Welcome to January, the gateway to a new year! This month is bursting with opportunities, from cozy winter activities to fresh starts.
Whether you’re into invigorating outdoor pursuits, culinary explorations, or cultural experiences, January has plenty to offer. Embrace the new year’s spirit with our handpicked events and make the most of this vibrant month. Let’s start 2024 with memorable adventures and delightful discoveries in OC and Coachella Valley!
Central Orange County
Triva Night at The Crack Shack – FREE
When: Thursday, January 18 · 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: The Crack Shack, 196 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa
Gather your friends and bring them down to The Crack Shack! Every Thursday at 6:30pm at Costa Mesa, test your knowledge at FREE trivia night. Compete to be the cleverest crew — with the top three teams winning awesome prizes.
Discovery Day at the Farm – FREE
When: Friday, January 19 · 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Centennial Farm, OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
Centennial Farm’s Discovery Days welcome everyone. Participate in engaging activities like self-guided tours and radish seed planting. Learn about chicks, watch an oxen demonstration, and explore crops education. Don’t miss seeing the livestock animals! Enjoy free admission and parking for a family-friendly educational experience.
The Storytellers Bluegrass Bash – FREE
When: Sunday, January 21 · 1 – 4 pm
Where: Hangar 24 Craft Brewing, 17877 Von Karman Avenue, 110, Irvine
Get ready to jam at The Storytellers’ epic Bluegrass Bash! It’s a musical extravaganza where you can dance, sing, and enjoy life with friends and family. Indulge in fantastic craft beer and mouthwatering culinary delights, all in a spacious outdoor setting. Enjoy free admission, validated parking, and a welcoming vibe for all ages and backgrounds.
Concert Opera Series – Puccini’s La Boheme
When: Thursday, January 25 · 7 pm
Where: OC Music & Dance, 17620 Fitch Avenue, 160, Irvine
Experience a classic like never before in an intimate concert setting. See La Boheme featuring the finest emerging artists from Southern California. Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles, this event offers the opportunity to hear Puccini’s timeless tale. Enjoy the enchanting melodies with Doris Lang Kosloff on piano, all masterfully conducted by Pacific Symphony’s Jake Sustaita.
Dine in the Dark
When: Thursday, January 25 · 7 pm
Where: Be Good Restaurant & Experience, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, 112, Huntington Beach
Enter into a world of the culinary unknown! Completely shrouded in darkness, you will enjoy a meal unlike any other you have ever experienced. Your sense of hearing, touch, smell, and taste will be heightened like never before. Acquaint yourself with the darkness as you indulge your remaining senses in a fantastic meal expertly crafted by Be Good’s head chef!
South Orange County
Ain’t Misbehavin’
When: Wednesday, January 24 – Sunday, February 11 · Times Vary
Where: Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Experience the lively 1930s Harlem jazz scene with Ain’t Misbehavin’, featuring the iconic music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. This award-winning musical is a toe-tapping tribute to the era, filled with classics like “Ain’t Misbehavin’’’ and “Honeysuckle Rose.” Don’t miss this blend of humor and swing! Grab your tickets now for this sell-out show.
Holistic Healing Faire – FREE
When: Saturday, January 27 – 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Laguna Health & Wellness Center, 24351 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
Join Laguna Health & Wellness Center and Heartspace for a day of renewal. This FREE Holistic Healing Faire features enlightening hourly lectures on wellness, plus a marketplace featuring crystals, gemstone jewelry, and natural healing products. Experience intuitive readings, energy sessions, and wellness demonstrations with family and friends.
Comedy Night at the Playhouse
When: Tuesday, January 30 · 7:30 pm
Where: Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Get ready to laugh like never before at Comedy Night at the Playhouse. See the most hilarious acts from across the canyon! Host Mark Christopher Lawrence hosts a night filled with standup comedy that’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Discover comedians from across the country for the second Comedy Night at the Laguna Playhouse. This adults-only event invites you to enjoy drink specials and complimentary small bites.
Desert Cities
The Original Palm Springs Farmers Market Reopening
When: Saturday, January 20 · 8 am – 1 pm
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs
The Original Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is back outdoors for a sun-filled season of farm-fresh delights! Join us every Saturday at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. As the longest-running Certified Farmers Market in the Coachella Valley, we offer an array of live music, exciting new vendors, and the finest farm-direct produce around. Don’t miss out on the vibrant atmosphere every Saturday until the end of May, come rain or shine.
Cinema on Ice: The Thing
When: Sunday, January 21 · 7pm
Where: Camelot Theatre, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Get ready for cool vibes at the Frosty Film Series! Join us at Camelot Theatre for Cinema on Ice. Swap holiday blues for wintry film nights, complete with warm and boozy drinks. This screening of John Carpenter’s “The Thing” features live intros by Deserted Films’ experts Melissa Dollman and Devin Orgeron.
Of course, there are too many amazing events throughout Orange County and the desert this January to list! That’s one of the many reasons Southern California is one of the best places in the world to live. If you’re ready to live the ultimate Orange County or desert lifestyle, contact our real estate specialists today at SurterreProperties.com.
