A Fringe Festival is an annual, uncensored, performing arts event where anyone can register to perform, unconstrained by traditional artistic gatekeeping. These festivals are open-access, meaning performances—spanning theater, comedy, dance, cabaret, and […]
In his recent breakout film that opened on May 29, 2026, fittingly titled “Backrooms,” up-and-coming director Kane Parsons has shown remarkable skill in creating a psychological horror movie that explores an abnormal, […]
Alonzo Bodden heads to the Brea Improv for one night only on Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 pm. A regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! has been making audiences […]
Ragtime music, like “Fig Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, could be heard being played through the open bookshop doors of Half Off Books, located at 141 W. Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton, on a Saturday afternoon in mid-May. The source […]
Be You Pride Fest 2026: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity The Fullerton Museum Center, located at 301 N. Pomona Ave, Fullerton, is set to host Orange County’s largest Pride Month celebration […]
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The Curtis Theatre, in partnership with Begins and Ends With ‘A’ Productions, is proud to announce the upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s critically acclaimed, award-winning play The Book of Will, running from […]
An inspiring evening of jazz filled Live Oak Church on May 17 as guests attended a special Jazz Vespers performance benefiting the Fullerton Observer Newspaper. Though admission was free, attendees were […]
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At Lemon Park, on a weekday morning in late April, I met with Parks and Recreation Coordinator Aimee Aul, who leads the “Discover Fullerton on Foot” walking tours for the City of Fullerton. We had a conversation about the structures and murals around Maple Elementary’s campus, and discussed how last […]
Fullerton School District celebrated the opening of the new Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) at D. Russell Parks Junior High School on May 7, introducing a vibrant new space for athletics, performances […]
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Art Auction XXVII kicked off on April 25, as more than 150 local artists donated their work to benefit the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. Held at the Fullerton […]
Doggie Night Out What would it take to unite a fractured planet? It starts at home—with community. For one evening, people gathered on the same page, or canvas, to support the […]
Students at Pacific Drive Elementary School took center stage in April, delivering a lively production of Seussical the Musical as part of the Fullerton School District’s STAGE program. Held at the Fullerton High School […]
The Maverick Theater presents the world premiere of The Return of Zorro! A hero whose many adventures took place here in Orange County. Created by pulp novelist Johnston McCulley back in 1919. […]
On a typical weekend, while many teenagers are busy with school or social activities, a group of students in Orange County is doing something different. They are teaching art, not for grades […]
For 48 years, the Fullerton Observer has stood as a pillar of local journalism, offering a platform for community voices and storytelling that reflects the heart of Fullerton. This all-volunteer newspaper thrives […]
The Every Thursday Market and Beer Garden opens from 4pm to 8:30pm and includes Farmers market, food trucks, craft vendors of all sorts, Kids activities, live music (see lineup below) plus the […]
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The Hunt Branch Library is set to host the much-anticipated OC Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm. This free community […]
Nouveau Chamber Ballet, under the direction of Artistic Director Sheree King, proudly presents “70 Years of Lois Ellyn Ballet Studio: Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future.” Join us in Orange County for […]
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent […]
Dear Fullertonians, In a world where news is often distant, filtered, and driven by profit, the Fullerton Observer stands as something rare—something honest. For 48 years, it has been built not by […]
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A workshop for Tenants, Landlords, Managers, Property Owners, Attorneys, Realtors, and Management Companies at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. The free workshop covers: * Federal and State Fair Housing […]
Main Branch 353 W. Commonwealth Ave 714-738-6326 •Fri, April 14 , 4pm-6pm: Teen Video Game Night- Teens in 7th to. 12th Grades play video games on the. Library’s Nintendo Switch system – […]
Artists can pick up a plywood block at the Fullerton Museum Center and return the finished artwork before April 18 to participate in the fundraiser on May 1, 2026. See address and […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a new nationwide initiative is inviting young people to do something rarely asked of them at this scale: define what America should become. Submissions […]
At its core, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” confronts the unspeakable: maternal ambivalence. When a mother feels she can’t take it anymore, when the sacrifices demanded by motherhood feel unbearable, when the desire […]
Reagan, a talented third grader from Fisler Elementary School, is stepping into the spotlight as she competes in Colossal’s America’s Most Artistic Kid competition. This nationwide initiative not only aims to showcase […]
On the morning of March 18, the grounds of Muckenthaler Cultural Center—known to locals simply as “The Muck”—buzzed with a different kind of energy. It wasn’t just the hum of conversation or the […]
Fullerton College has one of the few community college art departments in the country that offers an Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. After talking with Seija Rohkea, Art Gallery Technician at the College, I […]
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Fullerton Heritage hosted an opening reception on March 1 at the Hunt Library for a photography exhibit titled “Snapshot 1887: Charles Henry Shaffner’s Fullerton Portfolio.” The exhibit showcases a collection of rare […]
