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In a single bit, comic Jerry Rocha will do a half-dozen impressions -- each one ingeniously specific (Like "the redneck afraid of a magician" or "racist uncle brooding by the Christmas tree"), all of ... [more+]

In a single bit, comic Jerry Rocha will do a half-dozen impressions -- each one ingeniously specific (Like "the redneck afraid of a magician" or "racist uncle brooding by the Christmas tree"), all of them incredibly hilarious. His amazing stock of characters, along with his wicked way with a punchline, has made him one of the top young comics in America and a recent semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing". Already a well-traveled veteran of the country's top comedy clubs, Rocha has appeared on SiTV's "Latino Laugh Festival" and was the subject of a Travel Channel documentary. Now come out and enjoy some big laughs with Jerry Rocha at The Irvine Improv. [less-]

Jazz has been called "America's only true art form" — yet it can feel intimidating for new audiences. That's why "Stolen Moments" is so clever: In this one-hour program, young music lovers get lesso... [more+]

Jazz has been called "America's only true art form" — yet it can feel intimidating for new audiences. That's why "Stolen Moments" is so clever: In this one-hour program, young music lovers get lessons in how jazz works, as well as its history and cultural significance, plus a performance by Metta Quintet, the official resident ensemble of JazzReach. [less-]

Set inside an actual church building, the audience is put inside a fictional church service where this drama erupts. A pastor at a large megachurch announces that he no longer believes in Hell. The im... [more+]

Set inside an actual church building, the audience is put inside a fictional church service where this drama erupts. A pastor at a large megachurch announces that he no longer believes in Hell. The impact of his announcement disrupts the church and his family in ways he couldn't imagine. After each performance a theologian from Concordia's Christ College will host a talk back on these sensitive issues of faith. "The NY Times" said: ""The Christians" is Mr. Hnath's most penetrating work. But what you take away is the play's ... gravity. And how each character is given an authentic voice and a complexity of feeling." [less-]

The "Comedy Pop-Up" show graces The Rec Room stage as comics from all over the continent come to this intimate location to bring you big-time laughs. Grab a friend and don't miss a great night of come... [more+]

The "Comedy Pop-Up" show graces The Rec Room stage as comics from all over the continent come to this intimate location to bring you big-time laughs. Grab a friend and don't miss a great night of comedy right here in Huntington Beach. [less-]

"Locals Only" is a special show for The Rec Room that showcases local talent from comics from the Orange County area.... [more+]

"Locals Only" is a special show for The Rec Room that showcases local talent from comics from the Orange County area. [less-]

Two item minimum per guest No talking, heckling or recording of any kind. Zero tolerance. Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Doors close 5 minutes prior to show start. Lineup and time subject to change... [more+]

Two item minimum per guest No talking, heckling or recording of any kind. Zero tolerance. Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Doors close 5 minutes prior to show start. Lineup and time subject to change. The views and remarks of the comics do not necessarily reflect those of the venue. Research comics before purchasing. [less-]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics to... [more+]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics together onto one lineup, on one stage. This shows lineup includes comics from HBO's "Crashing", "Tosh.0", Comedy Central Specials, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", comics who have opened for Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, Nick Canons "Wild N Out", and more! [less-]

OOHHH SNAP! Your favorite function is back! Come put your thing down flip it and reverse it at HOB Anaheim on the biggest night of the year. We will be spinning the best '90s hip hop! Can't wait to se... [more+]

OOHHH SNAP! Your favorite function is back! Come put your thing down flip it and reverse it at HOB Anaheim on the biggest night of the year. We will be spinning the best '90s hip hop! Can't wait to see you there! [less-]

Led Zeppelin 2 brings you the excitement of Led Zeppelin "In Concert" by re-enacting the live improvisation and onstage interaction that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for performing. Rath... [more+]

Led Zeppelin 2 brings you the excitement of Led Zeppelin "In Concert" by re-enacting the live improvisation and onstage interaction that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for performing. Rather than a "greatest hits" show, you get to experience Zeppelin as Zeppelin would have played in front of an audience. [less-]

Join MTA's Shooting Stars, ages 13-18, for their production of "Gypsy"!​ The musical is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success … while secretly yearni... [more+]

Join MTA's Shooting Stars, ages 13-18, for their production of "Gypsy"!​ The musical is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success … while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away From Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World,” and “Together Wherever We Go.” [less-]

Matt Taylor is a regular perfomer on the Los Angeles comedy club circuit and can be seen headlining shows at the Comedy Store, Ice House, and Improvs. Matt has written for and appeared on MTV's "Paren... [more+]

Matt Taylor is a regular perfomer on the Los Angeles comedy club circuit and can be seen headlining shows at the Comedy Store, Ice House, and Improvs. Matt has written for and appeared on MTV's "Parental Approval", has a comedy special on HGTV, and has been profiled in the New York Post, New York Times, and NY-1. Matt has an undergraduate degree in trumpet from Carnegie Mellon University and a masters from New York University. [less-]

"Animanga 2020" is an annual three-day anime, cosplay and gaming convention held at the awesome Fairplex Convention Center in Pomona, California. The convention focuses on Japanese popular culture, pr... [more+]

"Animanga 2020" is an annual three-day anime, cosplay and gaming convention held at the awesome Fairplex Convention Center in Pomona, California. The convention focuses on Japanese popular culture, primarily anime and manga, and of course, lots of gaming! "Animanga 2020" will bring competitions, panels, performances, casual gaming and more. [less-]

The new multimedia immersive art park Wisdome, with five massive domes, hosts "Samskara", a spiritual journey of incredible colors and artwork. With VR, a full dome-mapping projection show and 360-deg... [more+]

The new multimedia immersive art park Wisdome, with five massive domes, hosts "Samskara", a spiritual journey of incredible colors and artwork. With VR, a full dome-mapping projection show and 360-degree immersive audio/visual experiences in the Los Angeles art district, "Samskara" uses technology to plunge you into the space between dreams and reality. In Hindu philosophies, every action leaves a samskara in the deeper structure of a person's mind. Experience the impressions and imprints of other people's minds at "Samskara", in the heart of Downtown L.A. [less-]

Terry Ray, the writer behind this electric play, has said: “When I wrote "Electricity" I wanted to capture the journey that nearly all the LGBTQ+ community has taken — the journey of transitioning... [more+]

Terry Ray, the writer behind this electric play, has said: “When I wrote "Electricity" I wanted to capture the journey that nearly all the LGBTQ+ community has taken — the journey of transitioning from thinking there is something wrong with you for being gay — to accepting yourself for who you truly are and demanding equality.” It’s a powerful purpose, and a powerful play you won’t soon forget. [less-]

Featuring Winifred Horan, Irish Fiddle and the McNalley composition “The 8 Immortals.” The Hutchins Consort plays on the eight scaled violins designed and built by luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins, wh... [more+]

Featuring Winifred Horan, Irish Fiddle and the McNalley composition “The 8 Immortals.” The Hutchins Consort plays on the eight scaled violins designed and built by luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins, whose research into the acoustic properties of string instruments resulted in an innovative process called free-plate tuning; a precise method of refining the top and back plates of a violin before it is assembled to bring it to peak acoustic performance. The fruits of her labor are the eight Hutchins violins, ranging in size from the 18.5-inch treble to the 7.2-foot contrabass. Like all violins, these instruments capture the emotional element of the music. But they have the additional advantage of being crafted as a complete set with the same harmonic DNA -- giving them the ability to produce a unique array of sounds that add a new dimension to the works they perform. [less-]

The Tequila Worms are a high-energy Latino surf band which is heavily influenced by The Ventures, The Ghastly Ones, Torquays, Satans' Pilgrims, The Ramones, The Adolescents, Agent Orange, and just goo... [more+]

The Tequila Worms are a high-energy Latino surf band which is heavily influenced by The Ventures, The Ghastly Ones, Torquays, Satans' Pilgrims, The Ramones, The Adolescents, Agent Orange, and just good Ol' fashioned Rock & Roll. Surfer Joe (Italy's Lorenzo Valdambrini) is one of the key figures in modern surf music -- as well as one of the top touring artists for the genre. Participating in many world surf music events, Surfer Joe has performed at thousands of concerts since the late '90s. Hot Rod Trio has been playing in Southern California and the West Coast for the past 20 years, with the same band members. The band has played with countless bands including The Surfaris, Junior Brown, The Ventures, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Deke Dickerson, Glen Campbell, Trisha Yearwood, Big Sandy, Duane Eddy, The Polecats, the B-52s and Jimmie Vaughan. [less-]

"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" recreates the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing its visitors to experience this art from a n... [more+]

"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" recreates the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing its visitors to experience this art from a new perspective. With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced using state of the art technology. In order for the observer to fully engage and comprehend the artwork, the paintings have been reproduced in their original sizes. The overwhelming impression for the observer will be the dimensions of the art, the closeness to the picture, and the modern style of the exhibition. As a result, the visitor can explore the artwork up close at a distance impossible to achieve in the Sistine Chapel in this exhibition at Christ Cathedral Campus in Anaheim. [less-]

The UCI Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier large performance ensembles at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The orchestra has been in existence since 1970, offering music majors, non-music m... [more+]

The UCI Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier large performance ensembles at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The orchestra has been in existence since 1970, offering music majors, non-music majors, faculty and other community members an opportunity to study and perform symphonic music of the ages. Spend the evening with the UCI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Tucker, for an exploration of music by composers from around the world. [less-]

Experience intimate performances of close-up magic with some of the most talented magicians in LA & Orange County. With just a deck of cards, coins, and some borrowed objects, each 30-minute show is f... [more+]

Experience intimate performances of close-up magic with some of the most talented magicians in LA & Orange County. With just a deck of cards, coins, and some borrowed objects, each 30-minute show is filled with prestidigitation (sleight-of-hand), comedy, and audience interaction making each show unique and memorable. Presto Shows are here to make close-up magic more accessible than ever and elevate it as an art form. [less-]

Rory Scovel’s new Netflix special Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time recently premiered to rave reviews. He costarred in Amy Schumer’s "I Feel Pretty" and appeared in New Line feature "... [more+]

Rory Scovel’s new Netflix special Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time recently premiered to rave reviews. He costarred in Amy Schumer’s "I Feel Pretty" and appeared in New Line feature "The House", alongside Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, as well as "The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter" for director Jody Hill alongside Danny McBride and Josh Brolin. Some of his television credits include the TBS series "Ground Floor" as well as the NBC series "UnDateable", ABC’s "Modern Family", F/X’s "The Comedians" and the original series "Those Who Can't" for TruTV. Rory starred alongside Demetri Martin in Demetri’s directorial debut "Dean" which premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and has an hour- stand up special available on Seeso. Rory’s stand up has been featured on Comedy Central, "Conan", and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". His second album, "Rory Scovel Live at Third Man Records", was released in 2013 and was recorded live at their studios in Nashville. Whether discussing drugs, politics, or life in general his infectious stage presence and engaging charisma will quickly shift the vibe of any room and place the audience in the scene of every punch line. [less-]