Thursday’s Calendar

THURSDAY

Chamber Breakfast

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts a “90-minute Breakfast Boost,” from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive. Pre-paid reservations cost $15. Reservations at the door are $20. To make reservations, call (714) 885-9090 or visit https://www.costamesachamber.com.

DJ Show

“The Living Room,” with DJ Sergio Vasquez, Roland Colon and guest deejays, perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The show is free.

TILL SUNDAY

‘West Side Story’

The Grammy Award-winning “West Side Story” comes to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Segerstrom Hall. Tickets start at $20. For showtimes and more information, visit https://www.scfta.org.

TILL SEPT. 25

Canstruction Orange County

Check out the 15 structures made out of canned foods that will be displayed throughout South Coast Plaza during Festival of Children, all of which will later be donated to the Orange County Food Bank.

TILL SEPT. 30

Festival of Children

The 10th annual Festival of Children — a month-long family oriented event featuring live music, dance performances, arts and crafts, and more — returns to South Coast Plaza. More than 75 youth-serving organizations will also be showcased. For a full schedule of events, visit https://www.festivalofchildren.org.

Paul Frank Book Drive

As part of the Festival of Children, the Paul Frank store at South Coast Plaza, will offer customers a 20% discount in exchange for donating a gently used children’s book.

TILL OCT. 9

‘Pride and Prejudice’

South Coast Repertory presents Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan. The shows will be at the Segerstrom Stage. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://www.scr.org.

FRIDAY

Musical Opens at Vanguard

“Americans All,” featuring music by retired Orange County Judge James P. Gray, opens at Vanguard University’s Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Performance begins at 8 p.m. For tickets, go to vanguard.universitytickets.com.

Big Whiskey Band

The Big Whiskey Band, a Dave Matthews Band cover act, performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The event is free. For more information, call (949) 640-4110.

Flashback Heart Attack

Flashback Heart Attack, an 1980s KROQ cover band, will perform at 9 p.m. at the Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The show is 21 and older only and cover is $5. For more information, visit https://www.flashbackheartattack.com.

FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY

Opening of OCC Theatre Season

The Orange Coast College Theatre Department opens its 2011-12 season with “Seascape with Sharks and Dancer,” by playwright Don Nigro. Friday night show is at 7:30 p.m., Drama Lab Studio Theatre, OCC, 2701 Fairview College. Advance tickets are $6, and tickets at the door are $8. For more information, call (714) 432-5880 or visit https://www.occtickets.com.

SATURDAY

Boat Fest

The third annual Wooden Boat Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post 291 Yacht Club, 215 E. 15th St., Newport Beach. Tickets cost $10 and include boat shuttle service to the tall ship Irving Johnson, which will be open to the public at the Lido Marina Village docks.

Meet the Mayor

Newport Beach Mayor Mike Henn will visit a firehouse in Santa Ana Heights from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The event at Fire Station No. 7, 20401 Acacia St., will be open to the community and people are invited to come by to have coffee and chat with Henn about city issues.

Green Thumbs Workshop

The Orange County Great Park holds the first of its free programs in its 2011 Fall Garden Workshops series. Workshop begins at 11 a.m. in the park’s Farm & Food Lab. For more information, visit https://www.ocgp.org.

Steven Kirsch

Solo Projects at The Camp in Costa Mesa presents the work of artist Steven Kirsch. A reception will take place at 7 p.m. in the Solo Building, 765 Baker St. For more information, visit https://www.solo-projects.com.

Midnite Whiskey

Midnite Whiskey, a blues and rock band, will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Celtic Bar at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The event is free. For more information, call (949) 640-4110.

DJ Josh One

DJ Josh One, who specializes plays soul, funk, and pop classics, will perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The show is free.