61st Annual

Long Beach Greek Festival & Cultural Event

Labor Day Weekend - Sat, Sun & Mon - Sep 4, 5 & 6, Noon - 9pm - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado St, Long Beach

Greek Food & Greek Desserts • Greek Wine, Beer & Ouzo • Dance Performances • Greek Dancing & Lessons • Live Greek Music • Games for Kids • Full Carnival • Specialty Shops • Church Tours & Greek Cooking Classes. FREE Parking/Shuttle. Donation $3 adults, Children Under 12 FREE. Monday 12-5 Free Admission.

Irvine

Flights and Sounds of Summer Festival: Scrap Art Music

Sat, Sep 4, 8 pm - Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine

Need convincing that recycling can be fun, creative and, best of all, musical? Then don’t miss ScrapArtsMusic. The Canadian performance outfit has parlayed a love of recycling industrial scraps (or into an artistic expression that has won them a worldwide audience, including the millions who saw them perform their composition “Phonk” at the closing ceremony of this year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Admission FREE, parking $10.

Santa Ana

OC Labor Day Celebration at the Santa Ana Zoo

Sat, Sep 4, 11 am - Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana

Celebrate Labor Day this year at the Santa Ana Zoo with special guests Jerry Brown, democratic nominee for governor of California, CA Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. In honor of the working families of Orange County, the festivities will include free admission to the zoo as well as various fun and games for the entire family.

Huntington Beach

Civil War Reenactment

Sat & Sun, Sep 4 & 5, Battle Times: Sat: 1:30 & 4 pm / Sun: 11 am & 2 pm - Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave (On Gothard St. between Slater & Talbert), Huntington Beach

All proceeds from refreshment sales go to HB Historical Society, the sponsors of this event. Please do not bring any animals. Admission FREE!

Costa Mesa

The Great Labor Day Cruise XXVIII

Fri - Mon, Sep 3 - Sep 6 - OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

This is the 28th year for this special custom car show for vehicles produced domestically pre-1978. Cruising is available Saturday and Sunday for registered vehicles. Admission: General $15, Senior (65 and older) $12, and Military, Fire & Police Personnel (I.D. Required) $12. Children under 12 are free.

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More Great Labor Day Weekend Fun

Wherever in So Cal you plan to be this Labor Day Weekend there are tons of great events, fairs and festivals. We have your best guide to Southern California Labor Day fun. Follow link below for more...

Laguna Art Museum

Free Admission Day

Thu, Sep 2 - Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive. Laguna Beach

Laguna Art Museum's collection consists of works from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Significant examples from all periods of California art are represented.

Perris

Railroadiana Swap Meet

Sat, Sep 11, 9 am - 2 pm - Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 S. "A" Street, Perris

Southern California ’s largest outdoor railroadiana. Railroad antiques, collectibles, art, books, model and toy trains. This is a gated event. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children 5-11 or; included with all-day pass for trolley and train rides $12 adults, children 5-11 $7.

Irvine

The Orange County Brew Ha Ha!

Sat, Sep 11, 11 am - Hidden Valley Park, 8790 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine

In keeping with a theme of "a day of remembrance," Off-Duty Orange County Firefighters will participate and a portion of the proceeds will go to their Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund. 2010 OC Brew Ha Ha Features Over 100 Craft Beers from over 50 Top Breweries. Ten 4 oz Tastes (Additional tastes may be purchased), Park Setting with Lots of Shaded Seating, Homebrew Vendors, Beer Tasting Seminars, Free soda and water, and Free Parking.

Costa Mesa

Summer Wine and Food Festival

Sun, Sep 12, 1 - 4 pm - South Coast Plaza Village, (Corner of Bear and Sunflower), Costa Mesa

Enjoy Great Food provided by Top Orange County Restaurants Taste over 40 great wines & Micro Brews with the owners, winemakers & brewers Hosted by LearnAboutWine.com. Tickets $75 at door.

Costa Mesa

The “OC” Alley

Wed, Sep 15, 4 - 8 pm - Wyndham, South Coast Plaza, 3350 Ave of the Arts, Costa Mesa

A night of unique boutique shopping, appetizers, wine, and entertainment all in support of a great cause! The Designing Women Guild in support of Working Wardrobes, proudly presents The “OC” Alley, a unique shopping experience with great priced, one of a kind gift ideas just in time for holiday shopping. Tickets: $25, please bring a gently used hand bag or costume jewlery to donate.

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Ken Burns American Stories: Frank Lloyd Wright

Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 PM

This two-part documentary tells the story of a man whose exceptional life and revolutionary designs offer insights into both the history of architecture and the broader sweep of history from the 1890s to the 1950s.

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Frost/Nixon: The Original Watergate

Sunday, September 5 at 8:00 PM

In March 1977, British journalist Frost questioned Nixon on everything from Vietnam to China, from abuse of power to the final days, to create one of the great media events of the 20th century. Never before – and never afterward – would Nixon confront the issue of Watergate.

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Easy Yoga For Arthritis With Peggy Cappy

Wednesday, September 8 at 8:30 PM

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the US, affecting some 37 million people. In this video Peggy shows how yoga can relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength.

Santa Ana

Summer Family Film Festival

Sat, Sep 4, 2 & 8 pm - Old Orange County Courthouse, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana

Come out and enjoy Films, Tours, Bear Exhibits, Gourmet Food Vendors, Face Painting, FREE Historical Trolley Rides and much MUCH more! Film Showtimes at 2pm and 8pm! September's Featured Film Brother Bear (2003) from Walt Disney Pictures with voices by Joaquin Phoenix, Hope Levy, Jeremy Suarez & Rick Moranis.

Santa Ana

Mexican Independence Family Festival

Sun, Sep 5, 12 noon - Bower's Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana

Bowers Cultural Festivals and Family Programs give families the opportunity to explore and experience the cultures of the world. Bowers Cultural Festivals are generously sponsored by the Nicholas Endowment. In addition, Target Free First Sundays provide free admission to the Bowers Museum on the first Sunday of every month.

Costa Mesa

Festival of Children

Sep 4 - Sep 26 - South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa

Activities during September celebrate the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, activities, workshops, performances and fun for kids of all ages. Over 80 local children's charities are participating. All events are free and open to the public.

Santa Ana

Rocket Lab

Through December - Discovery Science Center, 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana

Entering the Rocket Lab means stepping into the blast zone! Located inside DSC's famous cube - a sight easily recognizable by Interstate 5 - this Lab highlights the history and science behind rocket travel. Experience a rocket launch by surrounding yourself by video screens, blasts of fog and state-of-the-art sound effects. $12.95/Adults, $9.95/Children (3-17)

Laguna Niguel

Farmers Market

Suns, 9 am - 1 pm (rain or shine), Plaza De La Paz Shopping Center on the Corner of La Paz and Pacific Park

Affiliated with Orange County Farm Bureau Sponsored Certified Farmers' Markets. California certified farmers' markets are the real thing - places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure they actually grows the commodity being sold.

Orange County

Storytime at the Zoo

Tue, Aug 24, 11:30 - Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange

Join us for story time under our beautiful coastal live oak trees! Children of all ages are welcome! Event Fee: Free with zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under free) Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry weekdays $3 per car; weekends $5 per car Age: all ages

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Costa Mesa

Pacific Festival OC

Sat & Sun, Sep 4 & 5, 11 am - Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa

Pacific Festival OC's Launch Party Weekend is a two-day premiere event showcasing over 30 of independent music’s best bands and artists performing in five sound areas, inside and outside of Triangle Square and Sutra, utilizing Triangle Square’s historic courtyard as the location for the outdoor main stage.

San Juan Capistrano

Little River Band

Sun, Sep 12, The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Little River Band was the first Australian band to successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian base. Within eight months of their birth, LRB had already scored three Australian Top 20 singles and two Top Ten albums.

Irvine

Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival with Disturbed with Avenged Sevenfold

Fri, Sep 17, 3:30 pm - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine

Platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm will be shredding on the UPROAR main stage. The potent rock lineup for the touring music and lifestyle jaunt also features performances from Jägermeister Second Stage headliners Hellyeah, as well as Airbourne, Hail The Villain, New Medicine and the Jägermeister Battle of The Bands Winner in each city.

Irvine

Jonas Brothers in Concert with Demi Lovato and friends from Camp Rock

Sun, Sep 19, 7 pm - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine

Jonas Brothers announced today an all-new world tour schedule that now includes additional shows in both Latin America and Europe as well as second shows in major U.S. markets. The tour, spanning three continents, will feature special guest and Hollywood Records label mate, Demi Lovato and will combine spectacular production with unrivaled performances of both artists’ biggest hits.

Garden Grove

The Tragedie of King Lear

Thu, Sep 2 through Sat, Sep 18 - The Festival Amphitheatre, 12740 Main Street, Garden Grove

A test of love is only the beginning of one old man's journey on the path to Hell. Considered by many to be William Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, Lear is about repercussions of pride and vanity that eventually lead to the fatal destruction of both the great king and all who are of real importance to him. Lear is a metaphorical epic--a story of violence, lust, betrayal, madness, and the predatory side of human nature.

Fullerton

Fri & Sat, Sep 3 - Sep 25 - Monkey Wrench Collective, 204 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton

As a companion piece to the world premiere of Clownzilla: Illegal Aliens, Monkey Wrench Collective is presenting a revival of 2007's Clownzilla: A Love STORY.
Two outcast clowns -- a boy and a girl -- struggle to find their way in the cruel world of hip, high-status red-nose performers. Brought to life in a black and white world inspired by Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, our plucky heroes have a message for these modern times: laugh until your sides ache but never underestimate the triumphant spirit of total dorks.

Fullerton

Our Town

Fri - Sun, Aug 20 - Sep 19 - STAGEStheatre, 400 East Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 4, Fullerton

Juxtaposed against the broader background of time, social history, and the universality of normal events, they are engaged in the lives of two families as they journey though daily life, love and marriage, death and loss. They will make you laugh, touch you with their humanity, and move you to realize how extraordinary even the most ordinary lives can be.

Laguna Beach

First Thurday Art Walks

Thu, Sep 2, 6 - 9 pm - North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach

Join membered galleries throughout Laguna Beach for a festive cultural evening. Admission Free. Laguna Art Museum, Laguna College of Art and Design and over 40 galleries open their doors during the monthly event.

Anaheim

Frogs: A Chorus of Color

Through Sep 5, - Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim

Get ready to be amazed by the most vibrant hue spectrum from over 100 live frogs at MUZEO! Amphibians from all around the globe offer a rare glimpse of living, breathing frog diversity. If you’ve never thought of frogs as beautiful, this exhibition will change your mind! They aren't just frogs, they're living art! Closes Soon>

Newport Beach

15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol

Exhibits Through Sep 19 - Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

This spring, the Orange County Museum of Art showcases more than 175 works primarily from the museum’s significant collection of photography, including many that have never before been exhibited. 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol explores a diverse range of photographic portraits from early modernism, to photographs of celebrities from the 1930s to 1960s, photojournalistic street photography from the 1960s, and contemporary portraiture.

Huntington Beach

Bolsa Chica Service Day

Sun, Sep 5, 9 am - 12 pm - Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 3842 Warner Ave, North Parking Lot, Huntington Beach

Work with the enthusiastic staff to help restore the natural habitat of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. Remove trash and non-native plant species all the while enjoying a beautiful day in the sun. This program helps raise public awareness and understanding about the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and its importance to the community.

San Juan Capistrano

Nature Hike

Sun, Sep 5, 8 - 9 am - Caspers Wilderness Park, 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano

Join our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.

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Irvine

30th Annual Orange County Heart Walk

Sat, Sep 18, Registration/7 am; Festivities/8 am; Walk/9 am - Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine

The Start! Heart Walk is part of the national Start! movement to create a culture of physical activity and health so people live longer, heart-healthy lives. The Heart Walk promotes physical activity, while raising much-needed funds to fight heart disease and stroke. Featuring: 5k walk, Survivor Route, team t-shirt contest, health screenings, food, Kid Zone, music, giveaways .

In Theatres This Week

"The American" (R)

Starring: George Clooney, Thekla Reuten - Thriller

Also In Theatres This Week:

"Going the Distance" (R) - Drew Barrymore, Justin Long / Comedy
"The Winning Season" (PG-13) - Emma Roberts, Sam Rockwell / Drama
"The Switch" (PG-13) - Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman - Comedy

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