Events in Santa Ana
All About Dough! - Long Beach, CA 2026
Join a hands-on cooking class focused on dough. Over several Saturdays, participants ages 8 to 16 will learn how to create dough-based favorites, including classic breads and pizzas, and build skills that make cooking at home more fun. The course includes a materials fee.
El Dorado Park WestA Doll's House, Part 2
Catch A Doll’s House, Part 2 at the Long Beach Playhouse. This bold new comedy-drama by Lucas Hnath follows Nora Helmer as she returns to the life she left behind fifteen years earlier, bringing an urgent request for her former husband. As she navigates that reunion, she also has to face the people she left behind and the words they have for her. Directed by Phyllis Gitlin, the production is both a continuation of Ibsen’s story and a thoughtful look at how much has changed over the years.
Long Beach PlayhouseMusical Theatre
This K-pop dance class is for ages 7 to 14, with a fun routine that blends Korean dance with elements of hip hop and jazz. Each session runs weekly on Wednesdays, and there is no class on July 15. The class meets at the Marina Community Center, where dancers will work on choreography set to popular K-pop songs.
Parks, Recreation and Marine AdministrationJunior Race Team
This is a beginner junior sailing class that introduces kids to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing. No prior sailing experience is needed. The course runs through mid-July, meeting on weekdays at the dock at Leeway Sailing Center.
Leeway Sailing & Aquatics CenterBeginner Volleyball (Coach Tan)
Registration for this volleyball course is currently unavailable. It focuses on teaching the fundamental volleyball skills in a competitive, supportive, and fun environment, helping beginner athletes take the next step. Sessions run weekly on Sundays during the program dates.
Garden Grove Sports & Recreation CenterHorse Fun for Kids
This preschool horse class is all about getting kids comfortable around horses while learning basic horsemanship and safety skills. Kids will practice topics like haltering, grooming, and saddling, and the program is designed to prepare them for later individual lessons. Parents are required to stay on-site throughout the class. Riders should wear cowboy or cowgirl boots, a riding helmet, and jeans, and everyone at the ranch must wear closed-toed shoes. There is also a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
El Rodeo Equestrian CenterSurf Guitar 101 Festival 2026 - Day 2 of 3 Day Festival
Get ready for Day 2 of the Surf Guitar 101 Festival, a 3-day celebration of surf music. This all-ages day features performances by Death Valley, The Valiants, The Seismics, and SPF 1985, plus additional sets throughout the day. Doors open at 11:00 AM, so you can catch the early lineup and settle in for a full afternoon of classic surf sounds.
Garden Grove Elks Lodge No. 1952Join us for Storytime
Stop by for weekly Storytime with a new or well-loved picture book read especially for toddlers. Come enjoy a fun, kid-friendly reading session together.
Barnes & NobleBrother Yusef
This event features Brother Yusef at Sawdust Art Festival.
Sawdust Art FestivalLEFTY GUNPLAY Live at LA SANTA in SANTA ANA
Catch Lefty Gunplay live with Blac Chyna at La Santa in Santa Ana. This is an 18+ show, so bring a valid ID for entry. Tickets include GA, Skip the Line, and a Meet & Greet option, with eTickets available for mobile display or printing.
La Santa OCMid-Season Show
Join us at Radiant Beer Company for a Mid-Season Showcase featuring live rock performances by School of Rock students across every program. It’s a full afternoon/evening of bands taking the stage, from first-timers to more seasoned performers, all showcasing what they’ve been working on.
Radiant Beer Co.(SOLD OUT) Party Pupils
Come hang out at The Huntington Beach House for Party Pupils. This is a live listening event for all ages, running for 4 hours. It starts at noon, with VIP reservations available by email.
The Huntington Beach HouseAzure Presents - Mashbit at the Bungalow
Get ready for an afternoon electronic music party featuring MashBit at The Bungalow Huntington Beach. The show is scheduled for 2:00 PM local time.
The Bungalow Huntington BeachClipping
clipping., Open Mike Eagle, and Pedestrian Deposit are taking the stage together for an evening of underground hip hop at Constellation Room in Santa Ana. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Constellation RoomSlayr
slayr is performing live at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The show starts at 7:00 PM local time, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
The ObservatoryThe Classic Car Show
Check out The Classic Car Show at Garden Grove Historical Society, a free event featuring a wide variety of vehicles including antiques, classics, competition cars, customs, exotics, sport cars, hot rods, imports, mini and micro cars, muscle cars, and trucks. It’s a great outing for both car enthusiasts and spectators to see interesting cars and learn about what’s on display.
Garden Grove Historical SocietySprings Summer Nights - Premiere Seating - Concert 6 - Santa Fe Springs, CA 2026
Enjoy an evening of live mariachi music for National Night Out during Springs Summer Nights. This concert features Gustavo Rivera & Mariachi Aventureros with Juan Mendoza, and Premier Seating includes reserved seating in a premium viewing area with one chair, complimentary snacks, and two drink tickets.
Heritage ParkPete Wikle
Enjoy an intimate live jazz evening featuring original music and arrangements from the Great American Songbook. The ensemble is led by Santa Ana native Peter Wikle, bringing a lineup rooted in classic jazz while showcasing his own compositions and arrangements.
The Sanctuary Studio for the Arts & HumanitiesAnthem Road: Sawdust Festival
Anthem Road brings a rock-driven celebration to the Sawdust Summer Festival. Expect a lively party atmosphere built around rock music.
Sawdust Art FestivalHot August Days Car Show | 2026 | Garden Grove, CA
Bring the whole family for the Hot August Days Car Show in Garden Grove, featuring classic cars, customs, hot rods, muscle cars, imports, lowriders, trucks, motorcycles, and special-interest builds. There’s live music, vendors, food, raffle prizes, and awards for participating vehicles, all with a patriotic 250-year American spirit theme. Admission for the public is family-friendly.
Garden Grove Elks Lodge No. 1952SKAMANIA Presents: The Pioneers
Skamania brings back an energized lineup for a night with Jamaica’s The Pioneers and other featured acts, including the Steady 45’s, The Dynamics (reuniting on stage for the first time in 25 years), and a special live tribute to Don Drummond. Expect a mix of LA ska, rocksteady, and classic sounds with Rhygin Sound and MC Junior Francis. The event is for ages 21+.
La Santa OCElla Red
Catch Ella Red live at Constellation Room in Santa Ana, with Zoe Ko also on the lineup. The show starts at 7:00 PM local venue time.
Constellation RoomFoxtide
Foxtide is performing live at The Braymores at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana. The show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM.
Constellation RoomCruise For Colors Car Show | 2026 | Santa Ana, California
Cruise For Colors Car Show & Pin-Up Contest returns for a full day of classic car fun at Suavecito Pomade in Santa Ana. Enjoy custom cars and vintage-style builds, plus a pin-up contest celebrating retro automotive culture. The event also features raffles and entertainment, making it a family-friendly stop for anyone who loves cars, creativity, and good vibes.
Suavecito PomadeCapo Country Fest
Get ready for a full day of country fun at Capo Country Fest at River Street Marketplace in downtown San Juan Capistrano. The celebration runs from midday into the evening with live country music, line dancing, shopping, and family-friendly activities, plus plenty of food and drinks. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There’s live music throughout the day, with multiple sets and line dancing during the evening. A portion of Capo’s Mexican Lager beer sales will be donated to support the Eco Warrior Group’s veteran-led clean-up project in Yosemite.
River Street MarketplaceLukas Nelson
Lukas Nelson is bringing his blend of country and Americana to The Observatory in Santa Ana. The show starts at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.
The ObservatorySanta Ana Elks Charity Car Show | 2026 | Orange County, CA
Spend a full Sunday taking in classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, lowriders, and custom builds at the Santa Ana Elks Charity Car Show. The event has live music, DJ entertainment, raffle prizes, and vendor booths, with award categories spanning about 20 class options. Tours of the lodge are also available upon request during the show.
Santa Ana Elks Lodge #794Cece Coakley
Cece Coakley is performing at Constellation Room in Santa Ana, with Penny and Sparrow also on the lineup. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
The ObservatorySt. Paul and the Broken Bones - Live in 2026
St. Paul and the Broken Bones bring their live show to The Observatory, with Tré Burt also on the lineup. Expect a mix of rhythm and soul, rock energy, and rootsy vibes for an evening of great music.
The ObservatorySt Paul and the Broken Bone
Catch St. Paul & The Broken Bones with Tré Burt at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The show starts in the evening, with ticket sales listed through Ticketmaster.
The ObservatoryThe JBK Band
Come enjoy a live performance by The JBK Band at Beach City Provisions. The event runs from early afternoon into the later part of the day, and it is all-ages and pet friendly.
Beach City ProvisionsAnja Huwe
Other Voices Presents is featuring Anja Huwe live at La Santa. Tickets are available through Ticketweb.
La Santa OCcorey
corey is performing live at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The show is scheduled for 8:00 PM, with tickets available through Bandsintown.
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