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Spring Awakening, the Broadway hit that won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, comes to the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Based on a play that caused a scandal in 19th-century Germany, this bold, poignant rock musical tells the story of the sexual awakening of a group of German teenagers. Learn more...

Cirque du Soleil presents its hit touring show, KOOZA, the story of an innocent who enters a world of kings, thieves and other archetypal characters. KOOZA is a return to Cirque du Soleil's roots, combining classic circus acrobatics and broad slapstick clowning. Learn more...

The beautiful Cafe Sevilla invites guests to come and enjoy a magical evening of Spanish and Gypsy flamenco dance, a delicious three-course meal, and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. This complete flamenco performance includes dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. Learn more...

From the same people who brought you the great Laserium shows at Griffith Park Observatory comes the new Laserium CyberTheater in Hollywood. This new production offers a high-tech update of Laserium shows of the past, with six projection screens and 3-D lasers shooting throughout the theater. Three different classic Laserium shows are currently in rotation, featuring music from Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, the Beatles or Led Zeppelin. Learn more...

Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...

Vanguard University presents the madcap holiday comedy Inspecting Carol at the Lyceum Theatre. The play centers on a financially struggling community theater group that is attempting to stage a production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, only to encounter everything that can possibly go wrong, and more. Learn more...

Join the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade in this cruise offered by Newport Landing. This magical holiday event spans miles of waterfront estates, with homes, yachts, docks, and the whole landscape lit up for the holiday season. The two-hour cruise is part of the parade itself. Learn more...

The 40-member Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) and STAGEStheatre are teaming up to present a Holiday Stimulus Package - a production of original, funny and intelligent new plays about the holidays. These are all new works from Orange County playwrights who have been produced across America. Learn more...

In this dark comedy making its world premiere at STAGEStheatre, a troubled Southern California family greets a new arrival to their neighborhood -- a charming and gentle graduate student from Borneo who also happens to be a cannibal. Things get a bit complicated when it becomes apparent that old habits are hard to break, even in a new country. Learn more...

The Grove Theatre presents Jim Curry and the holiday favorite, A John Denver Christmas. Come celebrate the season with your family and friends, and enjoy Christmas songs written or recorded by America's beloved singer/songwriter John Denver. Featuring songs "Aspenglow," "Christmas for Cowboys," "The Peace Carol," "Oh Holy Night," "Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High." Learn more...

The Grove Theatre presents a whimsical holiday play for the whole family based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In The Elves and the Shoemaker, a kind shoemaker gives his last pair of shoes to a beggar. When he goes to make a replacement pair on Christmas Eve, he receives unexpected assistance from five magical elves. Learn more...

Hunger Artists Theatre Company presents James Goldman's The Lion in Winter. King Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine's battle to determine the royal succession is marked by treachery, scandal, and some of the sharpest dialogue ever seen on stage. The classic 1968 film version starred Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Learn more...

Home to more than 12,500 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this world-class aquarium features a wide array of hands-on activites, live and video presentations, and more. During Shark Summer, see and touch sharks and rays, and see growing shark embryos in the Shark Zone activity area. Learn more...

The Philharmonic Society presents this year's installment of Fiesta Navidad, a Christmas concert with a Latin flavor. It's perennially one of the Society's most popular events. The musical journey begins with the traditional petition for lodging (Posada), followed by mariachi music selections. The evening concludes with a traditional sing-along of holiday favorites, including "Feliz Navidad" and many more. Learn more...

Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings host Jarome Iginla and the Calgary Flames at the STAPLES Center. They young Kings' fast-paced attack has gotten them off to an outstanding start in the NHL's Western Conference. Learn more...

For 26 years, David Wilcox's production of The Nutcracker has been seen by over a million people all over Southern California, throughout the Asian continent, as well as on television. Tchaikovsky's ballet comes to life with a full symphony orchestra as the young Clara goes on exciting journey through a battle between the Mouse King and a Nutcracker comes to life and into the Land of Sweets. Featuring Melissa Sandvig from So You Think You Can Dance. Learn more...

International Irish music sensation Celtic Woman comes to the Terrace Theater in Long Beach following the smash success of four chart-topping albums and PBS television specials. The new tour features many brand new songs and their classics. The Isle of Hope is a magical musical experience that will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. Learn more...

Bring the family to Concourse Entertainment Center for unlimited bowling and a buffet brunch on Sunday mornings. Shoe rentals are included for every bowler. The Kingpin's Bar and Grill will feature a Bloody Mary Bar for $4 each and Mimosas for just $2 each. Learn more...

3D Theatricals presents the family musical Peter Pan at OC Pavilion. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic book, the musical centers on the Darling children, who are taken by the title character to the magical Neverland to do battle with a group of pirates led by Captain Hook. The score includes "I've Got To Crow," "I'm Flying" and "I Won't Grow Up." Learn more...

The holiday season comes to life in the Anaheim Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, the heartwarming tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Doll who changes her woeful winter into a feast in Candyland. Athletic Russian dancers, prancing Bon Bons and Tchaikovsky's beautiful "Waltz of the Flowers" are sure to brighten your holidays. Learn more...

The comedy Moonlight and Magnolias is set during the golden age of Hollywood. When producer David O. Selznick halts production of Gone with the Wind three weeks into filming, it falls to playwright Ben Hecht to rewrite the unwieldy script. The catch? Hecht is given just five days to do the job, and he's never read the book. Learn more...

Philippe Petit's daring high-wire walk between the Twin Towers was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Man on Wire. Petit's live show at the Barclay features juggling, magic and fascinating stories from his amazing life as a writer, pickpocket, barn builder, bullfighter, engineer and Renaissance man. Learn more...

Promote a healthy, beautiful lifestyle by treating yourself to a relaxing, therapeutic massage, an accupressure facial, or other specialized treatments from this peaceful hideaway off the beaten path. Learn more...

Stand-up comic Jason Collings headlines the Brea Improv. A native of Long Beach, Jason is a regular at clubs across Southern California, and has toured with Carlos Mencia and Jo Koy. He came to stand-up comedy after an injury ended his martial arts career. Learn more...

The King and I is the popular and elaborate musical and story of the tutoring of the stubborn King of Siam's wives and children by widowed English school teacher Anna Leonowens in 1862. It was based on Margaret Landon's 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam that was based on Anna's own autobiographical story. Includes the songs "Shall We Dance?," "Getting to Know You," "Hello, Young Lovers" and "I Whistle a Happy Tune." Learn more...

Little Women: The Broadway Musical brings the classic coming-of-age novel to the stage, filled with drama, romance, humor and song. Rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy take on life under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee, while their father is away during the Civil War. Learn more...

In this seasonal sequel to The Marvelous Wonderettes finds the girls returning to their hometown for a holiday celebration with their family and friends, complete with great Wonderette renditions of 60s holiday tunes. When Santa turns up missing from the company Christmas party, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, and songs such as "Little Saint Nick" and "It's a Marshmallow World," to save the day. It's an energetic show for all ages. Learn more...

The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra visits Segerstrom Concert Hall for a classical program that continues the Philharmonic Society's "Ancient Paths Modern Voices" series. East meets West on a program that includes works by Chinese composer Chen Qigang as well as Mussorgsky and Rachmaninoff. Acclaimed Chinese-born pianist Yuja Wang will be featured on the latter's Piano Concerto No. 2. Learn more...

Rolling The Stones is one of the area's premier tributes to the world's greatest rock band. Having recently won the Viejas Ultimate Music Challenge, they bring their dynamic stage show to the Galaxy Concert Theatre. They not only reproduce the music accurately, but also the look, the moves, and the feel of the real Stones. Also appearing will be Beatles tribute Suburban Skies. Learn more...

The town of Newport Beach is known for its holiday decorations; hundreds of waterfront estates, docks, and landscapes are lit with extravagant themed light displays throughout the month of December. Enjoy the sights of Newport Harbor on this Newport Landing cruise. Learn more...

Jonathan Larson's Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning musical uses dance, pop, rock, R&B and salsa to tell an emotional tale about a community of young artists who celebrate life while struggling to make it. Based on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent mixes the classic themes of love and loss, pain and hope, and a need to belong with an energetic score and contemporary attitude. Featuring Emmy Award-winner Jai Rodriquez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy) as Angel. Learn more...

The Motels, led by original lead singer Martha Davis, headline a show at the Coach House. The Los Angeles Band had '80s hits with "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." Opening acts: Wordsmyth andJohnson McCue. Learn more...

The long-running British play based on Susan Hill's horror novel comes to the Costa Mesa Playhouse. The spine-chilling, atmospheric The Woman in Black centers on a lawyer who hires an actor to help him re-enact a ghostly event which befell him many years earlier, with the hope of exorcising his past demons. Learn more...

A fictional Carl Reiner, New York delivery boy David Kolowitz loves the movies. Although discouraged by his girlfriend, parents, and boss, he joins an off-Broadway theater company. Despite a lack of talent, David triumphs over all odds, and his debut earns acceptance by family and girlfriend. Learn more...

Climb aboard the Queen Mary for a holiday dinner and show at TIBBIES Cabaret and Dinner Theater. Holiday Follies 2009 features dazzling holiday production numbers like "White Christmas" and the Rockettes' Holiday Spectacular as well as the greatest holiday arrangements of today. Join the thousands of people who have made visiting TIBBIES for the holidays part of their yearly tradition. Learn more...

Mysterium presents Dracula, based on Bram Stoker's famed work. With original script and music, Mysterium's Dracula is the tale of Professor Van Helsing, Johnathan Harker and Dr. Seward as they battle the forces of Count Dracula to save the soul of Mina Seward, Lucy Van Helsing and Renfield. Learn more...

Killjoy is a witty comedy thriller where Carol is being driven crazy by her ex-husband, Victor, and his new wife, who are scheming to end her alimony. Victor is also bullying Carol's quirky kids. When Carol has a passionate affair with Victor's lawyer, they decide Victor has to die. Learn more...

Comedians of Chelsea Lately features writers from E!'s Chelsea Lately and roundtable regulars Guy Branum, Brad Wollack, Jen Kirkman, and Jo Koy, plus Chelsea Handler's personal assistant Chuy. Learn more...

Whittier Community Theatre presents Frank Capra's holiday classic, adapted as a full radio drama production. It's a Wonderful Life is performed complete with live sound-effects, local commercials and enough nostalgia to stuff a turkey. Learn more...

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center. Coach Kurt Rambis' Wolves feature one of the league's top big men in Al Jefferson. The Clippers' top players include point guard Baron Davis, center Chris Kaman and rising star Eric Gordon. Learn more...

Concourse Entertainment Center's Wednesday Night Family Special features one bowling lane for one hour, one large two-topping pizza, $5 in arcade tokens and shoe rentals for up to 8 people. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of games for children and adults. Learn more...

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this powerful adaptation of an American classic explores the crippling toll that a legacy of racism has taken on a community, a family and an innocent girl. Learn more...

Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Honda Center. Led by star right wing Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks are contenders in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Learn more...

Imagine yourself at a feast hosted by a royal wizard. Saucy serving wenches bring you hearty food, tempting beverages, and their unique sense of humor. Meanwhile, Merlin the Magician provides an evening of entertainment, magic and comedy. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Learn more...

Inspired by the farces of ancient Rome, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is the story of a slave named Pseudolus who tries to earn his freedom by helping his master win the heart of the beautiful Philia. With a book by Burt Shevelove and the late Larry Gelbart (M*A*S*H) and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Into the Woods), A Funny Thing... won several Tony awards during its initial Broadway run in 1962. Learn more...

Stroll back in time to the 1950s when songs held meaning, music had rhythm and the singers produced the greatest harmony on earth. The Amazing Platters and World Famous Coasters Revue will entertain audiences of all ages with songs "Only You," "The Great Pretender," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Charlie Brown," "Poison Ivy," "Yakkaty Yak," "Love Potion #9" and more. Learn more...

Theatre Out's Christmas extravaganza is back -- and this time it's bigger, gayer and Christmasier than ever. Last Christmas, I Gave You My Heart, but the Very Next Day You Said You Were Gay features old fashion holiday fun and some of your favorite Christmas carols like you've never heard them before. Learn more...

Glam metal bands BulletBoys and Pretty Boy Floyd perform at the Galaxy Theatre. BulletBoys sold over a million records in the '80s and early '90s, with a sound reminiscent of Van Halen and R&B-influenced vocals. Pretty Boy Floyd's albums include 1989's popular Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz. The lineup also includes Oneinthesane, Mercyy and Faded Sun. Learn more...

Watch the sun go down before enjoying a romantic three-course dinner prepared fresh on-board by Hornblower's chefs. Then dance to live music or watch the Newport Beach sights drift by from the outdoor decks. This dinner cruise includes ever-changing water views, DJ entertainment, a boarding glass of champagne, a delicious three-course seated meal and award-winning service. Learn more...