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Commitment to accessibility
The Community Engagement department is committed to developing free and low-cost public programs that represent, welcome, and connect the many communities across Southern California. We collaborate with local creators to offer collective experiences for all to enjoy, from dance classes to outdoor concerts and cultural festivals.
Our programs are designed by and for people of all backgrounds, and we strive to amplify perspectives that have been historically underrepresented, including Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled populations.
Summer Sounds
Summer Sounds is a free, all-ages, sunset concert series happening Friday nights in June and July! Featuring an energetic lineup of multi-genre talents, this specially curated program brings some of Southern California’s most unique and eclectic artists to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. What better way to spend a summer evening than by bringing your beach chairs, picnic blankets, enjoying libations and light bites from George’s Café and dancing the night away!
Community classes & events
Since its opening in 2017, we have welcomed over 100,000 visitors to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at more than 400 free and low-cost events. Voted “Best New Community Gathering Space” by Orange Coast Magazine, Argyros Plaza is home to many of our public programs, including wellness workshops, movie nights, dance classes, family events, cultural festivals, and an annual summer concert series.
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Tuesday Night Dance: Polynesian
Enjoy new steps, new friends, and live drums at this free weekly Polynesian dance class! Tuesday Night Dance is fun, upbeat, and designed for all ages and abilities—all are welcome, no dance experience required.
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AAPI Heritage Month Movie Night: Moana
We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with a multi-week lineup featuring dance, music, film and more. Join us for a fun family movie night, preceded by a festive evening of music, food trucks, and free activities for all!
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AAPI Heritage Month Anime Night & Concert: South Side Symphony & Kids on the Slope
We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with a multi-week lineup featuring dance, music, film and more. Join us for a for an evening that will be part screening, part concert, part party, and part lecture exploring the connections between Black music and Japanese jazz!
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AAPI Heritage Month Anime Night & Concert: South Side Symphony & Kids on the Slope
May 31, 2024 Argyros Plaza Learn More
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Tuesday Night Dance: Broadway
In June, fan favorite instructor Lauren Lim Jackson returns to lead our popular series of Broadway dance classes. Learn choreography from a different show every week, from “MJ” to “The Wiz” as we explore Black Broadway! Tuesday Night Dance is fun, upbeat, and designed for all ages and abilities—all are welcome, no dance experience required.
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Summer Sounds: Boogaloo Assassins
Join us this June and July for our FREE all-ages Summer Sounds concert series on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza! This Friday we feature 12-piece Latin Soul orquesta, Boogaloo Assassins!
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Summer Sounds: J Boykin & Friends
Join us this June and July for our FREE all-ages Summer Sounds concert series on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza! This Friday we feature powerhouse saxophonist, J Boykin & Friends as they bring jazz, blues, and funk hits all night long!
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Call for artists
Are you a performing artist based in Southern California who would like to be featured on our outdoor stage? We invite artists of all backgrounds to share work with us and to add your information to our community artist database. We will reach out you directly if your work is in alignment with our current programming needs.
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Center Without Boundaries
Collaboration and communication are key elements of Center Without Boundaries, a unique program that develops and strengthens relationships between Segerstrom Center for the Arts and local social service organizations, arts institutions, cooperatives, and a range of independent performing, visual, and literary artists. Through continuous conversations and artistic collaborations, Center Without Boundaries carries through the Center’s mission to transform and shape the Orange County of the future with the community.
Studio D Arts School for All Abilities
We aim for Studio D classes to reflect the world around us—we're in this world together! We celebrate physical and neurological diversity in our classes, applauding student interpretations and breakthroughs. By creating a safe and inclusive studio, everyone shines a bit brighter.
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As a non-profit arts organization, Segerstrom Center relies on the support of our community to provide the very best performances on our stages, as well as fund exceptional education and community programs. Ticket sales only cover a portion of our operating budget, which means your contribution will fund the Center’s triumphant return after the devastating impact of COVID-19. Your generosity is deeply appreciated in keeping the arts thriving in Orange County.
