Starts Tomorrow April 1! Celebrating live performances, our music community and spectatorship through June 15th. Go See a Show!!
APRIL 1
Jazzy STEAM
Presented by Musco Center for the Arts, Orange
At One University Dr, Orange on Saturday from 4pm. FREE to all, but registration is required. Part concert and part scientific panel, this afternoon event reveals the true interconnectivity of STEAM as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, in education and the universe. https://muscocenter.org/Online/default.asp
APRIL 3
Wynton Marsalis Septet
Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
At the Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, on Monday Night from 8pm with tickets starting $35. The Wynton Marsalis Septet is comprised of the finest soloists and ensemble players in jazz music today. https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/
APRIL 6
Tony Guerrero
Presented by Steamers Jazz at JAX
At 3950 Campus Drive, Thursday from 7pm with doors open at 5:30pm. Free Student Admission with ID to all shows indicated as Steamers Jazz @ JAX. https://campusjax.com/steamers-jazz-at-jax-student-policy/
Contemporary jazz flugelhornist, trumpeter, composer, and producer has garnered both critical success and a worldwide audience. https://campusjax.seatengine.com/shows/205733
APRIL 7
Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan: Piano Master Class
Presented by Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI, Irvine
At Winifred Smith Concert Hall on Friday from 12 Noon. International educator providing Master Class and performance. https://www.arts.uci.edu/event/dr-jeanette-louise-yaryan-piano-master-class
APRIL 8
Dorrance Dance
Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts (SCFTA), Costa Mesa
At Segerstrom Hall on Saturday from 7:30pm with tickets starting at $29. Dorrance Dance, the award-winning tap dance company, will perform SOUNDspace accompanied by live music. https://www.scfta.org/events/2023/dorrance-dance
APRIL 14 – 15
2022-23 Faculty Artist Series: Kei Akagi and Friends
Presented by Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI, Irvine
At Winifred Smith Concert Hall with $20 tickets Sat & Sun from 8pm. Internationally renowned pianist and composer Kei Akagi takes the stage for his annual concert, an evening of modern jazz. https://www.arts.uci.edu
APRIL 15
Kenny Barron | Jazz Legend
Presented by Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
Free ticket for all students available at the Box Office only the night of event. Limit one free ticket per valid school ID and FREE PARKING. https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/lendar-events/kenny-barron
APRIL 16
Saxophone Ensemble
Presented by Chapman University College of Performing Arts (CoPA), Orange
At Bertea Hall, 245 East Palm Avenue, free admission on Sunday from 8:00pm–9:30pm. https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp
APRIL 23
Swingin’ in the Palm Court
Presented by Orange County Great Park at Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine
At the Gallery and Palm Court on Sunday from 1–3pm. Free to the public. Bring folding chairs and blankets for seating. https://www.sparkoc.com/event/swingin-in-the-palm-court/
APRIL 26
New Music & Contemporary Chamber Ensembles
Presented by School of Music, CSUF, Fullerton
At Meng Concert Hall, CPAC 119, Free to the public on Wed at 8pm. New Music Series focuses on the theme of Out Of Doors, Deep Listening and Music As Drama. https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/nmf.php
APRIL 28
Eric Rigler: Celtic Music in Hollywood
Presented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center, San Clemente
At 415 Avenida Granada, Main Salon at 7-8pm. Tickets start at $35. https://www.casaromantica.org/events/celtic-music-in-hollywood/
MAY 5
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Bill Cunliffe
Presented by School of Music, CSUF, Fullerton
At Meng Concert Hall, Friday from 8pm with tickets $10.
https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/nmf.php
MAY 6
Winds & Brass Instrumental Chamber Music
Presented by Chapman University College of Performing Arts (CoPA), Orange
At Bertea Hall, 245 East Palm Avenue, free admission on Sunday from 8:00pm–9:30pm. https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp
MAY 6
So Cal Dance Invitational
Presented by South Coast Dance Arts Alliance, CSULB, Long Beach
At Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater, 6200 Atherton St, Saturday from 8:00pm with student tickets $20.
Festival under the direction of Nannette Brodie, featuring about 30 professional concert dance performers from LA and OC. https://www.sparkoc.com/event/so-cal-dance-invitational/
MAY 11
CSUF Jazz Orchestra with Femi Knight, Rodolfo Zuniga, and Bill Cunliffe
Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton CA
At the Muck’s outdoor amphitheater, admission is $35 on Thursday from 7:30pm. Fullerton’s Jazz Orchestra kicks off 18th Annual Muck Jazz Fest 2023. https://themuck.org/program/2023-05-11
MAY 12
Aubrey Logan
Presented by Steamers Jazz at JAX, Newport
At 3950 Campus Drive, Friday from 8:00pm-9:30pm with doors open at 6:30pm. Free Student Admission with ID to all shows indicated as Steamers Jazz @ JAX. https://campusjax.com/steamers-jazz-at-jax-student-policy/
Aubrey Logan is jazz singer and trombone soloist, recognized on the global stage and festival audiences and praised as being accessible, fresh and dynamic. https://campusjax.seatengine.com/events
MAY 22
United States Air Force Band
Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
At the Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, complimentary general admission tickets – first come, first served at 7:30pm. The esteemed United States Air Force Band of the Golden West returns for the West Coast tour.
https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/2022-2023-events/usaf-band-of-the-golden-west.html
MAY 24
UCI Jazz Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Bobby Rodriguez
Presented by Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI, Irvine
At Winifred Smith Concert Hall, free admission at 8:00pm. The UCI Jazz Orchestra for large-ensemble jazz music, including the classic repertoire of the big band era. https://www.arts.uci.edu/venue/winifred-smith-hall
MAY 25
Maria Schafer
Presented by Steamers Jazz at JAX, Newport Beach
At 3950 Campus Drive, Thursday from 7:00pm–8:30pm. Free Student Admission with ID to all shows indicated as Steamers Jazz @ JAX. https://campusjax.com/steamers-jazz-at-jax-student-policy/
Maria Schafer performs with guitar duos, modern jazz quartets, and hard-swinging 8-piece big band. https://campusjax.seatengine.com/shows/205746
MAY 26
UCI Symphony Orchestra
Presented by UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Irvine
At Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., on Friday 8–10pm with student tickets for $8. Orchestral classics from your favorite composers with Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor.
https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/2022-2023-events/5-26-23-uci-symphony-orchestra.html
JUNE 1–3
Pacific Symphony’s Grieg’s Piano Concerto
Presented by Segerstrom Family Foundation, Costa Mesa
At Segerstrom Concert Hall, with Teddy Abrams, Conductor, and Louis Lortie, Piano. Tickets start $35 for multi-nights, Thurs-Sat, at 8pm. https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-info.php?id=384
JUNE 15
Poncho Sanchez
Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
At the Muck’s outdoor amphitheater, admission is $35 for one show only on Thursday from 7:30pm–9:30pm. Poncho Sanchez, legendary conguero, is a Latin Jazz trailblazer playing final concert of Muck Jazz Fest 2023. https://themuck.org/program/2023-06-15