre-World War II Italy and features a professional guest actor in the role of Shylock. 

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Part of the Hawai'ian Music Series A Willie K performance is an adventure. It is an interactive roller coaster ride of music that can wow even the most seasoned concertgoers. With a repertoire as diverse as his home state of Hawai’i, Willie’s performances offer a delightful range of musical styles for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. From Hawai'ian to Blues, Opera to Rock, and so much more, his mixture of music and comedy earned him the reputation as Hawaii’s most versat... more