Sunday’s Calendar

TODAY

Backyard Bird Count

Birders old and new are invited to the annual Great Backyard Bird Count in between church services, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon, at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach. Local artist Chip Fesko will also have his water colors on display. For more information, visit https://www.stmarkpresbyterian.org or call (949) 644-1341.

Forensics Experts To Speak

Four Orange County will be speaking about their crime-solving techniques at 2:30 p.m. at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine. The event is free. For more information, e-mail secretary@ocsistersincrime.org.

Tuskegee Airman Book Signing

Lyon Air Museum at John Wayne Airport hosts a book signing by Lt. col. Alexander Jefferson. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. The 90-year-old retired U.S. Air Force officer will sign copies of his book “Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free: The Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW.” For more information, call (714) 210-4585 or visit https://www.lyonairmuseum.org.

TILL TODAY

‘The Who’s Tommy’

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Founders Hall presents the Chance Theater Production of “The Who’s Tommy.” Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit https://www.scfta.org.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The iconic Shakespeare play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” plays at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For showtimes and more information, visit https://www.scr.org or call (714) 708-5555.

Helmut Lang Trunk Show

Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island hosts a Helmut Lang Trunk Show, showing off its 2011 Spring Collection. For more information, call (949) 759-1900.

Newport Beach Jazz Party

The city hosts “Right Down the Middle and Straight Ahead,” the 11th annual Newport Beach Jazz Party at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For tickets and a listing of showtimes, call (949) 759-5003 or visit https://www.newportbeachjazzparty.com.

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Cocoa Lounge Dessert Buffet

The Palm Terrace’s Cocoa Lounge Desert Buffet runs Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The buffet — which is $18 per person, tax and tip not included — features a variety of desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Owens. Admission is free with a two- or more-course dinner at Palm Terrace restaurant.

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‘The Book of Liz’

The David and Amy Sedaris-penned comedic play, “The Book of Liz,” plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. Tickets start at $16. For more information, call (949) 650-5269 or visit https://www.costamesaplayhouse.org.

‘Lucky Duck’

Talking, singing and dancing animals take the Julianne Argyros Stage in “Lucky Duck,” at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets range from $18 to $30. For more information and showtimes, call (714) 708-5555 or visit https://www.scr.org.

MONDAY

My Pet Saddle

My Pet Saddle performs at Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The free show starts at 9:30 and is 21 and older only. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.

TUESDAY

Simple Compounds

Simple Compounds performs at Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The free show starts at 9:30 and is 21 and older only. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.

The Road To The Oscars

Longtime Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member and film producer Robert Kline presents an insider’s prospective on the Academy Awards’ annual program at 7 p.m. in the Lido Theatre, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach. Tickets are $25. For more information, e-mail info@nblibraryevents.com or call (949) 548-2411.

WEDNESDAY

Business Mixer

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts an after-hours business mixer from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Newport-Mesa Inn, 2642 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Member for chamber members. $10 for non-members. For more information, call (714) 885-9090 or visit https://www.costamesachamber.com.