Wednesday’s Calendar
TODAY
‘Praying In Her Own Voice’
Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, presents the film “Praying In Her Own Voice” at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Social Hall. For more information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.
Midori
Philharmonic Society presents violinist Midori at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater. The show is at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $64. For more information, visit https://www.philharmonicsociety.org.
‘Keeping It Green’
Costa Mesa’s Green Task Force hosts a seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. about promoting “keeping it green at school,” at the Neighborhood Community Center’s Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, e-mail info@earthresource.org, call (949) 645-5163 or visit https://www.earthresource.org.
Poetry At Alta
Alta Coffee House, 506 31 St., Newport Beach, hosts a poetry reading featuring the Greenberg Girls — Lily, 12, and Avalon, 9 — and Greg Patrick. The free event starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.
Speak Up Newport Meeting
The next Speak Up Newport monthly meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive. The topic will be about volunteering for the city. The meeting is free and no reservations are necessary. For more information, call (949) 224-2266.
Connect With Grandparents
Advocates For Grandparent Grandchild Connection, a nonprofit organization that addresses grandparent visitation issues, meets at 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in Room 3 or the OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. For more information, visit https://www.grandparentchildconnect.org.
Newport Networking Roundtable
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its Newport Networking Roundtable lunch from noon to 2 p.m. at Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Bring your business cards and marketing pieces to display. Tickets are $30 for members at the door and $35 for non-members. For more information, call (949) 729-4411.
WEDNESDAY TILL SUNDAY
‘As You Like It’
Orange Coast College’s drama department presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” in the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. For showtimes and tickets, visit https://www.occtickets.com.
THURSDAY
Cake Store Opening
Nothing Bundt Cakes has its ribbon-cutting ceremony with owner, Linda Kirkpatrick, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the store, 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Other festivities are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (949) 642-2900 or visit https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com.
Spring Boutique
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its Spring Boutique from 4 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 215 E. 15th St. in Newport Beach. Admission is $5.
National Nutrition Month Celebration
True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island hosts a presentation by author Andrew Weil in celebration of National Nutrition Month. Weil will discuss his top nutrition boosting ingredients and Chef Michael Stebner will prepare several dishes. The event is at 3 p.m. For more information, call (949) 644-2400.
THURSDAY TILL SATURDAY
The Passion Of Philip Glass
Composer Philip Glass and the Pacific Symphony team up to perform at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 to $185. For more information, visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org.
FRIDAY
CD Release Party
Local Orange County band Semi Sweet has its CD release party for “Sugar-Free” at 10 p.m. at La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The 21-and-older show is free. For information, call (949) 646-7944.
Kelly Fitzgerald
Singer-songwriter Kelly Fitzgerald performs at 9 p.m. at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The show is free. For more information, call (949) 640-4110.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
‘The O Show’
The Estancia High School drama department presents its 31st annual “Original Show” at 7:30 p.m. at the campus’ Barbara Van Holt Theatre, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. The show features comedic shorts written by students. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call (949) 515-6537.
OCC Symphony
The Orange Coast College Symphony, under the direction of Beth Hansen, performs “Evening of Broadway Favorites” at 8 p.m. at the college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Advance tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. For more information, visit https://www.occtickets.com.
FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY
Arpana Dance Co.
The Arpana Dance Co. showcases traditional and contemporary Indian dance at the Nicholas Studio in South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, showtimes and tickets, call (714) 708-5555 or visit https://www.scr.org/studioseries.