Special Events

Join members of Bead Society Orange County as they sell/swap/trade their beads and share their findings. All are welcome!

Did you know that bonsai trees are not typically ancient, don't have to be expensive, and can be created using ordinary plants from your local nursery? Contrary to common belief, most bonsai trees thrive outdoors. Bonsai is a dynamic and evolving art form, transforming ordinary plants into unique, living sculptures.

Did you know that bonsai trees are not typically ancient, don't have to be expensive, and can be created using ordinary plants from your local nursery? Contrary to common belief, most bonsai trees thrive outdoors. Bonsai is a dynamic and evolving art form, transforming ordinary plants into unique, living sculptures.

Did you know that bonsai trees are not typically ancient, don't have to be expensive, and can be created using ordinary plants from your local nursery? Contrary to common belief, most bonsai trees thrive outdoors. Bonsai is a dynamic and evolving art form, transforming ordinary plants into unique, living sculptures.

This family-friendly program offers a captivating look at the diverse influences behind Día de los Muertos, inviting audiences of all ages to engage with its meaningful traditions.

Join master artist Aka Chen as he leads you through The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen, sharing insights into the exquisite decorative sculptures on view. This special after-hours tour will be followed by a champagne toast and an opportunity to chat with the artist.

Experience an unforgettable musical morning with the multi-talented Julie Garnyé, a renowned singer and actress who has graced the stage with legends like Josh Groban, Carole King, and Kristin Chenoweth.

Journey from fairy tales and folklore to fantastical worlds on a docent-led tour of Fantasy: Realms of Imagination. Then join Dreamland Maid Café for an enchanted tea party in Bowers’ beautiful Key Courtyard, featuring a selection of tea sandwiches, scones and dessert bites.

Step into a world of adventure, strategy, and creativity at Bowers Board Game Day, inspired by our special exhibition, Fantasy: Realms of Imagination.

This “music hall” version of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is an imaginative rendering of the Lewis Carroll classics, performed concert-style on a bare stage. The actors build the world and its characters into a wild ride down the rabbit hole! Fun for the whole family!