Watercolor with an Eye for Design

Watercolor with an Eye for Design

with Ratindra Das

September 25-28, 2018 9:00am - 4:00pm daily

In this multi-day workshop, world famous watercolorist Ratindra Das will spend four days sharing his deliberate, analytical, and intuitive approach to landscape p...

Layering the Light

with Geri Medway

November 3, 2018 - 9:30am - 3:30pm 

During this exciting workshop, students will learn how to lay the necessary foundations to transform transparent watercolors into a beautiful sunrise or sunset scene. Geri will introduce techniqu...

Maritime Realism

with Bill Hudson

December 1, 2018 - 9:30am - 3:30pm 

Join instructor Bill Hudson as he discusses the properties and history of water media and exhibits his watercolor and casein method. Students will observe and follow along with Bill as he demonst...

Watercolor West Demonstration Series 2018

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 with digital presentation. No supplies needed, ju...

Gallery Closed for Installation

The Brea Gallery is currently closed for the installation of our final exhibition of the year, the 50th Watercolor West International Juried Exhibition. Join us for the FREE opening reception on Saturday, Ocotber 13, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm. The eve...

The City of Brea's Wellness Festival

Join us for the City of Brea’s Wellness Festival, a comprehensive mind-body health fair, which spotlights our Fitness Center. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29th from 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. FREE ADMISSION!

Small Group Training with Pierre

Small Group Training with Pierre is results-driven training designed to take you to the next level. Enjoy the benefits of personal training combined with the motivation that comes from being part of a team. Burn max calories and make some new friends!

The Weekend Warrior with Jennifer

The Weekend Warrior, a 4-week progressive series, blends martial arts & fitness. 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.

Tanya's Power Training Club

Jump start your day with a fun & effective, results driven exercise program designed for all fitness levels. Lose weight, increase strength, lose body fat, boost your energy, and improve your health self esteem no matter what fitness level you're at!

FIT-U

Welcome to FIT U...our very own fitness academy at the BCC!
If you are a beginner to fitness, or just need a refresher course, this program is for you! Accredited fitness instructors will build your fitness foundation from the ground up.

RagFest Comes to the Curtis Theatre on September 29

Come to RagFest 2018 on September 29 at the Curtis and you'll be transported to the era when the soundtrack of life was ragtime - that lively thumping, sometimes joyous, sometimes haunting, syncopated music that captured the public's imagination and becam...

Register for Brea Youth Theatre's 'Seussical' Today!

Take the stage and register for this winter’s Brea Youth Theatre production, "Seussical!" Produced in partnership with Stagelight Family Productions, the City of Brea’s Youth Theatre program has brought the art and practice of live theatre to fa...

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...

RagFest 2018

Come to RagFest 2018 at the Curtis and you'll be transported to the era when the soundtrack of life was ragtime - that lively thumping, sometimes joyous, sometimes haunting, syncopated music that captured the public's imagination and became America's firs...

One-Hit Wonders: The Songs You Hate to Love!

Relive your favorite "One Hit Wonders" from the 1960s through the 1990s with music, dance, and visuals that evoke the "broadcast media" of their day. Join this trio of singers and a four-piece rockin' band as they take you through vari...

Orchestra Collective of Orange County: Halloween Spooktacular

This Halloween concert will feature thrilling, chilling, favorites played by a 60-piece professional orchestra, accompanied by guest soloist Minji Noh. Featuring Saint-Saens' The Danse Macabre and Liszt's Totentanz, as well as orchestral pops sui...

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.

Small Town Big Spirit - Brea 2018

The Mayoral theme for this year is  “Small Town, Big Spirit.  We want to know what that means to you! What does “Small Town, Big Spirit” mean to you?  We invite you to show us how you, or someone yo...

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.

Brea Police Launches 'Community Video Partner'

Become a Community Video Partner by registering your video surveillance cameras with the Brea Police.  Part of Brea Community Watch, this voluntary program will provide Brea police with an important, time-saving tool.  The goal of the pr...

Senior Wellness Providers: Register for the Brea Health Fair Today

Brea Health Fair & Flu Clinic

Friday, October 12, 2018

9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Brea Health Fair is designed to provide valuable information on a variety of senior-related topics, plus health and wellness screenings. Join over 80 local and regional senio...

Nutcracker Craft Boutique Returns on November 16-17

The City of Brea hosts its 24th annual Nutcracker Craft Boutique on Friday, November 16, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. Admission is $2, with proceeds benefitting youth, teen and family pr...

Get Prepared: September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happe...

Lagos Park/Laurel School Playground Dedication Event

We are excited to announce that the Lagos de Moreno Park/Laurel Elementary Magnet School playground is nearing completion and set to open at the end of this month. Join us for a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m.

RagFest Comes to the Curtis Theatre on September 29

Come to RagFest 2018 on September 29 at the Curtis and you'll be transported to the era when the soundtrack of life was ragtime - that lively thumping, sometimes joyous, sometimes haunting, syncopated music that captured the public's imagination and becam...

Honoring Brea Veterans November 12

Veterans Day Ceremony

Monday, November 12, 2018

10: a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Brea War Memorial

Brea Civic & Cultural Center

Caltrans ADA Improvement Project ON6004 Update

Caltrans continues an ADA Improvement Project on two Brea Intersections: SR 142 (Carbon Canyon Rd.)/Valencia Avenue and SR 142/Santa Fe Road.  Caltrans is scheduled to install  traffic loops by Sept. 21. Following Caltrans inspection and...

Nutcracker Craft Boutique Returns on November 16-17

The City of Brea hosts its 24th annual Nutcracker Craft Boutique on Friday, November 16, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. Admission is $2, with proceeds benefitting youth...

Small Town Big Spirit--Brea 2018

How do you demonstrate your “Small Town, Big Spirit” in Brea?  We invite you to show us how you, or someone you know, demonstrates the Brea Spirit. 

Whether you’re part of a large service organization, coach ...

Save Time: Conveniently Access City Services Online

The City of Brea offers convenient online access to a variety of City services. Accessing our online City services allows you to save time, while getting information, making payments or submitting applications 24/7. Other news and information can be found...

Register for Brea Youth Theatre's 'Seussical' Today!

Take the stage and register for this winter’s Brea Youth Theatre production, "Seussical!" Produced in partnership with Stagelight Family Productions, the City of Brea’s Youth Theatre program has brought the art and practice of live theatre to fa...

Fall Registration for Free CERT Classes now Open

Raise your level of preparedness to protect our neighborhoods in the event of a natural disaster or hazard by joining the Brea CERT program! In Brea, several neighborhood teams of volunteers now provide a measure of service that improves safety for the co...

Stay Informed: Excessive Heat May Result in Additional Wildlife Encounters

Due to the record-breaking heat and recent wildfires, chance encounters with wildlife, particularly rattlesnakes, may increase as animals try to escape the heat and look for water.  Rattlesnakes are abundant in California.  However, acco...

Brea Police Launches 'Community Video Partner'

Become a Community Video Partner by registering your video surveillance cameras with the Brea Police.  Part of Brea Community Watch, this voluntary program will provide Brea police with an important, time-saving tool.  The goal of the pr...