Celebrations are happening everywhere in Orange County this week – for the beloved holidays of October, the legacy of one of our original celebrity residents, and more!

10th ANNUAL OC FILM FIESTA
SANTA ANA – Parties, panels, and musical performances surround the featured film screenings at the annual celebration of multicultural world cinema.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT SEGERSTROM
COSTA MESA – The Segerstrom Center hosts a hands-on, immersive celebration of the Day of the Dead featuring music, arts & crafts, and other kid-friendly activities.

MODJESKA’S BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE
SILVERADO – The legendary 19th-century actress Helena Modjeska, who made Orange County her American home, will be celebrated with a guided tour of her landmark estate and a free performance of Shakespearean scenes and monologues.

SISTER’S HALLOWEEN CATECHISM: THE HOLY GHOST AND OTHER TERRIFYING TALES
LAGUNA BEACH – In another of her beloved historical lessons, “Sister” is back at the Laguna Playhouse to tell us all she knows about ghosts, goblins, and costumes for a spiritually-proper Halloween.

THE ANAHEIM ART ASSOCIATION 56th ANNUAL JURIED OPEN EXHIBITION
ANAHEIM – Sunday will see the Closing Award Ceremony for the Carnegie Gallery at MUZEO’s free, open juried exhibition of Southern California artists.

Visit sparkoc.com for a more comprehensive list of Orange County events.

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