FEATURED EVENTS

Bob Baker's Holiday on Strings returns for a festivity spectacular! Join Demitrius Nova Twinklestar III (that’s Demi Star for short) and the Wizard as they embark on a magical tour of the holiday galaxies. On your voyage through the stars, stop at Santa's Workshop, celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah, dip into the world of Charles Dickens, and oh so much more! This hour-long spectacular of merry marionettes invites you to celebrate the holidays at Bob Baker Marionette Theater with the whole family.

From Nov. 29 to Jan. 5, stop by the beautifully decorated 75-foot tree in Giant Wheel Court every night to see it come to life with a choreographed light show every 30 minutes beginning at 5 pm. Dates and Times are subject to change by the discretion of the Irvine Spectrum Center.

Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition’s guest artist. This project was initiated and curated by Vojislav Radovanović, who envisioned each artist creating entirely new works inspired directly by the beautiful environment of Descanso Gardens. The works presented in this project vary from paintings, drawings, and sculptures to interactive site-specific installations, sound, and video. The Sturt Haaga Gallery and its programs are funded, in part, by an endowment from Heather Sturt Haaga and Paul G. Haaga, Jr. Days of Reverie is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from October 25, 2024–January 26, 2025, 10am–4pm daily. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.