Watercolor Demonstration Series

$25 each or $100 for the entire series

Join us in seeing five nationally-known watercolor masters discuss their work and careers. Watch as they paint live, ask them questions,  and learn more about their techniques and styles in a lecture format w...

Fine Silver Wire Earrings

August 10, 2019

1:00pm - 4:00pm

$90, all materials included; Ages 14+

New at the Brea Gallery, join instructor Michelle Gharibian in this exciting Jewelry workshop! Students will learn how to work with fine silver wire and beads to create their own one-of-a-...

Exciting Approaches to Painting Landscapes

August 17, 2019

9:30am - 3:30pm

$95 (+ Supply List); Ages 15+

Learn how to utilize and integrate a variety of mixed and water-based media to create a unique landscape painting in this new and exciting workshop from Chris Sullivan! Through guided instruction ...

Exploring Colored Pencils

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

9:30 AM  3:00 PM

Painting Loosely in Watercolor

Session 1 - September 25 & 26, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

Session 2 - September 27 & 28, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

$275 (+supply list) per session; Ages 16+

Designed for painters who’d like to receive a well-rounded painting experience, we are offering ...

Natural Soapmaking for Beginners

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

1:00 PM  3:00 PM

Capturing California Cityscapes

November 16, 2019

9:30am - 3:30pm

$95 (+ Supply List); Ages 16+

Eileen McCullough is recognized for the vibrant, fluid watercolor painting style that she uses to capture the sensation of California beach cities. In this class, she will illustrate the importa...

The Pride of California

Visit our blog to read the article

Thanks to Evan Senn and the Irvine Weekly for visiting the Brea Gallery!  See the review on their site here.

The 34th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition is on view at the Galler...

Fresh {AIR} - An Artist in Residence Program

June 22 & 23, 2019

12pm - 5pm

Free with paid admission ($3); Brea residents and children under 12, FREE.

The Brea Gallery invites you to join us for this immersive artist in residence program. Featuring two artists during each exhibit, these artist in re...

Chris Param - Perspective Changes Everything

On view at the Brea Gallery through June 28, 2019, view Chris Param's Perspective Changes Everything.

MICA 2019 Award Winners

A huge thank you to all those that joined us for the opening reception! The 34th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition is now open through June 28, 2019, make sure to cast your votes for our Popular Choice winner, to be announced at the end of the e...

Summer Fitness Membership Sale

The Summer Fitness Membership sale at the BCC is available June 1-30. Membership rates as low as $15.25/month! Student& military specials also available. ALL CITIES WELCOME! Includes unlimited access to over 60 group Fitness Classes a week!

TRI-Training Master Series

Join accomplished tri-athlete Andrea McGranahan for a brand new Friday Night Master Series from May 31- June 21 at 6:30 pm. Whether you want to train like a triathlete or just learn some new drills, this class is for you!

The Weekend Warrior

Jennifer Scrofini, a black belt in Shaolin Kung-Fu, will introduce participants to Bo staff drills & combinations utilizing the TRX Rip Trainer, focus pads & kicking bags from Saturdays, July 6th -27th at 8:30 - 9:30 am. Call 714-990-7101 to register.

Kid's Sing, Dance, Act Camp

Kids ages 5 - 15 will be coached by industry professionals on performing various song, dance & dialogue routines. This fun & exciting summer week-long workshop concludes with a live performance on the last day. Free camp shirt & sibling discounts apply.

Proud Sponsor of Renew Active

Effective Jan. 1st, we will be accepting Renew Active. Plan holders of an eligible Medicare Advantage Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare can use the Renew Active Program & you will have access to our facility at no cost to you. Call 714-990-7112 for info.

Stage Your Next Event at the Curtis!

We've got the perfect venue for your next event.

Located in the beautiful Brea Civic & Cultural Center, our 199-seat theatre is the ideal venue for theatrical productions, dance recitals, concerts, corporate meetings, and special events. 

A few...

Summer Concerts in the Park

The City of Brea Concerts in the Park are a summer tradition. Join us at the historic City Hall Park on Wednesday nights during July and August. This year, Concerts will run July 10 - August 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

An Evening of Latin Jazz Featuring Justo Almario and his Afro-Colombian/Jazz Ensemble

Celebrate summer with the incredible sounds of Latin Jazz! A complete night out including a light bite reception on the Brea Civic & Cultural Arts Plaza and a concert inside the Curtis Theatre. With our Evening of Latin Jazz concert series, we aim to ...

Brea City Council

City Council meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

Welcome to The City of Brea

One of the oldest communities in Orange County, Brea was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity.

Community Profile

View Brea's Community Profile to learn more about the City.

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OC Business Journal

View the Orange County Business Journal featuring Brea and its Centennial celebration.

Business Connect

To enhance our connection to our business community, we host a program called Business Connect where the Mayor and City Staff meet with business leaders in Brea to discuss and share information on what is happening in their business environment and how th...

Join us for a Groundbreaking Ceremony--SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Improvement Project

Help us kick-off this long-awaited project that will benefit residents, businesses, visitors and commuters.  Join us for the SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Improvement Groundbreaking Ceremony 10:00 am, Friday, June 21.  This brief ceremo...

Fireworks Prohibited in Brea

Please help keep our community safe by carefully following the ban on fireworks in Brea. The sale, use or discharge of all fireworks are prohibited, even the “safe and sane” variety sold in other cities. Violators face a fine of up to ...

OC Animal Care Special Adoption Event

OC Animal Care needs your help! In light of recent events, OC Animal Care is at almost DOUBLE the shelter’s capacity. With an additional 600 shelter pets out in foster care, that's over 1,200 pets who need a home to call their own. OC Animal Care believes...

Brea Boulevard Bridge Maintenance Project

OC Public Works will remove and replace the guardrails at two bridge locations on Brea Boulevard in unincorporated Orange County. In an effort to reduce the impact on area motorists, all work activity will be performed weekday nights between the hours of ...

Caltrans SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Project Begins this Summer

The CalTrans SR 57/Lambert Interchange Improvement project is set to begin construction later this summer. The new Interchange will add capacity and relieve current and future congestion. View the community meeting  PowerPoint Presentation.&n...

Caltrans Road Project -- SR 142 (Carbon Canyon) March 18-December

On March 18 the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a pavement rehabilitation project in Chino Hills on State Route (SR) 142 (Carbon Canyon).  The project is  eastbound and westbound from the Orange County line ...