October 28-Nov 4
This is Heather Wieshlow, with your Orange County local Entertainment Wrap-Up, for the week of October 28 thru November 4. This week’s events offer engaging entertainment, interesting education, and celebrations that honor those who have passed away.
Here at Saddleback College, Peter and the Starcatcher will debut at the McKinney Theatre, on Friday November 1st thru November 10th at 7:30pm. This theatrical production is the backstory of “the boy who wouldn’t grow up” and offers a beautiful lesson in “friendship, duty and love.”
www.saddleback.edu/news/arts/Peter-and-Starcatcher
The Saddleback College Chamber Singers, present Music for Living. An evening of joyful, life-affirming rhythms, with pieces ranging from Felix Mendelssohn to Harry Belafonte. This event is on Friday, November 1, at 7:30pm, at the St. Mark Presbyterian Church, in Newport Beach.
www.saddleback.edu/news/arts/Music-Living-Saddleback-College-Chamber-Singers
The City of Anaheim’s, Community Services Department, presents the 5th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration, on Friday November 1st. This year's event will showcase over 40 altars, art, live mariachi music, Aztec dancers, and much more.
It’s the great pumpkin… flying at the 12th Annual Pumpkin Launch. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m., join the Discovery Cube and Cal State University Fullerton’s engineering department at the school’s athletic field. Enjoy a day of flight, engineering, and pumpkin-smashing hijinks.
https://oc.discoverycube.org/event/pumpkinlaunch/
The Food and Folk Festival will be held in Irvine on Saturday November 2nd, from noon to 8:00pm. Enjoy European food delights, live music and dance performances. Plus, there will be activities for the kids, a magic show and photo booth.
The 2019 Golden Future, 50+ Senior Expo, is on Saturday November 2 in Anaheim. It is Southern California's premier lifestyle, health and active aging expo for Baby Boomers and Seniors. Enjoy expert aging seminars, live entertainment, door prize drawings, free samples, and much more!
www.GoldenFutureSeniorExpo.com
Celebrate Senior Salute Week with a week of activities beginning Sunday, November 3. The City of La Habra and partners, will offer a variety of health and lifestyle activities for older adults. Enjoy a health and wellness fair, cooking class, a special blessing and other important information.
www.lahabracity.com/1152/Senior-Salute-Week
Sunday November 3rd, the Bowers Museum, in Santa Ana will host a Mexican Day of the Dead Festival. Celebrate with music, Mariachi’s, dancers and performances. Enjoy Day of the Dead Bread, Mexican hot chocolate and art projects.
www.facebook.com/events/521620655047847/
On Sunday November 3rd, the 9th Annual Candle Lighting to Remember will be held in Laguna Beach. This event remembers loved ones who have passed away with beautiful, personalized luminaries. The event will be at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach.
www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-candle-lighting-to-remember-tickets-