PICK OF THE MONTH – SAVE THE DATE
Ocean Institute’s Jazz Festival
Friday, March 29 – Saturday, March 30
A March event in January? Yes, because tickets go on sale this month for this amazing parents’ night out. The Jazz Festival is Ocean Institute’s biggest fundraiser of the year with proceeds directly going to their Adopt-A-Class program, supporting 10,000 underserved students from Title 1 schools throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County and San Diego County.
The two-day event, held March 29-30, 2019, will include two unique evenings of jazz performances, five-star dining experiences and hosted bars. Funds raised from the event will support the sharing of innovative, immersive marine learning experiences and programs with the students.
Ocean Institute impacts the lives of 100,000 children annually with innovative ocean-focused science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs and gives kids without access to the ocean an experience they would otherwise not have.
24200 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
949-496-2274 | www.ocean-institute.org
Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration
Friday, January 18 – Monday, February 18
Disneyland’s biggest ever Mickey and Minnie celebration, Get Your Ears On salutes the duo’s 90th anniversary. Among the array of activities is “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” an electrifying new show that’ll light up Disneyland’s night skies starting January 18. The longtime fan favorite, “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” returns January 25, complete with a rockin’ new opening.
Disney California Adventure
1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
714-781-4565 | disneyland.disney.go.com
Reading In The Redwoods
Sunday, January 27
Families can venture out into the woods this morning (9:30 am-11 am) to enjoy a nature-themed book reading. Afterward, they can learn about owls from Naturalist Harmonie and Luna the owl as well as do some owl-themed craft projects. Please bring a blanket or towel for the outdoor story time. Parents must remain with their children at all times.
Environmental Nature Center
1601 East 16th St., Newport Beach
949-645-8489 | www.encenter.org
Festival of Human Abilities
Saturday, January 26 – Sunday, January 27
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its 16th annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. This event will feature wheelchair dance, live music, sign language choirs, art demonstrations and accessible SCUBA diving demonstrations. Participate in free classes led by people who have disabilities. All major programming will have sign language interpreters for guests who are deaf, and the Aquarium will provide visitor guides in Braille and audio tours for guests who are blind.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
562-590-3100 | www.aquariumofpacific.org
“Harlequinade”
Thursday, January 17 – Sunday, January 20
The American Ballet Theater presents the West Coast Premiere of ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky’s staging of the comic ballet “Harlequinade,” which has been conceived in the Italian Commedia dell’Arte style. Each of the five performances (7:30 pm January 17-18, 2 pm & 7:30 pm January 19, 1 pm January 20) will feature a different set of principal dancers.
Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
714-556-2787 | www.scfta.org
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