{"id":133707,"date":"2026-01-14T21:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/133707\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T21:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:15:09","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-o-c-january-14th-through-20th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/133707\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in O.C.: January 14th through 20th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\u2019s Firebird, Stella Cole, plus more things to do in O.C. this week.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cal Mitchell as The Lion, Dana Cimone as Dorothy, D. Jerome as The Tinman, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as The Scarecrow in the North American Tour of THE WIZ. Credit: Jeremy Daniel<\/p>\n

JAN. 13 THROUGH 25
\u201cThe Wiz\u201d
The Tony Award\u2013winning musical returns with a new Broadway tour. Experience the classic story of\u00a0The Wizard of Oz\u00a0with a unique twist, featuring a score filled with rock, soul, gospel, and funk, along with beautifully choreographed dance numbers that blend ballet, jazz, and modern pop. Dorothy and her new friends embark on a mission to find the Wiz in this stage production known for its colorful costumes and vibrant set design.\u00a0Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH JAN. 25
Solitude and Silence: Conrad Buff, Painter of the American Southwest
Conrad Buff made a name for himself in the 1930s as one of the most prominent artists in Southern California, capturing landscapes across the American Southwest in the rugged terrains of Arizona, California, and Utah. The exhibition brings together works from across his decades-long career, highlighting his many modern approaches to art and painting. It also marks the first major museum exhibition devoted to his artwork and explores the artist\u2019s life in depth.\u00a0Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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OPENS JAN. 14
\u201cEisenhower: This Piece of Ground\u201d
The life of the 34th president is brought to the stage in this theatrical one-man performance led by Tony Award winner John Rubinstein, who portrays Dwight D. Eisenhower. The show explores Eisenhower\u2019s views on war, leadership, and peace during a pivotal moment in American history, while offering a deeper look at his life\u2014from his childhood in Kansas to his years as president.\u00a0Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

JAN. 15 THROUGH 17
Stella Cole
The talented singer rose to prominence after a clip of her a cappella performance of \u201cOver the Rainbow\u201d went viral. Cole is now taking her talents on tour, performing selections from the Great American Songbook and other classic favorites. The performances will feature string accompaniment highlighting her remarkable vocal ability. Expect to hear songs from her latest album, including \u201cTill There Was You\u201d and \u201cAs Time Goes By.\u201d\u00a0Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

JAN. 15 THROUGH 17
Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\u2019s Firebird
Led by conductor Alexander Shelley, the Pacific Symphony presents a dynamic program beginning with John Adams\u2019 \u201cShort Ride in a Fast Machine.\u201d The orchestra will then perform Korngold\u2019s\u00a0Violin Concerto\u00a0featuring Aubree Oliverson on violin. The evening concludes with a complete performance of Stravinsky\u2019s\u00a0The Firebird, paired with striking visual elements.\u00a0Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\u2019s Firebird, Stella Cole, plus more things to do in O.C. this week. Cal Mitchell as…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":133708,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164,584],"class_list":["post-133707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news","tag-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133707\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}