Orange County

If you are looking for someone who knows the meaning of the word "no" then keep looking, because if you ask anyone who knows him, Maronzio Vance refuses to acknowledge the word even exists. Making peo... [more+]

If you are looking for someone who knows the meaning of the word "no" then keep looking, because if you ask anyone who knows him, Maronzio Vance refuses to acknowledge the word even exists. Making people laugh for as long as he can remember, this witty, sarcastic, storytelling, North Carolina-born comedian/actor (who also refuses to accept the fact that he comes from the South because his state starts with "North") once waited in a men's bathroom for two and a half hours for a chance to meet the Kings of Comedy. If you haven't seen him in any local bathrooms, you may have seen him on "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment", Jamie Foxx’s "Laffaplooza" on Comedy Central, "Wanda Sykes: Wanda Does It", "Last Call with Carson Daly", writing for "The Boondocks" or "Last Comic Standing". People can mistake his comedy and conversation as being sarcastic but let him tell it: "When I started out I asked Steve Harvey the key to becoming a good comedian. He paused and told me how much his suit cost. I can only give what I'm given. See you in the restroom people." [less-]

Jonah Ray most recently hosted the longtime cult classic, "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return", for Netflix and wrapped the second season of his show "Hidden America", a mock travel show that fo... [more+]

Jonah Ray most recently hosted the longtime cult classic, "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return", for Netflix and wrapped the second season of his show "Hidden America", a mock travel show that follows him on his misadventures from city to city. From podcasting with Kumail Nanjiani to stand-up performances to hilarious TV appearances, Ray is definitely versatile, funny and in-demand. See him live at the Irvine Improv. [less-]

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. "Wedding guests" are brides- and grooms-to-be who enjoy an emotional vow renewal ceremony, a tasty cocktail-style ... [more+]

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. "Wedding guests" are brides- and grooms-to-be who enjoy an emotional vow renewal ceremony, a tasty cocktail-style dinner, and a dance-party reception while truly experiencing the wedding vendors in action. This event will showcase each vendor's skills in an intimate, celebratory atmosphere. So bring your dancing shoes, your wedding party and maybe a tissue or two. Tickets include light bites, a signature drink and a swag bag. [less-]

Best known for his third-place appearance on season 4 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and his one-hour special "Ugly & Angry" that was one of Netflix's top-rated specials for three years, you may also ... [more+]

Best known for his third-place appearance on season 4 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and his one-hour special "Ugly & Angry" that was one of Netflix's top-rated specials for three years, you may also know comic Chris Porter from his very own "Comedy Central Presents" special, his appearance on "Tommy Chong Presents Comedy at 420" on Showtime, "The Arsenio Hall Show", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", or your favorite local comedy club. Now you can see this Kansas City native hit the stage at the Irvine Improv. [less-]

"Have you ever been caught reading a cholo's neck?" asks comedian Jerry Garcia. "That's uncomfortable for both parties." One of the nation's fastest rising Latino comics, the Huntington Park native co... [more+]

"Have you ever been caught reading a cholo's neck?" asks comedian Jerry Garcia. "That's uncomfortable for both parties." One of the nation's fastest rising Latino comics, the Huntington Park native comes to Brea Improv and brings with him hilarious real-life stories about being a single father of two boys and his hysterical views on life, dating, relationships, his modest upbringings and everyday struggles. The title of this show is "F*#@ It I'm Down", so you know he's ready to bring the laughs. [less-]

Leave your white T-shirts at home and get ready to indulge your cravings for BBQ meats and treats at the BBQ Music Fest in Fountain Valley. The best BBQ pitmasters from all over the nation — includi... [more+]

Leave your white T-shirts at home and get ready to indulge your cravings for BBQ meats and treats at the BBQ Music Fest in Fountain Valley. The best BBQ pitmasters from all over the nation — including Git-R-Smoked, Porky-N-Beans, Blazin' Broncos and more — make their way to the festival to compete with local grillers like defending champs Q Smokehouse, The Smoking Ribs and more for the title of World’s Best BBQ, as well as the People’s Choice Favorite. Fountain Valley Sports Park hosts this three-day extravaganza, which also features live music, karaoke lounge with live band, free souvenir e-photo booth, a kid’s area with animal variety shows and a petting zoo on Saturday, magic shows on Sunday and more. With food, games, giveaways, this festival is one you’ll want to attend with the whole family — and your empty stomachs. [less-]

Time to break out the eyeliner and the hair spray and a commitment to dance the night away! The Smiths/Morrissey fans are going to be on '80s-music overload with Duran Duran, Siouxsie and the Banshees... [more+]

Time to break out the eyeliner and the hair spray and a commitment to dance the night away! The Smiths/Morrissey fans are going to be on '80s-music overload with Duran Duran, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Pogues and Joy Division tribute bands all rocking on the Garden Amp stage in Garden Grove. [less-]

Some say the West Coast is the best coast and Southern California is a big part of it. Music is definitely a big part in everyone's lives and SoCal has produced some amazing bands that are still popul... [more+]

Some say the West Coast is the best coast and Southern California is a big part of it. Music is definitely a big part in everyone's lives and SoCal has produced some amazing bands that are still popular today. No Doubt, Sublime, Social D, The Offspring and Blink 182 are at the top of everyone's list of best bands from SoCal. Come rock with tributes to these bands and celebrate the night away in Garden Amp in Garden Grove. [less-]

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival serves up succulent scores of seasoned Cajun crustaceans prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest crawfish pots. But there's much more to do here t... [more+]

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival serves up succulent scores of seasoned Cajun crustaceans prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest crawfish pots. But there's much more to do here than crawfish -- savor New Orleans-style dishes like chicory coffee and beignets, dance to Cajun & zydeco tunes and march along with the second line parade. [less-]

Held at picturesque Rainbow Lagoon, the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival returns for another year! It's a jam-packed day of live entertainment, fun activities and, of course, delicious lobster. Al... [more+]

Held at picturesque Rainbow Lagoon, the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival returns for another year! It's a jam-packed day of live entertainment, fun activities and, of course, delicious lobster. All the lobster is flown in nightly from Maine, and will be available, once inside the festival, for additional purchase. In addition to lobster steamed in the world's largest cooker, lobster rolls, sliders and even lobster-on-a-stick, there'll be a food court serving up all kinds of tasty eats, plus beer, wine and specialty drinks (like the "Screaming Lobster"), arts-and-crafts booths, a live sports tent, a karaoke lounge on Friday and Saturday night, dancing and live DJ, Hollywood Stones (the best of the Stones Live!), Decades Dance Band ('70s + '80s hits) on Saturday, and Knyght Ryder and cover rock band The TRIP on Sunday. Flashpants, winner of "The Gong Show", will also perform. There'll even be a magic act as seen on "America's Got Talent". And there's plenty for the kids to do, too: crafts, face painting, games, inflatable bounces and more. A complimentary souvenir e-photo is available on a first-come, first-served basis. [less-]

A dynamo group of musicians perform the Motown hits of The Temptations and Stevie Wonder with stunning vocals and dazzling choreography.... [more+]

A dynamo group of musicians perform the Motown hits of The Temptations and Stevie Wonder with stunning vocals and dazzling choreography. [less-]

Grungefest features tributes to Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Rage Against the Machine. The lineup includes Nirvana tribute Sliver, Alice in Chains tribute Memory Layne and Rage Against the Machine tri... [more+]

Grungefest features tributes to Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Rage Against the Machine. The lineup includes Nirvana tribute Sliver, Alice in Chains tribute Memory Layne and Rage Against the Machine tribute Renegades of Rage. [less-]

Experience the next crop of Major League Soccer stars at an LA Galaxy II game. Playing in the fan-friendly confines of Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium, LA Galaxy II matches offer an intimate ... [more+]

Experience the next crop of Major League Soccer stars at an LA Galaxy II game. Playing in the fan-friendly confines of Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium, LA Galaxy II matches offer an intimate setting for professional soccer in Southern California. Your ticket includes free on-site parking, plus there are discounted concessions options and a host of exciting promotional nights and giveaways. Galaxy II have been one of the most successful teams in the United Soccer League, having made the playoffs in each of their first three seasons. [less-]

For generations, the name George M. Cohan has been synonymous with the rollicking magic of Broadway. As America’s beloved songwriter and the original “Song & Dance Man,” Cohan is one of the most... [more+]

For generations, the name George M. Cohan has been synonymous with the rollicking magic of Broadway. As America’s beloved songwriter and the original “Song & Dance Man,” Cohan is one of the most significant names behind modern musical theater. Now, just in time for Independence Day, the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra offers a stirring look at Cohan’s amazing life and music with a show featuring songs like “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “H-a-rr-i-gan,” “The Yankee Doodle Boy,” “Over There!,” and many more. "You’re A Grand Old Rag" is a tap-dancing bravura performance, guest-starring Colin Pritchard, that is sure to bring audiences to their feet at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. After the show, stay for a special talk-back with Cohan’s great-granddaughter! [less-]

"Oh Snap! It's a '90s Hip Hop Party!" HOB is taking over for the 99 and the 2000 with DJs spinning the best throwback hits! Quit chasing waterfalls and get your tickets!... [more+]

"Oh Snap! It's a '90s Hip Hop Party!" HOB is taking over for the 99 and the 2000 with DJs spinning the best throwback hits! Quit chasing waterfalls and get your tickets! [less-]

Reggae legend Don Carlos will be gracing our amphitheater with his signature roots/reggae jams. Local heroes will be supporting: Better Chemistry, CAL1FA, Scarlett and the Fever... [more+]

Reggae legend Don Carlos will be gracing our amphitheater with his signature roots/reggae jams. Local heroes will be supporting: Better Chemistry, CAL1FA, Scarlett and the Fever [less-]

The Rose is excited to welcome back MTAOC's Rising and Shooting Stars (ages 10-19) for their production of "Mary Poppins!" Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this mus... [more+]

The Rose is excited to welcome back MTAOC's Rising and Shooting Stars (ages 10-19) for their production of "Mary Poppins!" Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this musical tells the story of young Jane and Michael who have been sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins magically arrives at their doorstep. Using a combination of magic, commonsense, and exciting adventures, she must teach the family members how to value each other again, proving that even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "anything can happen if you let it." "Mary Poppins" is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable music, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Hailing from one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, with seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "Mary Poppins" is practically perfect in every way. [less-]

Always a feel-good favorite, the Tony-winning musical comedy "The Music Man" follows the adventures of fast-talking "Professor" Harold Hill, who plans to con the good people of an Iowa town into buyin... [more+]

Always a feel-good favorite, the Tony-winning musical comedy "The Music Man" follows the adventures of fast-talking "Professor" Harold Hill, who plans to con the good people of an Iowa town into buying instruments for a boys' band he has no intention of organizing, then marching off with their hard-earned cash. But there's trouble right there in River City when he becomes fond of the townspeople and falls for the lovely Marian the Librarian, even as she begins to see through his scheme. Don't miss this uplifting and entertaining show that sparkles with memorable tunes like "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Ya Got Trouble," "Till There Was You," "Goodnight, My Someone" and many more at Irvine’s Musical Theatre Village. [less-]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages: step right up and don’t be shy! "The Greatest Showmagician" is a highly interactive, family-friendly, circus-themed comedy magic extravaganza now pl... [more+]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages: step right up and don’t be shy! "The Greatest Showmagician" is a highly interactive, family-friendly, circus-themed comedy magic extravaganza now playing weekly at the Mysterium Theater at the historic La Habra Depot Theatre, right next door to the Children’s Museum at La Habra! Join us an hour before, outside the theater, for some circus-themed fun and games before heading inside to witness feats of comedy, conjuring, clowning and classic showmanship will entertain and enthrall the whole family with many routines designed with young children in mind! And with plenty of opportunities for audience participation, don’t be surprised if you find yourself on stage as a part of the act! After the show, come to the lobby for a complimentary meet-and-greet where the cast will be available to take pictures and sign autographs. This summer, The Ringmaster will be played by Hayden Allcorn, resident magician at Knott's Berry Farm and member of The Magic Castle! [less-]

The Disney Channel's original movie event "High School Musical" was so successful it received its own stage adaptation, and now the Wildcats are coming to Musical Theatre Village in Irvine. The musica... [more+]

The Disney Channel's original movie event "High School Musical" was so successful it received its own stage adaptation, and now the Wildcats are coming to Musical Theatre Village in Irvine. The musical updates the timeless love story "Romeo and Juliet" to a modern day high school romance. Singing and dancing to classics like "You Are the Music in Me" and "Bop to the Top," these lovable youths deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Although Troy plays ball and Gabriella sticks to the books, they find common ground -- and romance -- auditioning for the school musical, but will the couple's alliance allow them to "Stick to the Status Quo?" [less-]