Orange County calendar of events

Today

Theater: “Raised in Captivity,” by Nicky Silver, explores the sordid lives of two siblings. today and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15; students and seniors $12.50. Fullerton College Bronwyn Dodson Theatre, 321 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 992-7433.

Artistic expression: The mural unveiling of “MySpace?” includes a screening of the documentary “I Am OC.” 6 p.m. SolArt Gallery Cafe, 2202 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-7402.

Theater: “The Christmas Express,” a play by Pat Cook about a small town that rejuvenates its Christmas enthusiasm. today, Sat.: silent auction 6:30 p.m.; performance 8 p.m. $45. Wilshire Auditorium, 315 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. (714) 739-7789.

Iraq photographs: Former U.S. Army Public Affairs Sgt. Jason Phillips presents photographs taken during his deployment to Iraq. 7 p.m. The Dr. Independent Service, 10900 Kalama River Ave., Fountain Valley. Reservations recommended; (714) 963-3700.

Saturday

Writing lecture: Literary agent Claudia Suzanne discusses the writing market in “Why Aren’t You Published Yet?,” presented by the Orange County branch of the California Writers Club. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Cal State Fullerton’s College of Communications, 2600 E. Nutwood Ave. (949) 715-1988 or www.calwritersorangecounty.org

Lecture: Author Pierre Odier discusses the conditions of the hill tribes in Myanmar. 1:30 p.m. $8. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3679.

Fundraiser: Holiday decorations and gifts are available for purchase during the Holiday Bazaar two-day fundraiser hosted by the L.A./Orange County Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions for Independence. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Villa Pacific Community Assn. clubhouse, 9933 Villa Pacific Drive, Huntington Beach. (800) 572-2275 or www.cci.org/southwest

Veterans tribute: “Honoring All Who Served” pays tribute to past and current military personnel with patriotic music and inspirational messages. 2 p.m. Free. Veterans Memorial at Depot Park, 100 N. Atchison St., Orange. (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org

Veterans celebration: A military honors ceremony for members of U.S. veterans organizations and former Vietnamese Armed Forces officers and noncommissioned officers. 10-11 a.m. Free. Vietnam War Memorial at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way, Westminster. (714) 417-5529.

Veterans parade: A Veterans Day parade and ceremony features Vietnam veteran Richard D. Wandke as a guest speaker. Veterans wishing to march should meet at the Fullerton downtown plaza, 100 block of East Wilshire Avenue at 10 a.m. Parade starts 10:30 a.m. on Wilshire Avenue and Harbor Boulevard; ceremony 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Park Veterans Memorial, N. Harbor Boulevard and Valley View Drive. (714) 738-6317.

Art and science: “Simple Cell,” an exhibition featuring the art of creative scientific research by imaginary scientists. Reception 6-9 p.m. Through Dec. 8. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. The Office, 5122 Bolsa Ave., Suite 110, Huntington Beach. (714) 767-5861 or www.theofficeart.com

Sunday

Gardening: Fullerton Arboretum curator Chris Barnhill speaks on “Creating Year-Round Interest and Beauty in the Garden” during the Fullerton Beautiful meeting. A short tour of the arboretum follows. 2-4 p.m. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd. (714) 871-4156.

Model kit expo: The Kit Collectors Exposition & Sale features collections of model kits of cars, ships, planes and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5; children under 12 free with paid adult. United Food & Commercial Workers Union, 8550 Stanton Ave., Buena Park. (714) 826-5218.

Theme music: Orange Coast College’s Wind Ensemble performs theme music from television shows and motion pictures about secret agents and spies in “Revenge of the Spies and Private Eyes.” 3 p.m. $7. Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa.(714) 432-5880.

Musicale: Cello quartet Quatracelli performs works by Bach, Dare, Gruselle, Matz and others in “From Rags to Riches With Quatracelli.” 3 p.m. (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org

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The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to ocdesk@latimes.com or by fax to (714) 966-7711.