Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
Through February 14. Grand Chapiteau, Orange County Great Park. 6990 Marine Way, Irvine.  If you’ve ever had the dream of experiencing Cirque du Soleil, there is no better time than now.  KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil, combining two circus traditions: acrobatics and the art of clowning.  The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange of bold slapstick humor.  We dare you to not be completely enamored.  P.S. The three female contortionists will blow your mind.  Seriously.  800-450-1480. cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Secrets of Circles
Through May 2. 10am – 5pm. Taco Bell Discovery Science Center. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana.  Circles are pretty amazing shapes.  If you look around, you’ll see that they’re everywhere: wheels, clocks, doorknobs, tortillas, Frisbees, tops, and more.  This exciting new exhibit celebrates the math, science and beauty of this simple shape and helps children and adults alike uncover the secrets of the many circles in the world.  714-542-2823. discoverycube.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

The Thermals and Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
February 9. 9pm. Detroit Bar. 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa.  Detroit Bar is one of our fave venues in the OC.  It’s kinda hidden (smack dab in the middle of a strip mall), the interior is sleek and hip, and the bar consistently features awesome acts.  This month, do yourself a favor and check out Portland, Oregon’s pop/punk pride and joy, The Thermals.  Plus super special indie folk from San Francisco, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down.  Sorry kids, 21+ with ID.  800-594-TIXX. 949-642-0600. detroitbar.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

A Wrinkle in Time
February 5 - 21. South Coast Repertory. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.  We never claimed to be unbiased.  So when we heard one of our all-time-favorite childhood classics was being adapted to theatre by a hometown playwright, we got a little bit excited.  Let John Glore’s production of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time send you on a fantastic journey through time and space.  Join Meg and Charles Murray, and Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which and Mrs. Whatsit, on an adventure that celebrates the art of storytelling and the power of imagination.  714-708-5555. scr.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

All information subject to change. Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information.