MICA 2020 Call for Entries Now Open!

Made in California Call for Entries

One of our most anticipated shows of the year, the 35th Annual Made in California juried exhibition is looking for California based artists working in all mediums!

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Fresh {AIR} - An Artist in Residence Program

December 14 & 15, 2019

12pm-5pm

An artist in residence program, the Brea Gallery invites you to join us in this immersive experience. We encourage all patrons to ask questions, learn something new, and experience the different processes of each artist a...

Watercolor Demonstration Series

$25 each

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 a  digital presen...

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...

Fine Silver Jewelry Making

December 7, 2019

1:00pm - 4:00pm

$60, 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...

Brea Gallery Wins OC Weekly's Best Art Gallery 2019!

WHOA!Brea Gallery won Reader's AND Editor's Choice in OC Weekly's Best of 2019 for Art Gallery. Thank you to everyone who voted - we are so humbled and excited!

"Curator/gallery director Heather Bowling's work here is consistently bright, thoughtful a...

MICA 2020 Call for Entries Now Open!

Made in California Call for Entries

One of our most anticipated shows of the year, the 35th Annual Made in California juried exhibition is looking for California based artists working in all mediums!

Exhibition Prospectus

Frequently Asked Q...

Thanksgiving Day Burn the Bird Workout

Join Certified Trainer Michael Duralde on Thurs, Nov. 28 from 9-10:30 a.m. & make your Thanksgiving Day feast guilt-free with this year’s AMAZING Burn the Bird morning workout! Bring your family & guest, all levels of fitness are welcome!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Fitness center operating hours during Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday, Nov. 28: 7 am - 12 pm (Special fitness events); Friday, Nov. 29: 7:30 am - 2 pm (Limited Group X Classes). Regular hours of operations will resume Saturday, Nov. 30. Happy holidays!

Thanksgiving Zumba Jam

Giving thanks to our Members! Join your favorite Zumba instructors for a 90-minute fun & "zweaty" workout before your Thanksgiving feast! FREE to all BCC annual members; $5/$6 non-members. Must pre-register, space is limited. Call 714-990-7101 to join!

Black Friday Sale

Our last big sale of 2019! Don't miss out on incredible fitness/wellness savings! Call 714-990-7101 or stop by the Brea Community Center on Friday, November 29 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Preview the Black Friday Sale by clicking the link below.

Fitness Center Holiday Schedule

BCC's hours of operations & closures during the holidays:
CLOSED on Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Limited hours of operations on Dec. 31 from 7 am - 12 pm. Coming soon - modified NYE Group X Schedule. Check back for more details. Happy holidays!

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...

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.

57/Lambert Interchange Improvements

Learn about this multi-year Caltrans project and view the latest information on lane closures and traffic conditions.

Administrative Offices Operating Hours

Brea administrative offices have expanded Monday through Thursday hours, open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Offices are closed on alternating Fridays; with Friday operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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...

Seniors on the Go! Every Monday and Thursday

New van service available for 60+ Brea residents. $2 per one-way ride, limit to 10 miles within Orange County. Application is required, and reservations must be submitted at least 3 business days in advance. This service is available to go and enjoy commu...

Brea Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive, November 18-December 20

Help Brea Firefighters make the holidays bright for children in need. Donate new, unwrapped toys to the first annual Brea Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive. Simply drop-off your donations to any Brea Fire Station from November 18 to December 20. Toys will...

How to Grow Healthy Citrus Trees this Fall

An incurable citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) has killed hundreds of residential citrus trees throughout Southern California. HLB is caused by a tiny insect no bigger than a grain of rice known as the Asian citrus psyllid. This insect feed...

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

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting a 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 to Chin...