Thursday’s Calendar
TODAY
Artist Reception
An opening night reception for the artwork of Danny Galieote will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the SCAPE Gallery, 2859 E. Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar. Galieote is an up-and-coming local artist whose work depicts beach scenes and coastal landscapes.
Firefighters At Ruby’s
Costa Mesa firefighters will team up with Ruby’s staff to serve dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. at Ruby’s Diner, 428 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Ruby’s will donate a portion of the night’s profits to the Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund.
Michael Michael
Michael Michael, a folk rock cover duo, plays at 10 p.m. at La Cave, 1695 Irvine, Ave., Costa Mesa. The free event is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.lacaverestaurant.com.
Fashionable Fundraiser
Bloomingdale’s at Fashion Island hosts its annual Fashionable Fundraiser to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS research. Enjoy music, fashion and activities all day throughout the store. For more information, call (949) 729-6600.
Free Corkage Thursdays
The Golden Truffle Restaurant, 1767 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, waives its corkage free for outside bottles of wine every Thursday night. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. For more information, call (949) 645-9970.
$1.50 Tamales
Taco Mesa, 467 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, offers $1.50 tamales every Thursday. For more information, call (949) 642-0629.
Industry Night Social
The Crow Bar and Kitchen, 2325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, hosts Industry Night Social from 10 p.m. until closing Thursdays. Specials during the night include $5 burgers, $8 flatbreads, $4.50 select draft beers and $5 on select wines by the glass. For more information, visit https://www.thecrowbarcdm.com.
TILL SUNDAY
‘The Odd Couple’
Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” is at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. For showtimes and more information, visit https://www.costamesaplayhouse.org.
Art-A-Fair
The 44th season of Art-A-Fair, which features exhibits from local artists, is at 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. An adult season pass is $7 for one of Southern California’s most popular art festivals. For more information, visit https://www.art-a-fair.com or call (949) 494-4514.
Summer Art Show
Showcase Gallery at South Coast Plaza Village hosts the Summer Art Show, featuring regional artists’ paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry and glassworks. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.orangecountyfinearts.com.
FRIDAY
The Rounders
The Rounders, a combination of ‘70s, ‘80s and dance music, perform at 9 p.m. in the Celtic Bar at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive. For more information, call (949) 640-4110.
Phil Shane
Phil Shane plays tributes to Elvis, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones and others beginning at 10 p.m. at La Cave, 1695 Irvine, Ave., Costa Mesa. The free event is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.lacaverestaurant.com.
Shabbat Under the Stars
Temple Bat Yahm will conclude its summer Friday night Shabbat Services at 6 p.m. outdoors in the Warsaw Family Amphitheater, 1011 Camelback Street, Newport Beach. The service will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat and Middle Eastern Shabbat Dinner at 7 p.m. Guests are invited. For more information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.
Sutra Fridays
The Sutra Bar, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, hosts Sutra Fridays, featuring a fashion show by Modern Romance and musical guest DJ Morse Code. The event is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.sutrabar.com.
SATURDAY
Artist Reception
Engard Arts hosts an opening night reception for an exhibit featuring artwork by five Orange County artists from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Whittier Law School Library, 3333 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. The free event will have refreshments and live music.
Chili Cook-Off
The sixth annual Halecrest/ Hall of Fame Chili Cook-off is from noon to 4 p.m. at Halecrest Park, 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa. The free event will have a chili cook-off, vendors and activities for children.
Rock La Cave
Studiofix, Charles’ Mansion, and Bella Novela play beginning at 10 p.m. at La Cave, 1695 Irvine, Ave., Costa Mesa. The free event is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.lacaverestaurant.com.
Book Signing
Eric Volz, author of Gringo Nightmare, will lead a discussion and signing at 2 p.m. at the South Coast Plaza Border’s Bookstore, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.
The Droppers
The Droppers, a modern and classic rock band, perform at 9 p.m. in the Celtic Bar at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive.
DJ Reflex
DJ Reflex headlines the Sutra Bar, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Doctor Sparxxx also performs. The 21-and-older show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.sutrabar.com.