OFFICIAL STATEMENT
RE: HEROES VENUE CHANGE

Men Alive OC Gay Men’s Chorus’ season finale concert “HEROES”—which was scheduled at the Irvine Barclay Theatre—has now been moved to Cal State Fullerton’s Meng Concert Hall, located at 800 N. State College Boulevard in Fullerton for two FREE performances on Saturday, July 21 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (there will no Friday performance). Parking at the theater’s parking structure is free also.

Due to an unforeseen equipment failure that has resulted in a loss of power to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, all performances of HEROES at the venue have been cancelled. Contractors are currently at work on their system, but, unfortunately, the extensive repairs will not be completed in time to allow for this weekend’s performances at the Barclay.

Irvine Barclay Theatre will issue refunds to all current ticket holders by credit card or check within 10 days.

We encourage you to still come see our FREE concerts on Saturday with your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Because of this rapid venue change, these shows will be first-come, first serve and open to all.

For updated information, please check ocgmc.org/heroesupdate

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